Exploring the vast world of Teyvat in Genshin Impact often means encountering a variety of puzzles, environmental challenges, and elemental interactions. One particular task that has puzzled players is the quest objective ‘Disperse the Cluster of Wind.’ This objective appears during the Time and the Wind hidden quest, which is available on a secret island off the coast of Mondstadt. While the puzzle isn’t overly complex, it does require a keen eye, an understanding of Anemo mechanics, and a bit of patience. Completing this step is crucial for progressing in the quest and unlocking valuable rewards, making it an important moment for any Genshin player looking to complete every side quest.
Where to Find the Hidden Island
The quest Time and the Wind begins on a mysterious island that doesn’t appear on the map until discovered. This island lies to the east of Mondstadt’s Cape Oath. Players can reach it by using a Cryo character like Kaeya to create an ice bridge, or by using stamina management with gliding and swimming. Once you arrive, you’ll find a ruined sundial in the center of the island, which serves as the main location for the quest.
Unlocking the Quest
To begin Time and the Wind, players must interact with a Ragged Notebook found near the sundial. This note hints at the secrets hidden on the island, including the presence of a mysterious elemental anomaly that can only be revealed at a specific time of day. Once activated, the quest will prompt players to investigate the area, eventually leading to the objective to disperse the Cluster of Wind.
- The island is only accessible through non-conventional travel methods
- The Ragged Notebook starts the Time and the Wind quest
- Requires waiting until 2:00 AM in-game time
Understanding the Cluster of Wind
After activating the sundial by changing the time to around 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM, you’ll notice mysterious wind orbs appearing in the sky. These are the Clusters of Wind. Your task is to disperse these wind anomalies using Anemo skills. The challenge is both locating them and hitting them accurately to trigger the next phase of the quest.
Why Anemo Is Required
The Clusters of Wind are only affected by Anemo elemental attacks. Using characters like the Traveler (Anemo), Sucrose, Jean, Venti, or Sayu is essential. If you haven’t upgraded or built an Anemo character, this is the time to do so, even if just for quest purposes.
- Only Anemo skills can interact with the wind orbs
- Using charged attacks or ultimates can help reach higher orbs
- Combat is not required, but elemental precision is
How to Disperse the Cluster of Wind
There are four Clusters of Wind in total, and they appear in specific locations around the sundial. To see them, you need to use Elemental Sight. Once visible, switch to your Anemo character and use either a basic Anemo skill or burst to hit each orb. When a Cluster is hit correctly, it will vanish with a gust effect, indicating success.
Orb Locations and Tips
The orbs are located in different directions around the sundial some in the air, others partially hidden behind ruins. You may need to climb structures or use updrafts to reach some of them. Always activate Elemental Sight to guide your aim.
- First orb: Floating above the sundial use an updraft to reach
- Second orb: Near the ruined pillar to the west of the sundial
- Third orb: Slightly above ground level, near broken stairs
- Fourth orb: High up in the sky use wind currents or character burst
Triggering the Next Phase
Once all four Clusters of Wind have been dispersed, a strong gust will form, and a boss battle will be triggered. Players will face the Eye of the Storm, an Anemo elemental enemy that uses wind-based attacks. This boss is agile, floats in the air, and requires ranged or mobile combat strategies to defeat efficiently.
Fighting the Eye of the Storm
Bring a team that balances ranged and healing capabilities. Since the enemy uses Anemo, avoid relying on Anemo DPS characters and instead focus on Electro, Cryo, or Pyro. The Eye of the Storm will periodically summon wind traps and create knockback zones, so positioning is crucial.
- Use archers like Fischl or Amber for ranged damage
- Include a healer like Barbara or Bennett for sustain
- Stay mobile to avoid being caught in wind traps
After the Boss Fight
After defeating the Eye of the Storm for the first time, it will retreat, flying off toward the main continent. This concludes the initial part of the quest. You’ll be directed to follow its trail back to a second sundial near Dawn Winery. There, you’ll repeat a similar puzzle to ultimately complete the quest and receive your rewards.
Rewards and Progression
Upon completing the quest Time and the Wind, players will receive a variety of rewards, including Adventure Rank EXP, Primogems, Hero’s Wit, and Mora. These are useful especially for players leveling up or gathering resources for character ascension and wishes.
- 60 Primogems as a completion bonus
- Hero’s Wit and Mora for leveling up characters
- Adventure EXP helps boost your rank
Tips for Completing the Wind Cluster Puzzle Efficiently
To avoid unnecessary travel and confusion during the Disperse the Cluster of Wind objective, it’s helpful to plan ahead. Make sure your Anemo character is in your active party before arriving on the island. Also, prepare food items for stamina recovery, as exploring the island and reaching the Clusters may require climbing and gliding.
Recommended Team Composition
A balanced team can save you time and effort during this quest. While you don’t need heavy DPS for the initial puzzle, the Eye of the Storm boss will demand a more thoughtful approach. A solid setup would include:
- Anemo user (Traveler, Jean, Sucrose) to disperse the wind
- Ranged DPS (Fischl, Amber) to hit airborne enemies
- Healer (Barbara, Noelle) to recover from knockbacks
- Elemental support (Xiangling, Lisa) for synergy and reactions
Dispersing the Cluster of Wind in Genshin Impact is one of those unique quest moments that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and elemental mechanics into a satisfying experience. It encourages players to look beyond combat and engage with the world of Teyvat in a more thoughtful way. Whether you’re chasing 100% completion or simply looking to uncover more hidden stories in Mondstadt, the Time and the Wind quest offers both a fun challenge and meaningful lore. Make sure to bring your best Anemo character, keep your eyes open, and enjoy the breeze as you unravel this gusty mystery.