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Genshin Impact

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event Guide

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Genshin Impact - Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event Guide
Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind is the flagship event in Genshin Impact 6.4. See the release date for Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind, how to play the 6.4 Mondstadt Event, and all event rewards in this guide!

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Guides
Genshin - Echoes of Memory Echoes of Memory Genshin - A Chat Over Fine Drinks Chat Over Fine Drinks Genshin - Favonius Falcon Favonius Recon Log Genshin - Lionfang Lionfang Onslaught

List of Contents

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Schedule

6.4 Mondstadt Event Phases and Unlock Dates

Event Detail Unlock Date
Part 1 - Prologue? Outlander Who Caught the Wind February 27, 2026
Echoes of Memory Stage 1
A Chat Over Fine Drinks Stage 1
Favonius Falcon's Recon Log Stage 1
Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught Stages 1 & 2
A Chat Over Fine Drinks Stage 2 February 28, 2026
Part 2 - A Reunion Without Tears March 1, 2026
Echoes of Memory Stage 2
A Chat Over Fine Drinks Stage 3
Favonius Falcon's Recon Log Stage 2
Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught Stages 3 & 4
A Chat Over Fine Drinks Stage 4 March 2, 2026
Part 3 - Variations on the Song of the Dragon and Freedom March 3, 2026
Echoes of Memory Stage 3
A Chat Over Fine Drinks Stage 5
Favonius Falcon's Recon Log Stage 3 & 4
Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught Stages 5 & 6
A Chat Over Fine Drinks Stage 6 & 7 March 4, 2026

How to Play Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind

Spot the Difference All Over Mondstadt

Genshin Impact - Homeward He Who Caught the Wind - Gameplay 1.png
Compare the surroundings with reality and capture the discrepancies with a special Kamera all over Mondstadt during the event!

Echoes of Memory Event Guide

Mix Drinks in A Chat Over Fine Drinks

Genshin Impact - A Chat Over Fine Drinks
Similar to the Of Drink A-Dreaming event, mix and match drink ingredients for your customers in this bartender minigame!

A Chat Over Fine Drinks Event Guide

Shoot Targets in Favonius Falcon's Recon Log

Genshin Impact - Favonius Falcon
Use the falcon to go through a flying route and shoot at targets along the way! The more targets you hit, the more points you get.

Favonius Falcon's Recon Log Event Guide

Defeat Enemies in Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught

Genshin Impact - Lionfang
Defeat as many enemies as possible within the time limit to get points in the Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught.

Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught Event Guide

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event Information

6.4 Mondstadt Event Details

Genshin Impact - Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event

Event Start February 27, 2026
Event End March 16, 2026
How to Unlock Adventure Rank 20+
Complete the Archon Quest Prologue - Act 3
Optional: Welkin Moon Act 8 Archon Quest, Varka's Story Quest
Rewards
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero
+ Talent & Weapon Level-up Materials
+ Catalyst Weapon Skin

What is the 6.4 Mondstadt Event?

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind is the Version 6.4 flagship event in Mondstadt, where players must spot discrepancies around town, and play various minigames including drink mixing, flying target practice, and combat simulation!

Other Current & Upcoming Events

How to Unlock Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind

Complete Archon Quest Prologue Act 3

Genshin Impact - The Song of the Dragon and Freedom Quest Guide
To unlock the Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind event, you must complete the Prologue Act 3 Archon Quest, Song of the Dragon and Freedom and reach at least Adventure Rank 20!

Prologue Act 3 Archon Quest Guide

Optional Archon Quest and Story Quest

Optional Quest Prerequisites
Genshin Impact - Nod-Krai Act 8 -True Moon True Moon Genshin Impact - Varka Story Quest - Lupus Majoris Chapter Act I Guide To Those Who Embark on the Expedition

Nod-Krai Archon Quest Act 8 Optional

Complete the Nod-Krai finale Archon Quest Song of the Welkin Moon - Act VIII True Moon and Varka's Story Quest, To Those Who Embark on the Expedition first to get the best experience from this event!

These quests are optional and not required to play the event.

List of Archon Quests

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event Rewards

Event-Exclusive Catalyst Weapon Skin

Genshin Impact - Catalyst Skin - How To Get
Players can obtain the Catalyst weapon skin, Phantasmal Gift: Star Omen, by accumulating 700 Windscape Splendor from playing the Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind event!

This weapon skin can be equipped to any Catalyst weapon and change its appearance only. This skin has no expiration date and can be used at any time after acquiring it.

