Unlocking Mondstadt’s Secrets: A Comprehensive Guide to Anemoculus in Genshin Impact
Wandering in Mondstadt in Genshin Impact, you feel a breeze. You spot a shimmering teal wisp. Congratulations, you found an Anemoculus! But what are they? Why chase them like digital butterflies?
This guide helps you with Anemoculus. We’ll explore their locations and effective ways to find them. Collecting every one is rewarding beyond bragging rights.
What in Teyvat is an Anemoculus, Anyway?
Anemoculi are elemental collectibles scattered throughout Mondstadt, the land of Anemo. They represent wind treasures and are crucial for Statues of the Seven in the region.
Offering Anemoculi to Statues of the Seven boosts their level. This gives you important rewards. You earn Adventure Rank experience, Primogems, Anemo Sigils, and Stamina. Stamina lets you climb, glide, and sprint longer. It helps you explore effectively.
The Great Anemoculus Census: How Many Are We Talking?
How many windy widgets are in Mondstadt? The total is 66 Anemoculi. Yes, sixty-six. Before panicking about finding them, let’s break it down.
Of the 66, 65 are in the open world. The first Anemoculus is found automatically at your journey’s beginning, in the Temple of the Lion. It’s impossible to miss – a freebie welcome gift from the game. This one won’t show on maps, which might cause confusion if you count meticulously.
Interestingly, Genshin Impact gives one extra Anemoculus beyond what’s needed for maxing the Statue. This is a buffer, in case you mistakenly offer one to your teapot spirit. Or it might be a nudge from the developers. “Hey, explore more!” they say.
Leveling Up Your Anemo Statue: The Magic Number
You hunt Anemoculi to level your Statue of the Seven. To reach Level 10, you need to offer 65 Anemoculi. That’s all but one collectible. Each level brings rewards like Stamina.
Becoming an Anemoculus Detective: Finding Those Windy Wisps
How do you find elusive Anemoculi? Don’t worry; you have tools and methods to aid your search.
Method 1: The Interactive Map – Your Digital Treasure Map
Why wander aimlessly? Use an interactive map! These maps show locations of (almost) every Anemoculus in Mondstadt, often with user-submitted hints. It’s like having an expert explorer whispering tips directly to you.
Method 2: In-Game Map Pinpointing – Mark Your Territory
Genshin Impact’s in-game map is handy for tracking Anemoculi. Explore and find them. Make it a habit to mark locations with pins. Use different icons for found and unfound ones. This personalizes your Anemoculus tracking system.
Method 3: The Proximity Indicator – Starry Clues
Stay alert while exploring. When near an Anemoculus, a four-pointed white star appears on your mini-map. This indicator shows that an Anemoculus is nearby. Not a pinpoint location, but a helpful nudge, like a breeze guiding your journey.
Method 4: Anemoculus Resonance Stone – Your Forged Finder
Prefer a proactive approach? Use an Anemoculus Resonance Stone. This gadget works like a radar for Anemoculi. Once activated, it shows a blue circle around the general area of an undiscovered Anemoculus. It says, “Anemoculus nearby, in this direction!”
To get this stone, unlock the Mondstadt City Reputation system. This requires reaching Adventure Rank 25 and finishing the Archon Quest “The Outlander Who Caught the Wind” (Prologue: Act I). Grind to Reputation Level 6 in Mondstadt. You’ll get the diagram to forge the Resonance Stone. Head to a blacksmith, gather materials, and craft your gizmo.
To use it, equip it in your inventory under Gadgets. Activate it with the right control. Remember, it vanishes after use (when it finds an Anemoculus). Use it wisely!
Anemoculus Hotspots: Location Intel
The Resonance Stone and maps are great tools, but sometimes you need specific location hints for sneaky Anemoculi. Let’s focus on some troubled spots based on player questions.
Dawn Winery’s Aerial Anemoculus
Dawn Winery is central to Mondstadt’s wine industry. Amidst vineyards, an Anemoculus hides. It’s hovering in mid-air above the summit of the winery area.
