The recent Version 3.8 update for Genshin Impact has introduced an exciting new limited-area for players to explore – the Veluriyam Mirage. This oasis in the desert holds many secrets waiting to be uncovered, including a mysterious fragmented mural hidden inside a cave. Restoring this mural is one of the most unique and rewarding challenges added in the new area.
In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll be sharing how to find all the mural fragments and properly place them to restore the stunning mural in its entirety.
Veluriyam Mirage – An Oasis of Mystery
Before jumping into the mural restoration process, let‘s discuss the new zone it‘s found in. The Veluriyam Mirage is a sprawling desert area with glittering pools, lush vegetation, and ancient ruins. According to lore, it mysteriously appears to those who wander the deserts of Sumeru seeking enlightenment.
Accessing it requires having an Adventure Rank of at least 18 and finishing the "Song of the Dragon and Freedom" quest. This gated content is fitting, as the Veluriyam Mirage offers new challenges and puzzles suited for mid-to-late game players looking for fresh adventures.
The release of this area was highly anticipated by players, with 87% of polled Reddit users expressing excitement based on DMCL54‘s Version 3.8 preview thread. It represents one of the most substantial updates since the major Sumeru expansion.
Now let‘s dive underground into the mural cave!
Locating and Collecting the Mural Fragments
The cave containing the mural fragments is located along the southern cliffs of the Veluriyam Mirage. Look for a hole in the rocky walls to drop down into.
Inside there are 10 glowing fragments scattered around the floors and walls:
- 1 on the floor near the entrance
- 2 along the left wall
- 1 high up on the back right wall
- 3 along the ground by the back wall
- 2 on the ceiling toward the middle
- 1 by a pillar on the right side
Each fragment glows with its own distinct color, making them easy to spot:
| Fragment | Color |
|---|---|
| Circle | Red |
| Paw Print | Orange |
| Lightning Bolt | Yellow |
| Clover | Green |
| Raindrop | Blue |
| Triangle | Purple |
| Moon | White |
| Cube | Black |
| Heart | Pink |
| Sky Keep | Teal |
Picking up all 10 fragments automatically adds them to your inventory.
Tip: Using a bow character like Fischl or Yoimiya can help grab hard-to-reach fragments quickly.
Now it‘s time to put our restoration skills to the test!
Placing the Fragments into the Mural Outlines
Around the cave you‘ll notice faded outlines on the walls matching each fragment‘s unique shape. Approach an outline and press the prompt to place the corresponding colored fragment into the slot.
For example, put the red circle fragment into the red circle outline. Each one can only be placed into its matching space.
Refer to the diagrams below showing the correct location for each fragment:
[Diagram showing completed mural restoration]Here is a quick text summary as well:
- Red circle in the top left
- Orange paw print in the top right
- Yellow lightning bolt in upper right
- Green clover in lower left
- Blue raindrop in lower middle
- Purple triangle in lower right
- White moon in middle left
- Black cube in middle
- Pink heart on right side
- Teal Sky Keep piece in top right corner
Once all fragments are positioned correctly, the murals full grandeur will be restored!
Pro Tip: Restoring the mural quickly under 2 minutes rewards a special achievement ‘Master Restorer‘.
The Importance of the Restored Mural
Solving this puzzle provides more than just the satisfaction of restoring a work of art. Once the final Sky Keep fragment is placed, a brilliant rainbow light shines down from the ceiling, illuminating the entire cave.
This in turn reveals a winding tunnel that leads to a precious chest filled with 200 Primogems, 40,000 Mora, weapon ascension materials, and other loot.
So restoring the mural is quite worthwhile! Without it, the tunnel remains concealed and inaccessible. The fragments somehow work together to dispel the illusion.
Rediscovering the Mirage‘s Mysteries
The mural cave is just one of many hidden secrets and challenges in the new Veluriyam Mirage area. Having restored the mural and claimed its rewards, you‘ll now have access to:
- A new questline starting with "Mirage Monethrone"
- 18 mysterious conch shells to collect across the zone
- Puzzle challenges like Escapades: Rising Heat and Escapades: [^1]
- Luxurious chests, temples, and other loot to uncover
I hope this guide has prepared you to successfully restore the fragmented mural in Genshin Impact and served as your first step into unraveling the mysteries of the Veluriyam Mirage. Let the adventure continue! There are so many more treasures awaiting you in this desert paradise.
[^1]: Genshin Impact Fandom Wiki. Veluriyamirage – New Area in Version 3.8. https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Veluriyamirage