#oculi hunting

[vees-genshin-blog]

Day 23 and 24

Finally back after what feels like months without playing!! Since it was a three day weekend, I was able to play for two days!! However, I still had school work to do, which is why the posts for day 23 and 24 are coming out so late 😔.

Day 23:

As it is Saturday, I called my friend for co-op!! I haven't had time to collect Mora, so after helping me fight the Azhdaha and Tartaglia, we went around fighting a bunch of bosses to get the co-op achievements.

We got everything in Liyue and Inazuma, and ugh, fighting the Raiden Shogun was a pain. Last time I fought her was the Archon quest, which I finished a year or more ago. We ended up dying once so we had to go again, and I realize now that I really should have taken a picture so this post doesn't get boring.

The second try was really interesting because I brought my physical anemo Lumine!! It was so nice to play her again!! It felt like years since I last mained her :(. Also, after getting help to defeat the Wolflord in Inazuma, I dread having to farm that for Yun Jin.

We stopped after doing three bosses in Sumeru, which was also really helpful for my exploration because I had not unlocked the waypoints near these bosses at all. Sumeru is probably going to fully be explored last because of the desert (it is very intimidating). We also did 5 runs of Emblem, but nothing amazing in particular came *shrug*.

Finally, I showed them some stuff from Hoyofair, because somehow, despite playing for around as long as me, they had NOT seen any of the hoyofairs!! In particular, I had fun seeing their reaction to "The Diagnosis" because they are a Kaveh fan.

Day 24:

Unlike, day 23, despite being a weekend, I didn't do any co-op play. I DID call my friend, but we played separately for the most part — it was fun to talk to each other while doing our respective thing.

After collecting some cores and condensing my resin, I realized I didn't have the crystalfly trap deployed this entire week so I immediately set it out. Hopefully the amount of cores I have builds up nicely so I can go on a fragile resin binge again. Though I also want to let that build up too.

Once all the daily stuff was taken care of, I set out to do what I said was going to do — geoculi hunting!! I opened up the interactive map and synced up my in game pins to see which ones I collected and started from the bottom while making my way up. There where a few oculi that I didn't mark but collected, but for the most part, everything not marked was not collected and I got a good amount!!

I finished collecting everything in the bottom half of Liyue and leveled up my stature to 8!! Now I just need the top half of Liyue and I can proudly say I maxed out 2 statues!!

Anyway, that's it for today, and I hope you all have a wonderful day!!

[qualityrain]

fuck this entire area people who played sumeru w/o underground map r stronger than any us marine

[unpoeticpoison]

sworn on the stars ~ 02 - genshin impact // sagau // imposter au

a/n: I’m so sorry I’ve just remembered that I don’t know how humans communicate naturally so dialogue is gonna be super chonky and jagged- but I also didn’t wanna glaze over a first time interaction so here you go :)

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Sometime while you were staying at the camp, you felt that something had changed. Something- or someone- had arrived, and you weren’t sure how you knew but you just... knew.

Feeling curious and skeptical, you tried to explain to your little group of newfound friends before bidding them goodbye, promising to return soon enough. They’d given you so much care since you suddenly dropped in, and you couldn’t have been more grateful.

‘Never thought I’d say that about hillichurls though...’

Either way, it was time to keep exploring! After they’d packed you some raw vegetables to go, alongside a tattered pouch of mora, you went on your way to find the source of this strange... disruption. That is, alongside the anemo slimes and hydro slimes that had decided to tag along.

After sometime, you asked the anemo slime for its assistance once again, to which it happily (?) obliged. Despite being far above ground, the gentle winds that surrounded you- caused by the anemo slime that you were riding on- brought you a sense of peace and tranquility.

Soon enough, you arrived at the statue in the middle to Starfell Lake. It was as fully embellished and beautiful as you remember leaving it; the result of many days of hunting down lost oculi throughout the lands.

Sitting down at the base of the statue to stretch your legs, you could hear the faint sound of chatter from just beyond the woods, as though someone’s voice was being carried by the wind. A particularly high pitched voice that sounded like it was getting closer...

“Paimon thinks it’s this way! Come quickly! Come one!”

Low and behold, emerging from the depths of the forest were the familiar faces of Lumine and Paimon. They didn’t seem to have noticed you yet.

“Actually- they’re still pretty far away. How can I see them so clearly...?” you muttered to yourself as you anticipated their arrival.

