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Lightning Hunt Photo Event Guide | Location Puzzles and Answers

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Genshin Impact - Lightning Hunt Photo Event Guide - Location Puzzles and Answers
Lightning Hunt is an Inazuma-themed photography event in Genshin Impact. Learn how to join Lightning Hunt, the correct locations for the puzzle, event rewards, and other information in this guide!

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Lightning Hunt Event Information

Genshin - Lightning Hunt Photo Event

Lightning Hunt Event Details

Event Start July 23, 2021
Event End August 21, 2021
Results August 31, 2021

Lightning Hunt Photo Event

Genshin - Lightning Hunt in Inazuma
Lightning Hunt is an Inazuma-themed photography contest. You have to decipher the set of Lightning Hunt clues, take photos of the locations, and submit your best photos to join!

Inazuma-themed Event Puzzles

The correct locations can all be found in the Inazuma region only. Take a look at our guide for more information on the Electro Nation:
Inazuma Map Guide

How to Play Lightning Hunt

Lightning Hunt Event Guide

How to Join Lightning Hunt
1 Figure out the Puzzle Clues
2 Take photos of the locations
3 Tweet your best photos

Figure Out the Puzzle Clues

Genshin - Clue 1 of Lightning Hunt

There are a total of 6 locations you can take pictures of. Figure out the correct locations by comparing the clues to Inazuma areas!
Jump to List of Puzzle Clues

Take Photos of the Locations

Genshin - How to take a Picture of the Storage Device

Using the in-game camera or your preferred application, find and take photos of the correct locations in Inazuma.

How to use the in-game camera

Open the Genshin Impact game menu and click on the camera icon. You'll be able to adjust your camera angle and other features in this screen!

Post your Photos on Twitter

Choose your best photos, tag @GenshinImpact, and tweet them with the Lightning Hunt event hashtags! If your photos follow the rules and meet the event's quality standards, you already have a chance of getting the rewards.

Required Hashtags
1 #LightningHunt
2 #GenshinImpact

Seel all Event Rules

Lightning Hunt Location Clues and Answers

All Puzzle Hints

Click on a Puzzle Clue to zoom enlarge!
Genshin - Clue 1 of Lightning Hunt
Genshin - Clue 2 of Lightning Hunt
Genshin - Clue 3 of Lightning Hunt
Genshin - Clue 4 of Lightning Hunt
Genshin - Clue 5 of Lightning Hunt
Genshin - Clue 6 of Lightning Hunt

All Puzzle Answers

Clue Answers and Locations
1
Genshin - Location of Clue 1
Ritou
2
Genshin - Location of Clue 2
Pathway near the Grand Narukami Shrine
3
Genshin - Location of Clue 3
Kimono Shop in Inazuma City
4
Genshin - Location of Clue 4
The Grand Narukami Shrine
5
Genshin - Location of Clue 5
Statue of the Seven in Inazuma City
6
Genshin - Location of Clue 6
Amakane Island at night

Lightning Hunt Event Rewards

Rewards for Contest Winners

Winners Event Prizes
5 Winners Blessing of Narukami
• Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x1000
• Apple AirPods Pro x1
7 Winners Fluttering Sakura Petals
• Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x500
• Apple AirPods x1
50 Winners Lucky Prize
• Discord Advanced Nitro

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact - List of Events

List of Events

Current Events

No known events!

Upcoming Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Marvelous Merchandise 6.2 Rerun Event GuideMarvelous Merchandise 6.2 Rerun 01/05/2026 - 01/12/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Genshin - Mora Image
Genshin Impact - Bing-Bang Finchball Event GuideBing-Bang Finchball 12/05/2025 - 12/15/2025
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Genshin - Mora Image
Genshin Impact - SoulblazersSoulblazers' Snowbound Journey 12/19/2025 - 01/05/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Crown of Insight Image
+ Free 4-Star Bow
Genshin Impact - Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl Event GuideHeroic Clash: Saurian Brawl 12/29/2025 - 01/07/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero

Permanent/Recurring Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Event GuideTo Temper Thyself and Journey Far 12/01/2025 - 02/23/2026
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Sanctifying Elixir Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ 5-Star Stella Fortuna
Genshin Impact - Stygian Onslaught Event GuideStygian Onslaught 12/10/2025 - 01/13/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Dust of Enlightenment
Genshin Impact - TravelersTravelers' Tales Permanently Available after Version 6.0
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Repertoire of Myriad Melodies Event GuideRepertoire of Myriad Melodies Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image
Genshin Impact - Test Run Event GuideTest Run Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Ascension Materials
Genshin Impact - Hangout Events Event GuideHangout Events Permanently Available after Version 1.4
Genshin - Adventure EXP Image Genshin - Primogem Image
+ Talent Materials
+ Specialty Dish
Genshin Impact - Baptism of Song Event GuideBaptism of Song Permanently Available
+ Free Barbara
Genshin Impact - Daily Check-In Event GuideDaily Check-In 2021/03/01 - Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Adventurer Genshin - Hero Genshin - Fine Enhancement Ore Image
Genshin Impact - Stellar Reunion Returnee Event Event GuideStellar Reunion Returnee Event Permanently Available
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Hero Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image
+ Prototype Rancour

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