How to Do "The Rhythm that Nurtures the Sprout" in Genshin Impact

From its mystical musical puzzles to epic battles amidst an ancient tree‘s dreaming, "The Rhythm that Nurtures the Sprout" is one of Genshin Impact‘s most magical quests. As the name implies, your goal is to revive the withering Vasara Tree by cleansing its corruption and nurturing its roots back to health through song.

In this comprehensive walkthrough, I‘ll share expert tips to help you bloom this journey across Sumeru‘s secret corners and dive deep into lore. So grab your lyre and let‘s restore life to the miracle tree!

The Lore Behind the Vasara Tree and the Withering Zones

Before we begin, it helps to understand what exactly you‘re fighting to restore. The majestic Vasara Tree is a sacred miracle tree worshipped in Sumeru for its life-giving properties. Its vibrant flowers and fruits are Said to cure any ailment.

However, parts of the woods around the Vasara Tree have become "withering zones", corrupted areas where plants decay into lifeless husks. This is speculated to be the work of a dark entity known as the "Will of the Forest", which seeks to dominate Sumeru‘s natural order.

Your goal is to heal these withering zones by cleansing their tumors and awakening the Vasara Tree‘s slumbering roots with the rhythms you‘ll learn. This returns life to the forest while symbolically rejecting the Will of the Forest‘s influence.

Now let‘s get started!

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow these steps carefully to nourish the sprout and restore the withering zones:

1. Accept the Quest in Vanarana

Speak with Arakavi under the coils of the Great Serpent of Rondo to initiate the quest. She‘ll explain the situation and mark the areas that need cleansing on your map.

2. Learn the Rhythm of the Roses

Travel west of Ashavan Realm, then speak to Arama/Arasudraka and investigate the stone symbols to learn a song sequence.

Next, find the circle of Sumeru Roses and align yourself until they fully glow. Play the notes "Do – So – So – La – Ti" on the Vintage Lyre gadget to make the roses bloom.

3. Activate the Withered Branch with the Sprout‘s Rhythm

Go northeast to the withered branch near the Statue of Seven and play the song "Rhythm of the Sprout" to turn it healthy.

This grants you a Healthy Dendrograna. Use it to shoot the green ring above and unlock the cave.

4. Eliminate the Tumor to Cleanse the Withering Zone

Swim northwest to the water-filled Withering Zone marked on your map. Destroy the Withering Branches, then defeat the Tumor that spawns to fully cleanse the corruption.

You can now access the hollows within Ashvattha‘s Concourse.

5. Traverse the Vasara Tree Hollows

This maze-like hollow leads to the Vasara Tree‘s dreaming, but you‘ll need to clear enemies and light your path along the way.

Look for a blue flower that opens the door, and use a Dendrograna to create a bridge of rings. Activate another withered branch to spawn a Healthy Dendrograna for the final stretch.

6. Defeat Enemies in the Vasara Dream

Ride the glowing elevator upwards until you reach the bottom of the Vasara Tree‘s dreaming. Defeat all enemies here, then exit through the portal.

Picking up the green fog outside completes the quest!

Recommended Team Composition

Here are some ideal roles for your team to handle the quest‘s combat and puzzles:

• Bow User – Hit faraway objects, defeat flying enemies

• Claymore User – Break Tumor shields quickly

• Catalyst User – Group clear with Anemo CC abilities

• Dendro Character – Solve dendro puzzles, react with other elements

• Healer – Keep your team healthy, cleanse ailments after leaving domains

Prioritize elemental reactions like Dendro + Electro to easily clear out the mobs of enemies. Save your powerful Burst abilities for challenging fights like the Tumor.

Tips and Strategies

Follow these tips to complete the quest smoothly:

• Mark key locations like melodies and withered branches on your map

• Bring the Dendro Resonance Tower gadget to quickly activate distant mechanisms

• Equip the Vintage Lyre gadget so you can play songs at a moment‘s notice

• Save your game before entering in case you get stuck or lost

• Co-op is great if you need help with tough enemies or navigation

• Make sure to grab the Precious Chest along the upper path before exiting!

Rewards and Progression Impact

Completing this lengthy quest rewards the following:

• Adventure EXP +7500
• Mora x20,000
• Mystic Enhancement Ores x9

More importantly, it unlocks access to the deeper Vasara Tree area which contains precious chests, puzzles, Sumeru rose farming and notable achievements.

By cleansing the withering zones, you also allow the Vasara Tree to flourish, which impacts Sumeru‘s lore and environment. Understanding the tree‘s origins can offer clues about the forest‘s future.

Theories on How This Quest Factors into Sumeru‘s Story

While this quest lets you tap into the Vasara Tree‘s history and reject the Will of the Forest‘s corruption for now, the story is far from over.

Some speculate this is only part of the tree‘s cyclical decay and revival. The true enemy may yet to be revealed. There are also connections to a long-dormant god named King Deshret.

My belief is that the forest‘s fate will play a pivotal role in defeating Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. Perhaps nourishing this ancient tree back to health earns you a powerful ally against the withering.

But only time will tell! For now, travelers have bought the Vasara Tree respite to bloom once again.

Conclusion

From deciphering mystical melodies to battling deep within an ancient miracle tree‘s dreaming, this quest takes you on a magical journey across Sumeru‘s most intriguing landscapes. I hope these tips help you restore life to the withering zones and peal back the Vasara Tree‘s secrets.

The story continues, but pausing to appreciate the rhythm that nurtures new sprouts is worthwhile. So pick up your lyre, and let the symphony of adventure carry you forward!