Hammer and anvil, soul in the hands of others Jiaoqiu, captured by the escaped Borisinians. The freed leader Hulei is busy drawing up a plan to evacuate the wolves from Lofu Xianzhou, but receives information about the introduction of combat readiness on the ship. Using the fox healer, the Borisinian wants to find out all the details and safely leave the ship with the army.
In this guide, we will tell you how to complete "Hammer and Anvil, Soul in the Clutches" in HSR, and also consider in detail all the options for forks in dialogues with Hulei and locals. We will analyze whether it is worth seeking help and sending a message about yourself, as well as what to choose in the dialogue with the pilot of the skiff, the executor of the Balance Commission and the soldier of the Cloud Knights.
How to start the quest Hammer and Anvil, Soul in the Clutches in Honkai: Star Rail
To open the mission "Hammer and Anvil, Soul in the Clutches" in HSR, you need to:
- have Mastery level 21 or higher;
- complete the previous mission "Duel under the azure sky 2".
A new quest will start automatically after the conversation between House of ShacklesThe story will shift to the captured Jiaoqiu.
Walkthrough of the quest Hammer and Anvil, Soul in the Clutches in Honkai: Star Rail
The escaped Hulei and the Borisinians occupied the Exalted Sanctuary. Lost among the fox people, the fugitives began to prepare a new plan, according to which the wolf army would be able to leave Lofu Xianzhou. Naively believing that the Alliance was exclusively engaged in the Martial Arts Ceremony, Hulei decided to take advantage of the gap in the defense and find a way to leave the ship.
What to answer for Jiaoqiu: parry or provoke
The mission will begin with a dialogue between the captured Jiaoqiu and Mok Tok, one of the leaders of the rebellion. Later, Hulei himself will the conversation. The wolf leader will explain the details of his plan and will require the healer to perform some special tasks. At this point, the fox can try to sow discord among the ranks of the Borisin leaders and parry or provoke Hulei and Mok Tok.
After the leader's line "You will always obediently return to us as soon as you smell the master," there will be a choice:
- Parry. Remind about escape. - Jiaoqiu will remind the leader that the Borisins have not been a force for a long time.
- To provoke. To cause a rift between Mok Tok and Hulei. - The fox will make the leader wonder why his people came to his aid only after seven hundred years.
In any case, Mok Tok will tell you that Hulay's escape was organized according to a plan prepared by the fortune teller Mangas. Even the events in the House of Shackles and the "inaction" of the Alliance are happening according to the scenario she saw.
When Mok Tok says, "Everything happened exactly as she predicted!" Jiaoqiu will be able to intervene in the conversation again:
- Parry. Note that the plan has not yet been implemented. - The fox will clarify that the scenario has not yet ended, and the chances of its successful completion are extremely small.
- Set up a provocation. Tell about Mangas' hidden intentions. - The healer will try to convince the leaders that the fortune teller is actually trying to lead the Borisins to their death.
Any remark would eventually lead to Jiaoqiu warning the Borisinians of the Alliance's retaliation. Once news of the incident at the House of Shackles spread throughout Lofu Xianzhou, the ports would be sealed off and the wolf army would no longer be able to leave the ship.
What's next is to come make a choice: follow the main story unconditionally by following Huley's orders, or disobey him and try to complete the additional objective by asking random ersby for help.
On Hulei's orders, head to the pier.
The Wolf Chieftain, having considered the seriousness of Jiaoqiu's words, will order him to personally go to the port and find out how things really are. Go up to the second floor of the Exalted Sanctuary to the spatial anchor "Zhomu Pavilion" and talk to the suspicious yawlman at one of the docks. According to the Borisinian hiding behind the fox's guise, the Alliance is not going to close the ports and is busy preparing for the Martial Arts Ceremony.
Seek help and send a message about yourself
In addition to following Hulei's orders, Jiaoqiu will be given the opportunity to speak to the locals in the Exalted Sanctuary and try to on news of his whereabouts through them. Once the healer leaves the alley, a notification will appear: The fox looks coldly at Jiaoqiu, his piercing gaze seems to warn: “He who recklessly considers himself the smartest will meet a terrible end.”.
There are many Borisins in the sanctuary, and the prisoner is under surveillance. Any careless word can turn against the man and lead to unpleasant consequences.
