Unearthing Riches: A Comprehensive Guide to Genshin Impact Chests
Chests are everywhere in Genshin Impact. They lure you with loot. Opening them brings Primogems, Mora, and other items to strengthen your Traveler. Think of them as rewards for exploring Teyvat. Finding them sparks adventure and sometimes frustration.
This guide helps locate every type of chest in Genshin Impact. We’ll explore chest categories, regional hotspots, and hiding spots. Plus, we’ll cover tools that make chest hunting easier. Gear up to become a treasure-seeking expert in Teyvat without the need for a parrot.
I. Deciphering the Chest Codex: Types and Their Sweet, Sweet Rewards
Chests in Genshin Impact come in various types, color-coded for ease. Each type offers different rewards. Understanding what you find helps during your adventure (the other part usually involves defeating Hilichurls). Let’s look at the chest hierarchy:
- Common Chests: The easiest find. These provide around 2 Primogems. Think of these as simple rewards, but they add up over time.
- Exquisite Chests: A step above common chests, yielding about 5 Primogems. Searching for these is like receiving a congratulatory nod from the game.
- Precious Chests: Higher rewards await, giving 10 Primogems or better materials. These chests offer a genuine sense of accomplishment after finding them.
- Luxurious Chests: The best of the best! Luxurious Chests reward you with between 10 to 40 Primogems. These chests often hide behind puzzles or strong enemies. Unlocking one is very satisfying.
Beyond Primogems, look for these regional treasures:
- Electro Sigils (Inazuma): Used to upgrade the Sacred Sakura and redeem rewards in Inazuma.
- White Tassel (Liyue chests): A beloved 3-star polearm featuring good Crit Rate, part of Liyue’s tradition.
- Mysterious Core (after Pneumousia puzzles in Fontaine): Collect these for mysteries tied to Fontaine’s puzzles.
II. Region-by-Region Rundown: Chest Hotspots Across Teyvat
Teyvat’s diverse nations have unique chest distributions. Knowing the landscape helps find treasures more efficiently. Let’s explore by region:
Mondstadt: The Anemo Archon’s Bounty
Mondstadt is generous with chests. Many believe Barbatos hides them for adventurous souls (or the Knights’ poor accounting).
- Total Chests: A remarkable 518 chests spread across Mondstadt. An enticing treasure hunt!
- Anemo Treasure Compass: Obtain this by reaching Reputation Level 6 in Mondstadt. Forge it to locate nearby chests easily.
Mondstadt’s Luxurious Chest Hotspots: For the opulent ones, here are top locations:
- Secret island east of Starsnatch Cliff: Glide or use Cryo to reach this isle for a Luxurious Chest.
- Top of Favonius Cathedral: Climb to find a Luxurious Chest at the top.
- Top of Knight of Favonius HQ: Another rooftop treasure awaits atop their headquarters.
- Under waterfall in Stombearer Mountain: Check behind the waterfall for a hidden Luxurious Chest.
Dragonspine Exception: In Dragonspine, the Anemo Treasure Compass won’t work. Use your exploration skills to locate the chests.
Liyue: Geo Abundance and Hidden Treasures
Liyue provides a significant number of chests thanks to its history and landscapes.
- Total Chests: An amazing 1132 chests await finding, not counting some specific exclusions.
- White Tassel Drops: Random chests may drop the White Tassel. Discover pieces of Liyue’s history!
- Nameless Treasures: At Dunyu Ruins, Lingju Pass, and Qingxu Pool, find these treasures. Bring them to Linlang for rewards.
- Treasure Hoarder Havens: Seek fights at these Treasure Hoarder sites:
- East of Luhua Pool
- Between Mt. Tianheng and Lingju Pass
- South of Mt. Tianheng
Inazuma: Electro Secrets and Buried Booty
Inazuma, land of Electro, hides many chests behind puzzles and barriers.
- Total Chests: Across islands, there are:
- Narukami Island, Kannazuka, and Yashiori Island: 357 chests
- Watatsumi Island and Seirai Island: 204 chests
- Electro Treasure Compass: This specific compass arrives after reaching Reputation Level 9.
- Hidden Buried Treasure: Find buried treasures on Narukami Island, nearby certain landmarks.
Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and Beyond: Expanding Horizons
With Genshin Impact growing, new chest-hunting opportunities arise in places like Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan.
