Tracing Vanishing Trails (Yelan Skin Event) is an event for Genshin Impact 5.8. See release date, how to unlock, gameplay, evidence, tips, and rewards for Tracing Vanishing Trails.
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Tracing Vanishing Trails Overview & Release Date
| Release Date | 8/14/2025 - 8/25/2025 |
|---|---|
| Unlock Condition | - Adventure Rank 20 or above - Complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act III Song of the Dragon and Freedom |
| Rewards | ▼All Rewards |
Event Map Location
| Map | In-Game |
|---|---|
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Go to the Yilong Wharf and meet up with Yelan to start and unlock the Tracing Vanishing Trails event.
Tracing Vanishing Trails Is An Event For 5.8 Update
Tracing Vanishing Trails is a limited-time event that is included in version 5.8. It focuses on Yelan's mission as a spy investigating a specific case, which will take place in the Fontaine region.
Tracing Vanishing Trails Evidence Collections
All Evidence in Counter-Surveillance Point
Map Location
For the first investigation, all the evidence can be found around the shore in the Upper Vale inside Chenyu Vale area. You can check the map above for reference.
All Evidences
| 1st Evidence | 2nd Evidence | 3rd Evidence |
|---|---|---|
 Small Raised Mound |  Firewood & Pot |  Boat |
All Evidence in Key Stronghold Evidence
Map Location
The second investigation will take place at the shore in the northwest part of the Yilong Wharf. You can check the image above for reference.
All Evidence
| 1st Evidence | 2nd Evidence |
|---|---|
 Pieces of Crate |  Lamp |
| 3rd Evidence | 4th Evidence |
 Rock |  Footprints |
All Evidence in Harbor Pier
Match The Image With The Actual Scene First
Before you proceed to searching for some evidence, you will need to check an image and match it to the boat located in the port area of Yilong Wharf. You can check the video above for reference.
All Evidence
| 1st Evidence | 2nd Evidence |
|---|---|
 Barrel markings |  Boat marks |
| 3rd Evidence | 4th Evidence |
 Vases and Crates |  Wooden Crate (on right) |
| 5th Evidence | - |
 Wooden Crate (beside the stairs) | - |
Dismantle The Bombs On The Cargo Ship
For the On The Cargo Ship task, while Yelan is busy talking to the other guys, you will be tasked to located the 5 bombs inside the ship. You can check the images on the table below for reference.
All Bomb Locations
| Bomb 1 | Bomb 2 |
|---|---|
 At the front of the ship |  Beside the stairs |
| Bomb 3 | Bomb 4 |
 At the right side of the ship |  Between the flagpole |
| Bomb 5 | - |
 At the roof area | - |
Suspicious Buyers At The Auction Site
The next location will be at the Hotel Debord, where you will be searching for three (3) suspicious buyers wearing a specific badge. You can check which NPCs to spot by checking the images on the table below.
| Buyer 1 | Buyer 2 | Buyer 3 |
|---|---|---|
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Final Capture Location
As for the Final challenge, it is located at the Beryl area in the Fontaine Region. You can check the map above for reference. You will also need to defeat the Dark Financier, Rovere Pellicia during the last leg of the quest.
All Evidence In The Final Capture
| Evidence 1 | Evidence 2 |
|---|---|
 The Pluie Lotus on the right is missing |  Missing Marcotte on the left |
| Evidence 3 | Evidence 4 |
 Tea leaves from Chenyu Vale |  A pot of Sumeru roses |
Tracing Vanishing Trails Rewards
Rewards List
Counter-Surveillance Point
| Quest Rewards |
|---|
| Primogem x40 Mora x20,000Hero's Wit x2 |
| Challenge Rewards |
| Primogem x50 Mora x20,000Guide to Prosperity x4 Sanctifying Unction x2 |
Key Stronghold
| Quest Rewards |
|---|
| Primogem x40 Mora x20,000Hero's Wit x2 |
| Challenge Rewards |
| Primogem x50 Mora x20,000Guide to Diligence x4 Sanctifying Unction x2 |
Harbor Pier
| Quest Rewards |
|---|
| Primogem x40 Mora x20,000Hero's Wit x2 |
| Challenge Rewards |
| Primogem x50 Mora x20,000Guide to Gold x4 Sanctifying Unction x2 |
On The Cargo Ship
| Quest Rewards |
|---|
| Primogem x40 Mora x20,000Hero's Wit x2 |
| Challenge Rewards |
| Primogem x50 Mora x20,000Guide to Equity x4 Sanctifying Unction x2 |
At The Auction Site
| Quest Rewards |
|---|
| Primogem x40 Mora x20,000Hero's Wit x2 |
| Challenge Rewards |
| Primogem x50 Mora x20,000Guide to Justice x4 Sanctifying Unction x2 |
Final Capture Location
| Quest Rewards |
|---|
| Primogem x40 Mora x20,000Hero's Wit x2 |
| Challenge Rewards |
| Primogem x50 Mora x20,000Guide to Justice x4 Sanctifying Unction x2 |
Event Related Articles
Current Wish (Gacha) Banners
| Banner | Boosted Character / Weapon |
|---|---|
| Piercing Shot's Crimson Wake 8/19/2025 - 9/9/2025 | |
| Sharktacular Surfari 8/19/2025 - 9/9/2025 | |
8/19/2025 - 9/9/2025 | |
| Beginners' Wish Permanent | |
| Wanderlust Invocation Permanent | - |
Version 5.8 Current Events
| 5.8 Events | |
|---|---|
| The Journey Home (Archon Quest) 07/30/2025 - 09/09/2025 | The main event for Version 5.8. This event has 4 mini-games! Participate to this event to obtain amazing rewards! |
| Mementos Of Teyvat: Prelude of the Frozen Veil 8/21/2025 - 9/1/2025 | Another photo-taking event where players will be tasked to capture photos with characters under certain conditions. |
Other Events
| Web Event List |
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| Web Event List |
| Event Tracking Tool |
| To Do List & Event Calendar |
