Say Cheese in Teyvat: Your Hilariously Helpful Guide to Snapping Pics in Genshin Impact’s Windblume (and Beyond!)
Teyvat, the stunning world of Genshin Impact, invites you to take pictures. Every spot is more beautiful than your last vacation selfie (and probably less awkward). With events like Windblume, the photo chances are endless. How do you capture these moments and not just brag about artifact luck? This guide will help you become a Genshin photography pro.
Strike a Pose: Mastering Genshin’s Photo Mode
First, learn the in-game photo mode. It’s easy even for those confused by microwave settings. Your guide, Paimon (the emergency food), is vital. Open the Paimon Menu – that little icon that looks like her – and find the camera icon. Click it. Photo mode is ready.
If you prefer efficiency (or just dislike menus), look for the camera icon on your game screen. Sometimes it hides, sometimes it’s obvious. When it appears, click it to access picture-snapping glory.
In photo mode, a few options show up. Don’t get too excited; it’s not Photoshop. You can change poses and expressions for characters, but options are similar to a microwave cookbook. If your Traveler needs a better victory pose, now’s your chance.
Want to capture Diluc brooding in front of a sunset? Hit the “take a photo” button shown on screen. Prefer keyboard shortcuts? Press the Enter key. Voilà! Memory made.
Kamera, Ready!: Equipping Your Portable Picture-taker
If you want a hands-on approach (or just like fancy gadgets), there’s the Kamera. This tool isn’t an intricate crafting recipe; the game supplies it. The kamera will be added to your gadget section. Think of it as your instant photo-op button.
To use this Teyvat technology, you must equip it. Go to your inventory, then the gadgets menu (it usually has a bag icon), and find the Kamera. Hover over it like it’s the last piece of chicken at a picnic, and hit that sweet “select” button. Now, when using your gadget hotkey, you’ll pull out the Kamera faster than saying “Cheese, Oz!”.
Domain Drama: Where Photo Mode Goes to Sleep
Before you start snapping photos, there’s a crucial detail. Genshin Impact has decided some areas aren’t selfie-friendly. Specifically, Domains. Those challenge zones where you grind for artifacts? Yeah, neither Photo Mode nor the Kamera work inside Domains. Even virtual adventurers must focus, and posing while battling a Ruin Guard won’t fly.
Screenshot Shenanigans: The Print Screen Power Play
Domains are no-photo zones. Does that mean no epic battle captures (or your character comically face-planting)? Nope! Enter the humble screenshot. Your keyboard is your ally here.
The easiest method is the trusty Print Screen key. Press it, and capture a snapshot of your entire screen. For a more refined approach, use Win + Print Screen keys. This combo does the same but saves the screenshot to a computer folder.
Screenshots captured with Print Screen (and Win + Print Screen) initially go to your clipboard. This is a temporary area for digital images. To save the screenshot as a file, paste it into Paint or Word, then save it there. It’s a bit old-school, but it works.
Quest for the Perfect Picture: Following Oda Tarou’s Orders
Genshin Impact incorporates photography into its quests. Remember Oda Tarou on Seirai Island? He was obsessed with views. You ran around taking pictures of specific locations on Seirai Island. These quests encourage exploration and visual appreciation while completing objectives. It’s Genshin’s way of saying, “Hey, stop button-mashing and look around!”.
Customize Your Captures: Expression, UI, and Action!
Want control over your in-game photography? Photo mode offers customization options through keyboard shortcuts on PC. Need your character to look surprised? Hit F3 for Character expression tweaks. Want a cleaner shot without distracting UI elements? Ctrl + H hides the UI. And remember, Enter is for Taking the Photo.
Windblume Wonders: Picture-Perfect Festival Fun
Ah, Windblume. A festival for flowers, freedom, and probably primogems. Windblume’s Breath, a Version 3.5 Flagship Event, showered players with digital goodies and festive activities. Of course, photo opportunities were everywhere.
Windblume events have been springtime celebrations. We saw the Invitation of Windblume from March 19, 2021 – April 5, 2021, and Windblume’s Breath from March 3, 2023 – March 20, 2023. Who knows when the next Windblume party will happen? One thing’s certain: it will be picture-worthy.
Windblume celebrates… Genshin Impact! Kind of meta, right? Imagine a real-life Windblume Celebration, bringing together travelers who love this gacha game. Maybe that’s enthusiastic, but the sentiment is true. For trivia buffs, the Cecilia flower is the original Windblume. Fun fact for your next Genshin pub quiz.
During Windblume events, watch for event-specific characters in Mondstadt. For example, during Windblume’s Breath, Dehya was on the ramps leading to the upper levels, north side of the city. These characters offer great photo backdrops, adding event flavor to your snapshots.
Bonus Camera Bits: Combat and Video Ventures
A few extra tips to round things out. You can adjust your combat camera settings. Go to settings, then controls. Find options for enabling or disabling combat camera adjustments. Experiment and discover what suits your battle style (and photo-taking opportunities mid-fight).
While Genshin Impact lacks a dedicated video mode, if you’re ambitious, use third-party screen recording software. Just choose a location with plenty of memory on your device. video files can grow large quickly.
Now you have a complete guide (and hopefully not boring) to taking pictures in Genshin Impact. Go explore Teyvat, capture stunning vistas, silly character moments, and strategically placed food pictures. Happy snapping, traveler!
