In Genshin Impact, the Nostoi Region serves as the starting point for the Canticles of Harmony world quest. Travelers can access this area by teleporting to the Waypoint that HoYoverse has made available, which is located northwest of Petrichor Island.
Although the Nostoi Region may initially appear small, it conceals numerous secrets waiting to be unraveled by Travelers who delve deeper into the world quest’s story. Throughout their exploration journey in the Nostoi Region, players will encounter a variety of new puzzles, riddles, quests, and treasure chests, each offering a unique challenge and rewards in Genshin Impact.
Nostoi Region Chest Locations In Genshin Impact
Players can locate 26 chests in the Nostoi region, scattered around Petrichor and Faded Castle areas in Genshin Impact. Petrichor is home to 9 treasure chests, while the Faded Castle has 17 chests to collect.
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Petrichor Chest Location #1
Teleport to Petrichor northwestern Waypoint and head east to locate the first treasure chest in the Nostoi Region. Defeat the Hilichurls surrounding the Exquisite chest and collect it.
Petrichor Chest Location #2
From the previous location, swim to reach the small eastern island and start the challenge on its northern side. Collect 22 Hydro particles within 90 seconds to complete the challenge, reach the mountain’s top, collect a Hydroculus, and obtain an Exquisite chest in Genshin Impact.
Petrichor Chest Location #3
Glide northeast from the mountain’s summit to reach the location of the third Exquisite chest in Petrichor. The treasure chest is guarded by three Tainted Hydro Phantasms. Defeat them to unlock it and collect its rewards.
Petrichor Chest Location #4
South of the Faded Theater Domain, players can locate an Exquisite chest in Genshin Impact. This treasure chest can also be collected during the Canticles of Harmony world quest.
Petrichor Chest Location #5
From the previous location, head east to the island’s shore, then move the Water Volume Detection Crystal nearest to the seawater. Next, damp the three Crystals simultaneously with the help of a Genshin Impact Hydro character or the nearby Miraculous Hydrograna. Solving this puzzle will unlock the sealed Exquisite chest.
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Petrichor Chest Location #6
Using units like Furina and Wanderer can facilitate this challenge for players, as some Hydro Particles are afloat above the water.
To obtain the next loot, fast travel to the Waypoint in Petrichor and head south to activate the challenge on the small island. Collect 26 Hydro Particles within 120 seconds to obtain an Exquisite chest.
Petrichor Chest Location #7
North of Petrichor bell tower, players will find a Common chest. The chest will be on the house’s balcony, so use a Genshin Impact Anemo character like Kazuha, Wanderer, or Xianyun to reach its location faster.
Petrichor Chest Location #8
From the previous location in Genshin Impact, glide toward the eastern house and climb it. On top of the house, players will find a Remarkable chest.
Petrichor Chest Location #9
To obtain the next chest in Petrichor, enter the cave behind the previous house and solve the Pneumousia Relay puzzle in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #1
The first Faded Castle chest is located on the Lower Level, on top of a bunch of wooden boxes. The Common chest can be easily missed as it has the same color as the boxes.
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Faded Castle Chest Location #2
From the previous location, take the eastern stairs, which lead to the Exhibition Hall, and follow the Grimoire’s traces to spawn an Exquisite chest in Genshin Impact. After collecting the chest’s rewards, grab the Grimoire to use it later on.
Faded Castle Chest Location #3
Head toward the Exhibition Hall Waypoint and defeat the Praetorian Golem beside it to obtain the next Exquisite chest in the Faded Castle.
Faded Castle Chest Location #4
Go back to the Mysterious Bookcase puzzle, which can be found in the Faded Castle: Lower Level, and submit the previously collected Grimoire. Next, long press The Might of the Ancient Symphony and head inside to collect a Precious chest. However, the treasure chest is guarded, so players must defeat the lurking enemy before claiming the treasure’s rewards.
Faded Castle Chest Location #5
Now, take the stairs leading upstairs to collect the next chest in Faded Castle. The Exquisite chest can be found behind another Mysterious Bookcase puzzle in Genshin Impact, but this one is easy since the required Grimoire is lurking beside it.
Faded Castle Chest Location #6
Teleport to the Faded Castle: Middle Level southern Waypoint and take the southern route. Alongside the way, Travelers will come across an enemy who's guarding an Exquisite chest in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #7
Continue down the same path to locate a Remarkable chest behind another Mysterious Bookcase puzzle in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #8
Take the stairs inside the Bookcase to locate more Golems. Defeat them to spawn a Precious chest in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #9-10-11
The Faded Castle’s library has three other Mysterious Bookcase puzzles in Genshin Impact.
Solve them by locating their Lost Grimoires, to collect two Exquisite chests, a Precious chest, and the Pages From a Lost Score (I) and (II) in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #12
Activate the challenge south of Faded Castle: Middle Level northern Waypoint, then Collect 15 Hydro Particles within 60 seconds to obtain an Exquisite chest.
Faded Castle Chest Location #13
Take the stairs next to the previous challenge to arrive at Faded Castle: Upper Level. Upon arriving, players must solve a Mysterious Bookcase puzzle to gain access to it. Once the puzzle is solved, defeat the enemy lurking inside and collect a Remarkable chest.
Faded Castle Chest Location #14
Glide down from the Faded Castle’s Upper Level to the Middle Level to collect another Remarkable chest in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #15
Stashed behind a Mysterious Bookcase puzzle is an Exquisite chest. Solve the puzzle by finding its Lost Grimoire, which is floating near the stairs, and submit it to gain access to the treasure chest location in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #16
Successfully complete three stages of An Unpredictable Stage! Performance at the Faded Castle: Lower Level to obtain two Precious chests, a Luxurious chest, and the Tuba Mirum music score in Genshin Impact.
Faded Castle Chest Location #17
To collect the last chest in Faded Castle, dive into the water then play each Autoharmonic Reed Pipe with the correct note. Each Pipe will have its rightful note plastered somewhere nearby it, so pay attention to the surroundings.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