Anticipation might just have been an understatement. It would be your very first time meeting someone- a human- from this world, and it had been long since your last social interaction.

‘Happy thoughts! Just... happy thoughts.’

-

Lumine

It hadn’t felt like long since I had been separated from my brother. I’ve arrived in this strange world with nothing but a floating companion who appears to be a fairy of sorts.

Paimon had insisted we travel to the city of freedom to search for clues about the gods of this world- or archons, as they were called.

Halfway through the journey, I started feeling a little odd. For no apparent reason I was hit with a burst of joy and nostalgia, as though time has reverted back to when Aether and I were happily exploring the seas of dimensions once again.

I had to stop for a moment to catch my breath.

“Lumine? What are you waiting for?” Paimon flew back to ask, mildly concerned.

“Ah- it’s nothing. Let’s keep going.”

And so we did. The feelings in my chest kept growing- but rather than become heavy, it felt as though my heart was so light that it was flying.

I caught a glimpse of the lake up ahead, speed walking a little to catch up to my floating friend.

I felt drawn to the lake. I felt like I absolutely had to be closer to... whatever this familiar feeling was. Then I saw a person more beautiful than any I’d seen in all of my travels. A person that looked like they were glowing from within.

And their eyes...

-

Soon enough, Lumine and Paimon had arrived at the lake, and Lumine was the first to notice my presence.

As many other players of Genshin Impact, you found it difficult to continue adventuring with the traveller, especially when there were so many others explore the world of Teyvat with. That said, Lumine has always held a special place in your heart, alongside her mysterious twin, Aether.

Sometimes you found yourself empathizing with them. They were just two siblings that wanted to explore the world(s) together, yet were struck with misfortune by mere chance.

A family that was separated too soon. You knew of this far too well.

So you couldn’t help but break into a small smile when you met her eyes. A little wave sent her way before you decided to get up to meet them halfway.

For a moment, you felt nervous. It had been a very long time since you’d had a proper conversation with someone new; what if you messed up your words?

Those thoughts were soon sent off when Paimon- the ever beloved, if slightly annoying fairy that has travelled with you all throughout Teyvat.

“Hello there! What are you doing in the woods here? Oh right- This is Lumine, and Paimon is, well, Paimon!”

You couldn’t help the giggle that escaped your throat as the girl introduced herself. Certainly, they were the two that had caused that strange feeling of disturbance and yet... you felt a connection of fondness with them, rather than one of malice.

“Hello! I’m [Name].”

You wondered why Lumine wasn’t saying anything. Sure, she didn’t say much in the game but surely you would get to hear her speak at least once?

You would’ve understood had Lumine looked wary of you- you were merely a stranger she happened upon in the middle of a lake, after all. Yet the only thing that came to mind when you looked into her eyes was ‘starstruck’.

“[Name]... it’s a pleasure to meet you,” she finally responds, albeit after a couple awkward moments. She shakes her head as though snapping out of some trance, and you couldn’t help but feel a bit concerned for her.

You shot her a small smile before turning back to Paimon. “Would you believe me if I told you I was transported here from another world?”

A small gasp from Lumine, and something that sounded like a squeal came out of Paimon. “Oh oh!! You two must’ve been fated to meet!”

Stepping forward, Lumine recounts her story. Already knowing the gist of it, you zoned out a little.

‘I wonder how far along we are in the story...’

“And so we’ve been working around Mondstadt for the last little while, hoping to find clues about my brother’s whereabouts,” she finished, a distant look in her eyes.

“I see... would you mind if I travelled with you to the city? I’d like to get familiar with the area.”

“Oh- of course! In fact, I’d be happy to have you with us.”

She looked like she’d wanted to say something else, but ended up biting her tongue in the process.

“Ouch!”

With puffed cheeks she sported an uncomfortable expression, one that seemed to have switched on whatever dormant protective instincts you had inside of you.

“Oh dear- are you okay?” You cupped her cheek unconsciously, brows furrowed.

She’d flushed barely enough for you to realize that you’d been a bit too forward with someone you’d just met.

“Oh, sorry about that,” you apologized, taking a step back. “Are you feeling alright?”

“Um, yes, thanks for asking! We should... start heading out soon.”

And so you did. With the wind on your skin and whispering into your ear, you followed Lumine back into the city of freedom, where you would soon come across a something that did not exist within your memories...

