Hey there, Travelers! The Lantern Rite Festival is back in Teyvat, and 2026’s celebration is shaping up to be the most dazzling yet. With the Jade Chamber glowing brighter than ever, the Fleeting Colors in Flight event has brought us a bunch of new activities, and one of my favorites is Wondrous Shadows. This clever minigame asks you to spin abstract shapes until their shadows reveal familiar Liyue symbols—and I’m here to walk you through everything you need to know.

📍 Finding the Wondrous Shadows Quest

The quest pops up automatically in your Quest Tab once the event goes live. If you ever lose track (I know I do sometimes with all these festival distractions!), just open the Events Overview, click on Event Details for Wondrous Shadows, and select “Go to solve the riddle”. This will pin a lantern-shaped marker in northern Liyue Harbor. When you arrive, you’ll meet an NPC named Yuan Rong. She’s got some charming dialogue about the history of shadow art, but what you really need to do is interact with the nearby projector-like lantern and screen to begin.

🧩 How to Solve the Lantern Riddles

Once you interact with the lantern, you’ll get a selection of nine puzzles. They unlock in batches of three over the course of the event, so don’t worry if you only see three at first. Each puzzle presents a cluster of seemingly random geometric pieces. Your job is to rotate them until their combined shadow projects a recognizable silhouette.

Here’s a pro tip: use the left mouse button to free-rotate the object, and the right mouse button to snap into clockwise or counter-clockwise motion. There’s a progress bar on the screen that fills up as your shadow gets closer to the intended shape. When it hits 100%, you’ve nailed it! 🎉

The target symbols are all tied to Liyue’s culture and geography. Think of iconic places like Wangshu Inn, the Statue of The Seven at Jueyun Karst, or items like Glaze Lilies and fireworks. If you’re ever stuck, just wait a moment and a subtle hint will appear on screen. It usually takes around 15–30 seconds, so don’t stress.

I found puzzles 7, 8, and 9 a bit trickier—they combine more complex shapes, but the same principle applies: keep twisting until the silhouette clicks. One technique I use is to look for prominent curves or straight edges in the shadow and match them with the pieces. Trust your spatial sense, and you’ll get through them in no time.

🎁 Rewards and How to Spend Affluence Talismans

Completing the puzzles isn’t just satisfying—it’s lucrative! Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll earn:

Puzzles	Rewards (each)
1–6	30 Primogems, 200 Affluence Talismans, 30,000 Mora
7–9	3 Hero’s Wit, 6 Mystic Enhancement Ore, 30,000 Mora

The star of the show is definitely the Affluence Talismans. These special tokens are the event’s primary currency and can be spent in the Afterglow Market Stage 1. Here’s what I recommend prioritizing:

• 🎆 Fireworks: They’re not just pretty; you can launch them in Co-Op or use them to create photo ops.

• ⚔️ Ascension Fragments: Always useful for building your characters.

• 📚 Hero’s Wit: Never enough of these!

But here’s the real kicker: Affluence Talismans also count toward the Prosperous Partnerships Invitation, which lets you pick a free 4-star Liyue character. In 2026, the roster includes classics like Xiangling, Xingqiu, and Beidou—still powerhouse options. Plus, they contribute to The Moon’s Comely Brow progress, unlocking Ningguang’s stunning Orchid’s Evening Gown outfit. So don’t slack on those puzzles!

And that’s a wrap on the Wondrous Shadows guide! I hope this helps you sail through the Lantern Rite with ease. Remember, the event only runs for a limited time, so be sure to log in daily and solve those puzzles before the festival lights go down. May your shadows always find their perfect form, Travelers! 🌟