Guide to All 10 Mondstadt Shrine of Depths Locations
Genshin Impact’s vibrant open world invites you to explore various regions filled with fascinating mysteries. Mondstadt, often called the city of freedom, offers lush landscapes and secrets to explore.
The Mondstadt Shrines of Depths are locations scattered across the region. They’re hidden within remote or elevated areas and test your exploration skills. In the lore, the Shrines of Depths sealed themselves off when the civilization that built them was lost. Each shrine is a locked obelisk that needs a Mondstadt Shrine of Depths Key, and each one holds a Luxurious Chest.
Below, you’ll find every location with directions from the nearest waypoint, every key source, and what’s inside the Luxurious Chest. None of them are tough to crack.
Mondstadt Shrine of Depths Locations
Mondstadt has 10 Shrine of Depths locations, the same number as Liyue. All of them let you unlock high-tier rewards and can aid in your exploration and journey through Genshin Impact. Here’s how to reach to each secret.
1. Stormbearer Mountains
One of the first Shrine of Depths locations is in the Stormbearer Mountains, in northern Mondstadt. This place is located on a cliffside overlooking the sea. Here’s how to get there:
- Teleport to the waypoint at Stormbearer Mountains.
- Make your way to the area west of the Anemo Hypostasis boss.
- Keep following the narrow trail that leads to the edge of the cliff.
- You’ll find the shrine situated on a small plateau with a lovely view of the ocean.
2. Starsnatch Cliff
Starsnatch Cliff looks out over the sea, and its views hold up even if you play Genshin Impact as a mobile RPG. The shrine sits on the lower cliffs.
- Start your journey at the Midsummer Courtyard domain teleport waypoint.
- Head east along the cliffs until you notice a large wind current.
- Glide across to the plateau.
- Stick to the small rock formations on the lower cliffs until you find the shrine overlooking the sea.
3. Galesong Hill #1
Galesong Hill hides three shrines, and the Luxurious Chests inside pay out Primogems, the currency you spend on wishes in this gacha game. The first one is fairly easy to locate:
- Start at the Dadaupa Gorge teleport waypoint.
- Head northwest across Galesong Hill.
- Look for a grassy hill along the way.
- The shrine comfortably sits next to a massive tree.
4. Galesong Hill #2
For this one, you’ll be journeying next to the coastline and enjoying the scenic views. Here’s how to find it:
- Start at the Dadaupa Gorge teleport waypoint again.
- Head east until you get close to the edge of the map.
- Get ready to fight the Fatui Skirmishers guarding the spot.
- You’ll find the shrine hidden within the trees near the cliff edge.
5. Galesong Hill #3
The last Galesong Hill shrine sits high on the southwest cliffs. It’s a steep climb, so bring a character with good stamina, or let a friend in co-op help out.
- Use the Dadaupa Gorge teleport waypoint for the next shrine.
- Head southwest and follow the trail along the cliffs.
- Carefully make your way up the steep cliffs.
- You’ll find the shrine sitting at the top of a plateau, offering a beautiful view of the surrounding region.
6. Springvale
Springvale is one of the earliest villages you reach in the main story. Its shrine is close to the road, so it’s one of the easier ones to grab.
- Start your journey at the Springvale waypoint.
- Follow the road south, right past the village entrance.
- After crossing the wooden bridge, traverse the rocky outcrop on the right.
- You’ll find the shrine perched on a clifftop along the road into the village.
7. Windwail Highland
This shrine requires real legwork. A ravine separates it from the nearest Statue of The Seven (the large statue that also works as a teleport point).
- Teleport to the Statue of The Seven in Windwail Highland.
- Head north from the statue.
- Keep going until you reach a ravine.
- Cross the ravine, and you’ll find the shrine on the other side.
8. Brightcrown Canyon
Brightcrown Canyon features hilichurl camps and chests along the route, classic RPG elements that reward a slow climb. The canyon is a good run to share with friends on mobile co-op.
