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That said, Genshin Impact does also run by the principle that hard work and determination will yield the best results. As such, some of the best places to enjoy the game are also the hardest to explore. However, while some places are incredibly difficult to reach, there are also plenty of ways to make the journey a lot easier.
10 Jueyun Karst
When Genshin Impact players think of Liyue, they think of mountains. And while many places in Liyue have stone forests, none are quite as infamous as Jueyun Karst. However, what makes Jueyun Karst even more tedious is how often there are events at the top and bottom of the mountains. Players will need to scale these mountains more than a few times.
Luckily, despite the difficulty in scaling the mountains directly, they do have a few perks that other similar regions do not. For one, there are teleport beacons at the top of many of the main mountains. Secondly, there are occasional wind streams in the air of Jueyun Karst, making it a good location for gliding.
9 Dragonspine
Of course, even Jueyun Karst fails to contend against the game’s largest mountain in Mondstadt and Liyue (and possibly Inazuma depending on how tall Mt. Yougou is). Added in update 1.2, Dragonspine is home to Albedo’s storyline, the Cryo Hypostasis, and the Peak of Vindagynr domain.
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Of course, the most pertinent issue with scaling Genshin Impact’s most difficult mountain is Sheer Cold – a status that slowly consumes the player’s HP the longer they are away from a heat source. The solution is fairly simple; people will want to take note of heat sources and keep a Pyro character on hand.
8 Mikage Furnace
Like Dragonspine, Inazuma also has its fair share of places that actively attack the player. Most infamous of these, Mikage Furnace hosts its own unique status that can only be found in a few places – Balethunder.
Like Sheer Cold, Balethunder also eats away at the player’s health (though notably at a slightly slower rate). However, unlike Sheer Cold, Balethunder cannot be dispelled by simply walking near a fire torch. Rather, Electrograna will be needed to actively protect against the condition; they can be found by interacting with Thunder Sakura Boughs.
7 Wolvendom
Firstly, it needs to be made clear; Wolvendom isn’t always difficult to explore. For example, the main path from Cider Lake to Andrius’ arena is set up in a way that isn’t challenging to traverse. However, the area around the path on the higher ground can be a little bit of a hassle to deal with. This comes in addition to Andrius not having a teleport point, making almost every journey one done by foot.
To be honest, there isn’t a one-and-done solution to traveling in this area in particular. Nonetheless, players may find traveling in the area much easier if they invest in a good exploration character or in the best gadgets in the game.
6 Qingce Village and Wuwang Hill
To be fair, Qingce Village and Wuwang Hill are separate locations. However, given their proximity to each other, they share several very similar issues when it comes to exploring them. They both are situated within a densely mountainous area.
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Granted, the mountains are not nearly as high as in Jueyun Karst, however, players should be careful about how they climb them. The mountains of Qingce Village feature jagged edges that cannot be climb over, making players more likely to fall. In addition, especially for Wuwang Hill, players should also expect to meet their fair share of enemies.
5 Stormbearer Mountains
The Stormbearer Mountains were the original mountains that players struggled with in the early days of Genshin Impact. Tough inclines and more enemies than other parts of Mondstadt, the journey through the north can be a tricky time for players just getting used to the controls of the game.
This is made trickier by the fact there are some items found near exclusively in the Stormbearer Mountains. Most notably of these are valberries, a local specialty used to ascend characters like Noelle. Nonetheless, while the struggles may be real, the Stormbearer Mountains can be conquered with resolve and patience.
4 Lisha
Most of the time, Lisha is the last place in Liyue that players explore completely (outside of maybe the Guyun Stone Forest). Filled with tricky mountains and towering ruins, the southwestern portion of the country often goes unexplored.
Many early game veterans still have chests in this region that are yet unclaimed. After all, the ruins can be tough to scale and the enemies found here are the second most difficult in the nation. Players looking to conquer Lisha should invest in high-power and excellent exploration characters.
3 Stormterror’s Lair
The climax of Mondstadt’s story doesn’t end in Stormterror’s Lair for no reason. The den of Dvalin of the Four Winds and home of Old Mondstadt, the Lair has more difficult opponents than anywhere else in Mondstadt.
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However, players should be even more aware of the tower in the center; walls of impenetrable wind and narrow passages, people can often be caught off guard. Becoming familiar with the layout of Decarabian’s Tower and the area beforehand can go a long way for players having trouble getting around.
2 Guyun Stone Forest
Osial being sealed under Guyun Stone Forest seems to make a lot of sense. After all, few players venture into islands to the East of Liyue Harbor without a reason.
The stone forest and its inhabitants are tough as rocks, partially due to how densely packed opponents are. Going from one end of an island to the other can often leave players running into at least three hilichurl camps, and most have at least a mitachurl or an abyss mage. To say the least, players should prepare a fully leveled team before they even think about scaling the towering stones of Guyun Stone Forest.
1 Yashiori Island
Granted, Yashiori Island is a whole region of Teyvat: the westernmost island of Inazuma to be exact. However, this area has been the most troublesome for players making their way through Inazuma. Constantly thundering and storming, Yashiori is not a land for the lighthearted.
This also comes in addition to the more hostile nature of the region. Between dodging lightning bolts, players will also have to fight their share of tough opponents. This also comes in addition to multiple areas with Balethunder, including the Mikage Furnace.
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