During dialogues with NPCs, all "risky" lines will be marked in red, and Jiaoqiu himself will receive a warning: "If you ask for help, whether you succeed or not, it can end very badly...". In total, you will be able to talk to three locals.
Send a message via the Yacht Pilot
At the spatial anchor "Courtyard of Tranquility" you will be able to talk to the pilot of the skiff and try to ask him to take the healer out of the sanctuary. First, ask the man about his transport by choosing the line "Yes, but not only to me" or "How many engers can your star yawl accommodate?"The carrier will in any case answer that his ship is too small to take several engers.
After the pilot said, “The Flight Commission is currently monitoring the airspace, and the first to are the star skiffs heading to the Sky Splitter,” Jiaoqiu would be able to say:
- So, the Cloud Knights have closed the port? - No, but the airspace is being prepared for the Martial Arts Ceremony and its attendees.
- I want to go beyond the Jade Gate, can you help me? - the pilot's skiff is too small for such long flights.
- Speak in a whisper, okay? - the pilot will refuse to keep secrets and ask to speak directly if something is needed.
White lines will end the dialogue, but you can talk to the man again and check other options. Only red answers will continue the plot.
If you previously chose the red line, a new fork will open. To the pilot's objection "If you want to say something, say it directly.", you can answer:
- Will you help me get out of here? - The carrier will require payment for the trip, which Jiaoqiu does not have.
- Can you send a signal to the Balance Commission? - the man will refuse to fulfill the request and advise to go there on his own, as it is not far.
- Nothing, I'm just wondering if it's safe on your ship. - The pilot will assure you that he has been in the transportation business for a hundred years.
Send a message via the Balance Commission Executor
Near the entrance to the Balance Commission office, you will meet a local worker. The man will inform you that all work in the office has been temporarily suspended due to the Martial Arts Ceremony. By choosing the red line "I need help" there will be a chance to ask the resident for a favor. After the words "If I can help you" The following answer options will appear:
- The Borisinians are hiding here. - The fox will tell you that the sanctuary is full of wolves hiding under the images of long-livers.
- My name is Jiaoqiu. I am an envoy from Yaoqing. - The healer will introduce himself and also inform about the presence of fugitives in the location.
- No. Nothing. - finish the conversation with the NPC.
In this dialogue, the choice is not so important, since both red lines are connected to each other and inevitably lead to each other in conversation.
Send a message through the Cloud Knight Soldier
On the second floor of the location next to the spatial anchor "Zhomu Pavilion" you will be able to talk to the Cloud Knight. The dialogue with the guard completely repeats the conversation with the Executor and leads to the same consequences. You can choose "I need help - The Borisins are hiding here / My name is Jiaoqiu. I am an envoy from Yaoqing."
Return to Hulei and bargain with him.
After completing the task, return to the alley where Huley and Mok Tok are hiding. Depending on the choices you made earlier, there will be a small fork in the plot at this point.
If the locals were asked for help in the previous stage, everyone with whom Jiaoqiu chose red lines will also end up in the alley. Hulei will deal with them to prevent information about the Borisinians' plans and the fox's location from leaking out.
If you have only completed the leader's instructions before, the conversation will take place face to face, but the healer will ask whether those he tried to ask for help would have died, to which he will receive a positive answer.
What to answer for Jiaoqiu: show weakness or refuse, demonstrating strength
In any case, Hulei will demand information about Feixiao from Jiaoqiu. To the wolf leader's words, "You can refuse, demonstrating your steadfastness. Or you can start cooperating with us, thereby saving us all time," there will be an opportunity to respond:
- Show weakness so that Huley thinks you've given up.
- Refuse. Let him know that you won't open your mouth.
The choice of the line will not affect anything and the leader of the Borisins will use physical force on the healer anyway. After that, Hulei will allow Jiaoqiu to ask a question and will tell about the source of his power.
The next mission of the chain is "A clever move, boiling scarlet blood".
Awards
Upon completion of the mission "Hammer and Anvil, Soul in the Clutches" you will be able to receive the following rewards:
- 50 star jade;
- 4 travel guides;
- 8 lost crystals;
- 34 credits.
We hope this guide helped you learn how to complete the mission Hammer and Anvil, Soul in the Clutches in Honkai: Star Rail and what to choose in the dialogue with the skiff pilot, the Balance Commission enforcer, the Cloud Knight soldier and Hulei. If you encountered any difficulties during the quest, you can tell us about them in comments. Read other useful articles in the sections: news.
