In Genshin Impact secrets and caches are found at every turn, but many players lose sight of them, because they simply do not know about their existence. Some of them are just funny easter eggs, while others can lead to the start of a large-scale quest or the acquisition of valuable resources.
In this guide, we will tell you about the most interesting secrets and treasures in the game. You will also learn useful tricks that will help you reach your goals faster or not die while fighting monsters. Other related articles:
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Secrets and caches in Genshin Impact
Precious chest at the very beginning of the game
Right after the campaign starts, you are asked to follow Paiman, but we advise you to wait and look to the left. You will see a rock standing in the middle of the sea. Start swimming towards it without using the dash to save energy or you will drown. This may take some time, so be patient.
When you get to the stones, climb on them and go behind the rock - a precious chest will be hidden there. It contains artifacts that can make you stronger and a number of items to help you develop your character.
Secret dungeon near Luhua Lake
In the location of Luhua Pool you will find a puzzle, the solution that will allow you to get into the dungeon called Hidden Palace of Guizang Formula. You can solve the riddle at any time, but you will be able to enter the dungeon only after reaching the 30th adventure rank.
Chests in Shrines of the Deep
In different parts of the world, you can find unique temples or the so-called tombs of the depths, inside which chests with valuable treasures, including artifacts, are hidden. To get into them, you need to get special keys. IN separate guide we indicated the location of the sanctuaries and told how to find the keys to them.
Mysterious island with treasures and a secret quest
In the northeast corner of the map, you can find an unnamed island, which is difficult to get to, but possible. On it you can find treasure chests, Anemoculus and a sundial, interaction with which begins secret quest "Time and Wind".
Hidden nameless treasures
We are talking about unique relics hidden in chests located in various parts of the world. To gain access to them, you must solve several puzzles and complete certain quests. The resulting items should then be sold to antique shop owner Lin Lang located in Liyue Harbor. We have discussed this issue in detail in separate guide.
Chest on the roof of the Cathedral
When you get to the city of Mondstadt, then go to its upper part. There you will find a huge cathedral. Climb to its top to find another precious chest.
Free 4-Star Artifact
In Mondstadt, go to the cathedral, which we told you about a little higher, and talk there with a nun named Victoria, standing on your left. After the conversation, she will give you a 4-star artifact.
Chest and blue spirit
Head to the location indicated in the screenshot below. Then hit the cobblestone to summon the blue spirit. Start following him until you reach a chest. Inside it you will find several Source Stones.
In general, we advise you, when exploring the world, to try to look for these spirits and, if possible, follow them, since in most cases they will lead you to various treasures or important objects.
Chest near world boss
You can find it right in the Stormterror's lair. Just climb to the top of the dome, which contains a teleport leading to the arena with the enemy. By the way, there is Anemoculus above the chest, and if you try to climb to the highest point of the structure, you will open The Remains of the Gale trophy.
Chest in a jar with 200 thousand Mora
In the city of Liyue Harbor, head to the bank, the location of which is shown in the screenshot below (diamond icon). Then go up to the second floor of the building and find a chest there. Inside it you will find 200,000 Mora.
Chest in the Kamore Tea House
You can also find a chest with 180,000 mora in Inazuma. It is located inside the Kamore tea house, in a small room behind Taromaru. Access to this place opens after passing the first chapter of the second Thoma Assignments of the Archons.
Free Dish in Mondstadt
After leaving the cathedral, where you managed to get the artifact, head to the Loli Gourmand and talk to C Er. Then tell him "You're exaggerating" during the conversation and he'll give you a Black Bass Platter x4.
Now head over to the Good Hunter Diner and chat with Sarah - he'll let you try some salads after asking about what's been going on lately. Ask Paton next to the Angels' Share tavern about ongoing promotions, and he will give you Chicken Skewers x4.
Chest in Mondstadt with 10 Source Stones
Head to the location shown in the screenshots. Climb the stone railing and run through the glowing star. Air rings will appear, which must be activated by running through them. After that, a chest with source stones will appear.
