Genshin Impact: where to find crystal butterflies and how to farm crystal core [map]

Any player has encountered shy big butterflies that leave a twinkling trail and tried to catch them, or maybe saw a recipe that requires a mysterious crystal core. Hunting for insects at one point in the game becomes important and useful - the resulting resource can save a lot of time.

Crystal butterflies in Genshin impact - floating elemental life forms, in which the body replaces the transparent core. In this guide, we will tell you in detail how to farm the resource crystal cores.

How to get the Genshin Impact Crystal Core

The Crystal Core is obtained instantly when catching a crystal butterfly. It is easy to catch - you need to approach the insect and interact with it. At the time of writing the guide, butterflies come in four elements - Anemo, Geo, Cryo and Electro. The resulting item will be the same regardless of the color of the captured butterfly. Creature Revival always happens in the same place every day.

Fishing Tips

When the player approaches, the butterflies get scared and fly away, like some other species of harmless fauna. You need to try to catch them as soon as the character is nearby.

If you are unlucky and the butterfly flew away, you just need to return to this place after a few minutes - she ceases to be afraid and returns.

In bad weather, butterflies in the open disappear, but they can still be found in caves.

Since they are elemental beings, their accumulations can be found in places imbued with the corresponding element. Anemo butterflies are found in abundance near the statues of the Archon and in the large open spaces in Mondstadt. Geo can be found among the rocks and in the caves in whole flocks in the territory of Li Yue. There is especially a lot of electricity on the island of Seirai and in Tatarasun. Cryos fly in caves and can be frozen in chunks of ice in Dragonspine. If you release such a butterfly, it will open Achievement Winter's Tale. Dendro butterflies in Sumeru also fly near the Statues of the Archons and even in the desert. Hydro butterflies in Fontaine can also be caught underwater.

Preparing to farm crystal cores

The talents of some heroes and dishes that reduce stamina consumption will help you farm the necessary material faster.

Featured Characters

Worth taking to the squad Yao Yao: babies will not scare the butterflies ahead of time. Heroes whose talents reduce stamina consumption will also come in handy.

To increase the speed, Anemo resonance is suitable.

Food

In the game, you can cook not only healing food, but also food that reduces stamina consumption. The table has given several dishes for adventures:

Better to farm materials with maximum endurance.

Where to find crystal butterflies on the map in Genshin Impact

Crystal butterflies live in all regions and are no different from each other, except for the color of the wings and name. They usually fly alone, but in some places you can find several individuals at once, which makes farming easier. Next, they attached maps of crystal butterflies by region and showed areas where it would be possible to collect a lot of cores.

Mondstadt

This region is inhabited Anemo crystal butterflies.

Several Anemo butterflies fly around a huge tree next to the statue of the Archon in the Valley of the Wind. Another one is hiding in the bushes near the road leading towards Mondstadt, when approaching them, several Hydro Slimes will attack them.

On the opposite bank from the representative of the Mondstadt Anglers Association, you can find a lone butterfly.

Near the statue of the Archon, standing near the Dawn distillery, you can find 3-4 creatures flying around it. Another one is also hiding in the bushes nearby, you can find them by flickering from the berries. A little south of the statue, a few more Anemo butterflies fly.

The Rassvet distillery is a great place to farm. In total, you can get about a dozen crystal cores on the territory. Most of the butterflies fly between the vineyards, one on the roof of a house south of the distillery, next to which is a cauldron and a bed of carrots. On the shore of the lake, closer to the teleportation point, you can find 3 more butterflies located in the same place.

Another place is the Dadaup gorge and its environs. In the northern part of the gorge, a pair of anemo butterflies flies at the very top, the rest must be looked for between the trees near the rocks.

It is worth looking into the grove near Springvale, where wild boars live - several of them fly between the trees, another near the house on the hill.

On the way to the lair of the Stormterror there are a couple more, they should be looked for on the rocks.

Dragon Ridge

In this area you can find cryo crystal butterflies.

3 pieces are flying on top of the tower, standing by the road west of the teleportation point in the east of the Sleeping Dragon Gorge area.

You can climb it using anemogranums flying nearby.

3 more fly on a small island with a frozen tree, it is located in the bay on the Snow-covered path.

In the outskirts of the buried capital, under the waterfall, there is a Lavachurl with a hoarfrost shell and several hilichurls, 4 cryo butterflies fly nearby.

Two more are located in front of the entrance to the Cave of Starlight, you can get to them by moving to the teleportation point under the statue of the Archon and running north.

