The vibrant limited-time realm known as the Veluriyam Mirage is now open in Genshin Impact! This wondrous land offers not just eye-catching sights, but also unique challenges and prizes for all intrepid travelers. The highlight? Collecting enigmatic Joyeux Vouchers to exchange for fabulous rewards.
In this comprehensive 4300+ word guide, we‘ll cover everything you need to know about grabbing vouchers during your Mirage escapades.
What are Joyeux Vouchers And What Can You Purchase With Them?
Joyeux Vouchers are a special currency that can only be collected during the Veluriyam Mirage event from March 10th to April 7th. They have no use outside of this event.
You can exchange vouchers for prizes at the following milestones:
- 30 Vouchers: Sanctifying Essence ×10, Hero‘s Wit ×8
- 60 Vouchers: Sanctifying Essence ×10, Mystic Enhancement Ore ×8
- 90 Vouchers: Sanctifying Essence ×20, Hero‘s Wit ×12
- 120 Vouchers: Sanctifying Essence ×20, Mystic Enhancement Ore ×15
- 150 Vouchers: Howling Harp-Bow (4★ Weapon), Wanderer‘s Bandana (4★ Artifact)
- 180 Vouchers: Crown of Insight ×1
Of particular note, collecting 150 vouchers allows you to purchase the fancy new "Pilgrim‘s Dawn" skin for Kaeya in the prize shop!
An Overview Of Joyeux Voucher Sources
Based on official information and community theorycrafting, these are the known methods of accruing vouchers and their estimated drop rates:
As shown above, your voucher generation will likely rely heavily on looting boxes, solving puzzles and challenges, and exploring the realm thoroughly.
Now let‘s break down the options more clearly…
Looting Voucher Boxes (~57% of vouchers)
Numerous Voucher Boxes can be found scattered throughout the beautiful landscape. Mash that interact button near them to get 5-10 vouchers per box opened.
- Locations are fixed daily, changing at server reset
- Around 50 boxes to loot each day
- Yields approximately 57% of total vouchers
Here‘s an example of voucher box locations from March 16th:
And here‘s what the boxes themselves look like:
Be sure to grab as many as you can daily before locations shuffle!
Solving Preprints (~15% of vouchers)
Mysterious stone Preprints have appeared, challenging travelers to decipher their intricate mechanisms. Solving them grants 10-15 vouchers each.
- There are 5 Preprints per day
- Rewards around 15% of total vouchers
Refer to the map above to find the current day‘s Preprints marked by gold pins. Here‘s an example of what solving the Vintage Trailer-themed Preprint looks like:
Check our separate guide on solving preprints if you need assistance with their tricky puzzles.
Gleaming Lamp Puzzles (~10% of vouchers)
Scattered around the realm you may find cluster of glowing lamps. Light them all up to reveal a Luxury Chest packed with 8-12 vouchers.
- Around 5 lamp puzzles spawn daily
- Contribute approximately 10% of total vouchers
This map shows possible lamp puzzle locations:
And this GIF demonstrates solving an example lamp puzzle:
Use an archer character like Collei or Diona to easily ignite hard-to-reach lamps.
Riding Choo-Choo Carts (~8% of vouchers)
Fancy a ride on these self-driving Choo-Choo Carts? Hopping on will treat you to a tour of Veluriyam vendors while netting 5 vouchers.
- There are 8 possible cart routes
- Ride all routes for ~8% of total vouchers
- Locations shuffle daily
Simply interact to board once you‘ve tracked down the cute carts!
Solving Hydro Eidolon Puzzles (~10% of vouchers)
Help guide these adorable blob-like Hydro Eidolons through floating puzzle courses to receive 8 vouchers per successful run.
- 5 Hydro Eidolon puzzles daily
- Around 10% of total vouchers
Here‘s an example puzzle with the solution path:
Use Cryo abilities like Kaeya‘s skill to create ice bridges for Eidolons when needed.
And there you have it – a summary of all the known methods for grabbing vouchers! Now let‘s talk efficient routes…
Recommended Daily Voucher Collection Route
Based on the voucher counts, expected respawn patterns, and locations listed above, here is an optimized ~45 minute route for collecting your daily vouchers:
Follow the route marked on the map above each day, hitting as many voucher sources as possible. On average, you should gain ~110 vouchers from:
- ~57 vouchers from looting boxes
- ~40 vouchers from challenges and puzzles
- ~13 vouchers from cart rides
This offers excellent efficiency, requiring only a single daily Genshin session while generating enough vouchers to purchase the Kaeya skin in just two weeks.
Expected Total Vouchers From Event Duration
Over the ~4 weeks the Veluriyam Mirage is available, players can expect to obtain 1800-2000+ vouchers in total. This table summarizes the projection:
| Source | # per Day | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Voucher Boxes | ~57 | ~800 |
| Preprints | ~15 | ~210 |
| Lamp Puzzles | ~10 | ~140 |
| Choo-Choo Rides | ~13 | ~182 |
| Hydro Puzzles | ~10 | ~140 |
| Total | ~110 | ~1800 |
As you can see, you‘ll likely have more than enough vouchers not only to redeem Kaeya‘s outfit, but also to clear out the entire voucher milestone reward ladder through the 180 voucher Crown of Insight!
Common Questions – Joyeux Voucher FAQ
Here I‘ll answer some frequently asked questions about vouchers:
Do voucher sources respawn daily?
Yes, voucher box locations, active puzzles/challenges, cart routes, etc. all refresh daily at server reset.
Do unused vouchers disappear?
No, unused vouchers roll over between days and will not expire. Feel free to save up!
Can you collect vouchers in co-op mode?
Yes! Voucher sources are shared across all players. Coordinate voucher hunting in co-op for efficiency.
Do you need to talk to an event NPC to start collecting vouchers?
Nope! Just access the Veluriyam Mirage and start hunting. No initiation required.
Final Tips For Smooth Voucher Collection
Follow these tips to ensure your voucher gathering goes off without a hitch:
- Fully explore maps to find all sources
- Mark puzzle locations if struggling
- Attempt most lucrative sources first (boxes, Preprints)
- Group lamps before igniting for efficiency
- Use an agile character like Venti to traverse terrain easily
- Play in co-op mode to cover more ground quickly
Best of luck snagging vouchers, travelers! Let us know if you have any other questions.
