Wangshan Swordsman's Inscriptions
Last updated 2026-06-28
Wangshan Swordsman's Inscriptions (unofficial name) is a Hidden Exploration Objective that takes place in Chenyu Vale, Liyue.
Steps
- Interact with the Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions in any order:
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (I): At the end of the Shrouded Vale, Hidden Hero quest. Must be interacted with a second time to count.
- A Mora Chest will spawn after interacting.
Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (I)'s location
Additional context
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (II): At the top of the highest point between Mt. Xuanlian and Mt. Aocang. Accessible by gliding directly east from the Mt. Xuanlian teleport point to a Wrathful Simulacrum .
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Common Chest will spawn after interacting.
Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (II)'s location
Additional context
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- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (III): Near a series of Wrathful Simulacra leading up from the river.
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Exquisite Chest will spawn after interacting.
Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (III)'s location
Additional context
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- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (IV): Can be reached by gliding northeast from the highest point of Chiwang Terrace (reachable via Golden Carp's Leap and Wrathful Simulacra, there is a Jade Incense Cauldron puzzle at the top as well).
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Precious Chest will spawn after interacting.
Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (IV)'s location
Additional context
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- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (V): Beginning from the Chenyu Vale: Southern Mountain Statue of the Seven, follow the dirt road through the large ruin complex, and utilize the Wrathful Simulacra to ascend the mountain.
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Luxurious Chest will spawn after interacting.
Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (V)'s location
Additional context
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- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (I): At the end of the Shrouded Vale, Hidden Hero quest. Must be interacted with a second time to count.
Gameplay Notes
- Completing this Hidden Exploration Objective awards the Wonders of the World achievement Five Blades Return to Wangshan.
Inscriptions
- (Interact with Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (I))
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (I): "...Caressing the blade, singing I go, to cleave dragons and drink their blood. The divine light, like flowing lightning, like a frigid wave, threatens to smash the mountains..."
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (I): "...Beneath Mt. Tianheng, I slay tigers, the scaled beast I skewer amidst the Sea of Clouds... When I return crowned in success, we shall live at ease..."
- (Interact with Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (II))
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (II): "Upon a sword one ascends on high, gazing out to lands afar..."
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (II): "...Trees like jewels dot the hills, and the deep vales hide jade pools..."
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (II): "...Returning to find no further path, day and night there was weeping..."
- (Interact with Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (III))
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (III): "...Sword dancing beneath the autumn moon, soaring song and incessant sighs..."
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (III): "...Where the adepti live near waters clear, where the white stones stand so tall..."
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (III): "...I remove my hat and drink to you..."
- (Interact with Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (IV))
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (IV): "...The mountains are stained green by the verdant flow..."
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (IV): "...The wilds consume the woodsman's home, mist and rain shroud the fishing boat..."
- (Interact with Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (V))
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (V): "...Pot in hand, I admired the clouds atop a mountaintop, cutting branches to make swords, eating melons, fish, and rice cakes. I exulted with cloud and mist, and..."
- Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions (V): "...A disciple suddenly appeared, with swift draw and lightning-quick blade. I fended it off with a wooden comb, and with my stick-sword I struck out and thereupon parted. Laughing, I sang..."
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 古剑铭文 | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 古劍銘文 | |
| Japanese | 古剣の銘文 Koken no Meibun | Ancient Sword's Inscriptions |
| Korean | 옛 검의 명문 Yet Geomui Myeongmun | |
| Spanish | Inscripción en una espada | Inscription on a Sword |
| French | Inscriptions de l'ancien épéiste | Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions |
| Russian | Записи древнего мечника Zapisi drevnego mechnika | Ancient Swordsman's Inscriptions |
| Thai | คำจารึกนักดาบโบราณ | |
| Vietnamese | Bia Khắc Cổ Kiếm | |
| German | Inschrift des antiken Schwertkämpfers | Ancient Swordsman's Inscription |
| Indonesian | Prasasti Pendekar Kuno | |
| Portuguese | Inscrições do Antigo Espadachim | |
| Turkish | Kadim Kılıç Ustası Yazıtı | |
| Italian | Incisioni dell'Antico Spadaccino |
Change History
Released in Version 4.4