Chest on top of the tower of the order of knights
While in Mondstadt, head to the building of the order of knights, and then climb one of the towers. There you will find a chest with a lot of valuable items.
Admire the beautiful view from the statue in Mondstadt
Go to the city center and climb the huge statue. Then sit on her palms and turn the camera in different directions. As a result, you will unlock a new achievement and get 5 Source Stones.
Help Dr. Livingstone and get 4-star items
Take the quest from Dr. Livingstone to destroy the three camps in Dadaup Gorge. The necessary objects are indicated in the screenshot below. Completing this quest will reward you with a 4-star Berserker Artifact and a 4-Star Prototype Sword.
Now head to Liyue City and talk to Xing Xi, the owner of the jewelry store. Buy black siderite grains from him to improve the resulting sword. You can create Gu Hua or White Shadow from it. The first is aimed mainly at the attack, and the second - at the defense.
Getting 500 adventure points in The Chi of Yore quest
If you need a large amount of adventure points, then we advise you to go world quest "The Chi of Yore", in which you will need to solve several puzzles. To start it, head to Wu Wan Hill and head south. There you will find a girl in a hood - talk to her.
In general, we advise you to go through as often as possible world tasks, as they provide a lot of experience points and valuable rewards.
Climb the highest point in the world
Go to the Qingyun Peak location and climb to its top. There you will notice a stone pillar. To reveal this secret, it is necessary to turn in the direction of this pillar all the statues of birds located on the neighboring mountains. They are highlighted so they are easy to find.
Then you can climb to the highest point in the game - we are talking about a floating island with a gazebo. There you will find chests and a Geoculus.
Locked door and pillars on Kingfisher's Slope
In the specified location there are giant columns that can be climbed and activated. After that, you will notice that a huge Achievement: Gate nearby has begun to open. However, to interact with the pillars, the Stones of the Past are required, which drop out when pumping the statues of the seven archons.
To get all the stones, you will have to upgrade the statues to the maximum, and for this you have to find all 131 Geoculus. Their location is indicated on interactive map. By doing this, you will be able to open the door.
Characters birthday
In the descriptions of the characters, you can see their dates of birth. They are not just listed. The fact is that these days the heroes will send invitations to your mailbox to a party where you can eat various delicious treats. Plus, if you choose a date of birth for your character, you will receive a cake on that day.
Chests near the Waterfall
Move to the Stormbearer Mountains location and start walking to the location indicated by the marker in the screenshot. On the way, inspect the usual chest (if it appeared). Climb the cliff first and then jump down along the waterfall. The chest will stand on a column.
Chest under the carrot in the Whispering Forest
First, find an empty treasure with a sign "My Treasure" at the point indicated in the screenshot. A carrot grows near him. Collect it, and you will immediately see a treasure chest in front of you.
Recipes and free Dish from Wind
Climb Stormcloak Peak and find a girl named Wind on it. During the first conversation, she will give you a new recipe. After a while, talk to her again to get good food. Apparently, she will endlessly present you with food at regular intervals.
Great Hopkins and Holy Water
Head to Springvale Village and talk to the Great Hopkins. He will offer you to buy Holy Water for 300 Mora. Despite its name, this drink only slightly restores health. Perhaps the consequences of its adoption appear later.
Chests underwater (1st puzzle)
In the Yaoguang Shallows location, you can solve a couple of puzzles that allow you to find several precious chests with valuable items at once (marked with stars on the map). Before you start looking for these chests, make sure that your team has Geo and Hydro class characters. You can, for example, take a re-skilled Traveler and Barbara.
Now head to the marked location and you will see a deactivated guardian in the water. Approach him and kill him. After that, a precious chest will immediately appear. Examine it and go to the next location.
There you will notice a column in the water. To get to it, use your character's Geo Orb Skill. Climb onto them and stand next to the pillar. Next, use the Hydro skill on it to activate it. Another chest will appear nearby.