Phantasmal Gift - Star Omen Skin

Total Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event Rewards

All Windblume Event Rewards
Genshin - Crown of Insight Icon Crown of Insight x1 Genshin - Primogem Icon Primogem x960 Genshin - Mora Icon Mora x1,000,000
Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x48 Genshin - Sanctifying Essence Icon Sanctifying Essence x2 Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Icon Sanctifying Unction x18
Genshin - Philosophies of Freedom Icon Philosophies of Freedom x2 Genshin - Philosophies of Ballad Icon Philosophies of Ballad x2 Genshin - Philosophies of Resistance Icon Philosophies of Resistance x2
Genshin - Guide to Freedom Icon Guide to Freedom x10 Genshin - Guide to Ballad Icon Guide to Ballad x10 Genshin - Guide to Resistance Icon Guide to Resistance x10
Genshin - Boreal Wolf Boreal Wolf's Broken Fang x2 Genshin - Fragment of Decarabian Fragment of Decarabian's Epic x2 Genshin - Shackles of the Dandelion Gladiator Icon Shackles of the Dandelion Gladiator x2
Genshin - Boreal Wolf Boreal Wolf's Cracked Tooth x6 Genshin - Debris of Decarabian Debris of Decarabian's City x6 Genshin - Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator Icon Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator x6
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Icon Mystic Enhancement Ore x79 Genshin - Windscape Splendor Windscape Splendor x1,220 Genshin - Seafoam Swordsong Furnishing Seafoam Swordsong Furnishing x1
Genshin - Windborne Bouquet Furnishing Windborne Bouquet Furnishing x1 Genshin - Leisuretime Lightning Furnishing Leisuretime Lightning Furnishing x1 Genshin - Dodoco Dodoco's Duet Furnishing x1
Genshin - Dodoco Dodoco's Enchanted Candy Memento x1 Genshin - Iron Wolf Iron Wolf x1

Windscape Splendor Rewards

Windscape Splendor Rewards
Genshin Impact - Windscape Splendor x200
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Genshin - Guide to Freedom Image Guide to Freedom x4
Genshin Impact - Windscape Splendor x400
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Genshin - Guide to Resistance Image Guide to Resistance x4
Genshin Impact - Windscape Splendor x600
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Genshin - Guide to Ballad Image Guide to Ballad x4
Genshin Impact - Windscape Splendor x700
Phantasmal Gift - Star Omen Phantasmal Gift - Star Omen Catalyst Weapon Skin
Genshin Impact - Windscape Splendor x800
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x6
Genshin Impact - Windscape Splendor x1000
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Crown of Insight Image Crown of Insight x1
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000

Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Quest Rewards

Quest Rewards
Main Event Part 1 - Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Main Event Part 2 - For A Reunion Without Tears
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Main Event Part 3 - Variations on the Song of the Dragon and Freedom
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x20
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Honorary Knight's Notes on Mixology
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000
Gliding Challenge: New Heights
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x20,000

Homeward Event Minigames Rewards

Minigame Rewards
Echoes of Memory
Genshin - Windscape Splendor Windscape Splendor x120
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x120,000
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x18
A Chat Over Fine Drinks
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x240
Genshin - Windscape Splendor Windscape Splendor x360
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x140,000
Genshin - Sanctifying Unction Image Sanctifying Unction x18
Genshin - Slumbering Rose Furnishing Slumbering Rose Furnishing x1
Genshin - Seafoam Swordsong Furnishing Seafoam Swordsong Furnishing x1
Genshin - Windborne Bouquet Furnishing Windborne Bouquet Furnishing x1
Genshin - Leisuretime Lightning Furnishing Leisuretime Lightning Furnishing x1
Genshin - Dodoco Dodoco's Duet Furnishing x1
Genshin - Dodoco Dodoco's Enchanted Candy Memento x1
Genshin - Iron Wolf Iron Wolf x1
Favonius Falcon's Recon Log
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x200
Genshin - Windscape Splendor Windscape Splendor x320
Genshin - Philosophies of Freedom Image Philosophies of Freedom x2
Genshin - Philosophies of Resistance Image Philosophies of Resistance x2
Genshin - Philosophies of Ballad Image Philosophies of Ballad x2
Genshin - Fragment of Decarabian Fragment of Decarabian's Epic x2
Genshin - Shackles of the Dandelion Gladiator Image Shackles of the Dandelion Gladiator x2
Genshin - Boreal Wolf Boreal Wolf's Broken Fang x2
Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x12
Genshin - Sanctifying Essence Image Sanctifying Essence x2
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x120,000
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x25
Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught
Genshin - Primogem Image Primogem x360
Genshin - Windscape Splendor Windscape Splendor x420
Genshin - Hero Hero's Wit x30
Genshin - Guide to Freedom Image Guide to Freedom x6
Genshin - Guide to Resistance Image Guide to Resistance x6
Genshin - Guide to Ballad Image Guide to Ballad x6
Genshin - Debris of Decarabian Debris of Decarabian's City x6
Genshin - Boreal Wolf Boreal Wolf's Cracked Tooth x6
Genshin - Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator Image Chains of the Dandelion Gladiator x6
Genshin - Mora Image Mora x420,000
Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Mystic Enhancement Ore x36

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact - List of Events

List of Events

Current Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Operation Stronghold Defense Event GuideOperation Stronghold Defense 03/23/2026 - 04/02/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mora Image Genshin - Hero
Genshin Impact - Sightseeing With Friends Event GuideSightseeing With Friends 03/16/2026 - 03/26/2026
Genshin - Primogem Image Genshin - Mystic Enhancement Ore Image Genshin - Mora Image
+ Talent Up Materials

Upcoming Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - Overflowing Abundance 6.4 Rerun Event GuideOverflowing Abundance 6.4 Rerun 03/30/2026 - 04/06/2026
Weapon and Talent Up Materials

Permanent/Recurring Events

Event Guide Date and Rewards
Genshin Impact - To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Event GuideTo Temper Thyself and Journey Far 02/23/2026 - 05/18/2026
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 03/04/2026 - 04/07/2026
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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