[euthymiya]

rlly random but kinich is honestly so fun outside of natlan too. especially when it comes to oculus, they’re very easy to reach with his skill - 💌

I’m so glad I joined genshin at a time where wanderer and kinich are available for oculi hunting 😭 imagine how mondstadt liyue and inazuma were 😭

[noctuafought]

i finally turned off the sand funnel in deshret's mausoleum and now i take a break from the desert for a bit and go back to oculi hunting in the forest

[enchantingtables]

If anyone needs me I will be singing to myself in a discord vc while oculi hunting, if I'm needed then do something that'll get my attention idk

[solns]

MAN I ACTUALLY RLY LOVE FONTAINE'S AQ ;-; i know everyone is too busy exploring but i wanna see some discussion!!

for now im just looking for oculi -> quests -> unlock bounty -> chest hunting for lyney. i'm like 45 pulls in at 50/50, i got his sig bow but idk if he's gonna come home. if not, neuvillette guarantee!!

[seelestia]

it's like a patronus lol more proof that we're family, no? :P

very very true. any editors are better than tumblr atp ;w; even on mobile, tumblr editor deletes paragraphs at times. like... why. >:/

chicken sandwiches ftw!! hskshdks that's kinda adorable... yes child, you have your cocoa latte while i'll have my flat white- /j

yes yes the jp version is my favorite in that scene!!! (isn't umeyuu really ikemen irl too lol) i mean the en va did a good job too ofc but from all versions the jp one just hits differently... or maybe i am biased lol

i am loving the married couple bickering between those two lmao i really hope their banner is together or something (i heard kaveh is a 4*?)... oooh i wish genshin had a system where there was a unique "added to party" line that triggers if certain characters are in that party yk?? e.g. if you add kaveh to a party with al haitham he might have the chance to say "ugh not this guy" or "you have bad taste" lmaoooo wouldn't that be fun?? i'm so making this a post sjdlsjdl

i tried exploring around mond to 100% my exploration (so far only 2 areas are 100%) with the treasure compass and it's. it's so relaxing but also it takes so. much. time. lsdfjslhdfjks i'm gonna die from the electroculus and dendroculus searching, i just know it ;w;

*stamps 'chronic simp' sign on your hand* welp now we match-

yeye i heard about that too! so my current plan is to use my guarantee to 'mouchie cause i just gotta collect these anemo boys it's my destiny (i somehow have a feeling his rerun won't be anytime soon after this cause we're already kinda 'done' with his story, while compared to that childe will definitely still appear in the future???) and then pull on ayato's banner. if i'm lucky, i'll get ayato, but if not at least that means guaranteed al haitham (which i heard will be in 3.4?). but whatever it is al haitham's coming home no matter what cause i have the power of credit card

sobs i love that one the most too. the inspiration gods blessed me with that one ;w;

i'm cradling your hugs and cuddles close to my chest and sipping your tea with a smile. sending you back twice the hugs and headpats <3 <3

calling them our patronus sounds so cute AWWW <3 this makes me want to rewatch harry potter all of a sudden, but i'd probably end up falling asleep the moment i laid my head down on the sofa 😭 i think ayato would find the wizarding world vv intriguing and comment on its perks ("my, an invisibility cloak? i can only imagine the many tricks i'd be able to get away with." smack him /j). and for heizou, ik for sure that he would deffo be a fan of it (he's a nerd, a cute one).

i can see why you like the jp ver because umehara yuichiro's voice makes alhaitham sound extra feral LOLL i'm vv excited to see you go feral when his drip marketing comes out on twitter 👀 and yep, kaveh is a 4-star and it is most likely he'd be on the same banner as his beloathed roommate, pfft. OH, THAT IDEA SOUNDS FUN LOLLL you add kaveh into the party and alhaitham's unique voiceline is just "...sigh, care to remind me why he has to be here again?"

good luck with mondstadt's exploration, rin jie! >:) treasure hunting is like a more relaxed way to get 100% exploration and primos in small quantities. don't be like me and resort to finding the oculi yet because hoyoverse hides them in the weirdest places that i had to pull out guides 😭

