Navigating Teyvat’s Trickery: A Comprehensive Guide to Genshin Impact Puzzles and Bennett’s Brilliance
Teyvat is a beautiful world in Genshin Impact. It has amazing views and captivating stories. But it also holds many puzzles. These puzzles tease your brain. They reward curiosity, and who doesn’t enjoy a good challenge? Especially with treasure chests and Primogems available? Often, these puzzles can leave you puzzled, much like a Ruin Guard facing stairs. Do not worry, brave traveler. This guide is your compass in the maze of Genshin’s enigmas. We’ll explore Bennett’s fiery fortunes, too.
Bennett’s Hangout Event: A Guide to Fortunate Outcomes and Endings
Bennett is a lovable character. He is always shadowed by bad luck. He is not just strong in combat; he also stars in his own Hangout Event. If you wish to spend time with Mondstadt’s unluckiest adventurer, Bennett’s Hangout Event is for you. Let’s unpack the puzzling paths and many endings of this event, ensuring you get every Primogem and story.
Solving the Fortunate Outcome Puzzle in Bennett’s Hangout
The “fortunate outcome puzzle” seems ironic for one like Bennett. But yes, there is a puzzle in his Hangout Event guiding you to a good ending. So, how do you solve it? It’s not a single puzzle but revolves around your choices. To achieve a fortunate ending, support Bennett. Encourage his adventurous spirit despite his misfortunes. Avoid cautious or pessimistic dialogue options.
Think of Bennett’s life as a puzzle. You help him put together a fortunate picture. Choose options that reflect optimism and action. When faced with adventure choices, lean into the exciting paths. Avoid options hinting that he should play safe or give up. Nurture his often overshadowed positive outlook. By making these choices, you’ll steer the story toward a fortunate outcome. This culminates in a happy ending in his Hangout Event.
Unlocking Bennett Ending 6: A Path to “They Can’t All Be Winners”
Every Hangout Event in Genshin comes with multiple endings. Bennett’s event also features six unique conclusions. If you’re a completionist, you will want to unlock them all. Ending 6 is titled humorously, “They Can’t All Be Winners.” Achieving this ending requires less than ideal choices for Bennett. Gently nudge him towards decisions highlighting his bad luck or leading to poor outcomes.
This isn’t about being cruel to Bennett. Rather, it’s exploring a different side of his character and narrative branches available. Consider it the “bad ending,” but in a humorous way fitting for Bennett. To access Bennett ending 6, embrace the chaos along with the comedic misfortune following him like a lost puppy.
Accessing Bennett’s Hangout Event: Adventure Rank and Story Keys
Before embarking on a Hangout adventure with Bennett, you need to unlock his event. Thankfully, the requirements are straightforward. First, ensure you are Adventure Rank 26 or higher. If you’ve explored Teyvat thoroughly, you probably meet this rank. If you haven’t yet, keep adventuring, completing quests, and opening chests. You will get there soon.
Secondly, collect Story Keys. These keys unlock Hangout Events and Story Quests. Earn them by completing Daily Commissions. Completing eight Daily Commissions awards one Story Key. Keep up your daily tasks, and you’ll accumulate keys quickly. Once these requirements are met, Bennett’s Hangout Event called “Say ‘I do.'” becomes available for unlocking starting October 9, 2024.
Diving into Hangout Events: A Step-by-Step Guide
Now that you’ve unlocked Bennett’s Hangout Event, how do you proceed? Accessing Hangout Events is easy. Open your Journal from the main menu – it resembles a small book. Once open, check the bottom left corner for “Story Quests.” This screen displays all available Story Quests and Hangout Events.
The top of the screen has two tabs. Look for the one with the book icon adorned with the companion emblem. This is the Hangout Events tab. Click on it to see a list of unlocked Hangout Events. Select Bennett’s Hangout Event to begin your adventure with Mondstadt’s optimistic adventurer. Follow story prompts, then make your choices wisely, whether for fun or specific endings, and enjoy the ride.
Understanding Hearts in Hangout Events: Gauging Your Progress
During a Hangout Event, heart icons appear on the screen. These hearts are not decorative; they serve as feedback on your progress during the event. Think of them as your “rapport” meter with the character. The hearts reflect how your choices affect their approval. Make good choices, and hearts thrive; make bad ones, and some may disappear.
