Unlocking Genshin Impact’s Shrine of Depths: Your Treasure Trove Guide
Travelers, listen up! You found those obelisks scattered across Teyvat. Yes, those ominous-looking things. They are the Shrine of Depths in Genshin Impact. They’re not mere decorations. These shrines hold precious loot. If you don’t open them, you’re leaving free Primogems behind. Who would do that?
Why Bother with Shrines of Depths? (Spoiler: Luxurious Chests!)
Let’s get straight to it. Hunt down these Shrines of Depths for one reason: Luxurious Chests. Inside each shrine, behind a magical barrier, is a chest filled with rewards. Think of it as a reward for exploration. Opening these shrines is like winning a mini-lottery. They boost your characters with better gear. You get level-up materials and more Primogems for pulls. It’s a win-win.
The Spoils of War (or, uh, Exploration): What’s in the Chests?
Now let’s discuss treasure. These chests are not your everyday Common Chests filled with cabbages. Luxurious Chests from Shrines of Depths contain worthwhile items. With Genshin Impact 3.6, each shrine offers:
- Primogems: The lifeblood of Genshin players. Fontaine shrines yield 40 Primogems, and older regions may offer more, like up to 80 from older guides (varies). Think of it as funding for a mini-banner pull.
- Mora: You can never have enough Mora. Leveling up characters, weapons, and artifacts drains your Mora quickly. These chests help fill your wallet a bit.
- Adventure EXP: Leveling your Adventure Rank unlocks more content. Shrine chests provide Adventure EXP to speed up progress.
- Artifacts and Weapons: Expect random gear from 1-star to 4-star. They might not change the game but help level up better artifacts.
- Region Sigils: Fontaine Shrines drop 10 Hydro Sigils. These are key for leveling Statues of the Seven and redeeming rewards.
Opening a Shrine of Depths is a mini-birthday party for your Traveler. So many presents!
Keys to the Kingdom (or, Shrine): How to Unlock Them
Ready to raid these shrines? First, hold on. You can’t go in freely. Each Shrine of Depths has a magical barrier. You’ll need a special Shrine of Depths Key to unlock it. Think of it as a VIP pass to treasure town. How to get these keys? Don’t worry, explorers, there are ways:
- Domains: Some Domains give Shrine of Depths Keys as rewards for clearing them.
- Quests: Watch for World Quests! Some will reward keys as you progress and help locals.
- Statues of the Seven: Leveling these by offering Oculi is a great way to obtain keys.
- Sacred Sakura Tree/Fountain of Lucine/Tona’s Flame: Offering regional sigils can also reward keys at specific levels.
- Adventurer Handbook: Completing chapters in the Adventurer Handbook can net you keys. It’s a to-do list for treasure.
Important Key Notes:
- Region-Specific Keys: Keys are usually region-specific (Mondstadt Keys for Mondstadt Shrines, etc.). So, Mondstadt keys won’t work on Fontaine shrines.
- Universal Keys within a Region: Any key from a region can open any shrine in that region. Multiple Mondstadt keys work on any Mondstadt Shrine.
- Natlan Keys: Get Natlan Keys by leveling Statues and Tona’s Flame with Pyaculus and chests.
- Fontaine Keys: Obtain these by leveling Statues of the Seven with Hydroculi and Hydro Sigils.
- Liyue Keys are Unique: Historically, Liyue keys were mostly from one-time Domains and specific Quests. Check in-game guides for updates.
Location, Location, Location: Shrine Hotspots
How many shrines are in each region? Each major region has ten Shrine of Depths.
- Mondstadt: The land of freedom has a full set of 10 shrines for discovery.
- Liyue: Liyue also boasts 10 shrines to explore amidst its landscapes.
- Sumeru: The lush rainforest of Sumeru? Another 10 Shrines of Depths await.
- Fontaine: Fontaine keeps its tradition with 10 hidden shrines.
- Natlan: Expect Natlan to follow with 10 shrines when fully released!
Finding all ten shrines may need some exploration (or an online search – no judgment!). There are many guides and videos to find exact spots if you’re feeling a bit lazy… err, efficient.
Exploration Buff: Shrines and Progress
Opening Shrines of Depths matters for your regional Exploration Progress. Unlocking and opening the Luxurious Chest in a shrine boosts the Exploration Progress percentage for that region. Aim for 100% exploration everywhere? Hit up all the shrines! Every little bit helps!
One-Time Deal: No Respawn Shenanigans
Here’s the sad part: Shrines of Depths are a one-time resource. Once you open one with a key, that’s it. The chest won’t respawn. Think of it as a limited treasure hunt. Enjoy the moment and loot because you won’t get another chance. Alright, Travelers, you’re briefed on Genshin Impact’s Shrine of Depths. Explore, find those shrines, collect those keys, and enjoy the rewards! Happy hunting!