- Begin your journey at the Brightcrown Canyon waypoint.
- Move to the north, following the winding path between the cliffs.
- Carefully climb the rocky terrain.
- Locate the shrine at the top of a ledge that overlooks the canyon.
9. Wolvendom
Wolvendom is a dark, dense forest, and the cliff paths are easy to miss, so turn up the brightness. This shrine sits up the cliffs near the Lupus Boreas boss arena.
- Teleport to the Cecilia Garden domain waypoint.
- Head south from the domain entrance.
- Climb the cliff toward the Lupus Boreas boss arena area.
- You’ll find the shrine on the high ground along that climb.
10. Dawn Winery
The last shrine sits in the mountains east of Dawn Winery, and the view across to Liyue is worth a screenshot on high graphics settings.
- Teleport to the Stone Gate waypoint.
- Head far east and start climbing the mountains.
- Keep heading for the high ground between Mondstadt and Liyue.
- The shrine sits right on the Liyue border, which is why it’s so easy to miss.
How to Unlock Mondstadt Shrines of Depths
To unlock these Shrines of Depths, you need special keys from various regional activities. Since you can’t get these from banners and events, here’s every source of Mondstadt Shrine of Depths keys and how many each one gives:
| Source | Type | Keys | Requirement |
| Adventure Rank Ascension 1 | Quest | 3 | AR 25 |
| Temple of the Falcon | Domain (first clear) | 1 | AR 12 |
| Temple of the Wolf | Domain (first clear) | 1 | AR 15 |
| Temple of the Lion | Domain (first clear) | 1 | AR 18 |
| Eagle’s Gate | Domain (first clear) | 1 | Story progression |
| New Horizons of Adventure | Archon Quest | 1 | Story progression |
| Upgrade the Statues of The Seven in Mondstadt to Lv. 6 | Adventurer Handbook task (Chapter 4) | 1 | Statues of The Seven at Lv. 6 |
| Open 100 chests | Adventurer Handbook task (Chapter 5) | 1 | 100 chests opened |
| Total | 10 |
Those 10 keys are exactly enough to open all 10 shrines.
Adventure Rank (AR) is your account level, and it gates when each domain opens. Domains are separate challenge areas you enter from the open world. Archon Quests are the main story quests, and the Adventurer Handbook is the in-game task book that rewards you for hitting milestones.
For the Chapter 4 task, offer Anemoculi (the Anemo orbs scattered around Mondstadt) to the Statue of The Seven until it reaches level 6. The Chapter 5 task fills in naturally as you explore and open chests across Teyvat.
Once you have a key, any Mondstadt shrine will take it. Walk up to a shrine, interact with it and confirm to use the key.
Each shrine holds a Luxurious Chest packed with Primogems (the currency you spend on wishes) and Adventure Rank EXP. You’ll also get equipment such as weapons and artifacts, plus upgrade materials and Mora (the main in-game coin).
The Luxurious Chest is a one-time reward. Once you open it, it doesn’t reset or respawn.
Tips for Clearing All 10 Mondstadt Shrines
A little planning saves you a lot of backtracking across Mondstadt. If a domain is still locked, raise your Adventure Rank first. The Temple of the Falcon opens at AR 12, the Wolf at AR 15, and the Lion at AR 18.
- Collect your keys before you set off. The AR 25 Ascension quest alone gives you 3 keys.
- Clear the three Galesong Hill shrines in one trip, since all of them start from the Dadaupa Gorge waypoint.
- Unlock every Teleport Waypoint (a fast-travel point) you pass, so the next shrine run starts closer.
- Stop worrying about wasting a key, because any key fits any Mondstadt shrine and opened chests don’t reset.
- Keep your Liyue keys for Liyue, because they won’t open Mondstadt shrines.
Keep Exploring New Worlds
Once you’ve opened every Mondstadt shrine (and cleared Liyue’s too), Inazuma is the next region with its own Shrines of Depths. This guide to getting to Inazuma shows you how to make the trip.
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