While failing isn’t strict in Hangout Events, too many poor choices lead to early endings—not in a good way. If you consistently dislike choices by the character, you might reach a “bad” ending quickly. This will require restarting from an earlier point to explore different paths. Pay attention to heart icons as they guide you toward a successful Hangout experience. Experimenting with choices adds fun—aim for all those Primogem rewards!
Primogem Rewards from Hangout Events: A Treasure Trove
Now, let’s discuss primogems! Hangout Events offer heartwarming stories alongside great rewards. Unlocking all endings in a Hangout Event grants 60 Primogems total—a nice chunk of premium currency for new characters or weapons or more story keys for future events.
Rewards extend beyond Primogems to include ascension materials, talent level-up materials, Hero’s Wit for EXP, and the character’s specialty dish. Expect at least 10 Hero’s Wit, six of the first-stage ascension materials, six talent level-up materials, and five dishes. Thus, Hangout Events serve as enjoyable narratives and effective farming for character resources and precious Primogems—truly a win-win situation.
Genshin Impact Puzzle Solutions: A Region-by-Region Breakdown
Aside from Hangout Events, Genshin Impact features numerous puzzles across diverse regions—from Mondstadt’s plains to Sumeru’s rainforests. Puzzles vary between simple elemental challenges to intricate mechanisms requiring strong brainpower. Let’s embark on a puzzle-solving journey through Teyvat to equip you with tools needed for tackling even the most perplexing enigmas.
General Puzzles: Universal Brain Teasers
Some puzzles are not tied to regions; they serve as universal brain teasers scattered throughout Teyvat. These general puzzles often involve elemental interactions or environmental manipulations along with simple logic problems. Let’s tackle common types you may encounter.
Date Puzzles: Cracking the Calendar Code
Date puzzles occur in Genshin Impact. They appear in domains or special areas. These puzzles need interaction with objects in a specific sequence. This order relates to a date or numbers from a date. To solve these puzzles, find clues in the surroundings. Look for calendars, records, or visual cues.
Once you spot a date, translate it into puzzle mechanics. For instance, “October 9th” may mean activating the 10th and then the 9th object. It could also be a mix of numbers from the month and day. Pay attention to patterns or instructions near the puzzle. Experiment with date interpretations for success.
Fire Puzzles: Igniting the Path Forward
Fire puzzles use Pyro elements. They require lighting torches, braziers, or elemental monuments in order. These challenges are scattered across regions since Pyro is vital in Teyvat’s system. Solving fire puzzles often involves using a Pyro character like Amber or Diluc for igniting objects.
Determining the correct ignition sequence is often tricky. Look for visual cues in the environment. Torches may form shapes, or nearby stones may indicate the order. Sometimes, quick lighting is necessary to test timing and skill. Use various Pyro characters and methods to take on these challenges.
Library Puzzles: Shifting Walls and Hidden Passages
Library puzzles occur in libraries or studies. They require manipulating bookshelves, statues, or mechanisms to reveal passages or treasures. A common feature is the Triangular Mechanism that reacts to attacks.
For example, solving a library puzzle may involve a Triangular Mechanism. Hitting it with any attack activates it – a sword, bow, or elemental skill works. A cutscene may play, showing walls shifting or doors opening. Multiple mechanisms might need activation in a specific order to unveil secrets. Look for and attack these mechanisms to find hidden paths.
Pressure Plate Puzzles: Weight and Wit
Pressure plate puzzles are classic in Genshin Impact. They require weight application to trigger mechanisms. These often involve several pressure plates and need strategic placement of objects or characters. Sometimes, just stepping on every plate solves the puzzle.
However, complexity arises with specific weights needed for designated pressure plates. The Dragonspine Pressure Plate Puzzle is a prime example. As shown in a video by TSouL22, this puzzle uses visual hints and pressure plates. Look for drawings of shapes that correspond to different Quartz types. The goal is placing Quartz on specific pressure plates based on cues. Pay attention to paintings and symbols for solving these weight-based riddles.
Liyue Puzzles: Land of Geo and Ancient Mysteries
Liyue represents Geo and contracts. Its puzzles reflect this ancient history and traditions. Liyue puzzles often feature Geo interactions, ancient mechanics, and mystery. Let’s look at Liyue’s notable puzzles.
