Understanding Unusual Hilichurls in Genshin Impact 2025
What Makes Wei Special
Here’s something you might not know: that Chinese character ‘伟’ (wěi) on Wei’s mask? It’s actually a tribute to miHoYo co-founder Wei Liu. Pretty cool easter egg, right?
Wei’s got this quirky passive behavior – he won’t attack until you make the first move. And here’s the kicker: Elemental Sight can’t detect him at all. When he does fight back, those projectiles he throws are shaped like Primogems (though sadly, he doesn’t drop any actual Primogems when defeated).
The rewards are refreshingly consistent. Every single kill nets you exactly 18 Adventure EXP, 233 Mora – and yes, that number’s Chinese internet slang for laugh out loud – plus 1-3 Cabbages. There’s a daily cap of 10 kills for rewards, which honestly requires some serious Co-Op coordination since solo players can only manage two defeats every 12 hours.
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Spawn Mechanics (They’re Weirder Than You Think)
Only one Wei exists per world at any time. Beat the first one? A second immediately pops up somewhere else entirely. The 12-hour cooldown doesn’t start until you’ve defeated both – which caught me off guard when I first started farming these guys.
If you only kill one and call it a day, the spawn timer resets 12 hours after that initial kill. Even more bizarre: teleporting away mid-fight counts as a defeat for spawn purposes. The game really wants you to commit to the hunt.
Complete Location Guide by Region
Mondstadt Spawn Points
Windrise: Right behind the Statue of the Seven, nestled among those massive oak tree roots. This is my go-to starting point – excellent visibility and super accessible.
Stormbearer Mountains: Next to that Shrine of Depths west of the Anemo Hypostasis. Quick teleport to the waypoint, then head north.
Dadaupa Gorge: Perched on cliff edges overlooking the Cemetery of Swords. You’ll need to climb from the waypoint to the western cliff face – bit of a trek, but worth checking.
Cape Oath: Mondstadt’s absolute southeastern tip. Not where the Spiral Abyss portal sits, but the actual cliff edge.
Wolvendom: At the Lupus Boreas arena entrance, chilling beside a tree on the north side.
Stormterror’s Lair: Those broken bridges southwest of the central tower. Use the wind currents from the central Statue of the Seven – much easier than trying to climb up.
Liyue Territory Locations
Qingce Village: Among those gorgeous western flower fields near the Glaze Lily patches. Cross the water from the eastern waypoint.
Stone Gate: Mountain peak east of the waypoint. Fair warning – this one’s genuinely challenging to reach. The climbing’s brutal, though there’s a pressure plate that creates helpful wind currents.
Mingyun Village: Hills south of the Hidden Palace of Lianshan Formula Domain. Glide from that Statue of the Seven between Mingyun Village and Yaoguang Shoal.
Liyue Harbor overlook: Mt. Tianheng peak north of the harbor. Access via the mountain waypoint near that Seelie Court.
Qingyun Peak: Those floating rock platforms west of the main teleport waypoint. Visibility here is fantastic.
Cuijue Slope: Nine Pillars of Peace entrance, right within that circular basin.
Lingju Pass: Hills south of the waypoint, look for green tent markers.
Tianqiu Valley: Those broken bridges leading to the western ruins.
Optimal Two-Per-Day Farming Route
Route Planning Strategy
After months of farming these guys, I’ve developed what I call the quick-check priority system: Windrise, Stormterror’s Lair, Qingyun Peak, Lingju Pass, Mingyun Village. You can verify these spots within minutes.
Secondary route hits: Stormbearer Mountains, Dadaupa Gorge, Wolvendom, Cape Oath, Qingce Village, Liyue Harbor overlook, Cuijue Slope, Tianqiu Valley.
Save Stone Gate for last – trust me on this one. It’s such a pain to reach that you’ll want to exhaust easier options first.
Start at Windrise, zip over to Stormterror’s Lair using those central wind currents. Clear Mondstadt before transitioning to Liyue. Characters like Wanderer, Yelan, or Sayu absolutely transform this grind by cutting travel time dramatically.
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Spawn Timer and Reset Mechanics
The 12-hour cooldown starts after you defeat the second Wei – not the first, which trips up a lot of players. This timer runs completely independently of server resets, so don’t expect it to align with your daily routine.
My advice? Track the exact time you defeat your second Unusual Hilichurl. Manual logging beats any third-party tracker I’ve tried.
Reward Analysis and Drop Rates
Those fixed rewards add up: 36 EXP and 466 Mora daily through standard farming. With maximum Co-Op coordination, you’re looking at 180 EXP daily.
At Level 90, Wei packs 38,967 HP and 6,851 ATK. Level 100 bumps that to 58,824 HP and 8,864 ATK. Version 3.1 doubled his base ATK but halved ability damage multipliers – interesting balancing choice by miHoYo.
Advanced Farming Strategies
Multi-Account Coordination
Four-player groups can achieve eight total defeats by clearing each member’s world spawns. The catch? Every player must land at least one hit for kill credit. Coordinate your attacks carefully – I’ve seen groups lose credit because someone got trigger-happy.
Mobile players face real challenges here. The controls are clunky, and visual clarity suffers compared to PC. If you’re serious about farming, PC gives you superior navigation and faster location verification.
Achievement Guide and Tracking
…Well, That Was Strange achievement breaks down as: 1 defeat (5 Primogems), 20 defeats (10 Primogems), and 50 defeats (20 Primogems). Track your progress through the Challenger: Series II category.
Completing the full achievement line nets 35 Primogems total and contributes to unique Namecard rewards. Not game-changing, but every Primogem counts.
FAQ
How many Unusual Hilichurls can you kill per day? Maximum 10 per day for rewards. Solo limit is two per 12-hour cycle. Hitting 10 requires Co-Op coordination with each participant dealing at least one hit.
What rewards do they drop? 18 Adventure EXP, 233 Mora, and 1-3 Cabbages per defeat. Rewards stay constant regardless of World Level.
Where do they spawn most frequently? 14-16 locations across Mondstadt (6) and Liyue (8). Quick-check locations: Windrise, Stormterror’s Lair, Qingyun Peak, Lingju Pass, Mingyun Village.
How long is the respawn timer? Exactly 12 hours after defeating the second Unusual Hilichurl. Timer runs independently of server resets.
Can you farm in co-op mode? Yes, up to 8 total defeats for 4-player groups (2 per world). Each player must deal damage for kill credit.
What’s the most efficient farming route? Prioritize quick-check locations before secondary spots, save Stone Gate for final verification. Use mobility characters and coordinate teleportation sequences.
