Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind Event Guide | Genshin 6.4

He’s finally home! Grandmaster Varka has officially returned to Mondstadt, and he’s brought the massive Version 6.4 flagship event, "Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind," along with him. If you’ve been missing that classic Windblume vibe, this is the update you've been waiting for.

Here is everything you need to know to crush Day 1 and claim those rewards.

 

Event Schedule & Eligibility

Don't wait around, the first phase is live right now!

Event Phase	Start Time (Server Time)	End Time
Phase I	2026/02/27 10:00	2026/03/16 03:59
Phase II	2026/03/01 04:00	2026/03/16 03:59
Phase III	2026/03/03 04:00	2026/03/16 03:59

• Requirements: Adventure Rank 20+ and completion of Archon Quest "Song of the Dragon and Freedom".
• Pro-Tip: For the best story experience, finish the Archon Quest "True Moon" and Razor’s Story Quest first.

 

Gameplay Breakdown: Day 1 Tips

Echoes of Memory (Exploration)

It’s basically "Spot the Difference" but in Teyvat. Use the Spotter Kamera to find things that don't match the real world.

Quick Clear: You only need to find four discrepancies to finish the challenge.

Hint: One of them is the Statue of the Seven.

Lionfang's Radiant Onslaught (Combat)

This is the heavy-hitter mode. You're participating in a "battle stage play" to summon the Shadow of the Lionfang Knight.

The Gimmick: When the special icon in the bottom right lights up, click it immediately and start spamming Normal Attacks to dominate the field.

Recommended Teams:

Combat 1: Varka + Durin + Venti (Can be swapped for Sucrose or Kazuha) + Bennett

• Durin: E -> E -> Q
• Venti: E -> Q
• Bennett: E -> Q
• Varka: E -> AAAA -> E -> AAAA -> E -> AA -> Q

Combat 2: Varesa + Iansan + Xilonen + Kazuha

• Varesa: A
• Xilonen: E -> A -> Q
• Iansan: E -> Q -> A
• Kazuha: E -> Q
• Varesa: E -> AA (Loop this to finish them off)

Rewards: You need 2,000 points for the Primogems, but aim for 4,000 if you want to clear out the shop.

Favonius Falcon's Recon Log (Flying)

Time to play a Teyvat-style Shmup! You'll command a Recon Falcon to take down targets.

Don't Let Go: You have infinite ammo, so just hold down the attack button the whole time.

Dodge This: Watch out for "Monstrous Bullets"—they hurt! If you see health pick-ups or combat buffs from elite enemies, grab them ASAP.

Goal: Score 6,000 points for the max rewards.

A Chat Over Fine Drinks (Mixology)

The fan-favorite bartending mode is back! Follow the guest's requirements to mix the perfect drink.

Inspiration: To unlock new ideas, just click through all the "association points" during the conversation.

 

Event Rewards: The Treasures Await

We’re looking at a total of 960 Primogems across the whole event. Day 1 gives you a quick 190 Primogems to kick things off.

The real prize, however, is the "Phantasmal Gift: Star Omen". It's a rare Catalyst Skin that you can apply to any Catalyst in your inventory to change its look. It’s a permanent addition to your account. Don't miss it.

 

Conclusion

Between the return of the Grandmaster and the debut of the first-ever weapon skin system, this year's "Windblume" is shaping up to be legendary. Make sure to log in today to start racking up your Windscape Splendor and don't forget to enjoy the sights, Mondstadt has never looked better.

Traveller, enjoy!