Hesperides of Love and Hate is a Snezhnaya world quest in Genshin Impact that starts with a strange wedding invitation and ends in a fight against the bride herself. If you picked up an item called the Invitation to the Ritual and have no idea what to do with it, this guide walks you through the entire questline step by step, from finding the invite to clearing the final boss.
TL;DR
- The quest starts once you pick up the Invitation to the Ritual near Svetloledovka.
- Use the invitation at the Fellfrost Peak Statue of the Seven to begin “Through the Gates of Ivory.”
- You will follow a guide named Ikhor to the House of Hesperides mansion, home to many of the mansion’s House of Hesperides challenges.
- The main story splits into three branches: The Sun’s Gilded Apple, House of the Soulless, and Procrustes’ Iron Bed.
- The finale, Bell Ringing at Dusk, ends with a boss fight against Pavlina, the Grand Duchess.
- Rewards include an Eye of Graeae fragment, the Ladder of Love achievement, and 10 Primogems.
What Is the Hesperides of Love and Hate Quest in Genshin Impact?
Hesperides of Love and Hate is one of the bigger world quests added with Snezhnaya. It plays out like a gothic wedding gone wrong, set inside a mansion called the House of Hesperides. You will spend most of the quest solving puzzles, sneaking past guards, and piecing together why the Grand Duchess Pavlina is so intent on finishing her ritual. It ties directly into the Eye of Graeae collectible, so it is worth finishing if you are chasing that reward.
How to Get the Invitation to the Ritual
Before you can start the quest, you need to pick up the Invitation to the Ritual, which is written as a wedding letter from Pavlina herself. There are two ways to get it near Svetloledovka:
- Head to the Svetloledovka teleport waypoint, then drop down toward the area where the miners are working. Look for a shining spot on one of the wooden platforms and interact with it.
- Alternatively, talk to an NPC named Mesherskaya, who stands near the bulletin board southwest of the same teleport waypoint.
Either method gets you the same item, so use whichever is closer when you land in the area.
How to Use the Invitation to the Ritual
Once you have the invitation in your inventory, travel to the Fellfrost Peak Statue of the Seven, south of Svetloledovka. Interacting here kicks off “Through the Gates of Ivory,” the quest that leads you into the main storyline. You will meet a guide named Ikhor, who leads you up the mountain toward the House of Hesperides mansion.
When you reach the mansion, walk up to the entrance and place the invitation on the statue standing to the right of the doors. The doors open, and you are let inside to begin the real questline.
Hesperides of Love and Hate Quest Walkthrough
Once inside, follow the hall up the stairs toward the chapel. This is where you get pulled into a dream-like wedding scene involving Pavlina, and where the quest starts branching into three separate tasks. You do not have to complete them in a strict order, except for one exception explained below.
The Sun’s Gilded Apple
This branch is a stealth section. Guards patrol the area with vision cones, so you need to use nearby cubes and cover to block their line of sight while you work your way toward the fragment. Move only when a guard is looking away, and stick close to walls and objects so you are not caught in the open.
House of the Soulless
This branch centers on a shadow puzzle in a secret room. You need to place three statues in the correct spots so their shadows line up correctly on the wall. Once the first shadow pattern is solved, swap one of the statues for a sword statue to reveal the next step and claim the fragment hidden here.
Procrustes’ Iron Bed
This branch cannot be started until you finish the other two. Once both fragments are in hand, this section turns into a straight fight, throwing multiple enemies at you inside the mansion. Clear them out to unlock the path toward the quest’s finale.
Bell Ringing at Dusk: The Final Stage
With all three branches complete, the quest moves outside the mansion for its last stretch. You will fight an Expedition Returner miniboss near a lift, then use Rumblebranch objects to boost yourself upward while collecting Rubletwigs along the way. This path leads to the Cloudborne Altar, where Pavlina is waiting for the final confrontation.
Defeat Pavlina to close out the questline. She hits hard, so bring a balanced team, and consider building around Snezhnaya’s newer Cryo characters if you want an easier fight. This is also a good spot to put a team built around the Stellar Glimmer Reaction to use, since Cryo and Electro or Cryo and Anemo combos can help you burst down the boss faster.
Hesperides of Love and Hate Rewards
- One Eye of Graeae fragment
- The Ladder of Love achievement, worth 10 Primogems
- Assorted enhancement materials picked up along the way
Tips for Completing the Quest Smoothly
- Explore the mansion fully before rushing to the chapel. Several rooms hide extra side puzzles and chests that are easy to miss once the main story locks certain doors.
- If a guard spots you during The Sun’s Gilded Apple, do not panic. Simply break line of sight and wait for their patrol to reset before trying again.
- Pay close attention to statue placement in House of the Soulless. The shadow only lines up correctly from one specific angle, so small position changes matter.
- Save Procrustes’ Iron Bed for last on purpose, since it will not open until the other two branches are done anyway.
- If you enjoy the mansion’s puzzle design, the wider House of Hesperides challenges offer more of the same, including the Abuzova seating arrangements puzzle and the Jack Frost hide-and-seek quest.
Where to Play Genshin Impact
You can jump into Snezhnaya and try this quest on PC through the official Genshin Impact website, on mobile through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, or on console through the PlayStation Store and Xbox. PC players who prefer a different launcher can also get it from the Epic Games Store.
FAQs About Hesperides of Love and Hate
Where do I find the Invitation to the Ritual?
Look for a shining spot on a wooden platform near the miners at Svetloledovka’s teleport waypoint, or talk to Mesherskaya near the bulletin board southwest of the waypoint.
How do I start Hesperides of Love and Hate?
Use the Invitation to the Ritual at the Fellfrost Peak Statue of the Seven south of Svetloledovka to trigger “Through the Gates of Ivory,” then place the invitation on the statue by the mansion’s front doors.
What order should I do the three branches in?
The Sun’s Gilded Apple and House of the Soulless can be done in any order. Procrustes’ Iron Bed unlocks only after you finish both of them.
What do I get for finishing the quest?
You receive an Eye of Graeae fragment, the Ladder of Love achievement worth 10 Primogems, and extra materials along the way.
Final Thoughts on Hesperides of Love and Hate
Hesperides of Love and Hate is one of the more memorable world quests in Snezhnaya, mixing stealth, puzzles, and a proper boss fight into one storyline. Grab the Invitation to the Ritual early, work through the three branches at your own pace, and you will walk away with a solid chunk of Primogems and an Eye of Graeae fragment for your trouble.
