How to "Collect Phantasmal Seeds" in Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact‘s vast realm of Teyvat holds endless adventures for Travelers to uncover. The sprawling forests of Sumeru‘s Vanarana region offer one such mystical journey – collecting the enigmatic phantasmal seeds to reveal the rainforest‘s secrets. This task can easily turn confusing due to the lack of direct instructions given.

In this comprehensive guide, you‘ll learn how to successfully collect all 15 phantasmal seeds to complete the "Dreams of the Earth" World Quest in Genshin Impact.

Overview of Phantasmal Seeds in Genshin Impact

Phantasmal seeds are a unique elemental seed only found in Sumeru‘s Vanarana rainforest. They contain Dendro energy and originate from a strange device as part of the Aranyaka questline.

Collecting these ephemeral seeds is required to activate Sumeru‘s Vanarana waypoints and Statues of The Seven. Without gathering enough, you‘ll remain lost in the dense jungle!

Phantasmal seeds also hold valuable clues to the lore and history of Vanarana‘s ancient civilization. Understanding their origins can uncover more of Sumeru‘s mysteries.

The phantasmal seeds device is located east of Vanarana (image via HoyoWiki)

Compared to seeds like Electro or Anemo particles gathered in other regions, phantasmal seeds are unique to Sumeru. Below is a comparison of elemental seed types:

Seed Type	Region	Usage	Sources
Electro Particle	Inazuma	Energy for Burst	Electro crystals, Hypostasis
Anemo Particle	Mondstadt	Energy for Burst	Anemo crystals, Hypostasis
Phantasmal Seed	Sumeru	Activate waypoints	Mysterious device

Now let‘s dive into the step-by-step process of collecting these elusive phantasmal seeds!

Step 1 – Locate and Activate the Phantasmal Seeds Device

The first step is finding the peculiar device that generates the phantasmal seeds. It‘s located east of Vanarana, on the outskirts of Vimara Village, near a large blue flower insignia on the ground.

Interact with the device and you‘ll see a prompt to "Play the Rhythm of the Great Dream." This requires replicating a short melody using the Lyre gadget added in Version 3.0.

The correct notes to play are:

Once you successfully input the melody, the device will activate and begin dispensing Dendro particle effects – the phantasmal seeds.

Replicate the melody using the Lyre to activate the phantasmal seeds device

Common mistakes:

Missing note during the melody
Wrong sequence of notes
Delay between notes

Be precise when playing the melody to avoid these errors. I recommend having a Dendro character like Collei or Tighnari in your party to quickly reset the puzzle if you make a mistake.

Step 2 – Follow the Seed Trail

After activating the device, you‘ll notice a trail of the phantasmal seeds being guided along a set route. The seeds spawn at regular intervals, so follow the route slowly to collect all of them.

Your goal is to gather 15 phantasmal seeds total. Keep an eye on your HUD to track your progress.

The trail winds through the jungle with some light platforming required using grapple points. If you ever lose track of the seeds, look for blue flowers along the ground indicating the path.

Patiently follow the trail, collecting every seed that spawns

Here are some tips to efficiently collect all the seeds:

Craft stamina food – The trail may require lots of sprinting and climbing. Food like Chicken Mushroom Skewer helps conserve stamina.
Use an Anemo character – Their skills can draw in nearby particles towards you, preventing any from being missed.
Play in Co-op mode – Teammates can help collect seeds and also provide platforms to stand on using Geo constructs.
Activate element skills/bursts – Skills like Fischl‘s Nightrider can automatically pull in particles upon activation.

Take your time following the winding trail to grab every single particle. Having extra movement speed or stamina recharge makes this process much smoother.

Step 3 – Offer the Seeds at the Second Device

After collecting 15 phantasmal seeds, the trail will lead you to a second device near the Statue of The Seven. Interact with it to offer up the seeds you‘ve gathered.

This completes the "Dreams of the Earth" World Quest, unlocking the Statue of The Seven and Vanarana waypoints. It also provides the following rewards:

Adventure EXP x75
Mora x12000
Reputation x15

Based on current Adventure Rank values, that yields:

28860 Adventure EXP
12000 Mora
165 Reputation

With the waypoints activated, your exploration of Vanarana will become much easier. You‘ve also unlocked access to the Dendro element!

My Experience Collecting Phantasmal Seeds

Personally, this quest took me around 25 minutes to fully complete. The musical puzzle was straightforward to solve, but I missed a few seeds from being too impatient while following the trail.

I restarted the quest and took my time collecting the second attempt. Having Venti‘s skill available helped group the particles for easy gathering. Coordinating with a co-op friend using Razor and Albedo also made the process smoother.

Overall, being diligent in following the particle trail and not rushing is key to successfully collecting all the phantasmal seeds. It may seem tedious at first, but the payoff of activating waypoints is worth it!

Ideal Party Setup for Phantasmal Seeds

Here are some recommended characters to have in your party to streamline collecting phantasmal seeds:

Anemo (Sucrose, Venti, Kazuha) – Their skills group seeds together for easy collecting.

Geo (Albedo, Zhongli) – Construct platforms provide elevation to reach floating seeds.

Dendro (Collei, Tighnari) – Easy reset of the musical puzzle if you make a mistake.

Electro (Fischl, Keqing) – Skills automatically pull in nearby particles.

Stamina Food – Craft stamina replenishing dishes to sprint longer.

With mobility and crowd control skills, you‘ll have an easy time gathering all the phantasmal seeds quickly.

Additional Tips and Strategies

Mark seeds on the mini-map as you follow the trail to avoid backtracking.
Activate the Vanarana Statue of The Seven first for easy teleport access later.
Equip tools like the Waverider or Seed Dispensary gadget for quicker movement.
Set graphics to lowest quality to avoid visual clutter obscuring the particles.
Use the Netsphere wind currents for a bird‘s eye view of the full particle trail.
Collect Violetgrass along the way for ascension materials.
Listen for the tinkling sounds as seeds spawn to pinpoint the trail.

The Mystery of Phantasmal Seeds

The origin and purpose of these mystical Dendro particles remains a mystery. Some fans speculate the phantasmal seeds are connected to the dormant God of the Forest that resides in Sumeru. Others believe they are manifestations of dreams and memories from the rainforest‘s ancient past.

Further exploration and questing may reveal more lore about the true nature of the phantasmal seeds. Unlocking their secrets could be the key to unraveling Vanarana‘s history!

Final Summary

Collecting phantasmal seeds in Genshin Impact provides access to waypoints while also offering clues about Sumeru‘s deep lore. By using this guide, you can easily complete the process with these key steps:

Find and activate the seed device using the Lyre gadget.
Precisely follow the particle trail collecting every seed.
Offer the seeds at the second device to finish the quest.

With the right party, sufficient stamina, and a bit of patience, gathering all 15 phantasmal seeds will be a breeze. The dense jungles of Sumeru won‘t seem quite so impenetrable anymore!

Let me know in the comments if this guide helped you complete the elusive phantasmal seeds world quest. Share any of your own tips and experiences as well. Happy exploring, Travelers!