Capturing Starlight is a nine-part Photo Collection Event in Wuthering Waves Version 3.0. Begin at Startorch Academy by speaking with the two arguing moderators of the Everything Startorch account, then follow the tracked subtasks through Lahai-Roi. The objectives mix photography, dialogue, exploration and one combat rescue. Completing all nine listed tasks yields 270 Astrite, 270,000 Shell Credits and 36 Advanced development items in total. Kuro Games describes the event as nine Chrono Traces scattered across Lahai-Roi; the official notice gives the start condition as after the Version 3.0 update but does not publish a calendar end date, so confirm access in the live event interface.
What is Capturing Starlight, and where does it begin?
Capturing Starlight asks you to investigate nine Chrono Traces in Lahai-Roi. For each trace, the game supplies a clue and a tracked subtask. Some clues lead to a photographable landmark, while others resolve through conversation, a search or a fight. The event starts at Startorch Academy.
At the academy, find the two moderators arguing over the Everything Startorch account and speak with them. That conversation unlocks the event chain. Open the quest or event tracking controls after starting and activate the current subtask; its marker is the most reliable way to navigate because the walkthrough’s exact map positions are shown mainly in screenshots rather than written coordinates. The location guide is available at Nerd’s Chalk’s Capturing Starlight walkthrough.
How should I navigate the nine Chrono Traces?
Keep the current Capturing Starlight subtask tracked while moving through Lahai-Roi. At a photo objective, use the game’s camera and match the requested landmark; at a dialogue objective, approach the marked character; at the rescue objective, clear the enemies before finishing the conversation. The event does not require a separate camera item or real-world accessory.
- Read the objective text before traveling. It identifies whether the next action is a photograph, conversation, search or battle.
- Use the tracked marker for the active task rather than trying to infer every position from the landmark name alone.
- For photographs, move until the named subject is clearly in frame and use the zoom camera when the objective specifically requests it.
- After taking a required image, return to the named character when the text says to show the photo; the capture itself may not finish the subtask.
- If an objective does not advance, reselect the event’s current subtask and check its prerequisite or time requirement before leaving the area.
Where are all nine Capturing Starlight locations and what are the rewards?
The sequence below follows the walkthrough’s Roman-numeral order. Each task lists 30 Astrite, 30,000 Shell Credits and four Advanced development items. The item category changes between Resonance Potions, Energy Cores and Sealed Tubes.
| Task | Objective and location clue | Listed rewards |
|---|---|---|
| I | At the marked location, photograph the giant sword with the zoom camera, then show the image to Silan. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Resonance Potions |
| II | Travel to the marked location and speak with Ancelo. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Energy Cores |
| III | Meet Ancelo, photograph the waterfall and show him the photograph. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Sealed Tubes (the walkthrough labels this item “Seal Tube” in this entry) |
| IV | After completing Where Wisdom Lights the Way, go to Giant’s Gaze, set the in-game time to 20:00–22:00 and photograph the petroglyph. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Resonance Potions |
| V | Meet Silan on a hill and photograph Startorch Academy from that viewpoint. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Energy Cores |
| VI | Follow the marker, defeat the enemies attacking Ancelo and complete the resulting conversation. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Sealed Tubes |
| VII | Meet Ancelo on the hill near Golden Spiral, climb the nearby large rock, photograph the track and show the image to Ancelo. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Resonance Potions |
| VIII | Meet Silan at the base of Starward Riseway, climb higher for a view and photograph the Riseway base. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Energy Cores |
| IX | Return to Startorch Academy and speak with Silan. | 30 Astrite; 30,000 Shell Credits; 4 Advanced Sealed Tubes |
Task I: How do I photograph the giant sword?
Track Task I from Startorch Academy and travel to its marked location. Equip the camera, use the zoom function requested by the objective and frame the giant sword. Once the game accepts the shot, take it to Silan and select the dialogue option that presents the photograph. The reward is issued after that handoff, not merely when you arrive at the landmark.
Task II: Where do I find Ancelo?
Task II is a straightforward character objective rather than a photo puzzle. Follow the active marker to Ancelo and start the conversation. Remain in the dialogue until the task updates; leaving after the first line can make it appear that the objective has not progressed.
Task III: What is the waterfall photo location?
Use the marker to meet Ancelo, then continue to the waterfall identified by the subtask. Compose the waterfall in the camera view and capture it. Return to Ancelo and show him the image to complete this trace. This task’s development reward is four Advanced Sealed Tubes.
Task IV: How do I unlock and photograph the Giant’s Gaze petroglyph?