Unlocking Luhua Pool Domain: The Pyro Pillar Predicament
The Luhua Pool domain offers rewards but requires solving a Pyro puzzle. Accessing it needs igniting specific fire pillars using a Pyro character. The entrance is blocked by a blue barrier. As Gamers Heroes explains, use characters like Diluc or Amber.
Identifying the *specific* pillars to light is key. Many Pyro pillars exist but only a few unlock the domain. Look for visual cues like triangular patterns on the ground near the bases. Light only these marked pillars with your Pyro character. Once all correct pillars burn, the blue barrier disappears, granting access to Luhua Pool.
Unlocking the Cave in Liyue: Qingce Village’s Hidden Treasure
Liyue hosts hidden caves often unlocked through puzzles or quests. One hidden cave leads to “Hidden Treasure of Qingce.” Unlocking involves going to a waterfall in Qingce Village. Behind the waterfall lies a gate needing three fragments to open.
These fragments scatter around Qingce Village. Collect them to access the hidden treasure. After gathering all three, return to the gate and place them in slots to open it. But beware! Activating the mechanism inside awakens Treasure Hoarders and Ruin Guards, so prepare for battle!
Solving the Chi of Yore Puzzle: Ancient Fragments and Vaults
The “Chi of Yore” world quest in Liyue deciphers an ancient puzzle to reveal a hidden vault. It requires exploration, dialogue, and problem-solving skills across multiple stages. Initiate by “Investigating the ruin,” which involves finding marked locations and interacting with clues.
Next, you’ll need to “Ask locals about the fragments.” Talk to NPCs in Qingce Village for hints on fragment locations, especially Granny Ruoxin. The quest guides you to “Search for fragments near Geo Statues” and “Go to the highest point of Qingce Village.” The fragments are crucial for the vault’s puzzle. After collecting them and deciphering their purpose, you’ll “Find a way into the vault” then “Search the vault” for rewards.
Luhua Pool Fire Puzzle: Pyro Pillars Revisited
The Luhua Pool Pyro pillar puzzle recaps unlocking the domain puzzle. Another fire puzzle exists in Luhua Pool, called the “Luhua Pool Hidden Palace Puzzle,” as shown by Gamers Heroes. This puzzle also features Pyro pillars with a twist.
In this puzzle, light *three* specific pillars only. The clue lies in triangular patterns at their bases. Light only these pillars with Pyro attacks. Once the correct pillars ignite, an exquisite chest appears as your reward. If you see these markers, know you’ve found a rewarding fire puzzle.
Inazuma Puzzles: Electrograna and Island Enigmas
Inazuma, home of Electro and eternity, offers unique puzzles. These puzzles involve Electro elemental interactions and island mechanics. Here, we will examine different puzzle types found in Inazuma.
Finding Enjou: A Quest-Exclusive Enigma
Enjou is a quest-exclusive NPC. He plays a key role in Inazuma’s Enkanomiya region. Finding Enjou is part of the World Quest Series “From Dusk to Dawn in Byakuyakoku.” You first meet Enjou in Enkanomiya. He introduces himself there.
Locating Enjou depends on quest markers and dialogue. Following these will lead you to his location. He can be found in areas tied to quest objectives like temples or ruins. Finding Enjou indicates new puzzles or story developments. He is an intriguing NPC worth seeking as you explore Inazuma.
Date Second Puzzle in Genshin Impact: Whitenight and Evernight
Inazuma’s Enkanomiya presents unique time-shifting mechanics, switching from Whitenight to Evernight. This time mechanic integrates into puzzles. For instance, the “Date’s Challenge puzzle 2” requires time-switching and activating mechanisms.
To solve the puzzle, switch to Whitenight. Use the northmost lever to open the north gate. Hit the western triangle mechanism twice. Then, close the north gate with the north lever. Open the south gate using the southmost lever and hit the eastern triangle mechanism twice. This sequence unlocks the puzzle and rewards. Enkanomiya puzzles demand observation and precise actions.
Enkanomiya Puzzles: Evernight and Ancient Mechanisms
Enkanomiya is a submerged realm with ancient puzzles. Puzzles here involve switching between Whitenight and Evernight and manipulating ancient devices. Let’s explore some of these enigmas.
Changing Enkanomiya to Evernight: Unlocking Time’s Flow
A core mechanic in Enkanomiya allows you to switch between Whitenight and Evernight. This alters the environment and puzzle mechanics. To change to Evernight, unlock special light mechanisms throughout the region. These connect to the Dainichi Mikoshi Tower.
