The Lost Riches event offers abundant Primogem rewards in Genshin Impact, but finding all its hidden treasure can be challenging without the right clues and strategies.
In this ultimate event guide, I‘ll fully equip you to swiftly solve Treasure Area 1 southwest of Liyue and claim all the loot along the way – no stone left unturned!
What Are Treasure Areas in Lost Riches Event?
During the Lost Riches event, a series of Treasure Area maps are unlocked daily, each containing a clue leading players to special Seelie energy orbs and rewards.
By locating and absorbing orbs to charge a Treasure-Seeking Seelie gadget, you can reveal Luxurious and Exquisite chests bursting with goodies. In total there are 10 Treasure Areas, each rewarding 100-150 Primogems for full completion.
The Treasure Areas themselves contain:
- A map clue pointing to a specific area
- 9 Seelie energy orbs separated into sets of 3
- 3 Exquisite Chests unveiled by fully charging with each orb set
Check the in-game event page to see already activated Treasure Areas or count down timers for upcoming ones.
At sufficient Adventure Rank, all Travelers can participate to scoop up valuable resources over the event duration through this fun orb collection mechanic.
Now let‘s break down exactly how to crush Treasure Area #1!
Figure 1: Lost Riches possible rewards across all Treasure Areas
Lost Riches Treasure Area 1 Clue
The first Treasure Area is centered around Chatrakam Cave southwest of Liyue Harbor, marked by the below icon on the Liyue map:
The clue provided is:
"Follow the Treasure-Seeking Seelie to find the treasure"
And navigating to this starting point is our first step…
Prerequisites Before Starting
To fully prepare, ensure you have the following before leaving Mondstadt or Liyue:
- Treasure-Seeking Seelie gadget equipped in inventory
- Well-geared party at Adventure Rank 30+
- Sufficient restorative food items
- Recommended: Stamina-extending food buffs
I always craft 10-15 Sweet Madames and 3 Adeptus‘ Temptations before major combat events to keep energy and health up.
With the fundamentals covered, let‘s begin the treasure hunt!
Teleport to Chatrakam Cave Waypoint
To swiftly travel to the clue‘s location:
- Open the Liyue map
- Select the southern Chatrakam Cave waypoint
- Initiate teleport
After the loading screen, you‘ll arrive on a hilltop overlooking the cave.
Figure 2: Chatrakam Cave waypoint near clue start
Equip your Seelie gadget and it will float down towards the cave, awaiting your lead!
Section 1: Collect First Set of 3 Orbs
Follow your glowing guide down the grassy slope towards a lone tall tree on the cliff edge.
- Glide from the clifftop to snatch Orb #1 above the tree‘s highest branches.
Descend and drop into the canyon, heading south to discover an orb wedged between box-shaped boulders.
- Mind rocky obstacles and absorb glowing Orb #2.
The third orb lies west, nested by a broad tree in a wide clearing. Sprint or use Anemo skill lifts to traverse quicker.
- Approach the thick tree trunk to add energetic Orb #3 to your collection.
With 3 orbs harnessed, the Seelie now signals a buried prize ahead…
Challenge 1: Defeat Enemies & Unearth First Treasure
Follow the Seelie to the southern cliff wall as two Treasure Hoarders emerge from the digging site!
Quickly defeat them using long range Pyro attacks and plunging strikes to conserve health. Some tips:
- Xiangling‘s Guoba and Pyronado perfect for ranged Pyro
- Amber‘s Explosive Puppet can draw Hoarder aggro
- Kaeya able to freeze from elevation with Frostgnaw
- Any bow user excels attacking from high ground
After winning the skirmish, glowing energy will sparkle around the site. Guide your Seelie to absorb until its Vitality fills completely to unlock a shiny reward.
Open Exquisite Chest #1 and collect the loot! Primogems, Adventure XP and more now yours.
But the Seelie isn‘t done yet…
Section 2: Gather Second Set of 3 Orbs
As the Seelie resets, prepare to sleuth out 3 more elusive orbs!
From the initial chest, navigate north and ascend the staggered rocky outcrop. Tucked within tan pillars lies sheltered orb #4.
- Use Geo Constructs if needed to reach its roost
Next drop down and head west, soon noticing fallen stone form a natural bridge over flowing water.
- Swim through the pool and seize Orb #5 rotating below its stony arc.
For the last orb, locate a craggy plateau and climb its sheer face using stamina food if required.
Survey from the summit to spot Orb #6 dancing near mining outcroppings. Leap and grab it before gliding down.
Challenge 2: Vanquish Foes & Uncover Second Treasure
Marking the sample site for your second chest reward, more vicious enemies spawn including Well-equipped Treasure Hoarders!
I suggest these tips to efficiently eliminate them:
- Pack at least 1 Claymore user to smash wooden shields
- Use Electro against shielded squads
- Cryo abilities helpful against melee thieves
- Range attacks key against archers
- Anemo skills useful to group tightly
With the coast clear, more Vitality clusters appear around the now-dug Exquisite Chest. Replenish your Seelie and pop open the fresh delivery for more gems and riches!
Just one final hidden cache left to locate…
Section 3: Retrieve Final Batch of 3 Orbs
As our diligent guide resets itself again, mark a bouncy orb lodged in leafy shrubs nearby as your 7th magical sphere.
Proceeding north, notice sheer vertical peaks with an inviting orb suspended across the yawning gap. Use gliding skills to swoop through the ravine and capture it.
Lastly by the cliff base, trigger a Giant Bouncy Mushroom to access orb #9 high on a ledge! Now fully energized, the determined Seelie flies off towards a newly unearthed reward.
Final Challenge: Crush Cryo & Hydro Mages
This climactic battle sees our heroes challenged by a duo of Abyss Mages PLUS a swarm of Treasure Hoarders!
Stay alert and fight wisely – thestrategy below will see you reign victorious:
| Enemy Types | Optimal Counter Picks |
|---|---|
| Hydro Abyss Mage | Electro Characters (Overload reaction) |
| Cryo Abyss Mage | Pyro Characters (Melt reaction) |
| Treasure Hoarders | Anemo crowd control skills |
With the enemies bested, probe the area for sparkling energy to reactivate your Seelie and reveal the final reward!
Uncover sublime Exquisite Chest #3 and conclude this exploration triumphant!
Event Completion & Extended Rewards
Solving Treasure Area 1 provides a handsome yield of gems, Mora and materials for upgrading your expanding roster of heroes.
And with 9 more Treasure Maps awaiting activation, many more rewards await at the journey‘s end!
For spending recommendations:
- Level up newly acquired 4-star characters from recent wishes
- Ascend your damage dealers as far as current materials allow
- Upgrade important talents to boost Elemental Burst and Skill
- Check my character build guides for suggested priorities!
Let me know if you found this walkthrough helpful! Share below if you have any other questions.
Common Questions about Lost Riches Event:
Q: Do the treasure areas expire?
A: Yes, each area has a limited-time period to find the chests before expiring. But a new area unlocks daily.
Thanks for reading and enjoy the sparkling rewards!
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