Ah, Sakura. Those delicate blossoms drift through Inazuma’s winds. They’re not just pretty flowers. These pink petals play a big role, from world quests to powering sacred trees. They can also be a nuisance when crafting. Let’s explore the depths of Sakura in Genshin Impact. This is your guide to all things Sakura, minus the flowery prose.
Thunder Sakura Trees: Your Zappy Starting Point
Let’s begin with Thunder Sakura Trees. Forget ordinary cherry blossoms. These trees are filled with Electro energy, typical of Inazuma. If you wander around Kannazuka Island, you’re in the right area. It’s the bit that seems perpetually struck by lightning.
All five electrifying Sakura trees are in Kannazuka. Consider it their dangerous botanical club. Finding them isn’t complicated. No need for a GPS. Just follow this guide, and your sense of direction should suffice.
Imagine strolling along the western shoreline. Start from Kujou Encampment’s tip. Head north toward Tatarasuna’s northern point. Congratulations! You’ve found three of the five Thunder Sakura trees. That was an easy Sakura stroll.
For the other two, think of Kujou Encampment again. One tree sits north, keeping a watchful eye on soldiers. The other tree is south, judging their tactics. They aren’t hiding; they’re distinct glowing landmarks.
There are more near Tatarasuna. Find the Statue of the Seven (the big Electro statue). Look slightly northwest. Boom, there’s a Sakura tree. You can also teleport to the northwestern waypoint in Tatarasuna. Head south a bit for another tree. Lastly, teleport to the southernmost waypoint in Tatarasuna and go west. Ta-da! Five Thunder Sakura trees await your touch for quests.
Sakura Arborism: Weeding Out Juvenile Antics (Literally)
Why do we seek these electrifying Sakura? For the “Sakura Arborism” World Quest. In Teyvat, even trees have quests. This one involves these Thunder Sakura trees. Someone has been leaving “juvenile antics” on them. That sounds dramatic but crucial.
Your mission, should you accept it, is to find these five Thunder Sakura trees and evict unwelcome “additions.” Think of yourself as a botanical bouncer, removing nuisances from these floral VIPs. Finding the Thunder Sakura kicks off the quest. No trees, no Primogems.
What are these “juvenile antics”? They aren’t boosting tree appeal. Could be foreign objects or energy disturbances. You’re the designated tree-cleaner-upper. For your troubles and restoring the Sakura’s dignity, you get 60 Primogems. That’s enough for a couple of wishes or a decent snack from Good Hunter. So, 60 Primogems await if you play tree janitor.
Zap It Till It’s Clean: Interacting with Thunder Sakura
You’ve found your Thunder Sakura. You admire their beauty. Now what? It’s time to interact. Activate your Elemental Sight and prepare for a little zap. Don’t fret; it’s for a quest.
The first step is simple. Activate your Elemental Sight near these trees. Doing so reveals swirling blue energy pools. They act like the tree’s energetic blemishes. These blue pools represent the “juvenile antics” we’re addressing.
Once you’ve spotted them, step right in. Yes, step into the swirling blue energy. Don’t worry, you won’t vaporize. However, sparks will start gathering around you. Think of it as the tree getting ready to zap.
Now for the tricky part. Avoid getting hit by the lightning! As sparks intensify, dash out of the way. Timing is crucial. Dash too early, and the lightning misses. Dash too late, and you’ll feel quite energized.
If timed correctly, the lightning strikes the blue pool. Poof! Energy cleared. Repeat this for all blue energy pools around that tree. Each strike clears one pool, restoring it to its former glory. Once all pools are gone, congratulations! You’ve interacted with a Thunder Sakura tree. Do this for five trees to earn those Primogems.
Sacred Sakura: The Big Kahuna of Sakura Trees
Now that we talked about Thunder Sakura trees, let’s discuss the big leagues: the Sacred Sakura. It’s not just any tree. It’s the Sakura tree. The Giant Thunder Sakura. The Primeval Sakura. It has many epic names. Where can you find it? At the Grand Narukami Shrine, atop Narukami Island in Inazuma.
The Sacred Sakura isn’t just a pretty face. It has a crucial job: purifying Inazuma’s Ley Lines. Ley Lines are the veins of Teyvat, carrying elemental energy. Inazuma’s Ley Lines face Abyssal corruption. This tree acts as a filter, preventing corruption from spreading and causing chaos.
