For newcomers to Genshin Impact, the daily artifact farming route is often treated as an afterthought—until inventory pressure makes it urgent. In 2026, the Liyue circuit remains one of the most efficient low-friction ways to gather fodder artifacts, and a route breakdown circulating among players is drawing fresh attention to the stops that many adventurers overlook. Artifacts are equipment pieces that add stats to characters, and each character’s needs shape which pieces are worth keeping. The guide’s core message is simple: artifact farming becomes essential at Adventure Rank 45, but lower-level pieces collected in the overworld are not wasted. They form the foundation of a player’s inventory and become level-up material for future five-star pieces.

The broader Liyue loop is often described as beginning in Qingce Village and ending inside the Chasm. The surface stops below form the backbone of that daily routine, and the route works like a squirrel’s autumn circuit—unremarkable in isolation, but quietly decisive once winter arrives and upgrade costs pile up. 🍂

Qingce Village and the Northern Start

The first leg begins at the teleport waypoint northeast of the Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula domain. From there, players turn around and enter the building past Granny Ruoxin. Behind the screen, a glowing mark near some boxes yields the first couple of artifacts. From that point, the route heads down the stairs to the left, past the wooden bridge on the right, and toward a cart filled with red pots; the pots contain an artifact. The next set of stairs leads toward the blue houses, and running around both buildings reveals artifacts in boxes. A second waypoint northeast of the previous location allows players to turn left and glide toward the house below, where running around the area and clicking glowing spots adds more pieces to the haul.

The visual route markers also cover Stone Gate, Sal Terrae, Yaoguang Shoal, and Mt. Tianheng, which players can weave into the same loop once their teleport waypoints are unlocked. These stops are less about a single dramatic haul and more about accumulation—a geological survey of small seams across Teyvat’s surface.

Dihua Marsh, Wangshu Inn, and the Southern Sweep

At Dihua Marsh, the route starts at the Statue of Seven and heads southeast on the map to a small house with a green roof. Running around the house reveals artifacts nearby. Next, players teleport to the waypoint at Wangshu Inn, turn around, and head toward the dock on the left side of the inn. A group of boxes there contains artifacts.

Tianqiu Valley adds another stop. From the valley waypoint, players turn around and head up the valley until they see a hilichurl digging near broken wood on the left; a glowing spot sits there as well. Continuing straight while sticking to the left leads to more wooden panels with glowing spots. The route’s rhythm resembles a cartographer tracing river tributaries: broad strokes at first, then tiny detours where the map rewards patience.

Jueyun Karst and Huaguang Stone Forest

Jueyun Karst contains several interlocking routes. The first starts at the teleport waypoint north of Cuijue Slope. Players turn right and head down the path toward the shore, where multiple broken wheelbarrows each hold a few artifacts. A second pass begins at the waypoint in the middle of Jueyun Karst: turn around, head toward the house on the right, run around the area, and then continue down the path to find more artifacts at broken wooden structures. A third branch from the same waypoint heads right along the mountain edge to a Treasure Hoarder camp, where artifacts are scattered around the area.

Huaguang Stone Forest also offers two routes. Starting at the main waypoint at Mt. Aocang, players glide to the first rock pillar in front of them and drop toward the makeshift rest area and bridge, where artifacts await. From there, gliding to the southmost rock formation and plunging down reveals an area with a red umbrella and a couple of artifacts. A second route begins at the waypoint east of Mt. Aocang, heads toward the house in front, and then moves right on the map and up the pathway to a Treasure Hoarder camp. Defeating the camp and grabbing artifacts from the boxes completes that segment.

East of Minlin: The Highest-Yield Segment

East of Minlin is described as featuring the highest number of artifacts. The route starts at the teleport waypoint north of the area—the one east of Mt. Aocang. Players turn right, run up the side of the mountain, and glide left toward the Treasure Hoarder camp below, where tents contain artifacts. From there, a small tributary leads to carts with artifacts. Next, the shoreline waypoint sends players straight to a broken cart with an artifact. Heading up the hill on the left leads to another hut below with pots containing artifacts. Continuing along the shore reveals a boat and a hut with more artifacts. Heading inland to broken rocks and a makeshift bunker reveals a bunch of pots inside. Finally, the middle waypoint north of Jueyun Karst allows players to glide across to the mountain southeast, climb up, and go around the side to find a wooden structure slightly hidden by a tree.

Route Summary

For players planning a first serious Liyue circuit, the takeaway is straightforward: the daily artifact route is not a single sprint but a chain of repeatable discoveries. It is less a sprint than a geological survey, with each glowing spot a small seam in Teyvat’s surface. As of 2026, the Liyue circuit remains a practical daily habit for converting exploration into upgrade materials—especially for players who want to stockpile fodder before the five-star grind begins. 🗺️