I have spent the last few weeks climbing, gliding, and occasionally falling through Natlan’s cloud layer, and the achievement Under the Tonatiuh’s Wings still feels like the region’s most elegant secret. As of 2026, this sky-bound challenge remains one of the best reasons to keep a Qucusaurus on speed dial. The achievement is tied to Tonatiuh, the magnificent sky-faring ship crafted by the Lord of the Cinder City. From its deck, the world below looks like a painted map left out in the rain. But the real work happens lower, on two circular platforms northeast of Ochkanatlan Island, where two Relay Ball puzzles wait in separate quadrants.
How I reached the puzzle platforms
I tested both routes, and neither is especially cruel if you prepare. The first is to glide down from Tonatiuh’s lofty elevations. The second is to use the flight ability of a Qucusaurus to ascend directly to the puzzle area. I prefer the Qucusaurus route when I want a clean run, because it drops me near the platforms with less drifting. The glide route is more scenic, but it also tempts you to admire the view at exactly the wrong moment.
| Route | Best for | My note |
|---|---|---|
| Glide from Tonatiuh | Scenic approach | Beautiful, but watch your stamina |
| Qucusaurus flight | Fast access | My go-to for repeat attempts |
Once I arrived, I found two distinct puzzles, each tucked into a separate quadrant. They are close enough to feel like a pair, but different enough that the second one punishes any muscle memory you built during the first.
Puzzle one: the Relay Ball and the rotating converter
The first challenge is a Relay Ball puzzle with a twist. I solved it by treating the ball like a living thing that hates being rushed. Here is the sequence that worked for me:
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Grab the Relay Ball using a Yumkasaurus ability or a character from the Scions of the Canopy, such as Kinich.
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Throw the Relay Ball toward the Ball Path Converter.
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The moment the Relay Ball strikes the Converter, activate your Grappling Hook to rotate the positioning beneath it.
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Watch the trajectory, then adjust your timing so the ball reaches the goal.
The Relay Ball is a rumor passed between clouds—one late Grappling Hook and it dies mid-sentence. That metaphor sounds dramatic, but it is accurate. The window is short, and the platform does not forgive hesitation.
When I completed this puzzle, I received an Exquisite Chest. More importantly, a Phlogiston Wind Current activated, giving me access to the next puzzle. I marked the current with a mental pin, because in Natlan’s vertical spaces, a good wind current is worth more than a treasure map.
Puzzle two: align, throw, adjust
The second puzzle mirrors the first, but it demands a slightly different approach. This time, I could not simply throw and then rotate. I had to rotate first, throw second, and then stay ready to adjust again.
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Use your Grappling Hook to rotate the Ball Path Converter until it aligns with the goal directly.
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Throw the Relay Ball over to the aligned Ball Path Converter.
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As the Relay Ball soars through the air, activate the Grappling Hook again to adjust the Converter’s position if necessary.
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Watch the Relay Ball fly into the goal.
If the first puzzle is a conversation, the second is an argument with an echo. You must say the right thing before the reply arrives, and then correct yourself while the reply is still in the air. Timing the Grappling Hook here is like tuning a radio to a station that exists for only half a second. Miss it, and you get static.
Completing this puzzle rewarded me with a Precious Chest. I will not pretend the loot is the main event. The real reward is the quiet click of the achievement unlocking and the knowledge that I finally understood Natlan’s sky machinery.
What I learned from Under the Tonatiuh’s Wings
Here are the lessons I would pass to another Traveler in 2026:
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Bring Kinich or another Scions of the Canopy character if you can. It makes grabbing and throwing the Relay Ball smoother.
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Use a Yumkasaurus ability when your team lacks the right character.
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Watch the ball’s arc, not the platform. The platform lies; the arc tells the truth.
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Treat the Grappling Hook as a rhythm tool. Press too early and you rotate nothing; press too late and you rotate regret.
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After the first puzzle, follow the Phlogiston Wind Current instead of trying to glide to the second quadrant manually.
| Puzzle | Core mechanic | Reward |
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| First | Throw Relay Ball, then rotate Converter with Grappling Hook | Exquisite Chest + Phlogiston Wind Current |
| Second | Rotate Converter first, throw Relay Ball, then adjust mid-flight | Precious Chest |
Why this achievement still matters in 2026
Natlan has only grown more crowded with activities, characters, and regional secrets since its release, but Under the Tonatiuh’s Wings remains a small masterclass in what makes Genshin Impact exploration work. It uses height, timing, and a simple object to create tension. It does not rely on combat stats. It asks me to look up, then down, then sideways, then up again. The achievement is a reminder that the game’s best moments are often not about power, but about paying attention.
For newcomers, I would say this: do not rush the sky. For veterans, I would say this: the puzzles are still worth revisiting, especially if you enjoy helping friends. The Tonatiuh may hang among the clouds like a crown, but the achievement beneath its wings belongs to anyone willing to fall, glide, and try again.
If you are chasing Under the Tonatiuh’s Wings in 2026, pack patience, a reliable Grappling Hook rhythm, and maybe a Qucusaurus. The clouds are listening.
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