Task IV has two conditions that are easy to miss. First finish the separate quest Where Wisdom Lights the Way. Then travel to Giant’s Gaze and use the in-game clock to set the time between 20:00 and 22:00. With both conditions met, photograph the petroglyph indicated by the objective. If the camera interaction does not register, verify the quest completion and clock window before repositioning.
Task V: From where can I photograph Startorch Academy?
Follow the marker to Silan on a hill. The required composition is a view of Startorch Academy from that elevated vantage point, not a photograph of Silan. Move around the hill until the academy is presented as the target scene, take the shot and let the objective update.
Task VI: How do I rescue Ancelo?
Task VI is the event’s combat step. Follow the marker to Ancelo’s location and defeat the enemies surrounding him. After the area is safe, finish the conversation to close the trace. No photograph is required for this objective.
Task VII: Where is the track near Golden Spiral?
Meet Ancelo on the hill near Golden Spiral. The track is viewed from a nearby large rock, so climb that rock rather than photographing from the path below. Capture the track, then return the image to Ancelo when prompted.
Task VIII: What is the Starward Riseway photo viewpoint?
Meet Silan at the base of Starward Riseway and then gain elevation for a clear view. The target is the base of the Riseway, so the camera should include that structure rather than only the character or the upper route. Take the photograph to finish the task.
Task IX: How do I finish Capturing Starlight?
After Task VIII, track the final objective back to Startorch Academy. Speak with Silan there to conclude the nine-trace chain. This final conversation is the completion trigger; there is no additional photo listed for Task IX.
How many Astrite, Shell Credits and development items can I earn?
The walkthrough lists the same currency payout for every task: 30 Astrite and 30,000 Shell Credits. Across nine tasks, the arithmetic total is 270 Astrite and 270,000 Shell Credits. Each task also gives four Advanced development items, producing 36 items overall. Their categories rotate in the pattern shown in the table: Advanced Resonance Potions on Tasks I, IV and VII; Advanced Energy Cores on Tasks II, V and VIII; and Advanced Sealed Tubes on Tasks III, VI and IX.
These totals are sums of the per-task listings, not a separate bonus chest or a separately announced completion award. Collect each task’s payout as it resolves so you can identify which trace still needs to be finished.
Is Capturing Starlight still available?
Kuro Games’ Version 3.0 patch notes describe the event duration only as “After the Version 3.0 update.” They do not provide a calendar end date. The walkthrough dated December 26, 2025 documents the objectives and rewards, but it does not establish live availability beyond that guide. Open the in-game event interface and look for Capturing Starlight before planning a run; the interface is the authority on whether the event can currently be started or continued.
What are the most common completion problems?
- The event is not visible: Check the Version 3.0 event panel and confirm that Capturing Starlight is listed for your current game state. The published notice does not promise permanent access.
- A photo will not register: Make sure you are tracking the correct Roman-numeral task, use the camera mode requested by the objective and include the named landmark in the frame. For the petroglyph, also satisfy the quest and 20:00–22:00 requirements.
- The task seems to end after taking a photo: Read the next line of the subtask. Tasks I, III and VII explicitly require showing the resulting image to Silan or Ancelo.
- The marker leads to a conversation instead of a camera prompt: That is expected for Tasks II, VI and IX, and Task VI additionally requires defeating enemies before its dialogue can finish.
Which source confirms the event’s scope?
The official Version 3.0 notes state that nine Chrono Traces are scattered throughout Lahai-Roi and instruct players to follow clues, photograph the correct scene or search the target location to complete Collection tasks and claim rewards. The detailed task order, landmark instructions and per-task reward list come from the walkthrough linked above. Together, they establish the nine-part route while leaving the event’s current availability to the in-game interface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a real camera, controller or other accessory required for Capturing Starlight?
No. The event uses the camera feature built into the game, including its zoom control for the giant-sword objective. The documented tasks do not identify any physical equipment requirement.
Why does the petroglyph objective appear impossible at daytime?
The Giant’s Gaze photograph is gated by both the prerequisite quest Where Wisdom Lights the Way and the in-game clock window of 20:00–22:00. Satisfying only one of those conditions will not meet the documented requirement.
Do all Capturing Starlight objectives involve taking pictures?
No. The chain also includes a direct conversation with Ancelo, a rescue fight followed by dialogue, and a final conversation with Silan. Use the active subtask text to determine whether the next interaction is a camera, character or combat objective.
Where can I see the exact positions if a landmark name is not enough?
Keep the relevant subtask tracked and follow its in-game marker. The detailed walkthrough also uses location screenshots for several positions, which is useful when the written clue identifies a hill, rock or viewpoint rather than a precise map coordinate.