The mystical forests of Sumeru hold many secrets, but none are as charming or rewarding as the Aranara. These whimsical forest spirits are at the heart of one of the most extensive treasure hunts in Genshin Impact, culminating in the unlocking of 15 hidden chests deep within the Vanarana cave. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about finding all 76 Aranara, completing their tasks, and claiming every single reward chest tied to this unique exploration challenge.

Who Are the Aranara?

Introduced in the Sumeru region with the release of Version 3.0, the Aranara are magical creatures closely tied to the forest and its lore. They feature heavily in the Aranyaka questline, a long series of world quests that introduces players to the cultural heart of Sumeru.

How Many Aranara Are There?

There are a total of 76 Aranara you’ll need to find and help in order to unlock all the treasure chests:

• 64 Standard Aranara – These are spread throughout Sumeru and usually tied to puzzles, combat trials, or hidden locations.
• 12 Special Aranara – These are involved in named mini-challenges, such as musical trials or unique environmental puzzles.

Each time you help an Aranara, their essence will appear in Vanarana’s cave, contributing to the opening of treasure chests found within.

Where Are the Aranara Chests?

All 15 Aranara chests are located inside a sealed cave in Vanarana, accessible after progressing through the Aranyaka questline. Each time you help five Aranara, a new chest becomes available. Once you’ve helped all 76, the final three chests unlock at once during a short cutscene.

Important: If you helped all 76 Aranara and the last three chests don’t appear, double-check each Aranara challenge to ensure you fully completed them. Even minor oversights can cause the rewards to be withheld.

Completing Aranara Challenges

The tasks required to help each Aranara vary widely and often involve puzzles, combat trials, or exploration elements. Some Aranara might ask you to solve Dendro totem puzzles, clear Withering Zones, or complete memory-based mini-games. Others may require you to shoot targets, guide Seelies, or use the Vintage Lyre to play specific songs. Many of these challenges are locked behind quest progression, so it’s important to complete the full Aranyaka questline, especially the quest Dreams, Emptiness, and Deceit, before attempting to find and assist every Aranara.

Vanarana Cave Chest Locations

The Vanarana cave, situated southeast of Vanarana, houses 15 treasure chests that unlock progressively as you assist Aranara throughout Sumeru. For every five Aranara you help, one chest becomes accessible. After aiding all 76 Aranara, the final three chests unlock simultaneously, accompanied by a cutscene.

Use the Mysterious Clipboard

After advancing through the quests, you’ll also unlock a Mysterious Clipboard, an item that contains painted treasure maps leading to bonus chests. These are part of the broader Aranara experience and offer even more rewards to those willing to explore off the beaten path.

• Each drawing corresponds to a specific Sumeru location.
• Solving them correctly leads to hidden caches with high-tier loot.

But beyond the tangible rewards, you’ll unlock a deep lore connection to Sumeru and witness one of the most heartfelt stories in the game.

Tips Before You Start

• Finish the Aranyaka questline first.
• Use the View in the Dream board in Vanarana to track your progress.
• Mark each Aranara on an interactive map (such as HoYoLAB map).

The Aranara chest hunt in Genshin Impact is more than just a collectibles challenge, it’s a heartwarming journey through the cultural tapestry of Sumeru. With dozens of puzzles, secret interactions, and memorable characters, helping the Aranara is one of the game’s most beloved experiences.