How to "Make the Three Leaves Turn Towards the Branch" in Genshin Impact

The tranquil mountains of Liyue hold ancient secrets and magical puzzles in the open-world fantasy of Genshin Impact. One mystical challenge along the way is learning how to "make the three leaves turn towards the branch" in the Memory of Stone quest. This guide will illuminate the path through this puzzling task.

Unlocking the Memory of Stone Quest

The Memory of Stone quest unfolds as you explore the open world and advance your Adventure Rank to at least 18. This intriguing multi-part quest sheds light on the history of some Liyue regions and characters.

You‘ll meet a young boy named Aranakula, searching for his lost memories in a series of mountain caves. As you help him recover his past, you‘ll need to activate arcane mechanisms and solve ancient environmental puzzles.

Finding the Three Mystical Leaves

The objective to rotate the three leaf rocks stumps many players early on. These rocks are scattered across the cliffs outside the cave, not inside. Examine the rocky mountain terrain closely to spot the leaves’ distinct shapes.

Leaf 1 Location: On a raised platform east of the cave exit.

Leaf 2 Location: Among boulders further east of the first leaf.

Leaf 3 Location: Up a hillside south of the second leaf.

Approach each leaf formation from different angles to identify the leaf-shaped rocks among the other boulders. Stand on higher vantage points and pan the camera for the best view.

Rotating the Stone Leaves Towards the Branch

Once you’ve located a leaf-shaped rock, rotate or spin it to align the leaf side facing the branch symbol etched into the boulder cluster.

Leaf Number	Rotations Needed
Leaf 1	1 rotation
Leaf 2	1 rotation
Leaf 3	2 rotations

Double check the direction you rotate each leaf to properly align it with the branch symbol. Paimon will confirm when all three leaves are correctly facing the branch etching.

Opening the Path to Buried Memories

Completing this natural puzzle opens the way to the next hidden cave section and reveals more of Aranakula‘s lost past. Rotating the ancient stone leaves accords with other Genshin Impact puzzles that manipulate the environment itself.

As you delve further into the Memory of Stone, take time to soak in the tranquil mountain vistas and mystical atmosphere. Uncovering long-forgotten memories can be a reflective journey.

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