Genshin Impact

Lightning Hunt Photo Event Guide | Location Puzzles and Answers

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!

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

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

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!

All Puzzle Answers

Clue Answers and Locations
1
Ritou
2
Pathway near the Grand Narukami Shrine
3
Kimono Shop in Inazuma City
4
The Grand Narukami Shrine
5
Statue of the Seven in Inazuma City
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

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