Disputes Without Honor and Humanity Walkthrough in Genshin Impact (7.0)
Infiltrate the Izmaylov cavern, free Gureva, and beat Vasiliy in the Shadow Realm to close out this Zolnyy world quest.
Infiltrate the Izmaylov cavern, free Gureva, and beat Vasiliy in the Shadow Realm to close out this Zolnyy world quest.
by Sehaj Padda
Disputes Without Honor and Humanity is the second stage of the Mean Streets of the Despicable world quest chain in Snezhnaya, added in Genshin Impact 7.0. It picks up straight after Burn the Storehouses and Stables and asks you to sneak into an Izmaylov cavern, rescue a captive named Gureva, then track down the “Young Sire” to stop a Shadow Realm from opening at the Train Boneyard.
Quick answer: Complete Burn the Storehouses and Stables first, infiltrate the gang cavern behind Glupov without being spotted, free Gureva and escape with her, ride the Luchkins’ train to the Train Boneyard, use the password Oedipus to enter, then defeat Vasiliy in the Shadow Realm and speak to Zmei at the Luchkin stronghold to finish.
Requirements before you start
This subquest only becomes available once you have cleared the previous entry in the same chain. Everything here happens across the Zolnyy area, so keep your Teleport Waypoints handy for the fast-travel steps.
Finish Burn the Storehouses and Stables, the first part of Mean Streets of the Despicable.
Speak with Zmei at the Luchkin base to begin, then head to the cavern behind Glupov.
Tip: A character with a gliding or lift skill such as Xianyun or Wanderer makes one of the infiltration steps much easier, but summoned ziplines work as a backup.
The Luchkins warn you that the base has a maze-like layout before you head in. Image via HoYoverse.
After talking to Zmei, travel to the gang-occupied cavern behind Glupov. From the central Teleport Waypoint in Snezhnograd, head northwest to Glupov and leave through the open wall to reach the cavern entrance.
Do not walk in through the main gate, or you will be spotted and thrown out immediately. Climb the large crates on either side of the gate, then scale the wall sideways to slip into the cave entrance above it.
Once inside, turn right and climb the short ladder ahead. Take another right into the pipe tunnel (a Cryoculus sits here), then jump to the tall ladder at the end. Wait a few seconds for the guard at the top to turn away before you climb.
Follow the quest marker through the cavern’s interior passages. Image via HoYoverse.
Head straight for the Temporary Blueprints for the Matryoshka Doll and build a Prime Ice Construct with it. Place the decoy a few steps away to pull the nearby guards off your path, then use the elevator to reach the higher level.
A red security zone blocks the direct route. Squeeze through the boxes behind the security light and glide across, or use Xianyun or Wanderer’s skill to pass it. Summoned ziplines are an alternative if you lack those characters.
Glide past the security zone to reach the area where Gureva is held. Image via HoYoverse.
Open the curtain to expose the cage, release Gureva, and speak with her about Zmei’s rescue plan. She will tell you to hide while she deals with the Butcher.
Follow Gureva to the secret opening that leads out. Pick up the Butcher’s box before you pass through. Outside, Sofya reunites with Gureva in a short scene.
Return to the Luchkin base and ride to the Train Boneyard
Fast travel using the Teleport Waypoint in Zolnyy and head to the Luchkin base to speak with Zmei. He inspects the box and worries about where the rival faction plans to open the Shadow Realm. Gureva points to the Train Boneyard and hands over the entry password, Oedipus.
The Luchkins rent a private train. Ride it to the Boneyard, then disembark and clear the enemies in your way. Climb the flights of stairs to the elevated platform and choose Oedipus when the Izmaylov Guard asks for the password.
Pick the “Oedipus!” option to get past the Boneyard guard. Image via HoYoverse.
Descend deeper into the Boneyard, defeating the guards that appear. Climb the knocked-down pillar to keep moving, and a Shadow Realm warning from the Eye of the Graeae will play as you press forward.
Defeat Vasiliy in the Shadow Realm
Vasiliy, the “Young Sire,” reveals he killed the previous Izmaylov leader for power, then forces you into the Shadow Realm. This part uses the gun mechanic rather than your normal team.
You start with no ammo, so turn around first to pick some up. Shoot the enemies in front of you, then deal with the ones on the opposite platform while you still have momentum.
Grab ammo, then clear the Shadow Realm opponents with your gun. Image via HoYoverse.
Fight Vasiliy with your gun. His attacks hit hard, so dodge them and use the glass floor to slide around while grabbing health restores. The arena keeps enough ammo and healing drops to see the fight through, and he is not a difficult boss once you keep moving.
After Vasiliy falls, go to the hole in the ground behind his starting position. Drop down, board the mine cart, and press the Start prompt to ride it out of the Boneyard.
Board the mine cart and start it to leave the Boneyard. Image via HoYoverse.
Step off the mine cart to exit the Boneyard and speak with the Luchkins. Zmei thanks you for stopping the Izmaylovs’ plan and invites you back to the Luchkin base.
Fast travel to the Zolnyy settlement and return to the Luchkin stronghold. Talk to Zmei one more time. He shares his theory about the retrieved box and vows to prevent another Shadow Realm from opening, which ends the quest.
The final conversation with Zmei closes out the quest. Image via HoYoverse.
You will know it worked when the quest-complete banner appears after the last talk with Zmei and the reward pop-up lists your Primogems and materials. Completing it also unlocks the hidden achievement Above the High Table.
Disputes Without Honor and Humanity rewards
Reward
Amount
Primogem
30
Hero’s Wit
2
Mora
22,500
Mystic Enhancement Ore
3
“Legendary Thief’s Treasure” location
1
Smelted Kristall Ore
1
The special rewards feed directly into later Snezhnaya content, since the “Legendary Thief’s Treasure” location becomes relevant in the Forested Snowfield quest. With Vasiliy defeated and Zmei briefed, you are set to continue through the rest of Mean Streets of the Despicable.
