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How to Use Seed Mirrors in Sumeru

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Genshin Impact - How to Use Seed Mirrors in Sumeru

Seed Mirrors is an observation tool used to locate Withering Zones in the Sumeru region of Genshin Impact. See how to use Seed Mirrors and where to find them in this guide!

List of Contents

How to Use Seed Mirrors

Find Withering Zones

Genshin - Seed Mirror - Nascent Withering Zone

You can use the Seed Mirror's Observe function to find nascent Withering Zones that look like black smoke. After finding a nascent Withering Zone, those zones will be marked on your mini-map.

The Withering Zones and Decay Guide

Look for Mischievous Aranara

Genshin - Seed Mirror - Mischievous Aranara

Applying Electro to a Seed Mirror before using it lets you discover hiding Mischievous Aranara within its scope, which rewards you with items.

All Aranara Locations in Sumeru Guide

Destroy Tumors before it takes shape

Genshin - Tumor of the Withering

Locating decaying zones with the Seed Mirror lets you destoy that area's Tumor of the Withering ahead of time before it takes shape!

Where to Find Seed Mirrors

Seed Mirror Map Locations

Genshin - Seed Mirror Locations

Sumeru Rainforest Map Guide

How to Unlock Seed Mirrors

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Genshin - Aranara #19
On top of the Seed Mirror tower south of Gandharva Ville.
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Genshin - Aranara #23
On top of the Seed Mirror tower east of Vimara Village.
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Genshin - Aranara #2
Accessible by activating the Broken Dendro Monument with the Vintage Lyre.
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Genshin - Aranara #53
• On top of the Seed Mirror tower east of Pardis Dhyai.
• It's accessible by using the Dendrograna and destroying the rock wall that blocks the entrance.
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Genshin - Aranara #49
• On top of the Seed Mirror tower north of Pardis Dhyai.
• It's accessible by activating all four Dendro Monuments.
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Genshin - Aranara #60
• On top of the Seed Mirror northwest of Yasna Monument.
• It's accessible by jumping on the Bouncy Mushroom behind the tower.
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Genshin - Aranara #63
• On top of the Seed Mirror tower accessible by burning the roots that surround the Auspicious Dendrograna Branch north of Caravan Ribet. Aim a Charged Shot to the rock wall with a Dendrograna to remove the blockage.
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Genshin - Aranara #65
• On top of the Seed Mirror tower south of Yasna Monument.
• It's accessible by activating the Clusterleaves of Cultivation nearby. Tether yourself so you can swing to the upside of the tower, which should also open the door once you land.

How to Get to a Seed Mirror

Genshin - Seed Mirror in a Tower
You can find Seed Mirrors on top of observatory towers in Sumeru.

What are Seed Mirrors?

Sumeru Regional Feature

Genshin - Seed Mirrors in Sumeru

Seed Mirrors are exploration features exclusively found in Sumeru, which can be used to find Withering Zones and Mischievous Aranara.

Sumeru Region Release Date

New Feature in Genshin Impact 3.0

Genshin Impact Version 3.0
Genshin Impact - Version 3.0 The Morn A Thousand Roses Brings
Release Date August 24, 2022

The newest exploration features of the Sumeru region were released in Version 3.0 of Genshin Impact on August 24, 2022!

Version 3.0 Release Date and Patch Notes

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact - Sumeru Region Slim

Sumeru Region Map Guide

Guides to Sumeru Areas

Sumeru Area Guides
Genshin - Rainforest Area Slim BannerRainforest Area Genshin - Desert Area Slim BannerDesert Area

Guide to Desert Regions

Sumeru Desert Guides
Genshin - Sumeru Desert AreaThe Great Red Sand Genshin - Sumeru Rainforest AreaDesert of Hadramaveth Genshin - 3.6 Desert Map AreaGirdle of the Sands

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Treasure of Wisdom: A New Plan Trees and Dreams
Where Are the Fierce Creatures While the Dream Lingers
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Look for the Head Mushroom Observe the Sumeru Roses
Connect Four Relays Fane of Ashvattha
Inscriptions of Remembrance Lift the Seal
Marana's Avatar Vibration of the Seed

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Sumeru Rainforest Puzzles and Features

Guides for Sumeru Features
Dendrograna guide.pngDendrograna and Dendrogranum Genshin Impact - The Withering Zones and Decay GuideThe Withering Zones and Decay
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Genshin Impact - Four-Leaf Sigils and Clusterleaves of CultivationFour-Leaf Sigils and Clusterleaves of Cultivation Genshin Impact - How to Use Seed MirrorsSeed Mirrors
Genshin Impact - Stone Pillar Seals - Sumeru GuideStone Pillar Seals Genshin Impact - Strange Energy Extraction Device - Sumeru GuideStrange Energy Extraction Device
Genshin Impact - All Eight Eremite Camp LocationsEremite Camp Locations Genshin Impact - Sumeru Floating Dendro Puzzle GuideFloating Dendro Puzzle
Genshin Impact - Sumeru Arrow Rune Puzzle GuideArrow Rune Puzzle Genshin Impact - Trial of the Phantasmal Gate GuideTrial of the Phantasmal Gate
Genshin - Nurseries of the Forest.pngNurseries in the Wild Genshin Impact - Strange Parchment Locations and Puzzle GuideStrange Parchment
Genshin - Broken Dendro Monuments Guide BannerBroken Dendro Monuments Genshin Impact - How to Solve Sumeru Bulletin Board RiddleDrusus's Bulletin Board Riddle
Genshin Impact - Lost Energy BlocksLost Energy Blocks Genshin Impact - Vanarana Luxurious Chest Puzzle and 3 Seelies LocationsVanarana Luxurious Chest
Genshin Impact - Shrine of Depths Rainforest Locations & MapShrine of Depths

Enemies in the Sumeru Rainforest

Enemy and Boss Guides
Genshin - Eremite FactionEremites Genshin - Aeonblight DrakeAeonblight Drake Genshin - Electro Regisvine BossElectro Regisvine Genshin - Jadeplume Terrorshroom Boss.Jadeplume Terrorshroom
Genshin - Shroom-kinShroom-kin Genshin - Ruin DrakeRuin Drake

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3 Anonymous Anonymous over 3 years

Nevermind, figured it out - you just scan the area till you find an Aranara. A bit like the Inazuman Memento Lens.

2 Anonymous Anonymous over 3 years

Don't know for sure, but maybe you need the lyre from the Woodland Encounter world quest?

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