Unlocking the Depths of Shirikoro Peak: A Genshin Impact Underground Expedition
Are you diving into the mysteries of Shirikoro Peak in Genshin Impact? You are not alone. Finding your way underground can feel like searching for keys while late – frustrating yet doable. This guide will help you navigate the maze and uncover the secrets, from chasms to that rare Electroculus.
Accessing the Underground: More Than Just Digging a Hole
First off, let’s address the main question: “How do I get under Shirikoro Peak?” It is not just about finding a ladder or a ‘dig here’ sign. You need to locate a chasm, a deep drop into the earth. Think less ‘staircase’ and more ‘I fell in – and it’s amazing here.’
To open this underground chasm, engage with your surroundings. Search Shirikoro Peak for interactive elements, especially puzzles and mechanisms that may seem out of place. Genshin hides secrets in plain sight, disguised as puzzles. Look for anything interactive. Solving these puzzles reveals the entrance to the underground chasm. It’s a test from the game to see if you’re ready to enter.
Puzzles and Predicaments: The Bread and Butter of Shirikoro Peak
Once you’re deep below, prepare to work your brain – and maybe check a walkthrough. Shirikoro Peak’s underground is filled with puzzles that test your wits and patience. Let’s break down common challenges you’ll face.
Doors That Don’t Just Open: Shirikoro Peak’s Locked Entrances
Stuck at a stubborn door? Wondering “How do I open a door in Shirikoro Peak?”? You are not alone. Many doors are locked by puzzles. Interact with nearby mechanisms or environmental challenges to unlock them. Often, these require manipulating elemental energy, using your Peculiar Pinion, or observation skills. Look for clues in the environment – patterns or symbols. Sometimes, the solution is right in front of you, waiting for a keen Traveler to discover it.
Stone Slate Shenanigans: Putting the Pieces Together
You might encounter ruins and ask “How do you place stone slates in the ruins under Shirikoro Peak?” These Stone Slates are pieces of a puzzle, and the ruins are your canvas. Find these slates scattered around, often hidden by other puzzles or environmental interactions. Once gathered, placing them correctly in the ruins leads to the next step in your adventure. Think ancient Inazuman jigsaw puzzles – possibly with better loot.
Cracking the Shirikoro Peak Stone Slate Puzzle: Pinion Power
The Shirikoro Peak Stone Slate puzzle is a key task. Your secret weapon is your Peculiar Pinion. that gadget Ruu gave you? It does more than look nice. Solve this puzzle by using the Peculiar Pinion on the Thunderbird Statue in the center of five stones. Activating it with the Pinion shows Ishine Script on the stones. This visual cue might hint at the order you need to follow. It’s like a message from the Thunderbird itself via glowing rocks.
Relay Stone Riddles: Connecting the Dots (Literally)
Relay Stones can be your best friends or foes in puzzle-solving. For one door mechanism, you must face a Relay Stone Puzzle. The objective is to strategically place Relay Stones to open the door and activate the mechanism, letting you touch the last feather – likely another Thunderbird feather since Tsurumi Island loves birds. Place one Relay Stone to the left of the door and the last on the opposite side. Correctly connecting them is critical. When done, a Luxurious Chest appears as a reward – because Genshin likes to reward effort with shiny loot. Once it’s there, the door will open, and you can activate the mechanism and grab that feather.
Octave of the Maushiro Mystery: Seelie and Stone Symphony
During the “Octave of the Maushiro” quest, you’ll face a mystery of the stones. This involves whimsical Seelies. Use your Peculiar Pinion to summon Seelies. Specifically, you need to use it in the right spot to conjure three Seelies. These aren’t just decoration; they are puzzle components. Your next task is to chase these Seelies to find missing stones. They won’t be out in the open; follow the Seelies to their hidden spots. Once collected, return these stones to their original places. Correctly placing them reveals a pattern on a large tablet, showing you the sequence to solve the puzzle. It’s like a guided scavenger hunt with a puzzle at the end – pure Genshin gameplay.