Another one or two flutter at the end of the cave, the entrance to which is located near the statue of the Archon. The place can be opened by ing the quest "Lost in the Snow".

On the Snow-Covered Path there is a small area with torches and an ancient slab, and not far from it is a candle of the ruins and a couple of crystal butterflies.

Li Yue

In this region there are Crystal butterflies Geo.

A few flies near a tree on the opposite bank from the entrance to the Clear Water dungeon and mountain cave.

A small cluster lives under an archway to the south of the same dungeon, next to rare minerals. This place is hidden by a pile of stones that needs to be broken.

To the north of the previously mentioned dungeon there is a teleportation point on the island. If you go to it, and then cross the bridge, you can stumble upon several Geo butterflies.

A few pieces can be found in the area of ​​Lake Cloudreach.

There is a cave in Tianheng Mountain near the harbor of Li Yue, the entrance to which is located at the roots of a tree braiding a rock, it can be seen from the teleportation point. Inside is a real jackpot in the form of 6 Geo crystal butterflies, of which only one will fly under the ceiling.

In the vicinity of Minyun Village, you can find a few individuals and many minerals.

The next good place to farm is Guyun Stone Forest. There are 4 butterflies flying near the entrance to the dungeon, the rest are in other parts of the island.

Quarry: Rift

On the surface of the Rift, you will also be able to find crystalline creatures.

Two Geo butterflies can be found on top of the cliff north of the teleporter in the camp. They float around starflower.

On the cliff east of the same waypoint, you can pick up two more crystal cores.

Two Geo butterflies fly on a raised platform near the tent Fatui Skirmishers at the entrance to the Rift.

At the Statue of the Archon in the location, you can find three more creatures. They hover at lapis bark.

In the Tiangong Geo Gorge, the butterflies hid under a tilted rock. Can scare creatures Pyro slime.

Near the starflower in Tiangong Gorge, you will be able to collect two more crystal cores.

Rift: Underground Mines

Butterflies mostly fly in the upper levels of the Underground Rift Mines.

Geo creatures can be found at the westernmost teleport in the Temporary Main Adit. Geo slimes walk nearby.

In the age between two waypoints in the same location, you will be able to catch two crystal butterflies.

To get three more, teleport to the southern point in the Main Mining Area and go to the Fatui Camp. associated with them quest Lost in the depths squad.

At the north teleporter in the Main Mining Area, a butterfly flies on the bridge.

Use the southern travel point in the Stone Halls and go down the tunnel. Hilichurl will dig at the stone pillar. Defeat the monster and break the stones. Two butterflies will fly out, which are easy to catch.

In the Nameless Ruins, on the path to the Underground Waters, two crystalline creatures soar.

South of the waypoint under the Underwater, in the ruins, you can collect another core.

There are many butterflies in the Serpent's Cave.

Three will have to be caught in flight.

Two more hover near the rocks a little to the west.

The latter are located in the very south of the cave.

Inazuma

In the island region are located crystal butterflies Electro.

Narukami Island

An excellent place for farming is on the island of Narukami - the roots of the Sacred Sakura. There are about a dozen butterflies, there are no enemies. You can get there during the quest. "Purification of the Sacred Sakura".

Near the teleportation point on the Byakuya Plain (if you move towards the village of Konda), there are a couple more Electro instances.

On the shores of a small lake near the Tinju forest, where the abyssal magician lives, several pieces fly.

You need to check the waterfall under the rock, on which there is a teleportation point in Araumi - there are also butterflies there.

Two more fly at the grave of Kazuha's friend - located in a crevice under the bridge, located near the dungeon of the Hall of Flowing Sand. His sword, cat and god's eye are right there.

Kannazuka Island

On the island of Kannazuka, you can find a cluster of crystal butterflies near the Thunder Sakura at the teleport in the east of the island.

Another cluster of butterflies near a tree is located on the shore near the Kujo camp. After the quest "Treatment for Sakura" you can return to them.

Sayray Island

Seirai itself is great for farming, there are especially many Crystal Electro Butterflies and you can just cross the whole island, constantly bumping into them. All creatures are in an open area, so just follow the map.

Especially flies a lot in different parts of the island on which the Asase Shrine is located. Line is associated with it. neko cat quests.

There are several butterflies in the Hiraumi Fort area.

Large clusters live at the foot of Amakumo Peak.