- Sumeru: The landscapes hold great treasures. A Dendro Treasure Compass helps navigate through Sumeru’s environments.
- The Chasm/The Chasm: Underground Mines: This area has 248 chests waiting for explorers.
- chests, guarded by Shadowy Husks. Defeating these foes can reward you with the Orb of the Blue Depths. This item connects to The Chasm’s mysteries.
- Fontaine: Fontaine introduces Remarkable Chests, which can hold unique items like the Royal Purple. Find this Royal Purple in a Remarkable Chest at the Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering Region. Good loot here!
- Natlan: Welcome to Natlan’s fiery landscapes! Use the Pyro Treasure Compass to guide your chest hunting. Forge it after reaching Tribe Reputation Level 4 with 3 tribes. Natlan’s reputation system brings a tribal twist!
III. Targeting Treasure: Finding Specific Chest Types
Sometimes you seek a specific type of chest for Luxurious Chess Primogems or unique items. Here’s how to locate them:
Remarkable Chests: Unique Finds in Fontaine
- Royal Purple: As mentioned, seek Remarkable Chests in Fontaine. Specifically, search the Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering Region for Royal Purple. These chests shine with distinct flair.
Luxurious Chests: Prime Primogem Prizes
- Prime Locations: Revisit Luxurious Chest hotspots in Mondstadt for reliable finds:
- Secret island east of Starsnatch Cliff
- Favonius Cathedral’s top
- Knight of Favonius HQ’s top
- Under Stombearer Mountain’s waterfall
While not exclusive to Mondstadt, these locations are good starting points for treasure hunting. Explore thoroughly in other regions too!
Event-Exclusive Chests: Time-Limited Treasures
- Limited Availability: Watch out for Genshin Impact event announcements. Events introduce event-exclusive chests. Available only during events, don’t miss out! There are 17 event-exclusive chests, but numbers may change with new events. Check for details!
IV. Arming Yourself: Tools and Techniques for Chest Hunting
Successful chest hunting needs more than wandering. Equip yourself with tools and techniques for better chest-finding:
Treasure Compasses: Your Region-Specific Guides
- Reusable Gadgets: Treasure Compasses help you locate nearby chests in regions. Think of them as portable chest radars.
- Region-Locked: Remember, each major region has a compass: Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan. Forge the right compass for your exploration area.
- Reputation Rewards: Increase your Reputation Level to obtain compass diagrams (Level 6 for Mondstadt and Liyue; Level 9 for Inazuma and Sumeru; Tribe Reputation Level 4 in Natlan). Being well-regarded pays off!
- Forging at the Blacksmith: Once you have the diagram, visit any blacksmith to forge your Treasure Compass. Materials vary by compass.
Interactive Map: The Ultimate Teyvat Atlas
- HoYoLab’s Treasure Trove: Check the HoYoLab Interactive Map. It shows chest locations, puzzles, and hidden elements across Teyvat. A community-sourced treasure map, updated by adventurers.
- Community Wisdom: Find community notes under each chest marker on the Interactive Map. These notes offer clues, puzzle solutions, or tips for opening chests. The community aids your chest-hunting!
Exploration Techniques: The Art of Thoroughness
No map or compass beats good exploration. Use these techniques to explore effectively:
- Scour Every Nook: Check everywhere! Look at cliffs, bridges, behind obstacles, and empty spots. Chests hide in unexpected areas.
- Interact with Everything: Don’t hold back! Smash barrels, shoot targets, light torches, and check suspicious objects. Interactions often reveal chests. If it seems interactable, try it!
- Elemental Sight: Your Sixth Sense: Use Elemental Sight often. It reveals hidden interactables and elemental traces, including camouflaged chests. It’s similar to X-ray vision!
- Pay Attention to Patterns: Watch for unusual patterns or odd objects. A suspicious rock, a circle of torches, or a specific plant may hint at hidden chests or puzzles. Teyvat whispers clues to attentive explorers.
- World Quests: Keys to Hidden Areas: Finish World Quests. They unlock hidden areas with chests. Some quests lead you to secret locations filled with treasures. Quests serve as treasure hunts too!
Bonus Tips: Pro-Level Chest Hunting
- Object Markers: Look for objects marking chest locations, like signs leading to hidden paths or piles of rocks. Visual cues often point to hidden chests.