Sacred trees also need help sometimes. That’s where you come in. You can level up the Sacred Sakura using Electro Sigils. For those unacquainted, Electro Sigils are purple tokens gained from exploring Inazuma and opening chests. Each level costs 25 Electro Sigils. It’s like boosting the tree on elemental energy.
Leveling up the Sacred Sakura isn’t just about helping trees. It benefits you too. It increases Inazuma’s resistance to rampant Electro energy. Think about those shocking areas in Inazuma. Leveling the Sacred Sakura makes exploration less shocking. Also, leveling grants Adventure EXP, Mora, and valuable Acquaint Fate for wishing needs.
If you want to max out the Sacred Sakura, prepare for plenty of Electro Sigils.
To reach level 30, you need 750 Electro Sigils. To max it at level 50, prepare for 1,250 Electro Sigils. That’s many purple tokens. Consider the rewards and electro-resistance. It is a worthy investment for your Inazuma adventures.
First, unlock “Sacred Sakura’s Favor.” This task isn’t difficult. Achieve Adventure Rank 30. Complete the Archon Quest “Ritou Escape Plan.” If you’ve reached this point in Genshin Impact, you likely have done both already. If not, get adventuring! The Sacred Sakura awaits you.
Sakura Blooms: Petals with Purpose (and a 48-Hour Nap)
Now, let’s discuss Sakura Blooms. These are not trees. They are floating pink petals around Narukami Island. Particularly around Mt. Yougou and the Grand Narukami Shrine. Inazuma shows its love for Sakura in this way.
Sakura Blooms appear as floating petals. They are interactive. When you see them, don’t just walk by. They are not just for looks; they are collectable resources.
Picking up Sakura Blooms is different. You cannot walk into them like you would a radish or pinecone. These petals require Electro. Yes, Electro again. Use an Electro attack on the petal pile, or walk over them while carrying an Electrograna. Electrograna are little lightning spirits from Thunder Sakura Boughs.
After you apply Electro, the petals will unbundle. You can then collect the Sakura Blooms. They have many uses, like character ascension for Inazuma characters and crafting items. Grab them whenever you see them.
Sakura Blooms respawn like many Genshin resources. But they are not speedy. It takes 48 hours for a picked one to reappear. That is two whole days in Teyvat time. Plan your routes carefully if farming them. Set a reminder for collection times: “Water the plants, feed the cat, collect Sakura Blooms.”
Sakura Wood: For When You Want to Build with Blossoms (Sort Of)
Next, let’s cover Sakura Wood. This involves botanical details. “Sakura” refers to cherry blossoms in the Prunus subgenus Cerasus. In Genshin Impact, it is a bit more complex.
You do not chop down “Sakura Trees” for Sakura Wood. Instead, look for Cuihua Trees. These common trees have reddish-brown wood and sparse leaves. They are crucial in Genshin Impact wood-gathering. Surprisingly, they provide Sakura Wood.
Cuihua Trees are widespread. For specific locations, check Starfell Valley and Bishui Plain. Starfell Valley is near Starfell Lake by Mondstadt. Bishui Plain is south of Wangshu Inn in Liyue. These areas are filled with Cuihua Trees. Wander, find reddish-brown trunks, and start chopping with your weapon.
Adding confusion, there are other “Sakura” woods. Peach Palm Wood, for instance, is in The Upper Sanctum in Sumeru. Karmaphala Wood appears at Pardis Dhyai, Port Ormos, and Gandharva Ville in Sumeru as well.
These types of wood relate to crafting Inazuma-style furnishings for your Serenitea Pot. If you want to create a traditional Inazuma tea room in your teapot realm, gather various “Sakura”-related woods from Cuihua Trees in Mondstadt and Liyue to Peach Palm and Karmaphala Wood in Sumeru.
Now you know about Sakura in Genshin Impact. From Thunder Sakura trees to delicate Sakura Blooms and versatile Sakura Wood (from Cuihua Trees). Go explore Inazuma, collect those petals, level up the Sacred Sakura, and build a lovely Sakura-themed teahouse. Just watch out for the lightning.
