Ah, chests in Genshin Impact. They litter Teyvat like digital Easter eggs. Half the thrill of exploration lies in opening a chest for Primogems. Sometimes, these chests behave like a temperamental Ruin Guard. Water adds to the challenge. But fear not! This guide helps you conquer those watery coffers and land-locked boxes.
Underwater Chests: Conquering the Depths for Treasure
You’ve seen those shimmering chests in Fontaine’s depths. Loot tempts you. To snag those underwater treasures, you need breath. Genshin offers an easy way to achieve this.
Diving into the Deep End
To swim underwater, get Fontaine’s blessing. Approach the first Statue of the Seven you find in Fontaine and interact. Boom! You become an underwater explorer. Dive into the depths without worrying about air.
People of the Springs Luxurious Chest: A Wet and Wild Puzzle
Let’s focus on a chest called “People of the Springs Luxurious Chest” in Ameyalco Waters. It sounds fancy, right? Getting to it requires some thought and a bit of Monetoo wrangling.
- Location, Location, Location: Go to the southern islands in Ameyalco Waters. Teleport to the waypoint on the southern island – you can’t miss it.
- Lower the Watery Gates: The chest isn’t just sitting there. It’s behind a drained pool. To drain it, find three little Monetoo critters around and persuade them to return to the mural. When they’re in place, the water level drops, revealing your prize.
Underwater Teleport Shenanigans in Sumeru
Sumeru hides submerged secrets too. Remember that underwater waypoint in Sumeru? Unlocking it is crucial for quick travel across those aquatic regions. Follow the questline, and you’ll discover it soon enough.
Chest Hunting Hotspots: Regions and Their Chest Quirks
Regions hold different chests. Different chests create varied challenges. Let’s tour key chest-hunting areas.
Chenyu Vale Chests: The New Kid on the Block
Chenyu Vale is new and filled with chests waiting for discovery. Explore this scenic region. Treasures hide in corners and on peaks. “How to open Chenyu Vale Chest?” Simple! Exploration is your friend.
Liyue Chests: Oldies but Goodies
Liyue, home of Geo Archons, features many chests. “How do you unlock Liyue chests?” Often, you must defeat enemies or solve simple puzzles. Some require a bit more heart.
Heart Island Luxurious Chest: Love is in the Air (and the Co-op)
Prepare for romance in Genshin style! The Heart Island Luxurious Chest appears in Gunyun Stone Forest. It isn’t about brute strength; it’s about friendship.
- Location of Love: Gunyun Stone Forest, Liyue. Find the small island – glide or ride a Waverider to reach it.
- Co-op Caper: Stand on the heart-shaped rock with a buddy. Voila! Chest unlocked. Bonus: A Geoculus appears on this island too.
Fontaine Chests: A Whimsical Bounty
Fontaine rewards the curious and chaotic with whimsical antics. Forget complicated puzzles sometimes. Fontaine chests link to bizarre activities.
- Fontaine’s Fun and Games (for Chests): Bird hunting? Chest. Crab races? Chest. Annihilating crabs? Chest! Rescuing otters? Chest! Fontaine says, “Have fun, help critters, get chests.” Embrace the chaos.
Natlan Underwater Chests: Uncharted Waters
Natlan holds mysteries but expect underwater chests when it arrives. Prepare diving gear; new watery realms mean hidden treasures await!
General Chest Opening 101: Decoding the Locks and Seals
Chests in Genshin often have obstacles. Seals, locks, and puzzles block your way. Let’s explore common chest-opening methods.
Sealed Chests: The Mysterious Barrier
“How to open a sealed chest?” a common question arises. “Sealed” means you face an environmental puzzle or enemy encounter. Look for clues nearby.
Hydro Sealed Doors: Octopus Power!
You’ve found a Hydro sealed door? No worries! These need a dose of Xenochromatic Ball Octopus magic. Absorb their power and unleash it on the door for success.
Locked Chests: Keys and Torches
Locked chests need keys or fire sometimes.
- Locked Chest in Liyue and Torches: Nearby, spot torches around the locked chest. “Light four torches.” Simple! Fire up those torches to unlock with a satisfying sound.
Treasure Seals: Bubble Trouble
Treasure Seals sound ominous but are just playful puzzles. “How to break the treasure seal?” It involves Fantastic Floating Balls and moving bubbles. Push moving bubbles into spheres to succeed.
Heart Seals: Fishy Business
Heart Seals involve fish statues. “Rotate each fish statue to face the center.” Point them inward to clear the Heart Seal.
Tri Seals: Elemental Trials
Tri Seals offer challenges through elemental trials.
- Electric Lake Trial: Defeat certain enemies, then use an Electric Elemental attack on a pedestal. Zap! Second Tri-Seal down.
- Fire Enemy Frenzy: Tackle all enemies guarding a pedestal. Ignite it with a Fire Elemental attack. Tri-Seal number three unlocked!
Dendro Seals: Burn it Down! (Safely, of Course)
Dendro Seals are flammable. “Attack the pillar with Pyro.” Just set it on fire; problem solved.
Sacred Seals: Sumeru Secrets
Sacred Seals are more lore items than puzzle mechanisms. Found in Great Red Sand, keep an eye out for them in Sumeru’s ruins.
