The Shoemaker's Children Go Barefoot
The massive facility on Paha Isle seems to hide many secrets...
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Attributes
Name: The Shoemaker's Children Go Barefoot · Type: World Quest · Region: Nod-Krai · Version Released: Luna I
Quest Objectives
1. Enter and explore the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau · 2. Investigate the chests · 3. Talk to Paimon · 4. Hide in the container nearby · 5. Defeat the Fatui · 6. Talk to the mysterious girl · 7. Defeat the Fatui · 8. Look for a way to exit the room · 9. Look for the owner of the lost item · 10. Talk to the girl · 11. Find a way to rescue the girl · 12. Talk to the girl · 13. Defeat the Fatui · 14. Go to the dormitory · 15. Talk to Netochka · 16. Continue onward with Netochka · 17. Defeat the Fatui guards · 18. Continue onward with Netochka · 19. Talk to Netochka · 20. Continue onward · 21. Continue onward with Netochka · 22. Look for clues inside the dormitory · 23. Discuss the matter with Paimon · 24. Talk to Netochka · 25. Go to the archives · 26. Defeat the Fatui · 27. Enter the archives · 28. Look for clues in the archives · 29. Talk to Netochka · 30. Go to the disposal workshop · 31. Find a way to open the gate · 32. Defeat the Fatui · 33. Continue onward with Netochka · 34. Enter the disposal workshop · 35. Talk to Raskolnikov · 36. Defeat the opponents · 37. Talk to Netochka · 38. Use the destruction module to defeat opponents · 39. Defeat the opponents · 40. Use the destruction module to reach the upper floor · 41. Go to the second floor of the disposal workshop · 42. Catch up to Netochka · 43. Defeat the Fatui · 44. Talk to Netochka · 45. Find a way to enter an empowered state · 46. Move the cleaning bot to a suitable location · 47. Catch up to Netochka · 48. Talk to Raskolnikov · 49. Defeat Raskolnikov · 50. Talk to Netochka
Quest Chain
1. The Shoemaker's Children Go Barefoot · 2. The Tale-Telling Heart · 3. Whisper Beneath the Waves
Walkthrough
Unlock RequirementsSneak up to two Fatui speaking to one another near a container at Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau.Location - Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau, Nod-KraiTeleport to the nearby waypoint and go to the quest location.Watch a cutscene where two Fatui inspect the supplies.Afterwards, use the monitor to call another container, then enter it to sneak inside the Bureau.Quest Objective: Enter and explore the Kuuvahki Experimental Design BureauUpon entering this room, the quest will start.The inside of the Bureau has many puzzles and chests available for taking, but many are not necessary to complete this quest.Getting to this spot, the player will hear Fatui speaking about their leader obtaining a Proof of Cognoscenti.The player will come across Fatui stationed across the Bureau.Sneaking through them is an option, but if the player chooses to fight, reinforcements will arrive if the player does not dispatch all enemies within 20 seconds.The next point of interest is this lift.Choose to "Go Up" in order to progress the quest.Quest Description: Breaking into the heavily guarded Fatui facility was unexpectedly easy...Quest Objective: Investigate the chestsQuest Objective: Talk to PaimonQuest Objective: Hide in the container nearbyGo to the untouched Exquisite Chest for a cutscene.Afterwards, interact with the container to progress.Quest Objective: Defeat the FatuiQuest Objective: Talk to the mysterious girlQuest Objective: Defeat the FatuiAfter the cutscene, the player will face the Fatui.Right after their defeat, a cutscene, before a second wave appears to face the player.Quest Objective: Look for a way to exit the roomUse the nearby console to control a Cleaning Bot on the other side.Use the Kuuvahki to steal a keycard from one of the guards, then open the door with it.Quest Objective: Look for the owner of the lost itemQuest Objective: Talk to the girlQuest Objective: Find a way to rescue the girlQuest Objective: Talk to the girlA cutscene plays here where the mysterious girl talks to the guards about locations of interest and the leader of the Bureau.After talking with the girl, use the Cleaning Bot to get a nearby keycard, then go through the bot vent in this room.After bringing the keycard to the other side, exit controlling the bot and use the player's own character to manipulate the keycard into coming in contact with the lock.Quest Description: You meet a girl named Netochka, who infiltrated the Design Bureau in search of the legendary "Proof of the Cognoscenti" left behind by Reed Miller, but was captured