Genshin Impact: Starconch Locations & Farming Route Guide

Starconch is one of the local specialties in Genshin Impact that can be found scattered along the shores of Liyue. This fragile shell makes a hollow sea sound when held near the ear and is an ascension material needed by powerful characters like Tartaglia and Yelan. This guide provides all Starconch locations and will highlight the best farming routes.

All Starconch Locations in Genshin Impact

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All the Starconch in Genshin Impact are found along the sandy shores of Liyue near Qiongji Estuary. The three best areas to collect them are:

Guyun Stone Forest

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This area has around 23 Starconch scattered among the small islands.

Start at the southern waypoint and go west to gather conches on the shore.
Teleport back and head east this time to collect more on the next island.
Fast travel to Domain of Guyun and run west for remaining conches.

Sea of Clouds Shore

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The longshore here contains about 21 Starconch.

Teleport to the waypoint west of Guyun Stone Forest.
Go east and collect the conches.
Follow the shore northwest while collecting conches on the way.
Keep going till the end or swim east for 1 extra conch.

Yaoguang Shoal

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This expansive shoal has the most Starconch, around 32.

Begin at the Yaoguang Shoal waypoint and gather all conches while moving southwest.
At the end, swim north for one more. Walk back and go east for more.
Cross to the northeast shore and keep collecting eastbound.
Defeat the Ruin Guard for conches at the end.

Tips for Efficient Farming

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Use Qiqi or Yanfei to reveal Starconch locations on the mini-map.
Swim characters like Beidou, Mona, and Ayaka help in reaching far-off conches.
Server hop to collect more after 48 hours when they respawn.
Join friends' worlds if you need more Starconch quickly.

With this route, you'll have 70+ Starconch to fully ascend your powerful hydro characters in Genshin Impact.

Summary

All Starconch are found around Qiongji Estuary in Liyue.
Guyun Stone Forest, Sea of Clouds Shore, and Yaoguang Shoal are the best farming spots.
Use locator skills and swim abilities to collect them efficiently.
Server hop or co-op for additional Starconch.