Unlocking these mechanisms needs completing the World Quest “Entrance to Tokoyo.” This quest guides the initial exploration of Enkanomiya and shows the time-shifting mechanic. After completing it, you can interact with light mechanisms. This ability unlocks new puzzles and areas in Enkanomiya.
Finding Aru in Enkanomiya: Libraries and Bridles
Finding Aru is another puzzle goal tied to unlocking Evernight. Aru’s location involves a library puzzle. To reach him, enter a small building that opens a path to the library’s rear.
Inside, a puzzle with Triangular Mechanisms awaits. Solving it opens a pathway to an Exquisite Chest containing the Dull Golden Bridle. With this bridle, you can change Enkanomiya to Evernight. This change may be necessary to find Aru or progress further. So, solving the library puzzle is essential for locating Aru.
Sumeru Puzzles: Dendro, Nature, and Underground Secrets
Sumeru is the nation of Dendro and wisdom, presenting nature-themed puzzles. These often involve Dendro elemental interactions and plant manipulation. Secrets lie beneath Sumeru, leading to underground domain puzzles.
Unlocking the Underwater Domain in Sumeru: Dendrogram and Targets
Sumeru’s underwater areas add depth to exploration. Unlocking domains here often requires Dendro abilities and interacting with objects. According to a YouTube video by TheGamer, unlocking requires using Dendrogranum and hitting Dendro targets.
In underwater Sumeru areas, watch for locked domains. To unlock, find nearby Dendro targets. Use a Dendro character to summon Dendrogranum near branches. Aim and shoot the Dendrogranum at targets. Hitting all will unlock the underwater domain, granting access to rewards. Dendro elemental interactions aid in aquatic puzzles.
Making Water Go Down in Vissudha Field: Mechanisms and Seelies
Vissudha Field often features water-flooded zones hiding treasures. Lowering the water level is key to accessing secrets. To make water go down, find and activate mechanisms.
Teleport to the Vissudha Field Statue of Seven and head northwest. You might encounter Automatons guarding a sealed mechanism. Defeat them to unseal it. Once unsealed, activate it to lower the water level. Following a Seelie after activation might be needed. The Seelie guides you to a cave or another mechanism related to the puzzle. Interacting with mechanisms will fully drain the water and reveal hidden areas.
Unlocking the Underground Domain in Sumeru: Quest Icons and Exploration
Sumeru’s deserts hide domains under sands. Unlocking underground domains often ties to quest progression. A YouTube guide by IGNITE shows the significance of following quest icons.
Check your quest log and map for related quests. These will lead to underground domain locations. Complete objectives, follow markers, and the questlines will guide you to domain entrances. Sumeru’s domain unlocks favor quest progression over environmental puzzles.
Fixing Broken Elemental Pillars and Monuments in Sumeru: Kusava and Vintage Lyre
Sumeru features broken pillars and monuments needing repair. This is essential for solving puzzles and progressing quests. Initially, you may notice broken fire pillars or other monuments.
To fix them, you must acquire the “Kusava” gadget from “The World of Aranara” quest. This quest is the first in the second part of the “Aranyaka” series. It’s vital for unlocking Sumeru’s puzzle-solving potential. As a temporary fix, equip the Kusava from your Gadget menu for temporary repairs. For permanent solutions, complete Aranakin’s quest, “Agnihotra Sutra.” This unlocks a song for your Vintage Lyre. Playing the song near broken monuments will fix them permanently.
Breaking Stone Pillars in Genshin: Pyro Power
Stone pillars are common elements in Genshin Impact. Breaking them is essential to solve puzzles or clear pathways. The process is simple—attack them with Pyro. As player guides note, attacking with Pyro triggers the Burning reaction.
The Burning reaction, created by Dendro and Pyro, chips stone pillars’ HP gradually. Usually, one Pyro hit starts the Burning reaction and destroys the pillar over time. There’s no need for repeated attacks; let the Burning reaction work. Pyro characters are ideal for dealing with stone pillars obstructing your path.
Dragonspine Puzzles: Cold, Teeth, and Compass Conundrums
Dragonspine is a cold mountain region that presents unique challenges with its Sheer Cold mechanic. These environmental puzzles offer intriguing enigmas.
Dragonspine Compass: Treasure Hunting in the Snow
Treasure Compasses help locate nearby chests. Their functionality is specific to each region.
