Finding every Shrine of Depths in Mondstadt requires tracking down ten specific stone structures scattered across the map and collecting the keys needed to open them. Each shrine yields a luxurious chest filled with valuable loot, including Primogems, Adventure EXP, and elemental artifacts that give early-game characters a meaningful boost.
Unlike the fictionalized layout presented on low-quality scraper sites, Mondstadt's shrines are fixed landmarks across the open-world regions of Genshin Impact, hidden near cliffsides, hidden valleys, and plateau edges. Opening them requires matching a Mondstadt Shrine of Depths Key, which you earn through specific domain completions, adventure rank rewards, and world quests.
How to Get Mondstadt Shrine of Depths Keys
You can't open these stone doors with brute force; you need specific keys tied to the region. Mondstadt uses ten regional keys, separate from those found in Liyue or Inazuma.
- Domain Clear Rewards: Four permanent one-time domains across Mondstadt reward a key upon your first successful completion. These include the Temple of the Falcon, Temple of the Wolf, Temple of the Lion, and the Eagle's Gate.
- Adventurer's Handbook Chapters: Advancing your handbook milestones through Chapter 4 grants additional keys.
- World Quests: Certain world quests tied to regional exploration provide keys upon completion.
Check your inventory under the valuable items tab to see how many keys you currently hold before mapping out your route.
Complete Mondstadt Shrine of Depths Locations
The ten shrines are spread across Mondstadt's zones, ranging from Starfall Valley down to Stormterror's Lair. Here is where to find every single one.
Starfall Valley and Galesong Hill (3 Shrines)
- Dadaupa Gorge Ridge: Head to the southern cliffs overlooking Dadaupa Gorge. The shrine sits on a ledge near the hilichurl camps.
- Starsnatch Cliff Coast: Travel to the northern cliffs of Starsnatch Cliff. Look down toward the eastern coastline where the shrine rests on a grassy ledge above the shore.
- Windwail Highland Plateau: Located south of the Windwail Highland area, perched on an elevated stone shelf facing the valley toward Dragonspine's border.
Brightcrown Mountains and Stormterror's Lair (4 Shrines)
- Stormterror's Lair Ring (North): Positioned on the upper ridge overlooking the northern broken bridge leading into the tower perimeter.
- Stormterror's Lair Tower (South): Found on a rocky outcrop south of the central tower structure, requiring a short glide down from the teleport waypoint.
- Brightcrown Canyon: Nestled against the canyon wall west of the main path, partially obscured by pine trees.
- Petrichor Ridge Outskirt: Located on the western edge of the Brightcrown Mountains overlooking the river boundary.
Galesong Hill and Dragonspine Border (3 Shrines)
- Dadaupa Gorge East: Positioned on the eastern rim of the gorge basin, visible as you approach from the coast.
- Springvale Ridge: Located on the high cliffs directly south of Springvale village, overlooking the small pond below.
- Falcon Coast Inland: Tucked away on a raised grassy hill just inland from the Falcon Coast beaches.
What's Inside Mondstadt Shrines?
Every single Shrine of Depths houses a Luxurious Chest. Opening one grants permanent rewards that don't respawn.
- Primogems: 40 Primogems per shrine (400 total across all ten).
- Adventure EXP: 60 Adventure EXP per chest to help boost your overall progression rank.
- Anemo Sigils: Used to purchase items at the Mondstadt Souvenir Shop.
- Artifacts and Weapons: High-tier 3-star and occasional 4-star items like the Traveling Doctor or Berserker sets, alongside upgrade ore.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wasting Keys on the Wrong Region: Mondstadt keys only unlock Mondstadt shrines. Don't try to use them on Liyue or Fontaine doors.
- Ignoring Teleport Waypoints: Walking across the entire map without unlocking nearby waypoints makes backtracking tedious. Always unlock waypoints near the shrines first.
- Forgetting Sigil Spending: Once you collect your Anemo Sigils from the chests, visit Marjorie at the Mondstadt Souvenir Shop to spend them on weapon ascension materials and character memory items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mondstadt Shrines of Depths respawn?
No. Each shrine can only be opened once per account. Once you claim the luxurious chest, the shrine remains open permanently.
Can I use Liyue keys on Mondstadt shrines?
No. Regions have independent key systems. Mondstadt shrines require Mondstadt keys obtained from specific domains and quest rewards.
What Adventure Rank do I need to open them?
While you can explore and find the shrines at any rank, unlocking the required domains for keys and tackling higher-level world areas becomes much easier around Adventure Rank 12 to 20.
Are the chests inside affected by World Level?
Luxurious chests inside shrines have fixed rewards tied to the chest itself rather than scaling dynamically with your World Level, making them reliable early-game boosts.