- Treasure Hoarder Alert: Spotting Treasure Hoarders? Nearby hidden chests are likely. They guard their loot and camp near unclaimed treasure. Treat them as walking chest indicators.
- Dig It Up: Some chests hide underground. Watch for dirt mounds or sparkling spots that signal “Dig.” A shovel and adventurous spirit suffice!
- GPS Coordinates: For the Dedicated Hunter: Use a GPS to track Treasure Chest locations via X, Y, Z coordinates. This suits min-maxers who wish to leave no chest unopened.
V. Chest Lifecycles: Respawn and Exploration Milestones
Understanding chest mechanics aids efficient resource gathering and exploration progress:
Chest Respawn: The Myth Debunked
- No Traditional Respawn: Chests do not respawn after opening. Once looted, they disappear from that location. Don’t revisit cleared areas hoping for respawned chests.
- Patches and Events: New patches or events may add chests to the game. miHoYo (now HoYoverse) expands regions or introduces new areas in updates, bringing new chests to find. Keep exploring post-updates!
Exploration Progress: Beyond Chests
- 100% Isn’t Everything: 100% exploration doesn’t mean opening every single chest. It connects to puzzles and activated waypoints too. Don’t rely solely on exploration percentage for chest completion.
- Complete Interaction for 100%: Interact with all chests, puzzles, and hidden elements in a region for true maximum completion and rewards. Thoroughness is key.
VI. Tales of Treasure: Special Chests and Quests
Certain chests connect to quests and stories in Teyvat. Let’s uncover special chest encounters:
- Secret Pirate Treasure: Go on a quest for the Secret Pirate Treasure. It hides in a dungeon on Falcon Coast’s southern beach. Treasure awaits ye!
- Nameless Treasure Revisited: The Nameless Treasure quest line in Liyue at Dunyu Ruins, Lingju Pass, and Qingxu Pool, involves collecting specific treasures for rewards. These treasures serve as keys to richer stories.
- Pirate King’s Grotto: Continue your pirate adventure at the Pirate King’s Grotto, found south of Gongaga Port. What pirate wealth awaits inside?
- Cuijue Slope’s Shovel Secret: Visit the highest peak at Cuijue Slope. You can find a shovel in the ground. Interact to “Dig” and discover a quest chest. Simple clues often yield big rewards.
- Sakura Arborism Quest Chest: During the ‘Sakura Arborism’ World Quest in Inazuma, progress through until you disable the tree generating Electro currents. Once neutralized, a chest emerges as reward for your efforts. Quest rewards come as shiny chests!
- Aranyaka Buried Chest
- #15: Explore the Aranyaka questline in Sumeru. For buried chest #15, teleport to the “City of the Deceased” domain. Move left from the entrance. Interact with a glittering rock pile. Drop into a hole. Use four-leaf sigils to reach the green treasure chest. Follow the path to find another hole.
VII. Beyond the Chest: Primogems, Mail, and Spending Wisely
Chests are vital in Genshin Impact. They aren’t the only piece of the puzzle. Consider other aspects:
Primogem Farming: Chests and More
- Diminishing Returns: Chests are a key source of Primogems. However, the amounts from common chests can decrease after farming a large number. Don’t expect infinite Primogems from Common Chests.
- Diverse Primogem Sources: Maximize Primogem income through various activities:
- Spiral Abyss: Challenge it for substantial Primogem rewards.
- Daily Commissions: Complete these for consistent Primogem income.
- Story Quests: Progress for one-time Primogem rewards.
- Achievements: Unlock these for often-overlooked Primogem bonuses.
- Events: Join events for generous Primogem handouts and other rewards.
Chests are part of a balanced Primogem strategy.
The Mailbox: Your Reward Center
- Paimon Menu Access: Access the in-game Mailbox from Paimon Menu > Mail. This is where you receive event rewards, system messages, and sometimes gifts from miHoYo.
- Claim Rewards Quickly: Claim your rewards promptly. Mail expires after 30 days. Don’t let freebies disappear!
Wise Spending: Tracking Teyvat Investments
- App Store History: Curious about your Genshin Impact spending? Visit your app store’s purchase history. Know your total expenditure. Mind your gaming budget, even in Teyvat.
Your guide to Genshin Impact chests is here! Explore Teyvat to uncover treasures in those boxes. May your compass guide you, your Elemental Sight uncover paths, and your inventory overflow with loot! Happy hunting! May your pulls be blessed with Primogems!
