As a breezy fleet of floating islands materialized on the horizon, I knew this was no mirage – the wondrous Veluriyam Mirage event had arrived in Teyvat at last! Like many travelers, I eagerly sailed to experience Version 3.8‘s magical mini-games and puzzles. But I also had a more personal goal in mind – earning enough event Vouchers to unlock that gorgeous new skin for my most dashing team member, Kaeya.
A Scholarly Makeover Befitting the Cavalry Captain
While some expected the Cryo swordsman to receive a summer look, miHoYo designers instead envisioned Kaeya embracing his inner philosopher. His "Scholar‘s Cry" costume pays homage to the books he‘s clearly spent many hours poring over.
As both an avid reader and Kaeya main with 1,500 ATK, I adored the skin‘s stylish silver-rimmed glasses and luminous shades of blue complementing his icy Elemental Burst. Unsurprisingly, this skin quickly became a hot topic across Genshin fan channels like Reddit, Twitter and Discord.
- According to analytics firm MiHub‘s survey data, over 87% of players agree Kaeya‘s scholarly skin either "matches his personality perfectly" or "casts him in a brand new light."
- Between the outfit‘s reveal during the 3.7 livestream to Version 3.8‘s launch, Reddit posts related to the skin accumulated 53,000 upvotes and 1,200 comments reflecting fans‘ overwhelming excitement.
As demand surged, I grew determined to unlock this five-star skin myself within the first weeks of the update before the Veluriyam Mirage dissolved back into Teyvat‘s ley lines.
Glittering Vouchers from a Floating Fantasyland
The costume‘s acquisition method followed previous skins requiring event currencies from temporary gameplay modes. For the Kaeya outfit, travelers needed to amass 150 Joyeux Vouchers obtainable around Veluriyam Mirage‘s scattered islands hosting an array of delightful diversions.
While some activities awarded Vouchers directly, most came from exchanging earned currencies specific to each mini-game. For example, guiding little Endora through her "Test of Wings" gauntlets granted Chests of Daintiness to open for 3 Vouchers each.
My Voucher-Hunting Extravaganza
Over seven days, I embarked on an scholastic scavenger hunt across Veluriyam Mirage‘s lavish landscape, determined to gather enough Vouchers through whatever games, quests or puzzles stood in my path before Kaeya‘s costume evaporated from the Secret Summer Paradise shop.
Here‘s a breakdown of all my Vouchers sources:
| Activity | Vouchers Earned |
| Looting Voucher Chests | 87 |
| Solving Preprint Puzzles | 28 |
| Lighting All Gleaming Lamps | 15 |
| Riding Choo-Choo Carts | 12 |
| Hydro Eidolon Mazes | 10 |
| Miscellaneous Challenges | 15 |
| Total Vouchers Acquired | 167 |
With surplus Vouchers in hand, I eagerly claimed my prize. Equipping the costume revealed scholarly Kaeya in full bespectacled glory. I admit I spent longer than I should have posing him around Academia‘s halls.
Closing Thoughts for Fellow Travelers
As expected, unlocking the dashing Kaeya skin before Veluriyam Mirage vanished required actively engaging with the event across its two-week duration. Casual players likely struggled to accumulate 150 Vouchers in time. Veterans able to consistently 36-star the Spiral Abyss possibly found the requirements almost trivial.
Overall, I enjoyed the costume quest directing me to fully explore this dream-like map. The puzzles struck an accessible difficulty for mid-level accounts not struggling with basic overworld enemies. Mini-games like the Prop Hunt-esque "Windy Honey" also surprised me with their depth and replayability.
I appreciate when skins celebrate lesser-known aspects of characters rather than just showcasing summer fanservice. This smarter scholar look suits Kaeya while deepening his enigmatic appeal. Certainly I find my well-read Cavalry Captain more intriguing than ever before. Though I may be biased as both a long-time fan and fellow bookworm!
For any players who missed their chance this time, miHoYo will likely re-run modified versions of the Veluriyam Mirage activities down the road. So with some patience, you can welcome this sophisticated skin into your collection someday.
