Ah, Genshin Impact. You solve world-ending problems and collect anime characters. But that’s not all. You also dive into cooking and fishing. Yes, fishing. Even heroes need hobbies. Waiting for digital fish to bite is one of them.
Grilled Fish: A Traveler’s Staple Diet
Let’s discuss grilled fish. In Teyvat, cooking fish on an open flame is a gourmet skill. Who would have thought? There’s more than meets the eye. Perhaps not much more, but enough for a section.
Mondstadt Grilled Fish: The OG Recipe
First, we have the Mondstadt Grilled Fish. This is the basic fish dish. The recipe is easy to get. Just like starter characters, it’s free. It won’t impress anyone, but it fills your stomach when needed. Think of it as Teyvat’s toast.
Grilled Tiger Fish: Step Up Your Game (Slightly)
Next, we present the Grilled Tiger Fish. This recipe is a bit more refined. To get it, you need to prove you mean business (Adventure Rank 15). Head to Wanmin Restaurant and pay 1,250 Mora. Yes, recipes cost money here. Wanmin is run by Xiangling’s dad, Chef Mao. More on Xiangling later.
Survival Grilled Fish: Keqing’s Special Touch
Here it gets interesting. Ever cooked Grilled Tiger Fish with Keqing? You might get Survival Grilled Fish. It’s a “Special Dish,” meaning luck is on your side. Keqing’s cooking skills can create this variant. This dish heals for 16% of Max HP plus an extra 1,350 HP.
Fragrant Grilled Tiger Fish: Spices From Afar
And since one variant is never enough, we have Fragrant Grilled Tiger Fish — Spices From the West. It’s a spin on the Grilled Tiger Fish. It likely comes with fancy spices. Even fish can be luxurious in Genshin.
Gone Fishin’: Genshin Impact’s Aquatic Adventures
Grilled fish is done. But where do fish come from? The Fish Store? Nope, you catch them yourself. Welcome to the surprisingly vast world of Genshin Impact fishing.
Fish Respawn: Patience is a Virtue (Especially in Fishing)
You’ve fished a spot clean. What now? When do fish come back? Most will respawn after a generous 72 hours. That’s three real-world days. Golden Koi takes the same time. Moral? Don’t expect instant rewards. Explore or maybe find chests. There are many chests.
Fishing Spots: Location, Location, Location
Each fishing spot in Teyvat has two times: day and night. Even digital fish follow a schedule. The time affects what fish spawn. Check your in-game clock. The Raimei Angelfish? Find it east of Tatarasuna, Kannazuka, in Inazuma.
Bait and Tackle: Lure Them In
You can’t just cast your line without bait! Genshin has bait to satisfy every kind of digital fish.
- False Worm Bait: Want Butterflyfish? Go for False Worm Bait. Get the recipe from Nantuck of the Mondstadt Fishing Association for 3 Medaka fish. You trade fish for bait to catch more fish.
- Fake Fly Bait: For Koi, Pufferfish, and Rays, get Fake Fly Bait. Build the same way—Nantuck in Mondstadt, 3 Medaka fish.
- Bait Formula Vendor: For more bait formulas, visit the Fishing Association NPC in eastern Fontaine city.
Co-op Fishing: Fishing with Friends (or Strangers)
You can share your fishing adventures with friends! Fishing in co-op mode exists! You can join other players’ worlds and help them deplete fish stocks. Just joking… mostly. You can also fish in others’ worlds and collect items like “The Catch” polearm.
Get ready—shared drops in co-op! If you “attack” fish, everyone still gets the loot. So if patience isn’t your thing, and you prefer brute force, it’s an option!
Medaka: The Currency of Fishing
Medaka fish are not just bait. You need 3 Medaka to get bait formulas from Nantuck. Want to find Medaka? They socialize in groups across Liyue:
- Dihua Marsh
- Southwest of Qingce Village
- Mt. Aocang
- Nantianmen
- Tianqiu Valley
Pool of Sapphire Grace: Fish Tank Flexing
Caught some fancy Ornamental Fish? Show them off in the Pool of Sapphire Grace. This item lets you display up to five Ornamental Fish. Blueprint? Find it at the Liyue Fishing Association for 10 Medaka fish.
Character Cuisine: Who Likes What?
Now let’s switch from fish to character preferences. Everyone in Teyvat has favorite dishes.
Ayaka: Chazuke Connoisseur
Ayaka, our Cryo princess, loves Chazuke. It’s a Japanese dish served with green tea or dashi over rice. Simple and refined, just like her. She probably eats it with her pinky out.
Keqing: Golden Shrimp Ball Devotee
Keqing, the diligent Yuheng, enjoys Golden Shrimp Balls. Who knew she could have favorite foods? And remember Survival Grilled Fish? It’s her special version of Grilled Tiger Fish. Maybe she likes shrimp and fish?
Xiangling: Spicy Food Empress
Xiangling, the renowned Wanmin chef, loves spicy dishes. No surprise there. She’s the head chef at Wanmin, runs it with Chef Mao, and is a culinary legend in Liyue.
Paimon: Meat Lover Extraordinaire (and Emergency Food… Just Kidding!)
Paimon, our trusty travel companion (and definitely not emergency food), enjoys meat dishes. Specifically, Mora Meat, Cured Pork Dry Hotpot, and Goulash.
Kaeya: Mint Salad Enthusiast
Kaeya, our charming Cavalry Captain, surprisingly enjoys Mint Salad. Of all foods? Maybe it balances his wine. It’s a Liyue dish; perhaps he acquired the taste during his… “trips.”
Venti: A Buoyant Breeze (and Ratatouille?)
Venti, the disguised Anemo Archon, has a “Special Dish” called A Buoyant Breeze. You get it when cooking Barbatos Ratatouille. Ratatouille for a god? Why not? Maybe it reminds him of simpler times.
Qiqi: No Tomorrow (and Come and Get It?)
Qiqi, our adorable zombie girl, offers a Special Dish called No Tomorrow. It’s her version of Come and Get It. “No Future Dish” is the literal translation. Bit morbid for food; maybe an acquired taste?
Raiden Shogun: Kitchen-Phobic Archon
Lastly, there’s Raiden Shogun. She cannot cook. Apparently, being an Electro Archon doesn’t help her culinary skills. No special dishes for Ei, just contemplation and dango milk.
Absolutely Unique Delicacy: A Quest for… Edible Food?
Speaking of food, there’s a Daily Commission called Absolutely Unique Delicacy.
Inazuma City. You may find it after serving a strange dish in another daily commission,The Taste of Home. Someone in Inazuma has very specific tastes. Or they just have bad luck with chefs.
Fishy Facts: Respawn and Sakura Blooms
A couple of quick notes to round things out.
Fish Respawn, Revisited
We mentioned this before, but it’s worth repeating: most fish respawn after 72 hours. Plan your fishing trips. Set a timer. Or you can play other parts of the game for three days.
Sakura Bloom: Electro Blooms?
Lastly, Sakura Bloom. These pink petals are not fish bait, but they relate to Electro. Hit a bundle of Sakura Bloom with an Electro skill, and you can pick them. This is important because Electro is Raiden Shogun’s element. She can’t cook. Coincidence? Maybe. But there might be a hidden recipe for Electro-charged Sakura Bloom fish somewhere… probably not.
So, there you have it. Grilled fish, fishing mechanics, food preferences, and Inazuman delicacies. Genshin Impact is not just an adventure game. It’s a cooking and fishing simulator. Now, I have virtual fish to catch and digital dishes to cook. Adventure awaits… and dinner needs made.
