Aranyaka Parts and World Quest Chain Guide

See how to complete Genshin Impact's Aranyaka world quest chain and Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 in Sumeru, and where to find the locations in this walkthrough guide!

How to Unlock the Aranyaka Quest Chain

Aranyaka Start Location

Find Rana, who is surrounded by Fungi enemies along the west of the road, in Gandharva Ville, Sumeru. Rescuing her unlocks the Aranyaka quest chain.

Sumeru Region Map Guide

Aranyaka Part 1: Woodland Encounter

All Aranyaka Part 1 Quests

Woodland Encounter quest chain is Part 1 of Aranyaka which starts in Gandharva Ville. In this quest, you'll be able to meet Rana and the people of Vimara Village. This is also the start of the longest quest chain in the game's history as of Version 3.0.

	Aranyaka I Guides	Quest Start Triggers
1	Woodland Encounter	Approach a Forest Ranger surrounded by Fungi west of Gandharva Ville.
2	The Children of Vimara Village	Automatically unlocks after rescuing Rana.
3	Into the Woods	Exit Vimara Village after talking to the children.
4	The Lost Child	Light up the campfire in the river after collecting all firewoods.

The walkthroughs below are summaries. To see the full scope of the quests, check out our guides above!

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Aranyaka Part 1 Quest Walkthrough

1. Rescue Rana

Upon going to the quest start location, rescue Rana from the Fungi enemies. Follow Rana to the location of the Withering Zone afterwards.

2. Clear the first Withering Zone

Clear out your first Withering Zone by using a Charged Attack or Aimed Shot to the red branches with the help of a Dendrogana. Afterwards, approach the Tumor of the Witherign and destroy it.

3. Tour around Vimara Village

With Rana, go around Vimara Village and talk with the children to know more about them and the mysterious happenings. Afterwards, leave the village to get the next quest.

4. Clear the second Withering Zone

Follow the path of the objective until you reach the second Withering Zone. The locations of the Withering Branches are closer this time.

5. Clear the third Withering Zone

Another Withering Zone can be seen south of the river. One of the branches may be hard to notice, so try to defeat them first.

6. Defeat all Spinocrodiles

With Rana fighting alongside you, defeat all Spinocrodiles in the river. Go with Rana to the camp afterwards.

7. Collect three Firewood

Head to the river and scour for the three Firewood locations. You'll only need to investigate the glowing items on the ground to get them. Afterwards, light up the fire with Pyro.

8. Find Iotham in the cave

In a cave entrance not far east, you can find Iotham on the lowest area surrounded by another Withering Zone. Simply clear this location as usual and head to the next objective location. You can use the Four-Leaf Sigils to get up easier. Return to Vimara Village afterwards.

9. Look for Rana outside the cave

Green trails

Rana inside the house

Upon returning from Vimara Village to the cave, follow the green traces that looks like the trail you see from an Elemental Sight. This will lead you outside the cave. You can find Rana inside a house, with her body encased inside a green orb.

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Aranyaka Part 2: Dream Nursery

All Aranyaka Part 2 Quests

Dream Nursery quest chain is Part 2 of Aranyaka that starts in Vimara Village. This quest introduces you to the various Aranara in Sumeru, and unlocks important aspects of exploration to get 100% for the region!

	Aranyaka II Guides	Quest Start Triggers
1	The World of Aranara	After talking to Amadhiah in Vimara Village.
2	Children of the Forest	Automatically unlocks after completing the previous quest.
2.1	The Rhythm that Leads to the Gloomy Path	Talk to Arakavi in Vanarana.
2.2	The Rhythm that Nurtures the Sprout	Talk to Arakavi in Vanarana.
2.3	The Rhythm that Reveals the Beastly Trail	Talk to Arakavi in Vanarana.
2.4	An Unwavering Culinary Dream quest chain	Talk to Arapacati in Vanarana.
2.5	Agnihotra Sutra quest chain	Talk to the Eremites down the Statue of the Seven in Gandharva Ville.
2.6	Varuna Gatha quest chain	Rescue Arapandu in Apam Woods.
2.7	Vimana Agama quest chain	Talk to Ararycan in Devantaka Mountain.
2.8	Sprouting Seedlings	Complete Varuna Gatha quest chain.
3	For A Better Reunion	Complete the Children of the Forest and all prerequisites above.
4	Festival Utsava	Automatically unlocks after talking to Rana and returning to Vanarana.
4.1	Delicious Riddle	Talk to Araesha during Festival Utsava.
4.2	Garden Fairies	Talk to Aralila during Festival Utsava.
4.3	Taste of Happiness	Talk to Arapacati during Festival Utsava.
4.4	Rishboland Tiger, roaaar	Talk to Arakanta during Festival Utsava.
4.5	Five unnamed quests	Simply talk to all other Aranaras to start and finish the quests.