On the coast of the southernmost of the islands of Seirai, you can find an entire Electro flock.

Yashiori and Watatsumi Islands

On the islands of Watatsumi and Yashiori crystal butterflies Electro no.

Tsurumi Island

On Tsurumi, they can only be found in one place - at a huge nesting site under Mount Kanna.

Sumeru

Dendro butterflies soar in the green region. Before farming, we recommend opening Vanaran by completing the quest The World of Aranara.

Below we consider several clusters of butterflies.

At the teleport in Gandharva

In order not to frighten away the creatures immediately, it is better to use the teleport nearby and run to the point.

Motiima forest

Move to underground Under the shade of an umbrella and run south. Three butterflies fly in the aranar garden by the pond in the center of the area.

Vanarana

In the lands of the aranar, the concentration of butterflies is in the west. Run to higher ground from any teleporter and trap creatures among pack yaks.

Aaru village

In the village of Aaru Dendro, butterflies have chosen the local Archon Statue.

Teleport south of Pit Abju

There are three creatures hovering near the waypoint. They can climb quite high.

In the caves of Tunnei ducks

Deep in the Dunnut Tunnels, right in a little oasis under mysterious meat.

Fontaine

Fontaine is home to a large number of Hydro crystal butterflies. The peculiarity of these creatures in the region of justice is that they can be found both on the surface and in underwater locations. Therefore, before farming, it is recommended to open any of the Hydro Archon Statues to get ability to swim underwater.

Below are some places with clusters of crystal butterflies.

Port of Romarin

The cluster is located southwest of dungeons The end of sin on the slope of the mountain.

Elinas

Crystal butterflies can be found on the surface of Elinas in the southern part of the Bello District. Teleport to the southwest point and head south across the bridge, then go down the slope. Beware of the hilichurls and the Void mage moving near the cluster to avoid spooking the butterflies.

Another place where several butterflies fly is in the northeast Merusi villages, located in the depths of Elinas. Elemental creatures fly right next to the teleporter in the Very Warm Place, so either be prepared to collect them right away or get to them from another waypoint.

Cours de Fontaine

To the west of the city of Cour de Fontaine, near the teleport, butterflies flutter on a small rock near the shore. To avoid spooking them, head to the cluster from the Hydro Archon Statue inside the city or from the teleportation point near the southwestern wall.

Chemin de Lesport

Travel to the southern part of Chemin de Lespor from the underwater teleport in the northeast of Elinas. Swim northwest to the stone underwater gazebo and go inside it. Crystal butterflies move around the reef.

Associated with this place plump Vinogradik, luxurious chest and hidden achievement.

Salos sea plateau

Head to the Salos Sea Plateau to visit two butterfly clusters. The first is located in the ruins of the Institute of Natural Philosophy. Teleport to the round room and swim to the northeast. There will be another pool of water in the hole in the floor where creatures can be collected at the bottom.

You will find the second place in the northern part of the sea plateau. From the teleportation point, move northwest to a stone with blue splashes. Use xenochrome crab skill and break the rock. Butterflies hide inside it.

Talat underwater valley

The Talat underwater valley is home to one of the largest concentrations of crystal butterflies. You can find it near the teleport in the location, but initially the place with the creatures is covered with a dome.

To open it, you need to escort three fairies to their gardens nearby. One of them is locked inside seaweed, another is guarded by meks, and the last one is connected to a time trial. After seeing off all the spirits and entering under the dome, you can get not only butterflies, but also Hydroculus with a precious chest.

You can also mine cores in the worlds of other players, thanks to multiplayer in Genshin Impact. Be polite and ask permission before farming Crystal Butterflies.

Why do we need crystal cores

The material is used in two crafts - forging and alchemy, and appears in a small number of recipes.

Alchemy

• dungeons.

• Frost Shield Potion - Increases Cryo element resistance by 25% for 5 minutes.

• Wind Barrier Potion - Increases Anemo's elemental resistance by 25% for 5 minutes.

Forge

The Adept Seeker's Furnace is a tool that can be used to cook food anywhere.

Where to buy crystal cores

Buy crystal cores must not, the only option for obtaining them is to catch crystal butterflies with your own hands.

How to catch butterflies with a tool

Few creatures will help catch the tool ore, and through real It will be possible to collect 15 crystal cores within a week.

We hope our guide helped you know where to find Crystal Butterflies in Genshin Impact and how to get Crystal Cores. If you have any questions, write them in comments. Follow others Genshin Impact guides on our website.