Genshin Impact’s Chenyu region, nestled in the northwest corner of Liyue, continues to captivate explorers well into 2026 with its vertical landscapes and secret-filled caves. Among its most sought-after collectibles are the Spirit Carps, shimmering blue sparkles that drift in hard-to-reach places. A total of 50 Spirit Carps lie scattered across Chenyu, and gathering them is essential for those who want to upgrade the Rainjade Oblation and earn valuable rewards such as Mystic Enhancement Ore, Talent Level-Up materials, and Intertwined Fates.

At first glance, Spirit Carps resemble the Oculi found in other regions. However, they serve a very different purpose. Instead of empowering a Statue of The Seven, every Spirit Carp is offered at a special altar known as the Rainjade Oblation, located at Carp's Rest. Tracking down all 50 locations is no small feat, but with a solid plan in place, even casual adventurers can complete the collection.

Unlocking the Rainjade Oblation and the Golden Carp Ability

Before setting out on the hunt, players must complete a series of world quests. The main prerequisite is the quest chain “Chenyu’s Blessings of Sunken Jade.” Anyone who has finished the Archon Quest Prologue: Act III (“Song of the Dragon and Freedom”) is already eligible to enter Chenyu and trigger the quest. Completing all three acts of “Chenyu’s Blessings of Sunken Jade” fully reveals the map and unlocks much of the region’s geography.

Afterward, waiting for two in-game days will spawn the follow-up quest “The Cloud-Padded Path to the Chiwang Repose.” Finishing this quest finally activates the Rainjade Oblation at Carp's Rest, the altar where Spirit Carps can be offered.

During “Chenyu’s Blessings of Sunken Jade,” travelers gain access to the Golden Carp ability. This mechanic is absolutely critical for reaching many Spirit Carp locations. Every time a yellow-green orb with a carp icon appears, interacting with it propels the character into the air. Players can then either glide to another Golden Carp orb or hold the jump button to release and begin descending. Understanding and mastering this system unlocks the otherwise unreachable verticality of Chenyu.

General Tips for Finding Every Spirit Carp

Although each Spirit Carp poses its own small challenge, a few strategies make the search much smoother:

• 🔭 Look for blue sparkles at a distance. Spirit Carps are often visible from teleport waypoints or elevated ground.

• 🦉 Keep an eye out for stone owl statues. Interacting with an owl statue creates a Golden Carp orb at a designated high point, letting players fly upward.

• ⚙️ Solve environmental puzzles. Many carps are locked behind simple tasks — shooting floating Anemo slimes to generate wind currents, guiding Seelies, placing pillar pieces on glowing tiles, or breaking cobwebs and rock piles.

• 🗺️ Use the in-game map to mark explored spots. Because 50 is a large number, systematically clearing each sub-region prevents backtracking.

• 💨 Glide frequently from high teleport points. Many carps sit on top of buildings, sails of ships, or on the highest branches of ancient trees. A well-aimed glide often does the job.

Key Spirit Carp Locations by Area

While a full 50-point breakdown would be exhaustive, grouping the most notable locations by terrain helps travelers prioritize their routes.

The Qiaoying Village and Waterfall Area

The first Spirit Carp floats above the massive waterfall near the village entrance. Climbing to the top and using a nearby Golden Carp lets players soar eastward. Around Qiaoying itself, one carp sits atop the teapot-shaped pillar embraced by a giant tree, while another rests on the roof of a large northern building. These require only minimal climbing or gliding.

Ancient Ruins and Rooftop Puzzles

North of the village, a Spirit Carp hides in a cave behind a sleeping Ruin Guard. Defeating the nearby Ruin Guards and obtaining a Ruin Machine Core is necessary to wake it. Further north, another carp waits behind a cobweb inside a stone archway. On the temple roof east of the village, players must collect six golden orbs on the upper section and six on the lower section to spawn a Golden Carp that will carry them up to the Spirit Carp.

Cliffs, Gorges, and Ships

On the southern cliffs, a carp perches on a tree about halfway down, reachable by a careful glide from the teleporter. Another floats across the gorge; a Golden Carp orb positioned below the waypoint lets travelers launch themselves directly over the gap. The two large sailing ships carry their own Spirit Carps — one on the highest mast and the other on a higher platform atop the ship’s stern.

The Underground Caverns and Circular Bridges

The most intricate Spirit Carps are hidden in caves. During the “Shrouded Vale, Hidden Hero” quest, adventurers will naturally come across one floating high above a stone circle in an underground chamber, reached by the Golden Carp in the northwest. A different underground puzzle requires guiding three Seelies, then using moving platforms and shooting Anemo slimes to finally reach a carp at the peak.

Near the ruined circular structures that form bridges over water, two carps wait just below the top — one inside the northern opening and another inside the western opening that requires a short time trial. Additionally, the massive hanging pots inside another deep cave contain a Spirit Carp in the one farthest from the entrance, accessible only by chaining Golden Carp flights.

Mountain Peaks and High-Flying Carps

Several carps float extremely high above the ground. Starting from teleport waypoints and combining owl statue landmarks with consecutive Golden Carp orbs is the only way to collect them. One such carp demands solving a puzzle with three talking owl statues placed on specific glowing tiles (south for “thick forest,” north for “Palais Mermonia,” west for “water”). Others lie on floating rocks off the coast or next to shrines high on mountain slopes.

Claiming the Rewards

Once all 50 Spirit Carps have been gathered, the Rainjade Oblation offers a substantial series of rewards. Each offering tier not only grants the usual enhancement materials and Fate but also feels like a satisfying conclusion to the intricate exploration of Chenyu. The effort required to decipher owl statues, break ancient seals, and soar through the sky is a core part of what makes this region so memorable.

For adventurers stepping into Chenyu in 2026, the Spirit Carps remain a beloved treasure hunt that tests both navigation skills and puzzle-solving wits. Prepare the Golden Carp, sharpen those wings, and let the sparkles guide the way.

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