Puzzles with painted stones and colored manitou in Genshin Impactare puzzles that appeared in the territory of Natlan in the update 5.2. The reward for solving them can be chests of varying rarity and hidden achievements. In this guide, we will consider the principles of operation of these mechanisms and indicate the location of each of them on the Tezcatepetonco Ridge, the Cuahuacan Cliff, and in Ochkanatlan.
Principles of the Painted Stone and Colored Manitou Puzzles
Colored Manitou
These are a special type of manitou. Each of them has its own coloring. You can pick them up and then throw them to paint the landing site in the desired color.
If you pick up two manitou of different colors at the same time, they will mix and give a new shade. For example, in the image, the yellow and blue manitou picked up at the same time colored the stone green.
Painted stones
They look like ordinary stones. They can be found in places of puzzles with colored manitou. When you pick up a spirit, these pedestals will be highlighted with a yellow outline. They can also be distinguished from ordinary rock using the sense of elements.
If you throw a manitou on a stone that is already painted, the landing spot will simply take on the color of the spirit.
Location of all puzzles with painted stones and colored manitou
A total of 8 puzzles can be found related to colored manitou and painted stones. They are mainly located in the territory of the Night Wind Lords clan.
Next, we will take a closer look at each of them.
Puzzle 1
Located on the western edge of the Night Wind Lords' territory, just south of the teleporter. In the right place, you will see three colored manitou and a locked rich chest.
Your task will be to color three stones according to the paint spilled on the ground. If you look at the puzzle from the side where the chest is, you need to throw a blue manitou into the left post, a red one into the right one, and a purple one into the center one. You can do this in any order.
The blue manitou is jumping in the center of the triangle formed by the stones. The red one is hovering very close to the chest. To create a purple spirit and color the last pillar, lift the red and blue manitou at the same time. If done correctly, the treasure will be yours.
Puzzle 2
Go to the lake in the south of Tezcatepetonco Ridge. On the shore you will see a tower of three stones, painted in different colors. To solve the puzzle, pick up the red manitou. It is floating a little further away near the path on the right, if you are facing the puzzle.
After that, throw the manitou at the very top stone of the colored tower. When it changes its color, an amazing chest with the blueprint for “Simple Flowerfeather Clan House: Backup Plans” will be yours.
Puzzles 3–4
These two puzzles in the west and east of the Night Wind Lords' territories are connected to the Pale Mist areas. We have a separate guide on how to get rid of it and solve the puzzles.
Puzzle 5
This series of riddles with colored stones is connected with getting the secret achievement “Watch Out!” In this guide, we looked at how to solve all of Mamula's puzzles and collect three chests.
Puzzle 6
This colored manitou puzzle is located at the foot of the mountain where the Night Wind Lords' main settlement is located, on the southern side. This guide will show you how to solve this puzzle, as well as the adjacent ritual stone puzzle, and get two rich chests.
Puzzle 7
This large-scale puzzle in Shalak Valley is located at the foot of a waterfall north of the Night Wind Lords clan. For its solutions, you will receive not only a precious chest, but also a hidden achievement “Hungry Artist”. This is also dedicated to a separate guide.
Puzzle 8
It is hidden in the Malinalco Cave, which can be accessed from the passage leading to the Twilight Papilla. By solving this riddle, you will learn about Kuntur's adventures, earn several chests, including a deluxe one, and receive the secret achievement “The Painting Speaks”. All this is described in more detail within the framework of this guide.
At the moment, these are all the puzzles with painted stones and colored manitou that can be found in the territory of Natlan. We hope this guide helped you in exploring the Pyro region and collecting all the valuable rewards.
