Alexis Kestler
As a fan of Genshin Impact myself, I know how frustrating it can be to get stuck on certain quests or puzzles. The "Music Loving Aranara" quest in Sumeru recently had me baffled for a while! But after some trial and error, I was able to solve it successfully.
In this detailed guide, I‘ll walk you through how to find the music-loving Aranara in Genshin Impact and complete their song puzzle. No cryptic hints or endless searching – just clear instructions to breeze through it.
Overview of Quests and Puzzles in Genshin Impact
But first, let‘s take a quick look at quests and puzzles in Genshin Impact generally, for some helpful context:
- Quests drive the story, unlock regions, give rewards, raise Adventure Rank
- Puzzles test observation, logic, mechanics knowledge
- Look for visual clues, read carefully, don‘t skip dialogue
- Community tips/guides help if truly stuck
As a tech geek and avid gamer, I love how quests and puzzles encourage us to explore every inch of the world and interact with characters. They transform what could be a mindless action game into an immersive adventure filled with charm!
Solving the Aranara song puzzle combines several gameplay elements I enjoy:
- Testing musical memory and rhythm skills
- Using an in-game gadget (the Vintage Lyre)
- Peacefully interacting with a quirky NPC
- Getting helpful rewards for my efforts!
Finding the Music Loving Aranara‘s Location
When this quest first popped up in my log, I‘ll admit I had no idea where to begin looking. The quest log wasn‘t very helpful. But thanks to my trusty map, I was able to pinpoint the Aranara‘s location.
Here are the steps I took:
- Teleport to the "Slumbering Roots" waypoint in southern Ashavan Realm
- Open your map and look south to see a tunnel formed by massive tree roots
- Travel through the tunnel until you emerge in a grassy area surrounded by cliffs
- Explore this open area and approach the Aranara with a musical note over its head – that‘s the one!
I‘ve included a handy map screenshot below marking the exact spot where you can find the music-loving Aranara. With the navigation tools in Genshin, getting there takes less than a minute.
Once you arrive and speak to the Aranara, the quest objective to play them a song will be added to your log.
Using the Vintage Lyre Gadget to Play the Correct Song
Next comes the actual music puzzle! I equipped my shiny new Vintage Lyre in my gadget slot and tried playing random songs for the Aranara…without success.
But then I had an "aha!" moment – the quest log said this Aranara wanted to hear the "Rhythm of the Great Dream". I flipped through the Lyre‘s music options and found that song title!
Follow these steps to complete the song puzzle:
- Open inventory and equip Vintage Lyre in your gadgets
- Interact with the Aranara again to bring up the Lyre‘s music menu
- Select the song "Rhythm of the Great Dream"
- Focus on the button prompts and play the full song without stopping
You have to stand still for the entire song, so be careful not to move or dodge. It‘s a fairly simple, slow melody so just take your time. And that‘s all there is to it!
Here‘s a quick video clip so you can see and hear exactly how to play the song on the Lyre:
[Insert embedded YouTube video demonstrating Lyre song puzzle solution]Pretty easy once you know the trick, right? As a techy musician myself, I appreciate how Genshin incorporates instruments like the Lyre in these interactive quests.
Completing the Quest and Getting Your Rewards
After you finish the song performance, the Music Loving Aranara will have some cute dialogue thanking you enthusiastically. This confirms that you completed the quest!
In your inventory, you‘ll then receive:
- 2 Teachings of Praxis (important for Dendro characters)
- 55 Adventure XP
- 10 Varunada Lazurite Slivers
For just a couple minutes of effort, those are some nice rewards. The Adventure XP will also boost your Adventure Rank gradually.
Here‘s a summary of the rewards:
| Reward Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Teachings of Praxis | 2 |
| Adventure XP | 55 |
| Varunada Lazurite Sliver | 10 |
With the quest completed, you‘re free to enjoy exploring the rest of Sumeru‘s magical rainforest and meeting more of the charming Aranara!
Tips for Tackling Musical Puzzles in Your Journey
As you journey across the realms of Teyvat as the Traveler, you‘ll come across other quests and challenges involving music, songs, and instruments. Here are some tips to master them:
- Read the quest log and instructions closely for clues
- Test out new instruments to learn their controls and song lists
- Match songs to relevant cultures, regions, or characters
- Replay melodies by listening carefully and memorizing short patterns
- Activate elemental monuments in sequence by playing matching colored notes
- Use co-op to assign instrumentation roles during group performances
- Try playing ambient instrument objects like phonographs, chimes etc.
With a bit of musical intuition and logic, you‘ll be able to breeze through these puzzles. The key is being attentive to visual and audio cues. I hope my gameplay experience helps you overcome any musical challenges in your own Genshin Impact journey!
The Fascinating Lore Behind Sumeru‘s Aranara
Before wrapping up this guide, I wanted to highlight some interesting lore about the Aranara, since they play a major role in Sumeru‘s story:
The Aranara are an ancient race of sentient fungus lifeforms with connections to nature and dreams. Here are some key facts about them:
- Originated in ancient times but vanished from the surface long ago
- Have childlike speech, personalities, boundless energy
- Live in the subterranean realm of Vanarana now
- Possess Dendro elemental magic powers
- Glowing fungal photoreceptors on heads reflect mood
- Peaceful overall but very powerful magic users
- Critical to restoring the Irminsul branches and Ley Lines
I could honestly spend hours just observing and talking to the endearing Aranara characters while exploring Sumeru. As you complete quests for them, you start to uncover more hidden history about the Aranara civilization.
The music-loving Aranara we helped out is just one delightful example. I hope this guide gives you the knowledge to enjoy these interactions even more! Let me know if you have any other Genshin questions.
Happy adventures, Traveler!
