Unearthing Riches: A Genshin Impact Treasure Hunter’s Guide
Ah, treasure! The word brings to mind chests filled with gold and jewels. In Teyvat, treasure beckons adventurers to seek hidden stashes. Forget world-saving for a moment. Let’s talk loot! This guide serves as your map and sarcastic parrot, leading to Genshin’s best treasures and quests. Prepare for dirt, sharpened swords, and a cluttered inventory.
General Treasure Hotspots: Where to Start Your Dig
Sometimes you want to wander off and find some loot. Genshin Impact spreads treasure across its world. Here are two prime locations to begin your hunt:
- Luhua Pool Peak: Want a scenic climb? Head to Luhua Pool, west of Guili Plains. Find the highest peak in the area and ascend. Legend says treasure waits at the top. No riddles, just climb and conquer.
- Cuijue Slope’s Summit: For those who crave heights, Cuijue Slope is the spot. Seek the highest peak. Look for a shovel stuck in the ground – your treasure marker. Dig around; claim your reward.
Questing for Fortune: Specific Treasure Quests to Embark On
Finding random chests is fun, but some treasures hide behind quests. Here are specific Genshin quests lined with treasure:
- Share Not Your Treasures: This quest is filled with intrigue and puzzles. Start by finding ancient ruins in Guili Plains. They stand out. At the entrance, defeat a Ruin Guard before entering. In the room, locate the “Worn Letter.” Next, light the bonfire with your Pyro skills. Fight off the Treasure Hoarders that appear. Finally, read the “Scribbled Notes” and find your treasure!
- Treasure Lost, Treasure Found: A classic treasure hunt awaits here. Meet Soraya, an NPC with a love for mysteries. She’ll send you to find “strange jade plates.” You must locate four plates and four “Traveler’s Notes.” After collecting them, chat with Soraya again. At the final ruin, activate the mechanism after defeating three Ruin Guards. Collect your earned treasure!
- Yaksha’s Wish: Feeling short on Ruin Tablets? This quest is for you. Find a Ruin Tablet and interact with it. Unlock the gate behind it to access Yaksha’s treasure. What awaits beyond? You’ll find out once you open the gate.
- Nameless Treasure: Some treasures have no names. They hide in specific spots, waiting for keen adventurers. Explore Qingxu Pool, Lingju Pass, and Dunyu Ruins. Solve puzzles and search for hidden chests containing Nameless Treasures.
- Static Views: If you’ve explored Sumeru and the Aranara, “Static Views” presents a unique treasure hunt. After completing “The World of Aranara,” find chests across Sumeru, guided by picture clues. You’ll need to be in the dream version of Vanarana for it to start.
- Nine Pillars of Peace: Ready to engage with Liyue’s Statues of the Seven? The “Nine Pillars of Peace” quest is your chance. Travel to Cuijue Slope and interact with an inscribed stone. Now, gather nine “Stones of Remembrance” from the Liyue Statues of the Seven. Offer them at each pillar, and prepare for a grand reward upon activating all nine.
- Secret Pirate Treasure: Ahoy, matey! For those adventurous souls, “Secret Pirate Treasure” awaits. Go to Falcon Coast’s southern beach area. Explore a dungeon hidden in this pirate lair. Uncover the “Secret Pirate Treasure” while avoiding pirates!
Tools of the Trade: Treasure Compasses and Elemental Sight
A good treasure hunter needs solid tools. Genshin Impact offers crucial gadgets and abilities:
- Treasure Compasses: Think of these as treasure-finding devices. You must craft them. There’s a compass for each major region: Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, and Natlan. Each compass works only in its respective region. For a Natlan compass, you need its diagram from Tribe Reputation Level 4 with three tribes in Natlan. After getting the diagram, gather materials and craft the compass at a blacksmith. Equip it to find nearby chests during your quest.
- They can be reused but have cooldowns. Use them wisely.
- Anemoculus Tracking (and similar Oculi): These collectibles lead you to neat places. Sometimes, they are near chests. The four-pointed star on your map marks their proximity. Oculi can be hidden or tricky to reach. The rewards include increased stamina and Statue of the Seven levels. You might find chests while exploring.