Bedrock Key Breakdown: Cage-Shaped Geo Formations to the Rescue
Those annoying Bedrock Keys blocking your path? Genshin provides tools: Cage-Shaped Geo Formations. To activate these formations and destroy the Bedrock Keys, become a geologist for a moment. First, find a Geogranum rock. These glowing destructible rocks radiate Geo energy. Smash the rock and take the Geogranum. Then, bring it to the Cage-Shaped Geo Formations. This will activate the formation, channeling Geo energy to obliterate those pesky Bedrock Keys. It’s like using a Geo-powered wrecking ball – satisfying.
Peculiar Pinion Power: Your Thunderbird Translator
The Peculiar Pinion is vital for navigating Tsurumi Island’s secrets. You obtain it from Ruu during the “Octave of the Maushiro” World Quest. This is your official Thunderbird communication device.
Besides solving puzzles and revealing Seelies, the Peculiar Pinion is also key for activating Bird Statues. When encountering these statues, use the gadget on the first Bird Statue. This often triggers an illusion – a ghostly figure or a fragment of history. Speak to this illusion for crucial clues, quest progression, or interesting lore about Tsurumi Island’s past. The Pinion unlocks secrets one statue and ghostly conversation at a time.
Star-Shaped Gems: Wall Art with a Spark
Have you found intriguing Star-Shaped Gems? In Shirikoro Peak’s underground, there’s a room with huge murals on the wall. These murals have interactive elements. Place Star-Shaped Gems near these murals. This isn’t just decoration; it triggers something magical. After placing them, three Electro Seelie will appear. Follow these spirits as they lead you to a treasure chest. It’s like the Seelies say, “Thanks for the gems, here’s your reward.”
Seelie Sightings: Guiding Lights in the Gloom
In Shirikoro Peak, you’ll find various helpful Seelies. If you’re hunting Seelies, here’s where to find them:
- The first Seelie is conveniently located near the shore.
- The second Seelie is close to the first one. Just follow it.
- The third Seelie is among some trees.
- for iton a tree branch behind the Seelie Courts. It enjoys the view from a high point.
Finding all three Seelies often leads to a reward. This can be a chest or progress in a puzzle. Seelies are worth chasing. They float like little loot piñatas.
Quests and Queries: The Mysteries of Tsurumi Island
Your exploration in Shirikoro Peak ties into quests. Quests add layers to the story and reasons to delve into depths.
“Forgetful” World Quest: Photography Adventure
The “Forgetful” World Quest is one such adventure. This quest makes you an archaeologist-photographer. You must take photos of the ruin murals in the underground ruins of Shirikoro Peak. There are six murals to photograph. These photos help progress the quest and reveal Tsurumi Island’s history. Grab your Kamera and snap away – history awaits.
To start this quest, find Roald near the waverider waypoint south of Tsurumi Island’s Statue of The Seven. He is forgetful and needs help. You must also give Roald Fluorescent Fungus ×10 to begin. After taking photos, return to Roald to continue.
“Through the Mists” World Quest Series: A Maze of Missions
The “Through the Mists” World Quest Series tells Tsurumi Island’s overarching story. You must complete this series to access Shirikoro Peak and its underground. This series includes quests like “Octave of the Maushiro” that guide through the island’s mysteries. “Octave of the Maushiro” completion is often needed for “Forgetful.”
You may ask about Kama and Sumida. After finishing “Through the Mists,” you can find them at Xigu Antiques in Liyue Harbor. If you talk to them, they will move to the library in Mondstadt. Be careful; they are elusive – they vanish after you interact with them in Mondstadt. They seem to follow their own quest, hopping between regions and libraries.
Electroculus Encore: The Hidden Collectible
Finally, let’s discuss that special Electroculus under Shirikoro Peak. It hides there, as expected. To grab this Electroculus, revisit the area where you solved “a very big puzzle”. This likely refers to a major sequence in the underground ruins. Your trusty Peculiar Pinion unlocks this Electroculus. Equip the feather from your gadget inventory and use it in that area. This action may activate a mechanism or reveal a hidden path to the Electroculus. It’s the game’s way of saying, “You solved puzzles; here’s your reward.”
So, here is your guide to navigating Shirikoro Peak’s underground. It’s a journey filled with puzzles, quests, and a lot of Peculiar Pinion use. Brave Traveler, unearth all the secrets hidden beneath. When in doubt, use the feather – and maybe check a guide or two. Happy exploring!
