Alexis Kestler
Hey friend! Have you tried the new Fecund Blessings event in Genshin Impact yet? It‘s a fun treasure hunt across the massive Sumeru region. But some of the clues they give you can be downright confusing! Don‘t worry though, I‘ve cracked the case on the obscure hint "Just follow your nose" and will guide you to the hidden chest.
Stick with me and I‘ll explain everything you need to know to track down this sneaky surprise.
Introduction: Genshin‘s Latest Update Holds Hidden Treasures
Version 3.1 "King Deshret and the Three Magi" launched on September 28th, 2022, unlocking a whole new realm of adventure. There are new characters to recruit, domains to challenge, quests to complete and lands to explore. Not to mention great events that reward you for searching every nook and cranny of Sumeru!
One such event is Fecund Blessings, accessible once you reach Adventure Rank 30. An NPC named Abachi in Sumeru City will give you cryptic clues pointing towards precious treasure chests. There are 8 hidden chests in total, each containing 40 Primogems along with Hero‘s Wit, Mystic Enhancement Ores and other goodies.
But finding these well-concealed chests can be tricky when the hints are so esoteric. Let‘s work together to decipher the clue "Just follow your nose", so you can claim the rewards!
The Basics: How Fecund Blessings Works
The Fecund Blessings event is pretty simple – talk to Abachi daily to receive vague clues about hidden chest locations. For example, the hint may be "harvest the seeds of knowledge" or "chase the sun to the highest peak." You‘ll then have to figure out what the clue means and where you need to go to find that day‘s chest.
The clues never explicitly describe the exact location. You really have to think outside the box! Once you track down the correct spot, you simply open the chest to receive your Primogems and resources. Rinse and repeat daily until you‘ve found all 8 mysterious chests.
Now let‘s focus our detective skills on unraveling the hint "Just follow your nose."
Follow That Scent to Springvale Village
When Abachi tells you to "follow your nose", he‘s not kidding around! You‘ll literally need to chase a smell to its source in order to find the corresponding Fecund Blessings chest.
After surveying cooking pots all across Sumeru, the one with a chest conveniently next to it is located northeast of Springvale village. Look for rising smoke and head towards that tantalizing scent. You‘ll find a small abandoned camp with a cooking pot over a fire, surrounded by piles of wooden crates. The chest itself is tucked against a broken wagon right behind the pot.
Using an interactive map or compass can help orient you precisely. Head northeast from the center of Springvale until you reach this campsite. Take a big whiff of whatever delicious dish is simmering, and you‘ve found the spot!
Now let‘s go over some key tips to make your treasure hunts through Fecund Blessings even smoother.
Optimization Tips: Build Your Team for Exploration
Tracking down Fecund Blessings chests takes patience and the right party setup. Here are some suggestions:
Stamina Conservation
Characters like Kaeya and Razor who reduce sprinting stamina usage will give you staying power for covering ground. Passives that boost climbing speed and efficiency like Venti are also extremely useful.
Mobility Abilities
Certain elements like Geo can create platforms to access hard-to-reach spots. Anemo skills that generate wind currents like Venti‘s hold E can almost let you fly!
Puzzle Solvers
Some chests are hidden behind puzzles or barriers. Bring puzzle experts like Ningguang‘s jade screen or Geo Traveler‘s boulders to overcome challenges.
Scouting from Above
Gliding from great heights lets you quickly survey the landscape for points of interest. Equip gliders like Amber or Venti to take to the skies more effectively.
Sensory Perception
When hints reference scent or sound, follow those sensory cues closely. Characters like Razor and Kuki Shinobu can detect resources and chests passively.
With the right party and tactics, no clue will stay a mystery for long!
Terrains and Tactics – Navigating Sumeru‘s Biomes
The massive size and diverse biomes of Sumeru require you to adjust your exploration strategies:
Rainforests
Dense canopy foliage provides plenty of verticality for climbing puzzles. Equip tall characters that can see over thickets or specialists like Keqing who can teleport up ledges.
Swamps
Waters slow movement, so bring cryo characters like Ayaka who can freeze the surface to walk across easily. Also watch for ambushes from underwater enemies.
Deserts
Intense heat drains stamina quicker, so conserve by using Sayu‘s rolling or Yanfei‘s scarlet seals for speed. Stay alert for desert elite enemies and sandstorms.
Caves
Dark winding passages are full of cliffs and Geo constructs. Bring a well-rounded party with shields, heals, and illumination skills like Amber‘s doll.
Mastering Genshin‘s open-world means adjusting your party and strategy based on the environment. Then no clue can hide its chest!
A History of Adventure: Genshin‘s Tradition of Mystery Events
Veterans know that cryptic treasure hunts are a Genshin Impact tradition. These events encourage exploration while spicing up the routine with engaging riddles.
Some past favorites were Lost Riches from 1.5 and Peculiar Wonderland in 2.8. My personal favorite was the curious Notes and Clues from 1.6‘s Legend of the Vagabond Sword event! Those tricky puzzles had even lore experts scratching their heads.
Fecund Blessings is the next evolution of this concept transplanted into Sumeru‘s unfamiliar environment. There are definitely many more of these mystifying scavenger hunts to come. And I‘ll be right here to help decode the clues, so don‘t worry!
Beyond the Hints: More to Discover in Sumeru
It‘s easy to get caught up chasing Fecund Blessings hints, but don‘t forget to actually savor Sumeru‘s ambience! There are awesome new domains, characters, and world quests that are also unlocked after the 3.1 update.
For example, the Garden of Endless Pillars is an eerie domain perfect for testing your puzzle-solving skills. The new character Cyno even gives bonuses for unraveling mysteries through his Elemental Skill.
And Nahida‘s story quest The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings takes you through a poignant tale in Sumeru‘s city. There are so many adventures to be had beyond just the event!
What‘s Next? Future Content Hinted By miHoYo
Based on official posts from miHoYo, it looks like even more exploration-based content is coming up soon! Version 3.2 will likely include a new desert area northwest of Sumeru, continuing the Aranyaka questline.
There are also rumors of further Dendro expansions adding the last two Dendro elemental reactions. New characters like Wanderer and Faruzan seem tailored for traversal as well.
I can‘t wait to see how the new regions and abilities will enable even more diverse treasure hunts and challenges! It‘s an exciting time to be a treasure hound in Genshin Impact.
Conclusion: Your Sumeru Adventure Awaits!
Phew, after all that, the hidden chest at Springvale‘s cooking pot should be an easy grab! Just open your map, teleport over, and let your nose guide you to the prizes. Fecund Blessings is just one bite of Sumeru‘s bountiful open-world feast.
I hope these tips help you swiftly track down the rest of those sly chests. And remember, the beautiful journey of exploration holds its own precious rewards. There are so many wonders waiting in these forests for us to uncover together!
So what are we waiting for, friend? Put on your hiking boots, ready your gliders, and let‘s set out on the next leg of our Sumeru adventure! Those secret treasures won‘t find themselves. Stay crafty and keep your eyes open for the next mystifying clue from Abachi. Until next time!