A Cornucopia of Chest Types: Beyond the Ordinary
Genshin chests differ greatly. Let’s explore some of the chest types you might find.
Typhon Chests: Log Rolling for Loot
Typhon Chests relate to Typhon logs. “Find every Typhon log in an area.” Unlocking area’s Dead Drop requires collecting all logs to activate the chest. Essentially, you gather logs for treasure. Digital log rolling awaits!
less wet and more rewarding.
Goddess Chests: Skyward Strikes and Divine Rewards
Goddess Chests sound divine. “Perform a Skyward Strike on a Goddess Cube to unlock the corresponding chest.” Be Link. Unleash a Skyward Strike on a Goddess Cube. Chest unlocked. This is a Zelda way to get treasure.
Legendary Chests: Lag and Legend?
Legendary Chests should be epic. Yet, sometimes they feel laggy. “Lag can affect opening speed.” Server lag can delay opening. If it takes forever, it might be the internet gremlins.
Strongboxes: Artifact Alchemy
Strongboxes serve gear-heads. “Artifact Strongboxes can be created through Mystic Offerings, accessed from a Crafting Bench.” Need to recycle some artifacts? Mystic Offerings and Strongboxes help. Think artifact alchemy.
Common Chests: Primogem Pinching
Common Chests seem common. They still drop Primogems. “Chests in regions other than Mondstadt and Liyue give the maximum number of primogems (2 for Commons).” In newer regions, Common Chests are slightly more generous with Primogems. Every bit helps!
Skeleton Chests: Key to the Undead
Skeleton Chests sound spooky. “Treasure Chests are locked with locks that can only be opened by Skeleton Keys held by Gold Hoarders on every Outpost.” Locked tight, they need Skeleton Keys. Find Gold Hoarders in outposts. Hunt them down!
Storm Chests: Weather Dependent Loot
Storm Chests are stormy. “Storm Chests can appear in all normal missions except for Resupply and Eliminate and Collect.” They are mission-specific and tied to weather. Look for these treasures during storms.
Crimson Chests: Terraria Crossover?
Crimson Chests reference Terraria. “Opening Locked Biome Chests with Campfires in Terraria.” This seems to blend another game. Perhaps a red herring or a crossover in Genshin conversation.
Larran’s Chests: Monster Mayhem for Keys
Larran’s Chests are locked. Use a specific key to open them. “The chest is locked and can only be opened by using Larran’s key, obtained from killing monsters assigned by Krystilia.” You need Larran’s Keys from monster hunting. Classic RPG questing for keys.
Golden Chests: Golden Keys for Golden Goodies
Golden Chests need Golden Keys. “Locked Gold Chests require one Golden Key each to open.” Have a Golden Key? Find a Locked Gold Chest. This is treasure-hunting heaven.
Primogems and Chests: The Gacha Gold Standard
Let’s focus on the real reason: Primogems! These stones are vital for any Genshin player wishing for new characters and weapons.
Primogem Payouts: Chest Tier List
Chests differ in generosity. Common, Exquisite, Precious, and Luxurious chests provide varying Primogems. Luxurious are top tier; Common are…well, common. Every bit counts on your path to 5-star dreams.
Max Chest Stats: The Completionist’s Dream (or Nightmare)
For dedicated chest hunters, here are stats to excite or frustrate you. “According to the Wikipedia article and data from Hoyolab: there are 7,330 unique chests in all of Genshin.” This includes max numbers: 311 luxurious, 820 precious, 2635 exquisite, 3263 common, and 301 remarkable. Yes, over 7000 chests exist. Happy hunting!
Fontaine: The Hydro Haven Beckons
Fontaine offers underwater exploration. Let’s discuss getting there and getting wet.
Reaching Fontaine: Across the Waters
“Located north of the Sumeru Desert, Fontaine isn’t bordering any other regions. The only way to reach it is by crossing the waters separating Fontaine from Sumeru.” Fontaine is an island nation, accessible from Sumeru by sea. Set sail, or teleport and glide.
Unlocking Fontaine’s Depths: Blessing of the Hydro Archon
“To unlock swimming and diving in Genshin Impact, you must interact with the first Statue of the Seven available in Fontaine to receive Fontaine’s Blessing.” That Statue is your gateway to underwater adventures. Fontaine’s Blessing is the diving license.
Seals and Secrets: Unlocking the Unknown
Seals are everywhere! Let’s wrap up with some breaking tips.
Breaking the Final Seal (and Other Seals)
“How do you break the final seal in Genshin Impact?” and “How do you unlock the seal in Genshin Impact?” Seals range from elemental puzzles to enemy waves. Look for clues around you. Read quest descriptions carefully. Experiment with elemental abilities.
Secret Seals: Hidden in Plain Sight?
“Where is the secret seal Genshin?” Sometimes seals hide; other times, they blend into the environment. “Sacred Seals are items in Great Red Sand, Sumeru found in the Ruins of King Deshret.” Keep your eyes open; those secret seals won’t stay hidden.
There you have it. A guide to conquering chests in Genshin Impact, from Fontaine to Liyue. Now go forth, explore, solve puzzles. Defeat enemies, and liberate loot boxes! May your pulls be in your favor, and your chests overflow with Primogems!