Chests underwater (2nd puzzle)
Go to the second star on the map at Yaoguang Shoal. In addition to the Geo character, you will also need a Pyro Achievement: Hero. Once in the right place, you will find a boat under water. Get to it with the help of geospheres and affect the column in the water with a fire ability to activate it. A precious chest will immediately appear nearby.
Mystery at Lingju Pass
In the location indicated in the screenshots below, you can find 5 Geo monuments. If you remove the barriers from them by solving a simple puzzle, you will gain access to 3 treasure chests. IN separate guide we told how to solve this riddle.
Jigsaw puzzle with Geo statues in the Guili Valley
If you go to the south of the Guili Valley, you will notice several Geo statues. When activated, the Eye of the Storm will appear in a certain sequence. Destroy it to get a precious chest. Read more about solving the puzzle in separate guide.
Luxury chest on the island with a heart
To the southeast of Yaoguang Shallows, you can find a small island with a heart, which can spawn a luxury chest. We talked about how to get to it and spawn the chest in separate guide.
Puzzle with lion statues near Wanshu Inn
There is a small island next to the Wanshu Inn where you can find 6 lion statues arranged in a circle. You need to place a Traveler Geo Construct between them to complete the circle and get the chest. Read more about solving this puzzle in separate guide.
Tricks in Genshin Impact
Use clover to take off
When exploring the world in the glades, you can often stumble upon a four-leaf clover. If you use Anemo abilities (wind) on them, then an air current will arise, which will immediately lift you up. These hidden "elevators" can be used to get into Those Hard-to-Reach Places, where valuable items often lie.
We add that Cryo flowers can be collected by interacting with them with fire, and Pyro flowers with ice. You will need these materials when doing alchemy.
Fast ore mining
Ore is most quickly mined using two-handed swords. If you have a character in your team who wields a spear or a one-handed sword, then use an air attack. To get purple Electro Crystals, use fire strikes (you can take Dilyuk, Xiangling or Amber).
How to kill slimes fast
If you are fighting a lot of slimes, then just wait for them to jump up and inflate. Then immediately shoot them with your bow to blow them up in one hit. Remember that they are invulnerable to the native element, so use the opposite elements.
How to quickly collect resources
If you need to collect a large number of lizards, frogs, crabs and other living creatures, you don’t need to try to catch them one at a time - just apply a dash (Shift key) while holding the “F” key, and you will immediately collect all the prey. When catching butterflies, instead of dashing, use a jump.
We add that to collect eggs, lizard tails and other similar materials, you can simply destroy bushes and trees. Don't forget to also shoot squirrels, wild boars, birds and other animals for meat, which will be needed to develop the cooking skill.
Use air attack to avoid fall damage
If you jumped and hovered down, but there are no places nearby where you could rest and restore stamina, then stop flying, and simply press the attack button to perform an air strike. This will help you avoid damage if you fall. However, it requires stamina to complete, so you need to act quickly. This method also helps when climbing high cliffs.
Hit trees to get fruits
Unable to get fruit from tall trees? Then just hit them with a sword or element to make the fruit fall to the ground! This greatly simplifies the collection of resources.
Learn cooking to activate automatic cooking
Mastering the preparation of a particular dish allows you to then create it automatically. You will be able to cook this food in very large quantities, which will save you a lot of time and provide you with a source of emergency treatment.
Secret Achievements
The game has hidden trophies. So start thinking more creatively and carefully explore the world to unlock them. For example, we noted above that if you climb the statue in Mondstadt, you can open a similar achievement. Many achievements are rewarded with 5 Source Stones.
Always talk to NPCs
There are various items that can be obtained from seemingly random characters. Some of them can give you recipes and food, while others give you valuable information that can be related to secret quests. So don't pass by the people you meet.
Refrain from instant crafting things
There are several characters that can offer you a bonus when crafting certain items. If at the moment you don’t really need a thing, then don’t create it right away, but wait for an NPC to appear who can give you a bonus. This will save you a lot of resources in the long run.
In case of great danger, teleport
If you are about to lose the battle with the monsters, then you do not have to wait until the end - just open the world map, select any waypoint and move to it, moving away from the dangers around you.
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