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How to Unlock and Use Story Keys

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Genshin Impact - How to Get Story Key and Effects

Story Keys can be collected by completing eight Daily Commissions in Genshin Impact. Learn how to unlock and get Story Keys, and how to use it to unlock Character Story Quests and Hangout Events here!

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How to Get Story Keys

Complete Daily Commissions to Get A Story Key

Genshin - Story Keys - Complete 8 Daily Commissions to receive a key

Location 1 Complete 8 Daily Commissions

After reaching Adventure Rank 26, players can obtain one Story Key for every eight Daily Commissions that they complete.

Each player can only get three Story Keys at a time, and must use them on a Story Quest or Hangout Event before being able to collect more.

How to Collect Story Keys

Genshin - Story Keys - Collect in the Story Quests section
You can collect your Story Key by going to the Quest List, and going to the Story Quests tab on the lower left corner of the screen.

How to Unlock Daily Commissions

How to Use Story Keys

Where to Use Story Keys

Quest Type Required Story Keys
Character Hangout Event
Story Key x2 Story Key

Unlock Hangout Events using 2 Story Keys

Genshin - Story Keys - Unlock Hangout event with 2 story keys
Hangout Events were introduced in Version 1.4, and each Hangout Event can be unlocked using 2 Story Keys.

Depending on the Hangout Event, there may still be other requirements needed to unlock it.

List of All Character Hangout Events

Story Keys Not Needed For Story Quests

Starting in Version 5.4, Story Keys are no longer needed to unlock Story Quests! This was mentioned during the Version 5.4 Livestream, in January 24, 2025.

Story Keys then can only be used for Hangout Events. As for Story Quests, they can be unlocked through other prerequisites.

Version 5.4 Release Date and Details

Story Key Effects and Basic Information

Story Key ImageStory Key Rarity 1
Type Quest Items
Effect Unlocks Story Quests and Hangout Events

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Bag of Flower Seeds ImageBag of Flower Seeds Funerary Mask ImageFunerary Mask Star-Shaped Gem ImageStar-Shaped Gem
Key of the Moon-bathed Deep ImageKey of the Moon-bathed Deep Divine Bridle ImageDivine Bridle Dragonbone Orb ImageDragonbone Orb
Bathysmal Vishap Experimental Records ImageBathysmal Vishap Experimental Records Before Sun and Moon ImageBefore Sun and Moon Hydrological Studies in Byakuyakoku ImageHydrological Studies in Byakuyakoku
In the Light, Beneath the Shadow ImageIn the Light, Beneath the Shadow DateDate's Medal of Recognition DateDate's Key
Husk Gem ImageHusk Gem Archaic Stone ImageArchaic Stone WarriorWarrior's Spear
Skyfeather ImageSkyfeather Flower of Farsight ImageFlower of Farsight Helm of Warding ImageHelm of Warding
Sundial of Ages ImageSundial of Ages Cup of Commons ImageCup of Commons Treasure Map Fragment ImageTreasure Map Fragment
MinerMiner's Key Orb of the Blue Depths ImageOrb of the Blue Depths Shriveled Seed ImageShriveled Seed
Frostglaze Crystal ImageFrostglaze Crystal Teyvat Travel Guide ImageTeyvat Travel Guide Shogun Almighty: Reborn as Raiden with Unlimited Power ImageShogun Almighty: Reborn as Raiden with Unlimited Power
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Sacred Seal Crocodile Head ImageSacred Seal Crocodile Head Sacred Seal Thunderstrike ImageSacred Seal Thunderstrike Sacred Seal Danger ImageSacred Seal Danger
Sacred Seal Bird Head ImageSacred Seal Bird Head Sacred Seal Ceremony ImageSacred Seal Ceremony Scarlet Sand Slate ImageScarlet Sand Slate
Sacred Seal Chisel Hammer ImageSacred Seal Chisel Hammer Sacred Seal Forest ImageSacred Seal Forest Sacred Seal Raised Arm ImageSacred Seal Raised Arm
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Sacred Seal Auricle ImageSacred Seal Auricle Sacred Seal Sandstorm ImageSacred Seal Sandstorm Glinting Component ImageGlinting Component
Record of the Tomb of Carouses ImageRecord of the Tomb of Carouses Sacred Seal Precipice ImageSacred Seal Precipice Sacred Seal Grand Door ImageSacred Seal Grand Door
Fatui Stronghold Key ImageFatui Stronghold Key Unattributed Ramen Voucher ImageUnattributed Ramen Voucher Strange Part ImageStrange Part
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Credit Coupon ImageCredit Coupon Mysterious Ore ImageMysterious Ore Arkhium Stock ImageArkhium Stock
Energy Concentrating Component ImageEnergy Concentrating Component Arkhium Lumenite ImageArkhium Lumenite Spur Gear ImageSpur Gear
Handwheel ImageHandwheel Punched Tape ImagePunched Tape Foggy Forest Branch ImageFoggy Forest Branch
Simple Vault Key ImageSimple Vault Key Rainbow RoseRainbow Rose's Ideals Teardrop Key ImageTeardrop Key
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Forgotten Key ImageForgotten Key Strange Key ImageStrange Key Ancient City Key ImageAncient City Key
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Silver Twig ImageSilver Twig Tears Among the Stars ImageTears Among the Stars Garland ImageGarland
“Delightful Encounter” Image“Delightful Encounter” Dream Sakura ImageDream Sakura A Ridiculously Common Branch ImageA Ridiculously Common Branch
Restored Score ImageRestored Score PilgrimPilgrim's Chronicle Zhongli: Rex Coin ImageZhongli: Rex Coin
Golden Entreaty ImageGolden Entreaty Chevalmarin Amusement Park Commemorative Map ImageChevalmarin Amusement Park Commemorative Map Dream-Mirror Remnant ImageDream-Mirror Remnant
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