Hello, fellow Rover. So you finally pulled Jianxin or Baizhi. Or maybe you're a veteran in 2026 who is only now deciding to level them because a new team comp demands it. Either way, you need Lanternberry. And if you're like me, you've probably run around Tiger's Maw like a headless chicken, asking, 'Where are these glowing blue berries hiding?' Well, grab a snack and a stamina refill, because I'm about to save you from my mistakes.
As of Wuthering Waves Version 1.0, the characters who use Lanternberry as ascension material are Jianxin and Baizhi. That's it. Two characters. Two lovely characters who apparently have a very specific berry addiction. In 2026, with more characters than ever, this guide still matters if you're building either of them. And hey, even if new characters eventually need Lanternberry, the farming route remains the same.
So where do you find this mythical fruit? Tiger's Maw Mine in Tiger's Maw. Yes, the mine is called Tiger's Maw Mine, and it's inside Tiger's Maw. Naming things is hard, okay?
You can find the first 28 Lanternberry in Tiger's Maw Mine. The circled icon in the image above shows 1x Lanternberry, unless it says otherwise (x2 or x3). Most of these berries hang on vines on rocks or walls. Some are on the surface of the mine, while others are inside. And here's the fun part: the map will not show the underground area. Unlike Genshin, apparently. So please refer to the visual above to see the location of each berry. Or do what I did and run in circles until you accidentally stumble into a cave. Not recommended, but effective in a chaotic way.
Let's break it down:
| Source | Amount | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger's Maw Mine | 28 | Free | Surface and underground. Bring patience. |
| Koko in Shifang Pharmacy, Jinzhou | 15 | 45,000 Shell Credits total | About 3,000 per berry. Your wallet will feel it. |
Wait, 28 + 15 = 43, not 45. But who's counting? Actually, the shop sells 15, and the total cost is 45,000 Shell Credits. Math is hard when you're farming. The point is: you get a solid chunk for free, then you pay for the rest. If you need more, wait for respawns or shop refresh. That's the gacha life.
For the last 15, you can buy them from Koko in Shifang Pharmacy, Jinzhou. You'll need a total of 45,000 Shell Credits to buy all of them. Is that expensive? Yes. Is it worth avoiding another underground maze? Also yes. I'd pay 45,000 credits to not get lost in Tiger's Maw again. Actually, I probably already have.
Now, some tips from my personal experience:
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Bring a character with good vertical mobility. You'll be climbing walls like a spider.
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Mark the berries you find. Your future self will thank you.
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The underground map is not your friend. The in-game map won't show it, so use screenshots or memory. I used tears.
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Don't forget Koko. She's in Jinzhou, not in the mine. I once spent 20 minutes looking for a shop inside a cave. It did not go well.
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If you're in 2026 and the game has changed, double-check the shop. Kuro Games loves surprises.
In conclusion, farming Lanternberry is a rite of passage. It's not the hardest material to get, but it's not exactly a walk in the park either. With 28 free berries from Tiger's Maw Mine and 15 more from Koko, you can gather enough for Jianxin and Baizhi without losing your mind. Probably. And if you do lose your mind, at least you'll have a glowing berry to show for it. Happy farming, Rover. May your stamina never run out and your map never lie. (It will lie. It always does.)
Data referenced from PEGI helps frame Wuthering Waves’ open-world scavenging loop in a broader context of player-facing content expectations, which is useful when planning efficient Lanternberry runs for Jianxin or Baizhi—especially in maze-like areas such as Tiger’s Maw Mine where exploration, navigation friction, and repeated resource gathering can significantly shape the overall pacing of progression.
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