The Broken Isle is a new island that is part of the Golden Apple Archipelago added in Version 2.8 of Genshin Impact. Though we’ve explored the Golden Apple Archipelago before in Patch 1.6 and even though they share the same name- this new archipelago is completely different from the first and is thus brimming with new locations, features, puzzles, and chests. This guide is about the hidden chests and conch on the Broken Isle island which many players may have missed.
Broken Isle Secret Puzzle in Genshin Impact 2.8
To first unlock this secret puzzle, a player must complete Xinyan’s “Blazin’ Trails” Story Quest after which they can follow the following instructions.
Part 1: Hidden Conches and 2 Common Chests
- Teleport to the northern waypoint of the island and make sure that the mountain to your south-west is in its short form.
- Enter the cave and go deeper into the island.
- You’ll first encounter a Pyro elemental totem puzzle for which you’ll need to find and light up all 4 torches. A Pyro bow user would be preferable.
- Once you unlock the totem, you’ll need to activate it using Pyro and lower the water level for further exploration.
- As you glide down, there will be another torch to your right which will also have a common chest beside it. Light it up and collect the chest.
- Swim towards the next Pyro totem and light up the second torch near it.
- Climb up the wooden pathway in front and light up the torch along the way.
- Interact with the portal doorway and light up the torch on the other side. Also interact with the metal gate on the other side and open it.
- Return back to the totem through the same portal gate and activate it to further lower the water level.
- You’ll find the hidden Phantasmal Conch No. 16 and also a misplaced conch.
- Complete the music puzzle by interacting with the harp and the surrounding instruments to unlock the common chest in the middle.
- Enjoy your free Fischl skin which you can unlock after completing this puzzle.
Part 2: 3 Precious Chests
- Teleport back to the northern waypoint and interact with the drum to change the mountain styles to be taller.
- Enter the cave in the middle mountain and interact with the same portal gate as from Part 1.
- Go back inside the same area and you’ll find the same 3 precious chests locked behind musical strings.
- Interact with the harp from the puzzle one more time to unlock the 3 chests. Take care to first arrange the instruments in a way that the music note exits in the direction of the chests.
Players have struggled to find these chests and conches, especially because in Xinyan’s domain, the changes in the terrain aren’t as noticeable as in Kazuha’s. Regardless this was hopefully an adventure worth the Fischl skin and the 3 Precious Chests.