The walkthroughs below are summaries. To see the full scope of the quests, check out our guides above!

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Aranyaka Part 2 Quest Walkthrough

1. Sail to Vanarana

After talking to Amadhiah, use the Waverider nearby and sail from Vimara Village to Vanarana. You won't be able to open the Statue of the Seven there yet.

2. Play the Vintage Lyre on the Gate

Head to the center of the area and equip your Vintage Lyre gadget. Play the Rhythm of the Great Dream near the arc. The button sequence will light up for you, so simply play the beat as instructed.

3. Complete the Trial of the Phantasmal Gate

Stand in the middle of the arc until the Trial of the Phantasmal Gate commences. Collect all 15 particles around the area within the time limit. By following the trail of the Phantasmal Seeds, you can find all particles in no time!

4. Play the Vintage Lyre on the Silapna

Head to the green stone with a sapling growing on its top and play the Rhythm of the Great Dream once more. This will change your current realm. You can also open up the Statue of the Seven at this point.

5. Help the three Aranaras in Vanarana

Defeat the fungi near the Phantasmal Gate, destroy the rock that blocks the entrance of the Aranara house next to it, and clear out all enemies that surrounds the far house. Then, talk to Arama and defeat the Whopperflowers below him.

6. Return to the Silapna and talk to Araja

After talking to Arama, change the realm again by playing the Lyre on the Silapna. Talk to Araja inside his house by the waterfall north afterwards.

7. Complete all side quest chains

At this point, you'll need to complete various quests in Sumeru's Rainforest area before you can proceed. Check your progress in your Forest Adventure Journal until all tasks under the Dream Nursery has been completed. These are the following:

1. Agnihotra Sutra in Gandharva Ville.
2. Vimana Agama in Devantaka Mountain.
3. Varuna Gatha in Apam Woods.
4. The Rhythm that Leads to the Gloomy Path in Vanarana.
5. The Rhythm that Nurtures the Sprout in Vanarana.
6. The Rhythm that Reveals the Beastly Trail in Vanarana.
7. An Unwavering Culinary Dream in Vanarana.
8. Sprouting Seedlings after completing Varuna Gatha.

8. Return to Rana's location

After all Aranara have been helped, return to Rana's location south of Vimara Village. You'll be automatically teleported to Vanarana afterwards.

9. Celebrate Festival Utsava

Talk to all Aranara in Vanarana to get flowers from each of them. There are nine new "quests" in total, but only four of these are the ones that have tasks. These are the following:

1. Delicious Riddle
2. Garden Fairies
3. Taste of Happiness
4. Rishboland Tiger, roaaar

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Aranyaka Part 3: Nursery of Lost Dreams

All Aranakya Part 3 Quests

Nursery of Lost Dreams quest chain is Part 3 of Aranyaka that starts in Old Vanarana. This chapter is the climax of the Aranara quests, where you'll help Arama defeat the root of the Marana, and get the Bija for Rana.

	Aranyaka III Guides	Quest Start Triggers
1	For Fruits, Seeds, and Trees	Complete Festival Utsava.
2	For the Children of the Past	Upon entering Old Vanarana with Arama.
3	For All Children Who Long for Life	Upon arriving in Land of Grounded Dreams.

The walkthroughs below are summaries. To see the full scope of the quests, check out our guides above!

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Aranyaka Part 3 Quest Walkthrough

1. Head to the Fane of Ashvattha

After talking to Arama, head south to the Fane of Ashvattha.

If you haven't drained the water in this location, you'll have to activate two underground Cube Mechanisms in a cave nearby to access this location. You can check the guide below for more information:

Fane of Ashvattha How to Unlock

2. Clear the Withering Zone

After talking to Arama you'll be transported to a new dimension and a Withering Zone. Simply remove the Withering Zone as usual, but be careful of the Rifthounds.

Simply walk forward and head to the next location until it transports you back to the Fane of Ashvattha.

3. Search for Inscriptions in Old Vanarana

Follow Arama into the very corrosive area of Old Vanarana, and find three Inscriptions of Remembrance inside abandoned Aranara houses. Stay within Arama's protective circle to protect yourself against Decay.

