Waterborne Poetry is an upcoming event in Genshin Impact 4.1. This guide includes Waterborne Poetry release date, how to unlock, rewards, challenges, puzzles, solution, and more!
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Waterborne Poetry Event - Gameplay & Tips
Waterborne Poetry Event
Similar to the previous Lantern Rite events, the Waterborne Poetry will celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Genshin Impact. It will take the players back to Liyue where Hu Tao and Venti have partnered together to create poetry!
Waterborne Poetry Event Mini-Games & Challenges
Hundred-Pace Hurling Rites
| Details | Hit moving pots with darts and reach a specific total score to get the respective rewards. |
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| Tips | * Throw the darts through the Ring of Rites to double the score. * Hit the Beam of Blocking obstacle (wooden fan) multiple times to destroy it. |
Inspiration Eruption
| Details | Inspiration Eruption is a combat-type mini-event. Use Inspiring Crystals to defeat Mythis Nexus that will spawn here. |
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Mending Painting Prospects
| Details | Complete the paintings by aligning them to their inspirations around Teyvat. |
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Meet Xiao After The World Quest Event
Xiao will also appear in the last part of the world quest of the Waterborne Poetry event, so make sure to complete all the world quest in order to meet Xiao in the game once again!
Xiao Map Location
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Xiao can be found beside the teleport waypoint in Lisha, Liyue, south side of Mt. Tianheng. The unknown poem that might be Xiao's poem is located also inside the Temple of Pervases.
| Xiao Related Articles | |
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| Best Build | Lore & Voice Actor |
| Best Teams For Xiao | Story Quest |
Waterborne Poetry Event - Hundred-Pace Hurling Rites
Hundred-Pace Hurling Rites Tips
Move Around & Adjust The Shooting Angle
It is recommended that you move your character in order to shoot the vases that are quite far. You can also adjust your shooting angle while moving as well.
Hit The Sleigh Pot To Get More Darts
Once the Sleigh Pots appear, shoot it so you can gain multiple darts for a short time.
Hit Through The Ring Of Rites For More Points
Once the RIng of Rites appears, you can shoot inside of it so your scores will be doubled.
Waterborne Poetry Event - Inspiration Eruption
Inspiration Eruption Tips
Use A Good Crowd Control Character
Inspiration Eruption is a combat domain with lots of enemies. Inside this domain, you will also obtain Inspiring Crystal stacks that deal with a huge DMG within a fixed AoE. You can use a good crowd control character in order to gather them and quickly defeat the enemies.
Inspiring Crystal
Inspiring Crystal is a skill inside the domain that will help you defeat the enemies easily. It skill gives an immense shockwave that deals with a fixed AoE DMG.
Waterborne Poetry Event - Mending Painting Prospects
Note: Upon scanning the area, once you see a glowing circle, it means you have caught the correct image.
Mending Painting Prospects: Windswept Landscape
The City Of Wine And Song Puzzle Solution
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 Scan the Mondstadt Church |  Scan Venti's statue |
Winery's Leisurely Relaxation
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 Scan the Dawn WInery |  Scan the cliff on the right side |
Great Dragon's Residence
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 Scan the Stormterror's Lair tower |  Scan the left side |  Scan the right side | |||
Mending Painting Prospects: Meaning Of Stone & Stream
Who Defends Luhua?
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 Scan the left side (the left statue) |  Scan the right side |  Scan the middle area | |||
Is There Any Treasure Here?
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 Scan the middle area |  Scan the left area, around the pool |  Scan the right side | |||
Seeking To Paint Tianqiu
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 Scan the left area |  Scan the middle area, the ruins |  Scan the lower right, the small ruin | |||
Mending Painting Prospects: Treasured Innocence
Footbridge!
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 Scan the left side |  Scan the right side |  Scan the middle area (waterfalls) | |||
Great Lake!
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 Scan the left side |  Scan the middle part (big tree) |  Scan the ruin on the right side | |||
A Small Pavilion!
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 Scan the left side (Wangshu Inn) |  Scan the Dragonspine mountain |  Scan the ruin on the lower right | |||
Waterborne Poetry Rewards
Rewards List
- Primogems
- Hero's Wit
- Weapon Ascension Materials
- Mora
- Poetry Gala Favors
Get The Ballad Of The Boundless Blue & Its Refinement Material
Complete challenges in order to get the Ballad of the Boundless Blue catalyst! This is entirely free and you can also earn its Refinement Materials through the event.
| Related Articles | |
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| Ballad Of The Boundless Blue | Dandelion Bookmark |
Waterborne Poetry Release Date & How To Unlock
Waterborne Poetry Was Released On October 12, 2023
| Event Duration | October 12, 2023 ~ October 30, 2023 |
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Quest Event Duration
| Act I | 10/12/2023 10:00 - 10/30/2023 3:59 |
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| Act II | 10/14/2023 4:00 - 10/30/2023 3:59 |
| ActIII | 10/16/2023 4:00 - 10/30/2023 3:59 |
Gameplay (Mini-Games) Event Duration
| Phase 1 | 10/12/2023 10:00 - 10/30/2023 3:59 |
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| Phase 2 | 10/14/2023 4:00 - 10/30/2023 3:59 |
| Phase 3 | 10/16/2023 4:00 - 10/30/2023 3:59 |
| Phase 4 | 10/18/2023 4:00 - 10/30/2023 3:59 |
The Waterborne Poetry event is in the first phase of Genshin Impact 4.1 and was released on October 12, 2023 and it will end on October 30, 2023. By playing this event, you can get a new weapon, primogems and other materials!
How To Unlock
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| - Reach Adventure Rank 20 or Above - Complete Song Of The Dragon And Freedom |
You just need to finish up to Prologue: Song of the Dragon and Freedom to unlock Waterborne Poetry. For the best experience, it is recommended to finish until "A New Star Approaches Quest.
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