Skip to main content
Join The Community
- Join our community
11
Premium Benefits
24/7
Access Available
21K+
Active Members
Commenting
Join the discussion
Exclusive Articles Coming Soon
Member-only articles
Weekly Newsletters
Weekly gaming & entertainment news
Member Badges
Earn badges as you go
Exclusive Competitions
Members-only prize draws
Curated Deals Coming Soon
Tech and gaming deals worth grabbing
GET COMMUNITY ACCESS QUICK
For the quickest way to join, simply enter your email below and get access. We will send a confirmation and sign you up to our newsletter to keep you updated on all your gaming news.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR MAGAZINE
Want to subscribe to the magazine? Click the button below to find out more information.
Find out more
GET Community ACCESS QUICK

Join the GamesRadar community for quick access. Enter your email below and we'll send confirmation, and sign you up to our newsletter.

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Background
Welcome to GamesRADAR+ Community !
Hi ,

Your membership journey starts here.

Keep exploring and earning more as a member.

MY ACCOUNT

Badge picture
Earn your first badge
Read 1 article to unlock your first badge.
Keep earning badges
Explore ways to get more involved as a member.
Latest Games News

Latest Games News

Breaking gaming news and updates

Read Now
Latest Games Reviews

Latest Games Reviews

Expert verdicts on the newest releases

Read Now

See what you’ve unlocked.

Explore your membership benefits.

Explore
Member Exclusives

Stay Ahead with GamesRadar+

Get the biggest gaming news, reviews, and releases straight to your inbox.

Explore

Sign Out
GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+
US EditionUS CA EditionCanada UK EditionUK AU EditionAustralia
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Games
    • Game Insights
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • Big Preview
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
    • Genres
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
    • Franchises
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
  • Hardware
    • Insights
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
      • Buying Guides
    • Computing
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
    • Accessories & Tech
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
  • home
  • Games
    • View Games
      • Games News
      • Games Features
      • Games Reviews
      • Games Guides
      • Big in 2026
      • Big Preview
      • Future Games Show
      • Golden Joystick Awards
      • Action Games
      • RPGs
      • Action RPGs
      • Adventure Games
      • Third Person Shooters
      • FPS Games
    • Platforms
      • View Platforms
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X
      • PC
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Nintendo Switch 2
      • Tabletop Gaming
      • Grand Theft Auto
      • Pokemon
      • Assassin's Creed
      • Monster Hunter
      • Fortnite
      • Cyberpunk
      • Red Dead
      • The Elder Scrolls
      • The Sims
  • Entertainment
    • View Entertainment
    • TV Shows
      • View TV Shows
      • TV News
      • TV Reviews
      • Anime Shows
      • Sci-Fi Shows
      • Superhero Shows
      • Animated Shows
      • Marvel TV Shows
      • Star Wars TV Shows
      • DC TV Shows
    • Movies
      • View Movies
      • Movie News
      • Movie Reviews
      • Big Screen Spotlight
      • Superhero Movies
      • Action Movies
      • Anime Movies
      • Sci-Fi Movies
      • Horror Movies
      • Marvel Movies
      • DC Movies
    • Streaming
      • View Streaming
      • Apple TV Plus
      • Disney Plus
      • Netflix
      • HBO
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Hulu
    • Comics
      • View Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • DC Comics
  • Hardware
    • View Hardware
      • Hardware News
      • Hardware Reviews
      • Hardware Features
      • Buying Guides
      • Desktop PCs
      • Laptops
      • Handhelds
    • Peripherals
      • View Peripherals
      • Headsets & Headphones
      • TVs & Monitors
      • Gaming Mice
      • Gaming Keyboards
      • Gaming Chairs
      • Speakers & Audio
      • Gaming Controllers
      • Tech
      • SSDs & Hard Drives
      • VR
      • Accessories
      • Retro
  • Deals
    • Toys & Collectibles
    • Lego
    • Dungeons and Dragons
    • Merch
  • Video
    • View Video
    • Video
    • GR+ Replay - Submit Your Clips
  • Newsletters
    • Quizzes
    • About Us
    • How to pitch to us
    • How we score
    • Newsarama
    • Retro Gamer
Trending
  • Best gaming gadgets
  • New Games 2026
  • Arc Raiders
  • Summer Game Fest 2026 schedule
  • Submit your clips. Win prizes
Don't miss these
Klastor, who wants the Shard of Serenity in Heroes of Might and Magic Olden Era
Strategy Games How to get the Shard of Serenity in Heroes Olden Era
Ship Models in Arc Raiders
Third Person Shooters How to find all Ship Models in Arc Raiders
Starfield Anchorpoint Defunct Safe and clue locations
RPGs How to open the Anchorpoint Defunct Safe in Starfield
Arc Raiders Avian Alarm
Third Person Shooters How to complete the Arc Raiders Avian Alarm project
Arc Raiders batten the hatches
Third Person Shooters Battening Down Arc Raiders quest guide
Diablo 4 Rathma's Puzzle
Diablo How to solve Rathma's puzzle in Diablo 4
How to fast travel to Howling Hill and Thinker's Meadow in Crimson Desert
RPGs How to solve the Thinker's Meadow fast travel point puzzle in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert: Macduff looking out into the distance during the new game, Crimson Desert.
RPGs The ultimate Crimson Desert guide for exploring Pywel
Arc Raiders outstanding balance
Third Person Shooters Arc Raiders Outstanding Balance and Dodger's Stash location
Diablo 4 The Path of Riddles solutions
Diablo All solutions for The Path of Riddles in Diablo 4
Starfield Powers
RPGs The Starfield temple and spinning rings puzzle explained
Fortnite Chaos Cubes
Fortnite Fortnite Chaos Cubes locations and rewards for finding them
Karin Quarry in Crimson Desert
RPGs Crimson Desert Stolen Quarry and Excavatron guide
Pragmata Diana erasing blue lunafilament printing error formation in cutscene
Action Games How to destroy blue and red filament in Pragmata
Deforesters in Arc Raiders
Third Person Shooters How to find Deforesters in Arc Raiders for A Prime Specimen
Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more


