Genshin Impact: The House of the Soulless Walkthrough – A Cat's Guide to Shadow Puzzles

The Traveler, Teyvat's most overworked errand runner, has found themselves in yet another bizarre situation. This time, it's the House of the Soulless quest in Genshin Impact, part of the Hesperides of Love and Hate questline. The objective? Sneak into a guarded room, solve a shadow-based statue puzzle, and recover a fragment of Ikhor. Oh, and there's a cat involved. Because of course there is. Why does every ancient mystery need feline supervision? Nobody knows, but the Traveler has learned not to question it.

Getting Past the Guard: A Masterclass in Walking Around

The quest begins near the House of Hesperides mansion. The Traveler's first task is to reach the marked location, but there's a catch: the room is guarded. Charging in headfirst is, as usual, not the brightest idea. Instead, here's the sneaky route:

1. Teleport to the Waypoint by the entrance of the House of Hesperides mansion.

2. Use the stairs to the left and immediately enter the door on the left.

3. Since the room on the right is guarded, go to the opposite side and walk up the stairs on the left. This leads to an open area.

4. Follow the path to the right until you see a way down. Glide down and enter the room that was guarded from the other side.

It's a classic case of "why use the front door when you can do parkour?" The Traveler, who has faced down Archons and Fatui Harbingers, is now reduced to sneaking around like a mischievous child. But hey, at least there's no stamina bar for embarrassment.

The Cat, the Vase, and the Secret Room

Once inside, the Traveler must investigate the room. After a bit of poking around, a cat appears. Yes, a cat. Because why would a hidden cellar be guarded by anything less adorable? The feline will lead the Traveler to a vase. Check the vase, and voilà—a secret room opens up. Inside, there's a puzzle waiting. Shocking, right? A secret room with a puzzle? In Genshin Impact? Never saw that coming.

The Shadow Statue Puzzle: Where Shadows Do the Heavy Lifting

The puzzle in the secret room requires the Traveler to place a statue so that its shadow blocks the white section of the paintings on the wall. Simple, right? Not quite. Here's the step-by-step:

1. Remove the statue that's already there. It's not doing its job.

2. Get the Temporary Blueprint of Snegurochka Statue I in the corner of the room.

3. Place the statue in slots 1 (top-left) and 5 (center-middle). This will cause the cat to appear once more and trigger a mechanism on a painting, revealing another room.

Inside this new room, the Traveler can grab the Temporary Blueprint of Snegurochka Statue II, along with a Remarkable Chest and a Collectible Painting. Because nothing says "ancient secret" like a chest full of loot.

The Final Shadow and the Secret Cellar

Now for the grand finale:

• Place the new statue in slot 9 (bottom-right). This casts the shadow of a sword on two paintings.

• Solving the puzzle reveals a path to a secret cellar.

• Head down the cellar to recover the first Ikhor fragment and claim a Precious Chest.

This completes the House of the Soulless quest and also progresses the Procrustes' Iron Bed quest. Two birds, one stone, and one very smug cat.

Puzzle Slot Cheat Sheet

For those who prefer their puzzles in table form:

Slot	Position	Statue
1	Top-left	Snegurochka Statue I
5	Center-middle	Snegurochka Statue I
9	Bottom-right	Snegurochka Statue II

Final Thoughts: A Cat's Work Is Never Done

And there you have it. The House of the Soulless quest is a delightful mix of stealth, shadow manipulation, and feline intervention. The Traveler walks away with an Ikhor fragment, a couple of chests, and the lingering suspicion that the cat is secretly laughing at them. But hey, at least the puzzle wasn't another sliding tile nightmare. So next time you're stuck in a Genshin Impact quest, just remember: when in doubt, follow the cat. 🐱🗿💎