Electroculus Enigmas: A (Slightly) Less Painful Guide to Genshin Impact’s Sparkly Collectibles
You have bravely entered Inazuma, the land of lightning. You see glowing purple butterflies. These are Electroculi, Genshin Impact’s shiny things that offer rewards. They power ancient statues instead of attracting pigeons. Collect them to level up your game.
Where are the Electroculi hiding? Is collecting them worth your time? This guide has you covered. We’ll reveal their sneaky spots and the rewards. We’ll even make it fun. If we can’t laugh while climbing for shiny orbs, what’s the point? Let’s dive into the hunt.
Electroculus Locations: The Great Inazuma Scavenger Hunt
Finding Electroculi is tough. Inazuma’s islands are lovely yet chaotic. It’s easy to lose your way. Many players have faced this challenge before you. Misery loves company, right?
Electroculus Behind Walls? Walls Are Just Suggestions, Right?
You may find yourself staring at a wall, thinking an Electroculus is hidden behind it. The game offers no hints about that. However, think creatively. Look for:
- Secret Passages: Explore caves, tunnels, and cracks in walls.
- Teleporters and Phasing Gates: Use nearby portals or gates to reach different areas.
- Verticality: Look for higher or lower paths that loop back. Electroculi are often just out of reach.
High-Flying Electroculus: Reaching for the Sparkly Sky
Is an Electroculus sitting high on a pillar or floating? Genshin encourages climbing. Use these methods:
- Climbing: Essential. Manage your stamina well. Stock up on stamina-boosting food if needed.
- Wind Currents and Anemo Skills: Use updrafts and Anemo characters like Venti to gain height.
- Geo Traveler’s Skill: Use the Geo Traveler’s constructs to reach high spots.
Electroculus Underground: Delving into the Depths (and Dampness)
Underground, Electroculi hide in ruins and caves. For a particular underground Electroculus:
Dive into the underground ruins. Navigate past the second archway, and look above the water. There, on a platform, is your Electroculus. If you struggle to grab it, climb to an elevated spot and glide down.
Pro-Tip: Gliding is key. Mastering gliding is like unlocking fast travel in Genshin. Practice helps you avoid crashes into walls.
The Final Electroculus: Thunder Barrier Shenanigans
The last Electroculus is often protected by a puzzle. Genshin loves making it challenging. In this case, it’s a Thunder Barrier:
The last Electroculus waits inside a Thunder Barrier. To enter, grab an Electrogranum from the plants outside. These provide temporary access, letting you claim the Electroculus.
Electrogranum Tip: Use Electrogranum as your temporary key for Thunder Barriers. They’re usually nearby.
Electroculus: More Than Just Shiny Baubles – The Rewards!
You risk much to collect Electroculi. What do you gain? Are they just bragging rights? No, thankfully. Offering them to Statues of the Seven yields rewards.
What Does an Electroculus Actually Give You? Gems, EXP, and More!
Offering these gems to the Statue of the Seven is like a gift to a digital god. The rewards are plentiful:
- Adventurer EXP: Level up faster for more exploration and quests.
- Primogems: The currency of Teyvat. Use them to wish for characters and weapons.
- Electro Sigils: Inazuma’s currency for valuable items and weapon materials.
- Inazuma Shrine of Depths Keys: Unlock Shrines for treasure troves.
Leveling Up: Electroculus Requirements for Statue Maxing
How many Electroculi do you need to max the Statue of the Seven in Inazuma? Here’s the breakdown:
| Level | Electroculus Needed | Total Electroculus (Cumulative) | Rewards (Examples) |
| 8 → 9 | 28 | [150] | 360 Adventure EXP, Primogems, Electro Sigils |
| 9 → 10 | 30 | [180] | 400 Adventure EXP, Primogems, Electro Sigils, Inazuma Shrine Key |
| Total to Max (Level 1 to 10) | 180 | Tons of rewards! Seriously, it’s worth it. |
Important Note: There are 181 Electroculi in Inazuma. Genshin gives one extra in case you miss one or accidentally lose one.
Exploration Percentage: Shiny Things and Progress!
Collecting Electroculi boosts your exploration percentage in each region. Want to increase area completion? Start hunting for oculi. It’s a digital gold star for thorough exploration.
Finding Missing Electroculi: Tools and (Slightly) Less Painful Methods
Lost count of your collected Electroculi? Need a few more for maxing the statue? Don’t worry! Genshin offers some tools to help.
Electroculus Finder: The Resonance Stone (or Lack Thereof)
There is no specific “Electroculus Resonance Stone” like for Geoculus or Anemoculus. No easy mode for Inazuma. But don’t lose hope.
Finding Missing Oculi: Region Narrowing with General Resonance Stones
You can’t use a specific finder for Electroculus, but general ones still help. Here’s how:
Use a Resonance Stone in the region where you suspect a missing Electroculus is located. The stone points towards a general area with an uncollected Oculus. Then explore within that area. Think of it as a less frustrating hide-and-seek.
Extra Electroculus: A Safety Net for the Forgetful Collector
Remember that extra Electroculus mentioned earlier? Each area (Liyue, Mondstadt, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine) offers a bonus collectible. If you miss one during your first pass, you can still max out statues.
Gadgets and Quests: Unlocking Tools for Collection Efficiency
Genshin includes gadgets and quests that enhance exploration. For collecting oculi, a few stand out:
Peculiar Pinion: Unlocking Secrets on Tsurumi Island
The Peculiar Pinion is a gadget for Tsurumi Island, a mysterious area in Inazuma. It’s not for hunting Electroculi directly but helps fully explore the island.
You need to complete Tsurumi Island’s world questline to obtain the Peculiar Pinion. Complete the initial quest and move to the second one in the series. You’ll earn the Pinion as a reward. Tsurumi Island holds many secrets worth exploring (including Electroculi).
Crimson Agate Resonance Stone: Winter Finder (Not for Electroculus)
Crimson Agates are collectibles found in Dragonspine. They don’t have a Resonance Stone. Also, they aren’t Electroculi. This avoids confusion!
Crimson Agates occur only in Dragonspine. Unlike oculi, they lack a resonance stone. They also won’t appear on your mini-map near chests. Finding these red gems requires careful searching, not gadget assistance.
Geoculus Resonance Stone: Liyue’s Oculus Finder (Template)
The Geoculus Resonance Stone is Liyue’s original Oculus finder. You can craft it as a consumable gadget.
To obtain the Geoculus Resonance Stone recipe, reach Reputation Level 2 in Liyue. Then, craft the stone at an alchemy table. Equip it, use it, and it will guide you to regions missing Geoculus in Liyue. There is no Electroculus version, but this is how the system works.
Anemograna and Wind Catcher: Harnessing Wind (Not Electro-Specific)
The Wind Catcher gadget helps reach high places. It requires Anemograna.
Anemograna are tiny wind energy wisps in Mondstadt. A good location to gather them is southwest of Windrise. Collect them to charge your Wind Catcher.
Wind Catcher: Make Your Updrafts
The Wind Catcher is a craftable gadget that makes temporary updrafts for higher areas.
To get the Wind Catcher blueprint, reach Reputation Level 3 in Mondstadt. After that, forge the Wind Catcher at a blacksmith. It can help with general exploration and aid in getting high Electroculi.
Now you have a guide for Electroculus hunting in Genshin Impact. Explore Inazuma, collect sparkly orbs, and power those statues! If you feel frustrated, breathe. Maybe eat some Adeptus’ Temptation. Remember, it’s just a game. But those Primogems are nice!