By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

You are now subscribed

Your newsletter sign-up was successful


Want to add more newsletters?

GamesRadar+

Every Friday

GamesRadar+

Your weekly update on everything you could ever want to know about the games you already love, games we know you're going to love in the near future, and tales from the communities that surround them.

GTA 6 O'clock

Every Thursday

GTA 6 O'clock

Our special GTA 6 newsletter, with breaking news, insider info, and rumor analysis from the award-winning GTA 6 O'clock experts.

Knowledge

Every Friday

Knowledge

From the creators of Edge: A weekly videogame industry newsletter with analysis from expert writers, guidance from professionals, and insight into what's on the horizon.

The Setup

Every Thursday

The Setup

Hardware nerds unite, sign up to our free tech newsletter for a weekly digest of the hottest new tech, the latest gadgets on the test bench, and much more.

Switch 2 Spotlight

Every Wednesday

Switch 2 Spotlight

Sign up to our new Switch 2 newsletter, where we bring you the latest talking points on Nintendo's new console each week, bring you up to date on the news, and recommend what games to play.

The Watchlist

Every Saturday

The Watchlist

Subscribe for a weekly digest of the movie and TV news that matters, direct to your inbox. From first-look trailers, interviews, reviews and explainers, we've got you covered.

SFX

Once a month

SFX

Get sneak previews, exclusive competitions and details of special events each month!


Join the club

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.


An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
  1. Games
  2. MMO
  3. Genshin Impact

How to solve the Genshin Impact Missing Crystalline Cores puzzle

Guides
By Marloes Valentina Stella published 21 July 2022

Here’s how to complete the Crystalline Core objective in The Summer Reverie

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Genshin Impact Crystalline Cores
(Image credit: miHoYo)
Jump to:
  • Missing Crystalline Core puzzle three
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Pinterest
  • Flipboard
  • Email
Share this article
Join the conversation
Follow us
Add us as a preferred source on Google
Subscribe to our newsletter

The Genshin Impact Find the Missing Crystalline Cores objective is part of a quest called Like Rhyme and Song: The Summer Reverie. As it’s the final part of the Summertime Odyssey Event quests, the Crystalline Core puzzles are the only thing standing in the way of completing the story. 

As soon as you find Persikov’s Manuscript, you can sail towards the Missing Crystalline Core locations and solve the puzzles. If you’re having trouble understanding the map, or if you simply wish to complete the Crystalline Core puzzle as quickly as possible, here’s a guide to help you out. 

Genshin Impact Crystalline Core locations

Genshin Impact Crystalline Cores

(Image credit: miHoYo)

The Like Rhyme and Song: The Summer Reverie quest starts automatically after completing every Event Domain in Summertime Odyssey. In other words, you have to complete the full Genshin Impact Ancient Azure Stars questline first, including the Genshin Impact Astral Puzzles.

Latest Videos From
You may like
  • Crimson Desert Precipice of Truth How to solve the Precipice of Truth in Crimson Desert
  • Crimson Desert Abyss Without Balance puzzles How to solve the Abyss Without Balance and Polar Opposites puzzles in Crimson Desert
  • Genshin Impact Dendro Hypostasis Genshin Impact Dendro Hypostasis location and combat tips

The quest will then guide you to the northwestern islands on the Golden Apple Archipelago, where you need to collect Persikov’s Manuscript. It’s a bit further north, disguised as a little yellow flame. Pick it up to see the Crystalline Core locations. 

While finding the three Missing Crystalline Cores is relatively easy, you need to solve a puzzle before you can collect them. No worries though; we’ll show you the Crystalline Core puzzle solutions below. They’re in the same order as the numbers on our location map.

How to solve the Missing Crystalline Cores puzzle 

Genshin Impact Crystalline Cores

(Image credit: miHoYo)

In case you’d rather solve the Crystalline Core puzzles by yourself, here’s what you should do: open Persikov’s Manuscript (quest inventory) and operate the steel orb mechanisms. There are two or three in every Crystalline Core puzzle (the red crosses on the map). 