4. Head underground with Arama

After collecting all Inscriptions, follow Arama once more into the hole. Arama will open the passage for you. Head straight until you find the sand room.

5. Let Arama destroy The Withering

Once there, you will be tasked to clear out The Withering, except in this case, no branches nor Dendrograna can be found. Simply wait for Arama to destroy The Withering themselves to complete this section.

6. Destroy all Seven Seals

Explore around the sand area and destroy all Seven Seals by burning them with Pyro. You'll need to use your Vintage Lyre to open up some passages and find the others.

7. Battle the Ruin Grader twice

Attempt to defeat the Ruin Grader twice, but it'll regenerate by itself. Once more, Arama will destroy the Ruin Grader for you.

8. Explore the area

After dropping down, check all the murals and objects around you to investigate this area. In total, there are nine objects that you'll need to find:

1. Five murals on the wall.
2. Chair nearby the murals.
3. The Aranara house.
4. The edge of the pool.
5. Baggage and books.

Afterwards, leave Aramuhukunda's abode and go to the new passage and prepare for a boss fight.

9. Defeat Marana's Avatar

While controlling the Traveler, defeat Marana's Avatar by clearing out The Withering Zones with Arama. Afterwards, return to the arena and bring it down to a low percentage. After which, Marana's Avatar will regenerate, and Rifthounds will surround you. Try to focus on Marana's Avatar while dodging attacks until you finally defeat it.

Full Guide on Defeating Marana's Avatar

10. Play the Vintage Lyre for the final time

After restoring the vitality under Old Vanarana, play the Rhythm of the Great Dream with your Vintage Lyre for one last time.

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Aranyaka Part 4: In the End, the Forest Will Remember

All Aranakya Part 4 Quests

In the End, the Forest Will Remember is the Part 4 of the Aranyaka quest chain that starts after defeating the final boss. This chapter is a short denouement of the Aranara quests. You'll also be getting the final Stories of You and the Aranara to get the Sumeru Craftable Weapons.

	Aranyaka IV Guides	Quest Start Triggers
1	"Hello," "Thank You," and the Final "Goodbye"	Automatically unlocks after playing the Vintage lyre in Land of Grounded Dreams.

The walkthroughs below are summaries. To see the full scope of the quests, check out our guides above!

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Aranyaka Part 4 Quest Walkthrough

1. Return to Rana to complete the chain

Teleport back to Rana's location and free her with your hard-earned Bija. This will finally complete the Aranyaka quest chain!

Aranyaka Sequels

Continuation of Aranyaka Quests

The Aranyaka sequels are continuations of the quest chains included in your Forest Adventure Journal book. Here are all the sequels for each chapter:

	Chapter	Aranyaka Sequels
I	Woodland Encounter	• Bad guys hiding in Vimara Village
III	Agnihotra Sutra	• Aranaga's Memory • Aranakin's Old Friend • Aragaru's Drawing • Memory's Final Chapter
IV	Varuna Gatha	• Giving Flowers
V	Vimana Agama	• Until Vana is Healed
VI	Static Views	• Mysterious Clipboard 1-10 • Static Views Part 2

Forest Adventure Journal Chapters

Aranyaka Information

How Long is the Aranyaka Quest?

The Aranyaka quest line contains four parts in total with 40 to 45 World Quests within 9 Quest Chains. We recommend setting aside a lot of time to complete and enjoy this cute story.

Without skipping, attempting to complete the questline in one sitting will take a lot of time, as most of the World Quests involve meticuluous puzzles that span throughout the whole Rainforest region.

Major World Quest in Version 3.0

Aranyaka is a long series of World Quests in Sumeru, and the largest questline as of Version 3.0, which contains more than half of the World Quests made available in the update. Completing Aranyaka quests also unlocks exploration features like Vintage Lyre songs or Aranara in the wild puzzles.