by the Fatui. To repay you for saving her, she resolves to make us her companions in the quest for the "Proof"...Quest Objective: Defeat the FatuiQuest Objective: Go to the dormitoryQuest Objective: Talk to NetochkaHaving banded with Netochka, the player's next course of action is reaching the dormitoryFight off the Fatui here, then proceed outsideQuest Objective: Continue onward with NetochkaQuest Objective: Defeat the FatuiQuest Objective: Continue onward with NetochkaQuest Objective: Talk to NetochkaFollow Netochka and eliminate the Fatui groups the player comes across.Quest Objective: Continue onwardQuest Objective: Continue onward with NetochkaQuest Objective: Look for clues inside the dormitoryQuest Objective: Discuss the matter with PaimonQuest Objective: Talk to NetochkaRide the Moonlane back inside.After the cutscene, check all the clue spots here.Upon finding the floor map, the player will discuss it with Paimon.The player's conversation with Netochka will be interrupted by the Fatui, but no fights this time.Quest Objective: Go to the archivesQuest Objective: Defeat the FatuiQuest Objective: Enter the archivesRide the lift.Upon arriving, the player will have to face the Fatui, including Serzhant Melekhov.Once they are dispatched, the player may proceed.Quest Objective: Look for clues in the archivesQuest Objective: Talk to NetochkaQuest Objective: Go to the disposal workshopInteract with the computer to proceed the quest.After talking with Netochka, follow her to the gate here.Quest Objective: Find a way to open the gateQuest Objective: Defeat the FatuiQuest Objective: Continue onward with NetochkaTo unlock the gate, control the Cleaning Bot.First, convince the Fatui the player is operating correctly by cleaning the dirt spots nearby.Once they no longer find the player suspicious, the guards in the back will start turning around, allowing the player to grab the keycard from the one in the left.Use it to open the door, then defeat the Fatui.Afterwards, proceed ahead.Quest Objective: Enter the disposal workshopQuest Objective: Talk to RaskolnikovQuest Objective: Defeat the opponentsQuest Objective: Talk to NetochkaQuest Objective: Use the destruction module to defeat opponentsQuest Objective: Defeat the opponentsArriving in the disposal workshop, a dialogue section will appear first and then the fight starts.Let the destruction module do most of the work in destroying the enemies, and don't go near it.When the "Cutting Edge Fire Support Ground Effect Landcruiser" appears, the player must attack it becomes invulnerable.After a cutscene, the player may now use the Kuuvahki to control the destruction module and damage the foe.Do note the robot will become invulnerable again, meaning the player must continue to smash it with the destruction module to advance.Quest Objective: Use the destruction module to reach the upper floorQuest Objective: Go to the second floor of the disposal workshopQuest Objective: Catch up to NetochkaClimb the destruction module, then proceed ahead to the stairs.Use the Moonlane to reach Netochka.Quest Objective: Defeat the FatuiQuest Objective: Talk to NetochkaQuest Objective: Find a way to enter an empowered stateQuest Objective: Move the cleaning bot to a suitable locationQuest Objective: Catch up to NetochkaArriving here, the player will find Netochka already fighting the Fatui.Then, the player must talk to her about how to proceed.Nearby the player will find a terminal and a Cleaning Bot surrounded by boxes.Destroy the boxes, then lead the bot to the designated antennaNetochka will go ahead and then the player only need to follow her by jumping up on the Unipolar Field.(Netochka will stop if the player is not close enough, so wait for her to move first).Quest Objective: Talk to RaskolnikovQuest Objective: Defeat RaskolnikovAtop the Bureau, the player will face off Raskolnikov after a dialogue sequence.After having his health depleted, he will recover once and summon a shield that is only depleted by elemental attacks.The shield must be fully damaged thrice before it deactivates.Once that is done, the player simply needs to defeat him.Quest Objective: Talk to NetochkaThe player will receive "The Sins of the Fathers" achievement after completing this quest.Achievement Category - Nod-Krai: An Elysium of Moonlight and Wandering (I)The Sins of the FathersComplete the adventure at the Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau.
FAQ
How do I unlock The Shoemaker's Children Go Barefoot?
See the "Quest Information" block above — unlock condition and quest chain per the official source.