Early in the Voyager and Paimon’s journey to Mondstadt, Crystal Chunks were primarily used to forge Mystical Enhancement Ore, an essential upgrade material for weapon leveling. However, with the introduction of Regional Treasure Compasses, Resonating Stones, and many new craftable weapons, knowing how to effectively farm Crystal Chunks is more important than ever. After all, regardless of upgrade or current region, you will always need thousands of Crystal Pieces for Mystic Enhancement Ore to upgrade the weaponry of new and old characters.
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Best Ways To Passively Farm Crystal Chunks In Genshin Impact
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If you’re busy with little to no time for active resource farming in Genshin Impact, we recommend taking advantage of the mineral-rich expeditions and reserves. Expeditions have been around since your voyage arrived and allow you to send characters for free resources. Although the Crystal Chunk loot they bring is negligible, the amount will eventually add up to thousands in the long run.
As for mineral-rich reserves, you need to reach reputation level 2 with a particular region to unlock the ability to mark mining outcrops on the map. Each outcrop is a guaranteed drop of valuable minerals, so rich mineral reserves should be a feature you shouldn’t overlook if you want an extra influx of Crystal Chunks for a week.
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Best Farm Locations for Crystal Chunks in Genshin Impact
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Rather, suppose you have the time to invest in actively researching and cultivating this crystalline mineral. In this case, we recommend focusing on The Chasm, the best farming location for Crystal Chunks in Genshin Impact. As you would expect from a giant mining facility in Liyue, the superterrestrial and underground section of this sub-region offers a large number of crystal chunks. With optimal routes, you should be able to mine over 100 shards every other day, following the drop respawn timers.
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However, there are three things to consider when farming Crystal Chunks in The Chasm.
- First, you need to complete the prerequisite world quests related to “The Chasm Delvers”, and there are several areas you need to explore on your own.
- Next, we highly recommend watching YouTube videos for ideal farming routes. In our experience, screenshots and even interactive maps don’t do justice to the verticality and complexity of the labyrinthine layout of the Underground Mines.
- Finally, practice and familiarize yourself with a single route that you feel most comfortable with. The first growth cycle may take 30-40 minutes, but subsequent cycles will gradually decrease over time. Soon you will be extracting over 150 pieces of crystal in less than 20 minutes.
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