Genshin Impact Cracked Black Crystal Puzzle Guide

The Cracked Black Crystal puzzle in Genshin Impact is a small environmental challenge tucked inside the Crystal Tree-Grotto area. If you're working through the Let Not All Rivers Run Dry World Quest, you'll eventually reach the southeastern part of the grotto where this puzzle waits. For more Genshin Impact coverage, check our genshin-impact guides.

Overview

Goal: Destroy the Blightkristalls (the cracked black crystals) blocking your path.

Prerequisites: You must have started the Let Not All Rivers Run Dry World Quest. The puzzle area is accessible during this quest.

Estimated time: A few minutes once you understand the mechanic.

Currency cost: None. This is a free puzzle.

Step-by-Step

1. Enter Crystal Tree-Grotto during the Let Not All Rivers Run Dry World Quest.
2. Head to the southeastern part of the grotto. The cracked black crystals are hard to miss.
3. Listen to Paimon. She will suggest using Light-Focusing Pedestals to blast the Blightkristalls.
4. Locate the Light-Focusing Pedestals nearby. These are the key to solving the puzzle.
5. Interact with the pedestals to aim and fire at the crystals. You may need to adjust your position or the pedestal's direction.
6. Destroy all Blightkristalls in the area. Once cleared, the puzzle is complete and the path forward is open.

Loadouts & Teams

No specific characters or team compositions are required for this puzzle. Any party can complete it. Bring a character with ranged attacks if you want to deal with any nearby enemies, but the puzzle itself relies on the pedestals.

Materials Table

This puzzle does not require or reward materials directly. It is a progression gate for the World Quest.

Troubleshooting

• Pedestals not working? Make sure you are interacting with the correct pedestals and that they are aimed at the crystals. Sometimes you need to rotate them.
• Crystals won't break? Ensure you are using the pedestals' attacks, not your own character's attacks. The Blightkristalls are immune to normal damage.
• Can't find the puzzle? Double-check that you are in the southeastern part of Crystal Tree-Grotto and that the World Quest is active.

FAQ

Do I need to complete the entire World Quest first?
No, you encounter this puzzle during the quest. It is part of the quest progression.

What if I missed the puzzle?
You can return to Crystal Tree-Grotto later if you haven't completed the quest step. The puzzle should still be there.

Are there any rewards?
The puzzle itself does not give direct rewards, but it is required to advance the Let Not All Rivers Run Dry quest.

Next Steps

After clearing the Blightkristalls, continue following the Let Not All Rivers Run Dry questline. For more help with Genshin Impact, see our Rainbowdrop Crystal guide and stay tuned for Snezhnaya release updates.