GO GET SCARAMOOSH HOME! from what i saw in leaks, his kit is super cool and unique from the rest. the angy man literally floats in the air LOLLL and wishing you my good luck on ayato! hopefully, that commissioner will follow his great buddy oni's example and come home ;D and the way alhaitham is technically already guaranteed to be yours, whether that be with the power of credit card or not (hopefully not) fjejwkske

as you know for me, i'm definitely pulling for ayato with my guaranteed pity at 25 (i managed to secure layla within 20 pulls on childe's banner) + i have 80 fates saved rn, so it is safe to say the man will come home safe to me! i grinded so hard like i collected dendro sigils, the lumenstones and the res crystals at dragonspine to get those 2 free fates hoyoverse gave out 😭 i think after i get ayato, i'll probably go back to my "pulling on the banner i regret the least" technique. i hope ayato comes home early, so i'd still have some leftover fates <//3 EITHERWAY, BEST OF LUCK TO BOTH OF US! ✨

[nemxricultrix]

At least the Screaming Oculi cleared out. Tell ya this things are a pain when the Windrunners are around, them folk hunt em for winter food because they don't stockpile. Maybe if ya tried stockpiling your boy wouldn't like like a blob of dough!!

[fiyaa-xoxo]

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[rubys-domain]

making a list of ways to grind wishes that i can still do cuz i'm gonna lose track if i don't:

daily comms (obviously)

getting as far in the spiral abyss as possible

event

archon quest

world quest(s?)

fontaine new area exploration

other chests

oculi

trees + fountain

furniture sets

character levels*

achievement hunting (as a very last resort because it's by far the most time-consuming—and unfun for me tbh—method on the list)

*ascending characters past 70 gives 3 total standard fates, which eventually gets me 4 stars, which slowly builds up my starglitter, which i can exchange for limited fates. it's extremely slow going and a massive resin sink, but i have to exhaust literally all options this time.

[kodzukoi]

oculi hunting is up there on the top xx things to farm/find in genshin impact

violetgrass and onikabuto also being up there.

[qualityrain]

i want to draw so many things but everything takes so long and my wrists hurt :/

[alolan-colress]

the inazuma update is PACKING

[cantillat-moved]

@maledicti-oculi​ "I do not report to you” Rider to Kiritsugu

Rᴀɴᴅᴏᴍ Sᴛᴀʀᴛᴇʀs

The rusty scent of blood, gunpowder and nicotine permeated the bedraggled man who was casually having a smoke, unfazed by the dangerous Servant in front of him. His instincts made it clear: one wrong move or word could spell his demise, certain death awaits the foolish. Kiritsugu wasn’t a foolish man, knowing better to don’t get too cocky when dealing with the alluring woman – but also shouldn’t cower. His allies were too scattered or far away to be of any assistance to him and even with his magecraft Kiritsugu was no match for a Servant, meaning he only had his own strategic abilities to rely on. ❝ I’m aware. ❞ Allowing the smoke to calmly flow out of his mouth, the magus started talking. ❝ I do believe that at the present moment a mutual agreement might benefit both of us. ❞ he was recalling every scrap of information he got about her Master while watching Rider attentively – she seemed relaxed but one shouldn’t think she has her guard down. In fact, she could easily kill him where he stands right now. There was nothing in her outward appearance that could hint at her identity except for her blinder… That would mean that perhaps she possesses something characteristic that needs to be concealed, lightly Mystic Eyes – which doesn’t exactly narrows the list down a lot, as legends about eyes dates back since the dawn of magic; eyes that can see the unseen, to peer into the veil of the dead, to gaze the future, to curse everything in sight. The possibilities are too many. ❝ Every Heroic Spirit wishes to claim the Grail and have their desires to come truth. Some yearn for it more than others, whilst I assume some wish for the thrill of the battle. Or the hunt.  ❞ indeed, they are all dead people and all of them might have some sort of unfinished business or something they want ❝ And that Master of yours seems to be very inexperienced, isn’t him? People like us doesn’t mind to get our hands dirty but he seems to be a little… soft. I’m not talking him down, I’m merely giving an honest assessment. And this might mean he could be a prime target for other more experienced Masters, like the Tohsaka master, or that former teacher of his.  ❞

Dropping his cigarette to the ground and stomping on it, Kiritsugu addressed Rider. ❝ I can assist in keeping him alive. I can’t guarantee to assist you getting the Grail but I can at least make sure he has an easier time surviving until more players are removed from the war. What do you say, Rider? ❞

[enchantingtables]

Oculi hunting.... or Zhongli's story quest part 2..... I can't pick....