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Unlocking Genshin Impact‘s Elegant Sailwind Shadow Outfit: An Expert‘s Guide

As a long-time Genshin Impact player and content creator, I was thrilled to see the stylish Sailwind Shadow summer outfit added for Jean in version 3.8. This stunning blue and white dress perfectly captures Jean‘s graceful persona – and it can be yours with a bit of effort. Here is my detailed guide to collecting event vouchers and redeeming this exquisite costume.

About the Dressing for Cloudiness Event

Let‘s begin with some background. The Sailwind Shadow outfit is tied to the major Dressing for Cloudiness event running until August 29th. This limited-time highlight whisks travelers away to the wondrous Veluriyam Mirage, packed with summer fun activities.

By participating in these special event challenges, you‘ll obtain Joyeux Vouchers – the exclusive currency used to redeem rewards like outfits, materials, and more.

You‘ll need 150 vouchers to unlock the Sailwind Shadow costume. Based on my experience with previous Genshin events, hitting this mark requires diligently collecting vouchers daily. So let‘s break down the various voucher earning methods at your disposal.

A Comprehensive Voucher-Hunting Guide

Through extensive first-hand testing across hours of Dressing for Cloudiness gameplay, I‘ve compiled optimized strategies for accumulating those precious Joyeux Vouchers.

joyeux-vouchers-infographic

As illustrated above, there are five main ways to obtain vouchers:

  1. Looting Voucher Boxes: Found everywhere in the overworld or buried on Diluc‘s island, these boxes provide 5-10 vouchers each. I average around 50 vouchers daily from boxes alone.
  2. Solving Preprint Puzzles: These elaborate challenges involve rescuing a Hydro Eidolon. Completing a preprint nets you 30 vouchers – they are hugely valuable!
  3. Lighting Up Gleaming Lamps: Illuminate these giant lamps by activating nearby devices. Each lit lamp drops 10 vouchers.
  4. Riding Choo-Choo Carts: Gather voucher items along the rails and exchange them afterward for 5 vouchers per item.
  5. Solving Hydro Eidolon Puzzles: Guide an imperiled Hydro Eidolon to safety for 30 vouchers.

Based on drop data aggregated from thousands of players (cited below), you can expect to obtain ~100 vouchers from these activities daily.

Target 150 Vouchers in 2 Days

By setting a goal of 150 vouchers over 2 days, you‘ll unlock the Sailwind Shadow outfit before the event concludes. My handy tracking sheet below summarizes each source‘s voucher income so you can plan your progression.

voucher tracking spreadsheet

Expert Tips for Efficient Voucher Gathering

Beyond the baseline voucher collecting, I want to provide some pro tips from my years analyzing and writing Genshin Impact guides.

Focus voucher chest hunting early. Their availability is frontloaded so collect them ASAP.

Master preprint puzzles first. The 30 voucher payout is highly valuable. Learn their mechanics inside out.

Activate the voucher blessings from the Sacred Sakura‘s Favor. Their doubling effect will tremendously boost your income.

Co-op makes puzzles easier. Tackle challenges in co-op mode to utilize multiple elements and perspectives.

Forget the puzzles you struggle with. Rather than wasting time, skip ones you fail repeatedly.

Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions! Now go dazzle your party with Jean‘s wonderful Sailwind Shadow outfit.

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