Character Connections: Kaeya and Xiao’s Treasure-Adjacent Lore
Even characters in Genshin Impact have treasure-related stories:
- Kaeya: He is our favorite cavalry captain with a mysterious past. There is a mention of updating Kaeya after opening a second chest. This likely pertains to character progression in a questline. To unlock Kaeya’s Hangout event, reach Adventure Rank 35, complete Archon Quest Chapter III: Act VI, and finish Kaeya’s Story Quest. Kaeya’s Cryo Vision is linked to his brother Diluc, showcasing sibling rivalry and elemental powers.
- Xiao: This brooding yaksha loves almond tofu. Complete Archon Quest Chapter I: Act I – “Of the Land Amidst Monoliths” and reach Adventure Rank 40 to unlock Xiao’s questline. His story often explores Liyue’s history and hidden secrets, which can lead to treasure.
Odds and Ends: Miscellaneous Items and Locations
A treasure hunter’s life contains many odds and ends. Here are Genshin Impact items and places related to treasure hunting:
- Strange Jade Plates: Key items in the “Treasure Lost, Treasure Found” quest. Here are all four locations:
- Jade Plate 1: Below “Wangshu Inn” on the map, inside a wind barrier for added challenge.
- Jade Plate 2: In Guili Plains, below the letter “S” in the map text.
- Jade Plate 3: Just above Luhua Pool ruins, slightly lower down.
- Jade Plate 4: Located southeast of the Domain area.
- Dull Ring: Obtained from a Precious Chest as a Quest Item. It’s your reward for the “Nine Pillars of Peace” World Quest. Options include selling it to Bolai for 180,000 Mora and five Adeptus’ Temptation dishes, or to Linlang for 200,000 Mora. Choices abound!
- Missing Scholar (Ryuuji): Ryuuji of the Tenryou Commission in Inazuma is missing. His disappearance may connect to hidden treasure or secret quests. Keep an eye out for clues during your adventures in Inazuma.
- Red Dye: Crafting red dye requires some domesticated activities. Gather Sunsettia, Carrots, or Valberries. Then, access your Serenitea Pot and craft red dye. While not directly treasure-related, it shows that resourcefulness matters for adventurers!
- Silapna: These items connect to the Dharma Forest in Sumeru. Three are found in Dharma Forest, near Vanarana and in the Grove of Dreams during quests. They seem linked to quest items within the Aranyaka quest series, potentially leading to more discoveries and treasure.
- Mysterious Core: Obtained from chests after completing 7 Pneumousia puzzles in Fontaine. Completing these puzzles will often yield Mysterious Cores and other treasures too.
Beyond Genshin: Treasure Tales in Literature
The allure of treasure stretches beyond Genshin Impact. Literature is filled with tales of buried riches and daring hunts:
- Treasure Island (Book): Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure centers on treasure. The fictional island lies in the Caribbean Sea. Its exact location remains vague. Key events involve Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, and buried gold. Most pirates end up marooned while Jim takes home the treasure.
- The Alchemist (Book): Paulo Coelho’s novel features Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of treasure at the Pyramids of Giza. His journey takes him through Spain, Morocco, and more. In the end, the treasure was buried under a tree in Spain—where his adventure began. A true self-discovery journey.
- Abbot Thomas’s Treasure: This tale hints at hidden riches. Originally set in Germany, it’s adapted to England’s Wells Cathedral. It suggests an ecclesiastical treasure tale with spooky elements.
- Wells Treasure: Related to Abbot Thomas or a separate tale involving Wells. Few specific details are mentioned.
Real-World Riches and Rumors
The hunt for treasure also exists in our world:
- Wells Treasure (Real-World): This again references “Wells Treasure” but with a real-world twist. Little detail is shared, but it hints at possible real-world treasure associated with Wells.
- Auburn, California: This city is known as a destination for Gold Rush-era prospectors. It connects to historical gold rushes and a real pursuit of treasure in gold.
- Unfound Treasures: Numerous legendary lost treasures remain undiscovered. Examples include the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine and shipwrecks filled with riches. These unfound treasures inspire wonder about hidden riches’ enduring allure.
So there you have it! From specific quests to treasure hotspots, you’re now ready for Genshin Impact treasure expeditions. Go forth, explore Teyvat, and may your chests
be plentiful and your Mora count increase! If you find a cool hat, please share a picture!
