Sharpshooter on Hand

Sharpshooter on Hand is a Daily Commission in Natlan.

Steps[]

Talk to Zicheng
(One of the following)
- Take a photo of Djembe Studios (06:00 – 08:00)
- Take a photo of Stage Tepetl (11:00 – 13:00)
- Take a photo of Courier's Longhouse (17:00 – 18:00)
Report back to Zicheng

Gameplay Notes[]

Completing both the main task and the hidden side task of any location grants the player the Wonders of the World achievement Inspiration Walk.
- The commission can be completed by taking a photo of only the side task, but it will not grant the achievement.
This commission has three different versions and each version has a side task. A notice stating "Camera has been adjusted to a suitable angle" will be displayed if the player's camera is correctly facing the side task's target.

List of side tasks depending on the main task:

Courier's Longhouse — Take a photo of the Yumkasaurus mural located next to the teleport waypoint south of the Courier's Longhouse.
Stage Tepetl — Take a photo of Muhuru's Gemporium, including its gems.
Djembe Studios — Take two more photos of popular stores with unique signs (Xochicuicatl Records and Atlahua's Net).

Rewards[]

This commission grants the following AR-dependent rewards upon completion:

Adventure Rank
12–15	10	175	2,775	25	1–4	0–1
16–20	10	200	3,200	30	1–4	0–1
21–25	10	200	3,625	35	1–3	0–2
26–30	10	225	4,050	35	1–3	0–2
31–35	10	225	4,475	40	1–3	0–2
36–40	10	250	4,900	45	0–2	1–3
41–45	10	250	5,325	50	0–2	1–3
46–50	10	250	5,750	50	0–2	1–3
51–55	10	250	6,150	55	0–1	1–4
56–59	10	250	6,575	60	0–1	1–4
60	10	—	9,075	60	0–1	1–4

Dialogue[]

Quest Description

You meet a poet from Liyue inside the Stadium of the Sacred Flame...

(Talk to Zicheng)

Zicheng: Hmm... To evoke poetry with painting, or to paint with poeticism...

Zicheng: Hmm... No, no, aren't these two phrases referring to the same thing...?

What are you talking about?

Are you writing poetry?

Zicheng: Ah, hello. That's right. I'm attempting to write a poem about Natlan's scenery.

Zicheng: But... To be honest, the landscapes here are very different from those of Liyue. I'm not familiar with the local history, either, so I don't even know where to begin.

Zicheng: Besides, I'm no professional poet, no rhymer of repute... Indeed, I've never even lived it up with a limerick...

Zicheng: *sigh* But I can't simply go back empty-handed. My colleagues at the Ministry of Civil Affairs will tease me. "Were you seeking inspiration out there, or just respiration?"

You work at the Ministry?

Zicheng: That I do... sort of. I was hired some time back to do some land surveys.

Zicheng: *sigh* In practice, I was taking people around Liyue to see if the water and soil have changed, or if the maps need to be updated, and such.

Zicheng: One round of that left me exhausted, and with goodness knows how many pairs of worn-out shoes... So I decided to take a vacation. Needed a change of pace, you know?

Zicheng: It's just that... I don't know what I was thinking, but when I applied for the time off, I gave my reason as: "Got the urge to write some poetry. Going to get some inspiration."

Zicheng: I didn't expect the person in charge of approving leaves of absence to respond so seriously, with a "May poetic puissance be yours"... and half a month's leave to go with it...

Isn't that a good thing?

Zicheng: You'd think so, yes... Except that the entire Ministry now knows why I'm on vacation!

And have you proved a poet most puissant, perchance?

Zicheng: Not in the slightest, but the news of my vacation and its purpose have spread far and wide nonetheless. Now everyone in the Ministry knows what I've gone to Natlan for!

Zicheng: *sigh* It has been fun, of course. I'm not doubting that. The scenery's good, the food's pretty nice, and they've got all manner of interesting life here, especially the cute little baby Saurians...

Zicheng: But not a line of poetry has come to mind. Not one!

Zicheng: I even borrowed a Kamera to help me gather inspiration, but that hasn't done me much good.

Zicheng: I'm fine with natural scenery, but forget shops and crowds — I can't make out anything in those shots.

Um, how about I help you?

