While exploring the mysterious regions of Teyvat in Genshin Impact, players often come across unusual environmental hazards. One such obstacle is the ominous purple mist that appears in certain areas, particularly within Inazuma. This dense fog is not just a visual hindrance it deals Electro damage over time and can block access to quests, resources, or exploration. Understanding how to disperse the purple mist is essential for players who want to unlock every hidden secret, complete regional challenges, and progress through storylines. Fortunately, with the right tools and preparation, this fog can be managed and removed effectively.
What Is the Purple Mist in Genshin Impact?
Electro Mist and Environmental Hazards
The purple mist encountered in Inazuma is an environmental hazard caused by Electro energy. It’s typically found in regions like Yashiori Island and Seirai Island, both of which are plagued by corruption or unstable energy flows. The mist causes continuous Electro damage when players step into it without proper protection or preparation.
More than just visual effects, the purple fog serves a gameplay purpose by creating environmental puzzles. In many cases, the mist blocks key routes, hides important objects, or prevents players from reaching quest targets. In other words, it must be dispersed before normal exploration can continue.
Where You Commonly Find the Mist
- Yashiori Island around areas affected by the Serpent’s Head corruption
- Seirai Island especially near Amakumo Peak and the corrupted shrines
- Certain Domains or special commissions where Electro buildup is present
Each region has specific mechanics to deal with the mist, and knowing the local solution is key to clearing it effectively.
Preparing to Disperse the Purple Mist
Bring an Electro Character
It might seem counterintuitive, but Electro characters can interact with certain regional mechanisms more efficiently. Characters like Raiden Shogun, Fischl, or Lisa can activate Electro totems or conduct electricity across puzzles that may be tied to mist-clearing devices.
Equip Electrogranum
The most reliable method to protect yourself against purple mist is using an Electrogranum. These floating energy beings are summoned from Thunder Sakura Boughs found throughout Inazuma. When active, an Electrogranum provides temporary immunity or resistance to Electro damage, and also enables interaction with certain fog-clearing devices.
Unlock Statues of The Seven
Ensure you’ve activated and upgraded the local Statue of The Seven in the region. This unlocks the Electrogranum level and increases the duration of its protection. Without sufficient Electrogranum level, you may not be able to survive the deeper layers of mist long enough to find the clearing mechanisms.
How to Disperse the Purple Mist
Use Electrogranum to Enter Mist Zones
To begin dispersing the mist, summon an Electrogranum from the nearest Thunder Sakura Bough. Then walk into the misted area. With the Electrogranum active, you’ll be shielded from the damaging effects of the fog for a limited time. Use this opportunity to locate nearby purification points or puzzle elements.
Find and Activate Thunder Sakura Cleansing Mechanisms
On Seirai Island and Yashiori Island, you’ll often find special cleansing structures or shrines within the mist zone. These must be activated to cleanse the corruption and remove the fog permanently. Here’s how to do it:
- Approach the shrine while protected by Electrogranum
- Interact with the mechanism (may require quest progress)
- Use an Electro attack on nearby totems if needed
- Sometimes complete a short puzzle, like matching symbols or defeating waves of enemies
After successful activation, a purification animation plays and the purple mist in that zone is permanently removed.
Advance Through Related Quests
In many cases, the purple mist is tied to quests such as Cleanse the Defilement or Stormchasers. If you enter a foggy area and find no way to remove it, you may need to progress a questline first. Key quests to complete include:
- Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual unlocks the ability to cleanse corrupted shrines on Narukami and Yashiori Islands
- Seirai Stormchasers required to stabilize Amakumo Peak and remove much of the local mist
- Orobashi’s Legacy clears large portions of Yashiori Island’s Electro weather
Once you’ve completed these quests, many mist zones will be automatically cleared, or at least their clearing mechanisms will become available.
Common Mist-Clearing Puzzles and Challenges
Electro Totem Puzzles
In some areas, dispersing mist requires activating a series of Electro totems. These may need to be hit in a certain order or within a time limit. Use a fast Electro character like Keqing or Lisa for reliable activation.
Symbol Matching Challenges
Near corrupted shrines, you may see patterns on rocks or floating tablets. Interact with the nearby shrine and match these patterns to cleanse the area. These puzzles are more common in the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual quest.
Timed Combat Events
In some locations, defeating all enemies in the mist zone triggers automatic purification. These enemies are usually Electro-based and spawn in waves, so bring a team that’s effective against Electro shields (such as Cryo or Pyro characters).
Tips for Surviving the Mist
Maximize Electrogranum Duration
Upgrade your Electrogranum level through offerings to the Sacred Sakura in Grand Narukami Shrine. Higher levels mean longer protection inside fog zones and more interactive functionality with puzzles.
Use Mini-Map and Elemental Sight
Foggy areas can be disorienting. Use Elemental Sight to locate nearby totems or interactables. Also, check the mini-map for icons representing Thunder Sakura Boughs or shrines to guide your exploration.
Bring a Healer or Shield Support
Even with Electrogranum, mist damage may still occur if your timing is off. Bringing characters like Barbara, Diona, or Zhongli helps maintain survivability while navigating hazard zones.
What Happens After the Mist Is Cleared?
Unlock New Exploration Zones
Dispersing the purple mist often reveals new pathways, hidden puzzles, and treasure chests. In many cases, fog-free areas are necessary for completing world quests or collecting Electroculus. Once purified, the area remains permanently clear.
Earn Quest Rewards and Primogems
Clearing the mist usually results in quest completion or access to hidden chests. These may contain Primogems, Enhancement Ores, Artifacts, and other valuable items.
Visual Clarity and World Completion
Many players aiming for 100% exploration in Inazuma need to clear all foggy zones. This contributes to full map completion and allows uninterrupted travel between landmarks, domains, and event locations.
The purple mist in Genshin Impact isn’t just a visual obstruction it’s an Electro-based environmental mechanic that challenges players to solve puzzles, complete quests, and use specific tools like the Electrogranum. Whether you’re navigating the haunted peaks of Seirai Island or purifying the corrupted lands of Yashiori, learning how to deal with the mist is crucial. Through quest progression, Electro interaction, and careful exploration, players can disperse the purple fog and unlock all the secrets hidden within Inazuma’s mysterious landscapes.