Genshin Impact Remnant Incense Guide: Novokitezhgrad Chests

Overview

Collecting the Remnant Incense Guide – Novokitezhgrad is the key to opening the Treasure Vault in Downtown Novokitezhgrad. You need three copies, and they drop from Precious and Luxurious chests scattered across the region. This guide walks you through the most efficient route to find them.

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Step-by-Step

1. Unlock the Novokitezhgrad region by progressing through the Snezhnaya storyline. The area becomes accessible during the "On One Side a Palace, On the Other a Tomb" world quest.
2. Open your map and mark all Precious and Luxurious chest icons in Novokitezhgrad. These chests are the only source of the Remnant Incense Guide – Novokitezhgrad.
3. Prioritize Luxurious chests first—they have a higher drop chance for the guide, though exact rates are not stated in official materials.
4. Clear each chest and check your inventory for the guide. You need three total.
5. Return to Downtown Novokitezhgrad and interact with the Treasure Vault to unlock it using the three guides.

Loadouts & Teams

No specific team composition is required for chest hunting, but a party with exploration-friendly characters speeds things up:

• Budget (F2P): Kaeya (cryo application for puzzles), Amber (pyro for torches), Noelle (shield for safety), Lisa (electro for mechanisms).
• Optimal: Yelan or Sayu for fast movement, Kazuha for vertical traversal, Zhongli for shields, and a healer like Kokomi.

These are suggestions based on general exploration; no specific characters are required by the chests themselves.

Materials Table

Item	Source	Quantity Needed	Notes
Remnant Incense Guide – Novokitezhgrad	Precious and Luxurious chests in Novokitezhgrad	3	Drop rate not stated in official materials
Treasure Vault Key	Automatically obtained after collecting 3 guides	1	Used at the vault in Downtown Novokitezhgrad

Troubleshooting

• Chest not appearing? Ensure you have completed the prerequisite world quest "On One Side a Palace, On the Other a Tomb." Some chests only spawn after quest steps.
• Guide not dropping? The drop is random; open more Precious and Luxurious chests. There is no pity system for these items.
• Vault won't open? Confirm you have exactly three guides in your inventory. If you have fewer, continue hunting chests.

FAQ

Do I need to open every chest? No, only Precious and Luxurious chests drop the guide. Common and Exquisite chests do not.

Can I get duplicates? Yes, you may receive multiple guides from different chests, but you only need three to unlock the vault.

Is there a time limit? No, the chests and vault are permanent additions to the region.

Does co-op affect drops? Not stated in official materials; assume solo play for consistent results.

Next Steps

After unlocking the Treasure Vault, you can continue exploring Novokitezhgrad for other collectibles. For similar guides, see our articles on Precious & Luxurious Chest Locations for Snowgrave Remnant Incense and Everfrozen Earth Precious & Luxurious Chest Guide.