You can turn the device to the right or to the left. As shown in Persikov’s Manuscript, a dot means right while a line means left. So two dots and a line means that the orb should be turned right-right-left.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Missing Crystalline Core puzzle one

Here’s how to solve the Missing Crystalline Core puzzle west of Twinning Isle:

  • Turn the device in the west in this order: right-left-left.
  • Turn the device in the east: right-right-left.

Missing Crystalline Core puzzle two

Here’s the puzzle solution for the Missing Crystalline Core southwest of Twinning Isle:

  • The device in the north (next to a tent): right-left.
  • Device in the southwest (next to some rocks): right-left-right.
  • Device in the southeast (closest to the water): left-left-right.

Missing Crystalline Core puzzle three

And finally, here’s how to solve the Missing Crystalline Core puzzles on the smaller island south of Twinning Isle:

  • Device in the north: left-left-right.
  • Device in the south: right-left-right.

Congrats on finding the Missing Crystalline Cores! All there’s left to do is insert the Crystalline Cores in the machine, and finish Like Rhyme and Song: The Summer Reverie.

CATEGORIES
Nintendo Switch Android iPhone iPad Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Gaming PS4 PS5 Platforms Nintendo Mobile Gaming Xbox PlayStation
Marloes Valentina Stella
Marloes Valentina Stella
Social Links Navigation
Freelance Writer

I’m a freelance journalist who (surprise!) kind of has a thing for videogames. When I’m not working on guides for GamesRadar, you can probably find me somewhere in Teyvat, Novigrad, or Whiterun. Unless I’m feeling competitive, in which case you should try Erangel. You can also find my words on PCGamesN, Fanbyte, PCGamer, Polygon, Esports Insider, and Game Rant.

Read more
Crimson Desert Precipice of Truth
RPGs How to solve the Precipice of Truth in Crimson Desert
 
 
Crimson Desert Abyss Without Balance puzzles
RPGs How to solve the Abyss Without Balance and Polar Opposites puzzles in Crimson Desert
 
 
Genshin Impact Dendro Hypostasis
MMO Games Genshin Impact Dendro Hypostasis location and combat tips
 
 
Crimson Desert Duskwood Ruins puzzle
RPGs How to solve the Duskwood Ruins puzzle in Crimson Desert
 
 
Dragon's Stone Chamber in Crimson Desert
RPGs How to solve the Dragon's Stone Chamber in Crimson Desert
 
 
How to fast travel to Howling Hill and Thinker's Meadow in Crimson Desert
RPGs How to solve the Thinker's Meadow fast travel point puzzle in Crimson Desert
 
 
Latest in MMO
Old School RuneScape carrying treasure
MMO Games Old School RuneScape players riot as YouTuber's account is reset hours after finishing 3-month grind
 
 
Old School RuneScape men in pink skirts dancing
MMO Games Old School RuneScape is so old devs have to do "a bunch of work to stop the game exploding soon"
 
 
Elder Scrolls Online
MMO Games ESO vet hates when people think the MMO is a "WoW clone" since "you're not going to have fun at all"
 
 
Elder Scrolls Online
MMO Games Elder Scrolls Online director calls his cancelled MMO a "missed opportunity" for Bethesda and Xbox
 
 
A Final Fantasy 14 character poses with the Senor Otter Pack
Final Fantasy Final Fantasy 14 players mourn the cute otter backpacks they were briefly given in error
 
 
Elder Scrolls Online
MMO Games Elder Scrolls Online director still secretly plays the MMO, even after he left the studio
 
 
Latest in Guides
A player swims through an alien ocean in Subnautica 2
Survival Games Is Subnautica 2 on Game Pass?
 
 
A Subnautica 2 player character points at the camera
Survival Games Subnautica 2 early access release time
 
 
Mounts in Crimson Desert
RPGs How to tame Ferocious and Special mounts in Crimson Desert
 
 
Forza Horizon 6 ferrari street race in tokyo
Forza Horizon When is the Forza Horizon 6 PS5 release date?
 
 
Forza Horizon 6 Toyota Landcruiser driving up grass hill
Forza Horizon Will Forza Horizon 6 be on Game Pass?
 
 
Battlefield 6 Season 3
Battlefield Battlefield 6 Season 3 release date, time, and roadmap
 
 
LATEST ARTICLES
  1. Ludi Lin as Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat II
    1
    Mortal Kombat 2 writer says one of the big "mistakes" from the first movie was not involving the game developers
  2. 2
    The long-awaited Mineru's Construct Legend of Zelda amiibo is up for pre-order, and my collection couldn't be happier
  3. 3
    Sega cancels its "Super Game" project following free-to-play struggles
  4. 4
    Subnautica 2 early access release time
  5. 5
    Is Subnautica 2 on Game Pass?

GamesRadar+ is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google
  • Terms and conditions
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Accessibility statement
  • Careers
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Review guidelines
  • Write for us

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...