What are Whimstars used for in Infinity Nikki?

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What are Whimstars used for?

Different types of Whimstars

Infinity Nikki marks the franchise's first venture into the open-world genre, offering players a vast and stunning world to explore. Miraland is full of breathtaking views and a variety of collectibles, including numerous Whimstars scattered all over the earth.

Whimstars are unique, star-shaped collectibles that are essential to progress in the game, serving purposes such as advancing the story and unlocking abilities. Below is a quick overview of what Whimstars are used for and the different types they can be found in Infinity Nikki.

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What are Whimstars used for?

Familiar players Genshin Impactanother open-world gacha game, you'll find Oculus-like Whimstars found in every region of Teyvat. However, Whimstars play a significantly larger role in Infinity Nikkias they are essential to unlocking the various knots in the Heart of Infinity.

Heart of Infinity is a skill tree system accessible through the top right corner of the UI or by pressing the “I” hotkey on your computer. Along with Bling and Insight, Whimstars are used to unlock a wide range of features, including drafts, items, and attribute boosts. Some of these blueprints allow players to create skill outfits, which are not only necessary to advance the story, but also to engage in various open-ended activities.

Unlocking nodes in Heart of Infinity offers numerous benefits, such as making open-world exploration more accessible and improving the efficiency of gathering for materials such as flowers, fur, insects, and fish. Additionally, attribute boosts from these nodes contribute to higher stats and style points, an important aspect of the game.

Different types of Whimstars

While all Whimstars serve the same purpose in unlocking nodes in the Heart of Infinity, there are several types found in the open world, each with unique methods of acquisition. The simplest Whimstars can be collected simply by walking up to them. However, others require players to complete challenges or use their skill outfits to obtain them.

Curio Whimstars: These start out as pink cubes, but turn into doors when approached. Players must enter the area created by the cube and complete the puzzle challenge to collect the Whimstar.
Whimstar Pieces: These require players to collect all the scattered pieces of the star within a short time frame.
Cloud Whimstars: Players must use a moving cloud platform to collect all the pieces before reaching the end of the journey. This can be challenging as some tracks require players to temporarily jump off the cloud.
Whimflutter Whimstars: Worn by glowing Whimflutters, these Whimstars require the bug-catching outfit Afternoon glow to catch
Whimink Whimstars: Found in the form of furry animals, these Whimstars can only be obtained by using the animal care outfit, Goodbye dust.
Whimfin Whimstars: These Whimstars live in water and must be fished using the fishing outfit, Rippling serenity.
Flying Whimstars: These Whimstars have small wings and fly along a predetermined loop. Players must pay attention to their flight path to catch them.
Hide and seek whimsical stars: These involve locating a hidden yellow star image in the circular area marked by a white line.