You may ask if there’s a Treasure Compass for Dragonspine. Sadly, the Anemo Treasure Compass, used in Mondstadt, won’t work in Dragonspine. Game notes state that Treasure Compasses are limited to their specific regions only.
There is no dedicated “Dragonspine Treasure Compass.” However, you can use compasses near Dragonspine wisely. If you use a compass just outside Dragonspine, it could detect nearby chests in that area. For chests inside Dragonspine, you must explore and rely on visual cues since other region compasses fail here.
Finding Strange Teeth in Dragonspine: Island Mages and Cave Hunts
Strange Teeth are collectibles in Dragonspine linked to quests or crafting. To collect them, you need to explore and sometimes engage in combat. Multiple locations house Strange Teeth in Dragonspine. One tooth lies on a small island. Collecting it may summon a mage enemy, so be ready for battle.
Another Strange Tooth sits near a torch in a more open area. A third one hides within a cave in Wyrmrest Valley. Search these spots carefully for Strange Teeth. Stay alert for surroundings. Explore small islands, torch locations, and caves in Wyrmrest Valley to collect these items.
Other Puzzle-Related Questions: Miscellaneous Enigmas
Apart from regional puzzles, Genshin Impact features various mechanics and puzzle questions. Here are some miscellaneous enigmas to discuss.
Unlocking Caves Under Shrines: Electrograna and Barriers
Shrines in Genshin Impact often hide caves underneath, blocked by barriers. Accessing these caves frequently requires using Electrograna, elemental charges located near Thunder Sakura Boughs in Inazuma. To enter a cave under a shrine, find a Thunder Sakura Bough or an Electrogranum spawning point nearby.
Activate an Electrogranum by interacting with the Thunder Sakura Bough or spawn point. It grants you Electro energy needed to pass through barriers. Glide down to the cave entrance while maintaining the Electrogranum. Doing so allows you to walk through the barrier easily into the cave.
Getting Under the Ocean in Genshin: Underwater Exploration
Genshin Impact lacks traditional underwater swimming in some regions. However, specific areas and methods allow for underwater exploration. Going “under the ocean” refers to finding underwater regions in Enkanomiya or Fontaine, or exploiting glitches to explore underwater. As shown in a YouTube video by Akshon, you can access underwater areas by locating gaps in the water.
In some Fontaine areas, gaps appear on the water’s surface leading to underwater tunnels. Jumping into these gaps lets you swim underwater. Fontaine offers rich underwater mechanics. Other regions may have glitches that allow limited underwater exploration but Fontaine focuses on this gameplay style.
Breaking Elemental Shields: Counter Elements and Reactions
Genshin Impact enemies often have elemental shields that protect them from attacks. Breaking these shields is vital for successful combat. The best method for shield-breaking involves using counter elements to trigger elemental reactions. Shields form based on the enemy’s element.
A Hydro shield counters well with Pyro, while a Pyro shield uses Hydro effectively. An Electro shield weakens against Cryo, and Cryo shields fail against Pyro. Using the counter element against a shield can drastically lower its durability. Also, triggering elemental reactions, like Vaporize (Hydro + Pyro) or Melt (Cryo + Pyro), speeds up shield-breaking. Breaking an enemy’s shield can stun or expose them, as with Abyss Heralds and Lectors. Knowing counters is vital for mastering shield-breaking tactics.
Fire Seelie Puzzles: Torches and Totems
Fire Seelie puzzles involve guiding Fire Seelies to their courts by lighting torches and manipulating elements. To solve one, find a Fire Seelie and nearby unlit torches. Light the first torch; it attracts the Fire Seelie. Fire Seelies are drawn to lit torches nearby.
Once the Seelie nears the first torch, light the next on the path. Continue lighting torches to guide the Fire Seelie towards its court. Sometimes, obstacles arise or totems activate along the way. A Fire Seelie might need to cross a lake. Light a torch across from it to help the Seelie cross and unlock totems along the route. Follow its movements, light torches smartly, and direct it to the court to solve the puzzle and earn rewards.
Opening the Domain of the Wayward Path: Facing the Dungeon
The Domain of the Wayward Path is an early domain in Genshin Impact, and opening it requires a straightforward puzzle solution. As indicated in a YouTube guide by The Motivational Gamer, unlocking this domain involves approaching the dungeon correctly.
When arriving at the Domain of the Wayward Path, pay attention to
