How to Earn Summer Landmark Mementos in Genshin Impact

What the Summer Landmark Mementos Are

The recent summer event adds a fresh layer to the open‑world exploration: Landmark Mementos. Scattered across Teyvat, each Memento is tied to a specific landmark—like the Dawn Winery’s grape trellis or the Seirai Island lighthouse. By completing a short challenge at the site, you receive a Memento that contributes toward the event’s tiered rewards.

Beyond the visual flair, these items feed into a larger “Landmark Collection” board. The more you gather, the higher the reward tier unlocks, granting primogems, character upgrade materials, and exclusive summer cosmetics.

Where the Mementos Hide

Every major region hosts at least three active landmarks during the event. Below is a quick reference to get you started:

• Mondstadt: Stormterror’s Lair (wind puzzle), Dawn Winery (fruit‑gathering), Stormbearer Peak (climbing challenge)
• Liyue: Stone Gate (rock‑breaking), Luhua Pool (water‑spout puzzle), Qingyun Peak (gliding course)
• Inazuma: Seirai Island lighthouse (timed navigation), Tenshukaku garden (flower arrangement), Narukami Island shrine (electro‑relay)
• Sumeru: Akademiya library (book‑search), Vanarana grove (bird‑watching), Ashavan Realm (sand‑track race)

Each landmark flashes with a golden aura when you’re within range, and a subtle chime signals that a Memento can be claimed.

How to Complete the Landmark Challenges

Most challenges are short—typically under three minutes—so you can hop between sites without draining stamina. The general steps are:

• Approach the landmark and interact with the glowing pedestal.
• Read the brief objective (e.g., “Collect three ripe grapes” or “Defeat two hilichurl archers”).
• Finish the task, then accept the Memento reward.

Some challenges have a time limit or require specific characters. For instance, the Seirai Island lighthouse needs a character with a ranged attack to hit distant targets quickly. If you’re unsure which party works best, swap in a bow‑user like Venti or Fischl for faster range, or a melee character for close‑quarters puzzles.

Optimizing Your Runs

Because the event runs for a limited window, efficiency matters. Here are a few practical tips:

• Plan a route. Use the in‑game map to mark all active landmarks, then plot a path that minimizes backtracking. A clockwise loop around each region usually works well.
• Carry a stamina‑recovery item. A few Sweet Madame pastries can keep you moving, especially when climbing Qingyun Peak or gliding across Inazuma’s cliffs.
• Switch characters on the fly. Most challenges allow you to change party members mid‑run. Keep a versatile roster—one element for puzzles, one for combat, and a healer for safety.
• Group with friends. Co‑op mode lets you split tasks; one player can handle combat while another solves puzzles, cutting overall time roughly in half.

What the Rewards Look Like

Every Memento you turn in adds points to your Landmark Collection board. The board is divided into four tiers, each unlocking a reward package:

• Tier 1 (≈10 Mementos): Small bundle of Mora and a handful of common enhancement ores.
• Tier 2 (≈30 Mementos): A set of premium primogems and a rare character talent material.
• Tier 3 (≈60 Mementos): Exclusive summer-themed weapon skin and a large stash of condensing crystal.
• Tier 4 (≈100 Mementos): The event’s flagship prize—often a limited‑time 5‑star character banner ticket or a unique outfit for a popular hero.

Even if you don’t reach the top tier, the cumulative rewards are worth the modest time investment.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

New players often stumble over a few recurring issues:

• Missing the time window. Some landmarks disappear after a daily reset. Keep an eye on the event timer and prioritize those with the shortest availability.
• Using the wrong element. A wind‑based puzzle can’t be solved with a pyro character. Check the challenge description; it usually hints at the required element.
• Running out of resin. While most landmark challenges don’t consume resin, the follow‑up reward chests sometimes do. Save a few resin points for those final tier upgrades.

By staying aware of these details, you’ll keep your progress smooth and avoid unnecessary back‑tracking.

FAQ

Do I need a high Adventure Rank to collect Landmark Mementos?

No. The challenges are designed for a wide range of levels; most can be completed at AR 20 or lower, though higher‑level characters make combat sections easier.

Can I claim multiple Mementos from the same landmark?

Each landmark offers one Memento per day. After you finish its challenge, the site refreshes the next day, allowing you to collect again.

Is co‑op mode required for the best rewards?

Co‑op isn’t mandatory, but it speeds up completion, especially for puzzles that need simultaneous actions. Solo players can still earn all tiers; it just takes a bit more time.

What happens if I miss a landmark’s active window?

The site will simply revert to its normal, non‑event state until the next daily reset, at which point it becomes active again for the event.