Expectation and reality in Honkai: StarRail — An adventure mission related to the "Amphoreus Chronicles" chain that tells the story of two rogue merchants selling special "divine" goods on the streets of the Marble Fair. Witness the truth being revealed and take part in the judging to receive a memorable achievement and other prizes.
In this guide, we will tell you how to complete the adventure mission Expectation and Reality in XSR and witness the finale of the story of the unbreakable shield and the strongest spear to achieve the "Pioneer's Paradox".
How to start the quest Expectation vs. Reality in Honkai: Star Rail
In order to unlock the hidden adventure mission, you will need to fulfill the following requirements:
- get full access to the location The Eternal Sacred City of Ojema;
- complete the Mastery mission "Tales of the Flame-Chasing Heroes".
Head to the northeastern alley of the Marble Fair from the dimensional anchor of the same name and find a crowd gathered around two vendors. Talk to the shield merchant Kelok and listen to what they are arguing about.
Walkthrough of the Expectation vs. Reality quest in Honkai: Star Rail
After receiving the quest Expectation and Reality in HSR, try to figure out whether the shield and spear merchants are honest: conduct an experiment and decide on whose side the truth is.
Try to break the shield
A shield merchant who claims his wares are made from the fingernails of the titan Georios himself will offer to test their durability. During the test, strike the shield on display. normal attack any character to destroy the fake.
Find an arbitrator
After testing the shields, the spectators will demand that another merchant's spears be tested. To ensure fair judging, the merchants will demand that an independent spectator be found to observe the process. giant Hartonus, which will appear next to the merchants after the dialogue is completed. Talk to the craftsman and offer to look at the goods.
Put on a shield, spear or not to participate
Before the test begins, there will be a dispute among the audience about who will emerge victorious from the experiment. The Pioneer himself will also have to make a choice:
- Place on an indestructible shield.
- Place on the strongest spear.
- I guess I won't take part in this.
None of the answers will affect the further plot or bring additional rewards.
Strike the unbreakable shield with your strongest spear
After choosing an arbitrator and a party to the dispute, talk to the merchants again and watch them check their goods. Both the spear and the shield will instantly be destroyed by the blow, revealing their true quality.
Check the quality of several shields and copies
The merchants will be dissatisfied with the results of the inspection, claiming that the shield and spear were destroyed because the two titans who created them were equal in strength. The Pathfinder will have to test the goods again. Perform a series of blows to the shields and spears to check their quality and expose Kilik and Kelok.
Achievement The Pioneer Paradox
Witness the finale of the story of the unbreakable shield and the strongest spear to get the achievement The Pioneer Paradox in Honkai: Star Rail from the section "Our Memories". For the open Amphoreus achievement You will be able to receive a reward of 5 star jades.
Awards
For completing the mission Expectation and Reality you can get:
- star jade ×10 per quest;
- Star Jade x5 per achievement;
- adventure log ×3;
- credits ×20.
Hopefully this guide helped you learn how to get the Pathfinder's Paradox achievement and witness the end of the Shield and Spear story by completing the Expectation vs. Reality hidden mission in Honkai: Star Rail. Read the general article on news.
