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Washer Octopus puzzles are a series of challenges found in the Sea of Bygone Eras region, introduced in the version 4.7 update. These puzzles require players to interact with Washer Octopuses scattered throughout the area, guiding them to specific locations or triggering events to unlock hidden chests and other rewards. Here's everything you need to know about the Washer Octopus puzzles in Genshin Impact, including their locations and how to solve them.
Locating Washer Octopus Puzzles
There are a total of 16 Washer Octopuses in the Sea of Bygone Eras region, each with its own puzzle or group puzzle to solve. To find these puzzles, players should first unlock all teleport waypoints in the area to facilitate easier navigation. Some Washer Octopuses are located near Echoing Conches and Precious Chests, making them easier to spot.
Here’s a brief description of every location.
1. Northeast of Initium Iani: Teleport to the north waypoint of Initium Iani and head northeast. Interact with three Washer Octopuses near an Echoing Conch and a Precious Chest surrounded by flowers to unlock the chest.
2. Near the Orange Sea Shell: Teleport to the waypoint and head northwest to find a Washer Octopus near a shell. Complete the time trial challenge hidden inside the shell to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
3. Near the Rock Surrounded by Enemy Fishes: Head north from the previous location to find another Washer Octopus. Defeat the nearby enemies and interact with the octopus to receive another Exquisite Chest.
4. On Top of Coral Reef: Teleport to the Hortus Euergetis waypoint and head southeast to find a locked Washer Octopus. Free the octopus to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
5. Near the Cave Entrance: In the southeast part of Initium Iani, interact with a Washer Octopus near a collapsible rock to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
6. Play Red Light Green Light with Them: In the north of Alta Semita, play a game of Red Light, Green Light with two Washer Octopuses to get two Exquisite Chests.
7. On Top of Coral Reef (Second Location): In Collegium Phonascorum, defeat the surrounding enemies to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
8. Near the Auric Anglerfishes: In Collegium Phonascorum's northwest, interact with two Washer Octopuses to unlock two Exquisite Chests and a Luxurious Chest.
9. Near Clivus Capitolinus: Interact with a Washer Octopus near Clivus Capitolinus to unlock two Exquisite Chests and a Luxurious Chest.
10. Activate All Flowers: North of Clivus Capitolinus, stop the octopus at the right places to activate all the flowers and unlock an Exquisite Chest.
11. Near the Entrance of the Sea Cave: In the southwestern part of Nausicaa's Seashore, interact with a Washer Octopus to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
12. Among the Sea Anemones: Teleport to the waypoint near Nausicaa's Seashore and head northwest to find two Washer Octopuses. Guide them to the sea anemones to unlock two Exquisite Chests.
13. Underwater Ruins: In the northwest part of Nausicaa's Seashore, interact with a Washer Octopus near the ruins to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
14. Near the Crystal Formation: In the southeastern part of Nausicaa's Seashore, interact with a Washer Octopus to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
15. Amidst the Kelp Forest: In the southwest part of Nausicaa's Seashore, interact with a Washer Octopus to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
16. Among the Sunken Shipwrecks: In the northeast part of Nausicaa's Seashore, interact with a Washer Octopus to unlock an Exquisite Chest.
Solving Washer Octopus Puzzles
Each Washer Octopus puzzle is unique, requiring players to use different strategies to solve them. Some puzzles involve interacting with the Washer Octopus to guide them to specific locations, while others require players to defeat nearby enemies or complete time trial challenges. Players should pay close attention to the surroundings and follow any clues to solve each puzzle.
Tips for Completing Washer Octopus Puzzles
Unlock all teleport waypoints in the Sea of Bygone Eras region to easily travel between puzzle locations.
Use the Symphony ability to interact with Washer Octopuses and guide them to their destinations.
Pay attention to the color of the Washer Octopus, as different colors may require different interactions.
Follow any visual clues or markings in the environment to determine the correct actions to take.
