Cracking the Case of the Cryptic Keys: Your Guide to Gathering Shrine of Depths Keys in Inazuma
You wander Inazuma. The atmosphere buzzes with electricity. You get zapped by rogue Electro Abyss Mages. Then, you spot a Shrine of Depths. Excitement! Treasure! Maybe even a sword for your Traveler that isn’t just a dull blade from a squirrel-guarded chest.
But wait. It’s locked. Naturally, it’s locked. Genshin Impact won’t hand over goodies without some effort. You need a Shrine of Depths Key. If you are like most players, you ask how to get every one of these elusive keys, especially that *last* one that hides.
Don’t worry, brave explorer! This is your treasure map, minus riddles and pirate accents. We’ll uncover the ways to unlock all ten Shrine of Depths Keys in Inazuma. Yes, ten keys for ten shrines. Perfect balance, as all things should be (in Teyvat).
Key Acquisition 101: The Three Pillars of Key-Getting
Three main paths help you gather these keys. Think of them as your trifecta for acquiring keys:
- Honoring the Sacred Sakura Tree: This glowing tree isn’t for just pretty views. It is a generous source of keys, given the right… *tribute*.
- Prayers to the Statue of the Seven: Show some love to the Electro Archon. Her statue might bless you with keys. Statues serve more purposes than fast travel.
- Navigating the Narrative: Sometimes, the Archon Quest just gives you a key without much trouble. A few sword fights may be required, but who’s counting?
Branching Out: The Sacred Sakura Tree’s Bounty
Let’s discuss the Sacred Sakura Tree at Grand Narukami Shrine. This is no ordinary tree. It acts like a vending machine, offering rewards in exchange for Electro Sigils. Among these rewards? Shrine of Depths Keys!
How do you persuade this tree to share its keys? Simple: donations. You give it Electro Sigils, those shiny tokens from chests and Electroculus offerings, to increase its favor to you. It’s about raising the “Sacred Sakura Favor” level, really.
The magic number to hit is level eight. Reach level eight of Sacred Sakura Favor, and BAM! A key unlocks (figuratively; you still claim it). The generosity continues. Every ten levels *after* level eight gives you another Shrine of Depths Key.
The breakdown is clear:
- Reach Sacred Sakura Favor Level 8: Get one Shrine of Depths Key.
- Reach Sacred Sakura Favor Level 18: Get another Shrine of Depths Key.
- Reach Sacred Sakura Favor Level 28: Another Shrine of Depths Key.
- Reach Sacred Sakura Favor Level 38: Yep, another Shrine of Depths Key!
That totals four Shrine of Depths Keys just from the Sacred Sakura Tree! Not bad for a bit of sigil donation.
Statues and Keys: A Divine Exchange
Next are the Statues of the Seven in Inazuma. These aren’t just for pretty screenshots with characters. They have a practical purpose: powering your Electro Traveler and dispensing Shrine of Depths Keys.
How do you secure keys from these statues? By offering them Electroculi. Yes, those glowing orbs you collected while parkouring rooftops and gliding cliffs. Each Electroculus increases the Statue’s level, resulting in rewards among which are Shrine of Depths Keys!
The Statues of the Seven give you a total of five Shrine of Depths Keys as you offer Electroculi. That’s more than half the keys you need! So, if you’ve neglected collecting Electroculi, now is the time to use that interactive map and start searching.
Story Time: Keys from Quests
Finally, we reach the story path. Genshin Impact sometimes rewards you simply for progressing in the main story. You will obtain a Shrine of Depths Key during Archon Quest Chapter II: Act II – “Stillness, the Sublimation of Shadow.”
But do not expect the game to hand it to you. You have to *play* through the quest. Imagine that! But it’s a fun quest filled with intrigue, shadowy figures, and maybe a few hilichurls who wandered in. Consider the key as a reward for navigating the narrative.
In summary, you get one Shrine of Depths Key by playing through “Stillness, the Sublimation of Shadow.” Simple enough (if battling Fatui Harbingers is your idea of simple).
The Grand Tally: Unlocking All Ten
Let’s recap to ensure no keys are left behind:
- Sacred Sakura Tree: 4 Keys
- Statue of the Seven: 5 Keys
- Archon Quest “Stillness, the Sublimation of Shadow”: 1 Key
Sum it all up, and what do you have? Ten! Ten Shrine of Depths Keys match ten Shrines of Depths across Inazuma. Coincidence? I think not! (Maybe some game design, but we won’t spoil the magic).
So, if you’re wondering where that last elusive key is hiding, chances are you’ve missed levels on your Sacred Sakura Tree favor or there are Electroculi still eluding you. Go forth, brave adventurer! Revisit those statues, shower the Sacred Sakura Tree with sigils, and dive back into the story. That last key and the treasure within those shrines await!