Oh, I'm great at taking photos.

Zicheng: Wait. You'd help me? Oh, thank goodness... I have to gather some inspiration no matter what.

Zicheng: Let me think...

(If the player receives the Children of Echoes version)

Zicheng: I've heard that there's a beautiful stage over where the Children of Echoes are, at which people perform daily.

Zicheng: Please, help me take a picture of that grand stage at noon — better still if you could get a shot with those performing in it as well...

(If the player receives the People of the Springs version)

Zicheng: Ah, yes! I've heard people say that the People of the Springs have very distinctive shop signage, and amongst them, I believe, is "Djembe Studios."

Zicheng: Please, help me take a picture of that studio in the early morning hours!

(If the player receives the Scions of the Canopy version)

Zicheng: The Courier's Longhouse over where the Scions of the Canopy dwell sees much hustle and bustle, and the signboard of that famous spot, too, is most distinctive.

Zicheng: Hehe, could I ask you to snap a shot of it at sunset, thereabouts?

(Talk to Zicheng again, optional)

(If the player receives the Children of Echoes version)

Zicheng: Apart from the grand stage, word is that the Children of Echoes is also home to a large gemstone shop.

Zicheng: A picture of those gems would make for a fine memento, I'd say...

(If the player receives the People of the Springs version)

Zicheng: Other than Djembe Studios, the People of the Springs play host to two other famous stores.

Zicheng: I'd love to compare their signboards, should they prove quite idiosyncratic as well.

(If the player receives the Scions of the Canopy version)

Zicheng: Hmm... There's a huge mural at the cliffs where the Scions of the Canopy live, isn't there?

Zicheng: Now, if you find that mural, help me take a picture of it, would you?

(Talk to Zicheng after taking photos)

(If the player only takes one photo)

Zicheng: You're back! Have you finished taking the picture?

That I have.

(If the player takes all photos needed)

Zicheng: You're back! Have you finished taking the pictures?

I took a few extra shots for good measure.

Zicheng: Wow, you're good. Much better than my assistant for sure. Whenever he takes pictures of the sites we're surveying, we're looking at several takes, minimum.

Zicheng: If we had you on the survey team, I bet we'd have ruined a few Kameras less.

(If the player only takes one photo)

Can you really use this to help write poetry?

Zicheng: I... think so? Well, and if I can't make it work, I'll just use the picture as a postcard.

Zicheng: I'll write some wish-you-were-heres on the back and have it sent to the Ministry. No one'll say nothin', not after the gift!

(If the player takes all photos needed)

Can you really use these to help write poetry?

Zicheng: I... think so? Well, and if I can't make it work, I'll just use the pictures as postcards.

Zicheng: I'll write some wish-you-were-heres on the back and have 'em sent to the Ministry. No one'll say nothin', not after the gifts!

Zicheng: *cough* That's the last resort, though. In the meantime, I'll give this "writing a good poem" business some thought...

Zicheng: The five winds... surge? ... No, roil, perhaps... Wait a moment. How many tribes does Natlan have anyway?

Video Guides[]

Guide: Photo taken during Stage Tepetl for achievement

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Sharpshooter on Hand	—
Chinese (Simplified)	妙影在手
Chinese (Traditional)	妙影在手
Japanese	手に妙影 Te ni Myouei‍^[!]^[!]Assumed reading
Korean	촬영의 대가 Chwaryeong'ui Daega
Spanish	La inspiración en tus manos	The Inspiration In Your Hands
French	Tireur à portée de main	Shooter Within Reach
Russian	Мастерство света и тени Masterstvo sveta i teni
Thai	เงามหัศจรรย์ในมือ
Vietnamese	Ảnh Đẹp Trong Tay
German	Ein Trick in der Hinterhand	A Trick Up One's Sleeve^{[• 1]}
Indonesian	Fotografer Andal Memang Beda
Portuguese	Atirador de Elite em Mãos
Turkish	Hazırdaki Keskin Nişancı
Italian	(‍Fotografo provettoFotografo provettoText for male Traveler/Fotografa provettaFotografa provettaText for female Traveler‍) a disposizione

↑ German: lit. "a trick in the backhand"

Change History[]

Released in Version 5.0

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[de-1] German: lit. "a trick in the backhand"

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