Star Shell in Genshin Impact: where to buy and find [map routes]

The Star Shell in Genshin Impact is a rare item from Liyue that's useful for leveling up Tartaglia and Ye Lan. This character ascension material can be obtained in several ways, which are detailed in this article.

What does a star shell look like?

They are small blue shells that are found on the seashore. The description says that if you put it to your ear, you can hear the call of the longing sea.

Where to Find Star Shells in Genshin Impact: All Rally Points

Before gathering, change the composition of the squad:

• It is more practical to take Yan Fei or Qi Qi, whose passive skill marks the nearest curiosities of the Li Yue region.
• Ayaka and Mona are suitable for speedy crossing of watery areas. In addition, Bei Dou's passive talent reduces stamina consumption while swimming.
• Increase your squad's movement speed with Anemo Resonance. Or thanks to the talents of Rosaria, Genie, Dione.
• Use Zhong Li's, Traveler's, Albedo's Geo Buildings to climb higher ground faster. For the same purpose, you can use the skills of Kazuha or Xiao.

Liyue

All shells are located within the Liyue coast ( 77 in total ). Let's take a closer look at each area, including routes that will significantly speed up your search for materials. If you need more shells, please wait 48 real-time hours for them to update.

Yaoguang Shoals

It's quicker and easier to collect shells at Yaoguang Shoal from the first teleporter. Move down the shore, circle the entire southern side until you reach the next teleporter. Then head north. Along the way, keep an eye on the sand, as you might miss any oddities. To save time, teleport to the Archon Statue for the remaining four shells and glide down to the water, then head west.

Guili Valley

To the north of the shoal, shells are located in Guili Valley. Use the marked teleportation point, go down on the glider from the top. Move along the coast and collect materials.
A lone shell on an earthly island is easy to get: go to Yaoguang Shoal, where you will find a windmill that creates a stream of air. Or you can get on your own by water, but this requires food or the ability of Ayaka, Mona.

Guyun stone forest

There are also clusters of curiosities in the Guyun Stone Forest . Travel to the teleporter on one of the islands. Head towards the western islet. After collecting them, return to the teleporter again, but this time collect everything on the eastern shores. Lastly, travel to the dungeon for the remaining ones. Don't forget the one on a small ledge in the northern part of the area. Glide from the ledge near the Geo Hypostasis or swim there.

dragon backbone

The last shells can be found at the southern edge of Dragonspine . Use the teleport point near Starglow Cave. Use the air edge to approach the seashore. Head west and collect the oddities you find. Swim to the last two shells, but keep an eye on your character's temperature!

You can ask friends or random players in Genshin Impact to collect curiosities in their worlds if their own have already run out.

Where to buy star shells

Bo Lai from the "Thousand Little Things" shop in Liyue sells five star shells per shell. Each shell costs 1000 Mora. The shop refreshes every three days.

What are star shells for?

The Curiosities from Liyue are necessary for the ascension of Tartaglia, a character hailing from distant Snowy, and Ye Lan . At this stage of the game, they have no use elsewhere.

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