Genshin Impact: Awake And Sing, Ye Sleepers Guide

Overview

Awake And Sing, Ye Sleepers in The Dust is a world quest in Genshin Impact that begins automatically after completing the Citadel of the Ancient Fae quest. Your objective is to help Koshkin find and free the miners trapped in the area. Completing this quest immediately starts the next quest in the Shadow Realm storyline.

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Prerequisites

• Complete the Citadel of the Ancient Fae quest.
• No additional requirements are stated in official materials.

Estimated Time

The quest is short and linear. Expect to spend about 5–10 minutes depending on exploration speed. No time-gated tasks are involved.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. Start the quest – It triggers automatically after finishing Citadel of the Ancient Fae. Check your quest log if you don’t see it.
2. Locate Koshkin – He will be nearby the quest area. Follow the quest marker to find him.
3. Search for the miners – Koshkin will ask you to find the missing miners. Use your elemental sight or follow the quest markers to locate them.
4. Free the miners – Interact with the miners to free them. This may involve defeating nearby enemies or solving a simple puzzle. The exact method is not detailed in official materials, but standard interaction prompts will guide you.
5. Report back – After freeing all miners, return to Koshkin to complete the quest.
6. Quest complete – The next quest in the Shadow Realm chain will start automatically.

Loadouts & Teams

No specific team composition is required for this quest. However, having a balanced team with a healer and a shield provider can make combat encounters smoother. For budget-friendly options, consider:

• Free-to-play friendly: Noelle (shield/heal), Barbara (heal), Xiangling (off-field damage), Kaeya (cryo application).
• Low-spend: Add Bennett for healing and attack buff, or Xingqiu for damage reduction.
• Optimal: Any well-built team works; bring a character with crowd control (e.g., Venti or Kazuha) to group enemies if needed.

For detailed build advice, see our Nefer Build Guide for artifact and weapon priorities.

Materials Table

This quest does not require any specific materials to complete. Rewards are not stated in official materials.

Item	Source	Cadence	Total Needed
None	–	–	–

Troubleshooting

• Quest not starting: Ensure you have completed Citadel of the Ancient Fae. Check your quest log for any pending steps.
• Can’t find Koshkin: He should be near the quest area. Use the quest navigation feature to track him.
• Miners not appearing: Make sure you have followed all quest markers. If stuck, try relogging or checking for nearby enemies that may need to be defeated first.
• Quest completion not triggering: After freeing miners, talk to Koshkin again. If the issue persists, restart the game.

FAQ

Is this quest time-gated?
No, it can be completed at any time after unlocking.

Does it cost Primogems or resin?
No, it is free to complete.

Can I co-op?
Not stated in official materials. Most world quests are single-player only.

What rewards do I get?
Not stated in official materials.

Next Steps

After completing Awake And Sing, Ye Sleepers in The Dust, the next quest in the Shadow Realm series will begin automatically. Follow the new quest markers to continue the storyline. For more exploration tips, check out our article on the tallest characters in Genshin Impact to enhance your traversal efficiency.