Ultimate Electroculus Hunt: Conquering Watatsumi Island's Hidden Treasures in Genshin Impact

Watatsumi Island stands as one of the most visually stunning locations in the entire Genshin Impact universe. With its mesmerizing crystal-clear waters and vibrant, colorful terrain, it offers a refreshing contrast to the often gloomy and tumultuous atmosphere that characterizes much of Inazuma. But don't let this paradise-like setting fool you—beneath its serene exterior lies some of the most challenging Electroculus hunting you'll encounter in 2025's Genshin meta.

The Electroculus Challenge

Let's face it, folks—tracking down these floating purple orbs on Watatsumi Island is no walk in the park. Some are hidden behind time-consuming puzzles that'll make you want to throw your controller across the room (been there, done that), while others are tucked away in spots so obscure you'd need eagle eyes to spot them. It's a classic case of 'looks can be deceiving'—the island may look friendly, but the Electroculus hunt is straight-up savage.

Starting Your Collection Journey

The first few Electroculi are relatively straightforward, which is HoYoverse giving you a false sense of security before they hit you with the real brain-teasers:

1. Cave Dweller: South of the Statue of the Seven, tucked inside a small cave beneath the mountain. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

1. Waterfall Watcher: Head north from the Statue to find this one chilling on the right side of a waterfall, near a cliff edge.

1. Thunder Sphere Challenge: Continue northward to the coast where you'll need to use a Thunder Sakura Bough to get Electrogranum, which reveals a Thunder Sphere to reach this airborne Electroculus. This is where the game starts throwing some mechanics at you!

2. Mountain Base: East of location #3, you'll find an Electroculus below a mountain. Simply climb up and jump down to snag it—gravity is your friend here.

The Puzzle Gauntlet Begins

Now we're getting to the good stuff—the puzzles that separate the casual players from the hardcore collectors:

1. Electro Cube Conundrum: From the northernmost teleport waypoint, head east to find an Electroculus floating too high to reach normally. You'll need to solve an Electro Cube puzzle, making sure all cubes face the Sangonomiya Shrine. It's like solving a Rubik's cube, except with electrocution risks!

1. Waterfall Gap: On the same island as #5, head to the northern edge and find a waterfall with a gap leading to the Hydro Hypostasis boss. The Electroculus floats in this gap, taunting you to come and get it.

The Suigetsu Pool Nightmare

1. The Pit of Despair: This is where things get real, fam. This Electroculus requires completing multiple puzzles at Suigetsu Pool:

2. Solve the Electro Needle puzzle

3. Lower water levels

4. Swim through a tiny crack

5. Activate three switches

6. Drain the water completely

7. Guide an Electro Seelie

8. Rotate a Phase Gate

This one had me questioning my life choices for a solid hour. No cap, it's the Dark Souls of Electroculus hunting.

Quest-Locked Collectibles

Some Electroculi are gatekept behind quests, because HoYoverse apparently doesn't think we've suffered enough:

1. The Moon-Bathed Deep: This Electroculus requires progressing through The Moon-Bathed Deep world quest, which starts by talking to Tsuyoko near the Statue of the Seven. Only after completing specific objectives will the sealed door open, revealing your prize.

Water and Mountain Adventures

1. Waverider Launch: Head to the southern Waverider Waypoint, summon your boat, sail south, then yeet yourself off the Waverider to catch this floating Electroculus. Style points if you do a flip.

2. Archway Mystery: Cross the bridge, climb the mountain overlooking Bourou Village, then jump down to find this one hiding under an archway like it's playing hide and seek.

More Puzzles Because Pain is Fun

1. Electro Seelie Dance: Another puzzle! Follow an Electro Seelie with one character to acquire the Electro attribute, then quickly swap characters as the Seelie moves to the next Electro Needle. Repeat until all three needles light up, then use Electrogranum and Thunder Spheres to claim your prize. It's like a weird game of tag with electricity.

1. Enclosed Space: After the previous headache, this one's mercifully simple—just drop from the mountain and find it inside an enclosed space.

Village and Shrine Collection

The next few are scattered around Bourou Village and the Sangonomiya Shrine area:

1. Wooden Structure: Under a wooden structure in Bourou Village.

2. Pyro-Required: North of the village, use a Pyro character to break an Electro-infused Rock Pile.

3. Waterfall Hide-and-Seek: Drop from the wooden bridge at Sangonomiya Shrine to find this one behind a waterfall.

4. Glider's Delight: A relaxing glide from the Statue of the Seven toward Sangonomiya Shrine will let you spot and collect this one mid-air.

The Final Stretch

1. Mountain Junction: North from Sangonomiya Shrine, at the meeting point of two mountains.

2. Sacred Sakura Gated: This one's protected by a Thunder Barrier requiring Sacred Sakura Tree Favor Level 17. Talk about a long-term investment!

1. Cliff Hanger: Climb the mountain from #19, head to the edge, and drop down to find this Electroculus below the cliff.

2. The Grand Finale: Glide from the teleport waypoint east of Bourou Village westward to find the final Electroculus below a mountain. Congratulations, you absolute madlad—you've conquered Watatsumi Island's Electroculus collection!

Worth the Effort?

After spending countless hours hunting down these 21 Electroculi on Watatsumi Island, one can't help but wonder if the reward justifies the effort. The Statue of the Seven upgrades are undeniably valuable, but the real satisfaction comes from the completionist's high—that sweet dopamine rush when your Electroculus Resonance Stone stops finding anything on your map.

The puzzles range from straightforward to downright diabolical, but that's part of the charm of Genshin Impact's exploration. It's not just about the destination; it's about the journey—and occasionally wanting to rage-quit when that Electro Seelie decides to move in the opposite direction for the fifth time in a row.

With the upcoming Natlan region rumored to release in late 2025, one can only imagine what fresh collection hell awaits us there. Will the Pyroculi (or whatever they'll be called) be even more challenging to collect? Will we need to solve even more complex puzzles while standing on one foot and reciting the Teyvat alphabet backwards?

So what's your take—are these elaborate Electroculus hunts an enjoyable part of Genshin's exploration, or is HoYoverse just trolling us at this point? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let's commiserate over our shared trauma!

The following breakdown is based on information from Eurogamer, a leading source for gaming news and guides. Eurogamer's extensive Genshin Impact coverage often emphasizes the intricate puzzle mechanics and collectible hunts that define regions like Watatsumi Island, offering players detailed walkthroughs and expert tips to streamline their Electroculus collection journey.