Teleport to the Statue of The Seven at the upper right of Dawn Winery. From there, move right on the map and look skyward above the highest point. Anemoculus #16 awaits there, floating in the wind. Climb or glide to reach it. The view and the Anemoculus are rewarding.
Stormterror Lair’s Ruin-Top Anemoculus
Stormterror Lair is now a secretive place full of Anemoculi. One located high above the ruins frustrates many players.
To find it, head to the Stormterror Domain entrance. Look for cracks and ways to climb nearby ruined structures. Your goal: ascend to the highest accessible point. Near the peak, you’ll see a chest. Here’s the trick: leave the chest *closed*! The Anemoculus sits directly above this chest. Stand on it and claim your prize. Clever use of terrain shows the Genshin way.
Musk Reef’s Coastal Conundrum
The last Anemoculus in Galesong Hill often confuses players. It’s located on Musk Reef, off Cape Oath’s east coast. You can’t swim there directly (unless you have stamina buffs). There’s a puzzle first.
Go to Cape Oath’s cliffs; find three Seelies, those cute floating spirits. Follow each Seelie; they will guide you to their statue. Once all three Seelies are at their statues, a wind current will activate. This current whisks you to a warp hole. Go through, and *voila*, you arrive on Musk Reef, with your final Galesong Hill Anemoculus within reach. Puzzle-solving is part of exploration!
Beyond Anemoculus: A World of Oculi
Anemoculi are just the beginning; they hint at a more expansive world beyond them.
Mondstadt offers other Oculi types. Each belongs to a specific element and region.
- Geoculus (Liyue): Found in Liyue, the Geo land. There are 131 Geoculi, with one extra like Anemoculi.
- Electroculus (Inazuma): Inazuma holds 181 Electroculi. Collect these to level Statues of the Seven and Sacred Sakura. To max the Sakura, you’ll need 1,250 Electro Sigils. Prepare for in-depth exploration.
- Dendroculus (Sumeru): Sumeru, the Dendro land, has 271 Dendroculi. To reach Level 10, you need 255 Dendroculi. Sumeru requires extensive searching.
- Hydroculus (Fontaine): Fontaine, the Hydro realm, also has 271 Hydroculi. If you mastered Sumeru’s collecting, Fontaine’s won’t be too different.
- Pyroculus (Natlan): Natlan is the fiery Pyro area. It has 108 Pyroculi. Collecting here requires offering them. This boosts your Statue of the Seven to Level 5 with 13/30 progress to Level 6.
Remember that Oculi are found only in the overworld. Don’t waste time opening chests in dungeons. Oculi do not respawn. Once collected, they disappear. This adds finality to exploration.
Statues of the Seven: More Than Teleport Points
Statues of the Seven have multiple functions. They are teleport points. The Dawn Winery Statue is nearby, aiding fast travel in the area.
They also boost elemental powers. There’s a Cryo Statue of the Seven. It is in Dragonspine. Unlocking it needs completing the World Quest “The Frozen Heart.” Prepare for a chilly journey.
Your reward for collecting all Anemoculi? If you max out its level and offer them to the Statue, you get to worship the statue. This may sound anticlimactic, but this “worshiping” is how rewards come: Adventure EXP, Primogems, Sigils, and Stamina boosts. It is a pat on the back from the Anemo Archon for your efforts.
Primogem Payouts: Fueling Your Wishful Thinking
Now let’s discuss Primogems. A key motivator in Genshin Impact is collecting shiny gems for Wishes. Leveling Statues of the Seven gives you Primogems and other rewards. For those eager for Primogems, here are some ways to get Primogems quickly:
- Quests: Archon and World Quests offer Primogems. Complete them consistently.
- Events: Limited-time events often provide Primogems. Participate actively.
- Spiral Abyss: Challenge the Spiral Abyss. The deeper you go, the more Primogems you earn.
- Achievements: Monitor your achievements. Many grant Primogems upon completion.
- Daily Commissions: Do your dailies for a steady flow of Primogems.
This is your guide to Anemoculus and Oculi’s world in Genshin Impact. Explore Mondstadt, chase those wisps, and power up your Statues. Teyvat awaits, and winds support your journey.