List of World Quests

Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 3.0
Release Date	August 24, 2022

This quest chain and all Rainforest World Quests were released in Version 3.0, which went live on August 24, 2022! Check out all new content in the newest update here:

Version 3.0 Release Date & Patch Notes

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Sumeru Region Map Guide

Guides to Sumeru Areas

Sumeru Area Guides
Rainforest Area	Desert Area

Guide to Desert Regions

Sumeru Desert Guides
The Great Red Sand	Desert of Hadramaveth	Girdle of the Sands

Guides to Important Sumeru Features

Notable Sumeru Guides
Dendroculus	Craftable Weapons
Tree of Dreams	Commission Unlock
Reputation	Shrine of Depths
Remarkable Chests

Guides to Sumeru Rainforest Domains

Sumeru Domain Guides
Spire of Solitary Enlightenment	Tower of Abject Pride
Steeple of Ignorance	Under the Umbrella's Shade
Fragment of Childhood Dreams	The Coordinates of Sun and Rain
The Dark Valley

All Sumeru Domains

Guides to Sumeru Rainforest Quests

Archon Quest Guides
Chapter 3: Act 1	Chapter 3: Act 2
Story Quest Guides
Tighnari Quest
Quest Chain Guides
Aranyaka	Woodland Encounter
Dream Nursery	Nursery of Lost Dreams
In the End, the Forest Will Remember	An Unwavering Culinary Dream
Agnihotra Sutra	Varuna Gatha
Vimana Agama
Woodland Encounter Quest Guides
Woodland Encounter	The Children of Vimara Village
Into the Woods	The Lost Child
Bad Guys Hiding in Vimara Village
Dream Nursery Quest Guides
The World of Aranara	Children of the Forest
The Rhythm that Leads to the Gloomy Path	The Rhythm that Nurtures the Sprout
The Rhythm that Reveals the Beastly Trail	For A Better Reunion
Sprouting Seedlings	Festival Utsava
Garden Fairies	Delicious Riddle
Rishboland Tiger, roaaar	Taste of Happiness
An Unwavering Culinary Dream Quest Guides
Cooking, the Flavor of Nature	Cooking, a Pleasant Memory
Cooking, the Aroma of Homecoming	Cooking, the Beauty of Sharing
A Delicacy for Nara
Agnihotra Sutra Quest Guides
Starry Night Chapter	Risen Moon Chapter
The Final Chapter	Aranaga's Memory
Aranakin's Old Friend	Aragaru's Drawing
Memory's Final Chapter
Varuna Gatha Quest Guides
Varuna Gatha	Memory of Stone
Slumbering Roots	Irate Iron Chunk
A Prayer for Rain on the Fecund Land	Giving Flowers
Vimana Agama Quest Guides
Vimana Agama: First Chapter	Vimana Agama: Royinjan's Chapter
Royinjan's Chapter: Linga	Royinjan's Chapter: Yoni
Vimana Agama: Jazari's Chapter	Vimana Agama: Dev Delver Chapter
Until Vana is Healed
Nursery of Lost Dreams and Part IV Quest Guides
For Fruits, Seeds, and Trees Quest Guide	For the Children of the Past
For All Children Who Long for Life	"Hello," "Thank You," and the Final "Goodbye"
World Quest Guides
A Short Encounter with a Rare Bird	Adventure Takes Courage!
Corps of Thirty Recruitment	Cost-Effective Hook
Courage is in the Heart	Even Beasts Stumble
Garcia's Paean: A Gift of Compatibility	Gourmet Supremos: Within Our Duties
Legends of the Stone Lock	Static Views
Static Views Part 2	The Foolish Fatuus
The Path of Papers	The Price
Treasure of Wisdom: A New Plan	Trees and Dreams
Where Are the Fierce Creatures	While the Dream Lingers
Quest Puzzle Guides
Adventure with Aranara	Dream of the Vasara Tree
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

All Sumeru World Quests

Sumeru Rainforest Puzzles and Features

Guides for Sumeru Features
Dendrograna and Dendrogranum	The Withering Zones and Decay
Mysterious Clipboard	Aranara Locations
Forest Adventure Journal Chapters	Underwater Waypoint
Tri-Lakshana Creature	Tri-Yana Seeds
Four-Leaf Sigils and Clusterleaves of Cultivation	Seed Mirrors
Stone Pillar Seals	Strange Energy Extraction Device
Eremite Camp Locations	Floating Dendro Puzzle
Arrow Rune Puzzle	Trial of the Phantasmal Gate
Nurseries in the Wild	Strange Parchment
Broken Dendro Monuments	Drusus's Bulletin Board Riddle
Lost Energy Blocks	Vanarana Luxurious Chest
Shrine of Depths

Enemies in the Sumeru Rainforest

Enemy and Boss Guides
Eremites	Aeonblight Drake	Electro Regisvine	Jadeplume Terrorshroom
Shroom-kin	Ruin Drake

All Interactive Map Guides

All Interactive Map Guides