Wuthering Waves has never been shy about turning scenery into a task. The Traces of Mt. Firmament event, first introduced during the version 1.1 cycle, asks players to put down their weapons and use the camera instead. For players revisiting Mt. Firmament or checking the event archive in 2026, the structure remains easy to follow: open the Events tab, begin the Scale of Memories side quest, and follow resident clues across the map. The event does not reward random snapshots. Each assignment points to a specific landmark, and players must frame the correct subject before the challenge counts.
How to Start Traces of Mt. Firmament
Players should open the pause menu, select the Events tab, and choose Traces of Firmament from the event list. Pressing Go assigns the Scale of Memories side quest. The first assignment comes from Uncle Fu in the hidden lab behind the waterfall. From there, the photo hunt unfolds across Mt. Firmament, with most steps awarding 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and upgrade materials. Returning players should still confirm current availability and any rerun adjustments through the in-game Events tab.
Photo Challenge Walkthrough
1. Dimly Lit Trees Above Uncle Fu
Players should stand on the door in front of Uncle Fu and take out the camera. The target is the dimly lit trees above him. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four Advanced Resonance Potions.
2. Lamp and Building by the Pool
First, players must inspect the glowing item in the snow. Next, they should stand beside the orange trees and use the Sensor. After that, climb the lamp post to the left. From the top, the camera should capture the lamp and the building by the pool. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four Advanced Energy Cores.
3. Circular Stone Structures
Players should find the origin of the voice down by the lake, defeat the enemies, and comfort the child. The photo target is the circular wonder in the mountain, a set of circular stone structures higher up. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four Advanced Energy Cores.
4. The Mournful Resident
This step is a conversation rather than a framing challenge. Players should talk to the Mournful Resident by the big tree on the lake to complete the fourth assignment.
5. The Peak and the True Loong
Players should use the Sensor at the target location near the lake, then view the information to begin the challenge. The subject is the dragon-shaped peak visible to the right, known as the Peak and the True Loong. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four Advanced Energy Cores.
6. Glowing Stone Structure in Truthseeker’s Pass
This challenge requires progress in the main story quest. Once that is complete, players should talk to the residents in Truthseeker’s Pass and photograph the glowing stone structure in front of them. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four Advanced Energy Cores.
7. Mianloong Chamber Information Point
Players should head to the lower tier of Mianloong Chamber and read the information by the boulder on the cliff. This step completes automatically after the information is read. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four Advanced Resonance Potions.
8. Isolated Stone Structure with a Golden Beam
Players should speak to the Tired Resident by the lake and collect the instructions. The camera should then aim at the isolated stone structure with a golden beam at its center. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four Advanced Energy Cores.
9. Stone Ruins to the Left
The final photo assignment asks players to capture the stone ruins to the left. The reward is 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and three Advanced Experience Cores.
Quick Reference Table
| Step | Target | Key Action | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimly lit trees above Uncle Fu | Stand on the door and photograph the trees | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, four Advanced Resonance Potions |
| 2 | Lamp and building by the pool | Inspect snow item, use Sensor, climb lamp post | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, four Advanced Energy Cores |
| 3 | Circular stone structures | Defeat enemies, comfort child, photograph mountain structure | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, four Advanced Energy Cores |
| 4 | Mournful Resident | Talk to the resident by the lake tree | No separate reward listed in the original guide |
| 5 | Dragon-shaped peak | Use Sensor near lake, photograph Peak and True Loong | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, four Advanced Energy Cores |
| 6 | Glowing stone structure | Finish main story, talk in Truthseeker’s Pass, photograph structure | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, four Advanced Energy Cores |
| 7 | Mianloong Chamber boulder | Read information on lower tier | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, four Advanced Resonance Potions |
| 8 | Isolated stone structure | Speak to Tired Resident, photograph golden beam structure | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, four Advanced Energy Cores |
| 9 | Stone ruins | Photograph ruins to the left | 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, three Advanced Experience Cores |
Practical Tips for the Photo Hunt
📷 The camera is the main tool, but the Sensor matters in several steps. Players should use both when a clue mentions hidden information or a target location.
🗺️ The event is spread across Mt. Firmament, so players should expect some climbing and exploration between assignments. A few steps also depend on story progress, especially the Truthseeker’s Pass assignment.
🎁 Rewards are consistent for most completed photos: 30 Astrite, 20,000 Shell Credits, and four upgrade items. The final step is the exception, offering three Advanced Experience Cores instead of four.
⏳ Because the event originally ran during version 1.1, players checking it in 2026 should treat this guide as a record of the original flow. Any rerun could change availability, rewards, or quest requirements. The in-game Events tab remains the best place to confirm the current status before traveling to Mt. Firmament.
According to coverage from GamesRadar+, exploration-focused event design often works best when objectives are tied to clear environmental storytelling, which fits the structure of Wuthering Waves' Traces of Mt. Firmament photo hunt as players move from landmark to landmark using both the camera and Sensor to decode location-based clues rather than relying on combat alone.