Atocpan Pyroculus Locations and Route Guide

Atocpan is one of the two new areas of Natlan added in Patch 5.5. There are a total of 38 Pyroculus available in this area.

It is recommended to complete the current Archon Quest and the World Quest series Mushroom Realm Mystery before collecting any remaining Pyroculus. Additionally, some Pyroculus are locked behind the Investigator of Ancient Ruins World Quest. See the Additional Notes for more details.

The map provided below has two exploration layers: the surface level, as well as the Skyfire Circlet. Players are highly recommended to make use of the local Tatankasaurus, Qucusaurs, and other Saurians to make travelling around and resolving Nightsoul mechanics easier. Alternatively, players can also use Natlan-exclusive characters who have a relevant Nightsoul's Blessing.

For nearby Pyroculus not shown below, please check out the other guides available on Icy Veins!

Screenshots of all Locations

#1 From the first Teleport Waypoint you unlock in the area, head southeast towards the cliff. Use the nearby Yumkasaur and Coilgrass Sigils to reach. #2 Head to the west cliff from the Pyroculus, and indwell the Tatankasaurus chasing the Monetoo. Crash into the Monetoo until it forms a bridge, leading to the Pyroculus. #3 Head towards the bridge leading into Atocpan. #4 From the bridge by Pyroculus #3, head north until you reach a gap. Fall down and indwell the Tatankasaurus Spiritsconce to break the Pulverites. #4 After breaking all the Pulverites, you will find the Pyroculus. #5 From the bridge by Pyroculus #3, head north-west along the coast. Indwell the Iktomisaur nearby for easier gliding. #6 From the closest Teleport Waypoint, climb the cliff to glide towards the Pyroculus. #7 Close to the only Statue of Seven in Atocpan. #8 Use the Teleport Waypoint south-west of the Pyroculus. Indwell the Tatankasaurus nearby to begin chasing the Monetoo. #8 After crashing into the Monetoo a few times, it will begin to form a bridge leading to the Pyroculus. #9 After obtaining Pyroculus #8, stop indwelling the Tatankasaurus. Afterwards, glide towards the east, in the direction of Pyroculus #9. #9 This Pyroculus is located in the air, so it may be difficult to obtain from the ground or water. #10 From Pyroculus #9, head south along the coast. Use the slanted rock nearby to reach the Pyroculus. #11 From the Teleport Waypoint south-west of Pyroculus #8, head east towards the Cave below. Awaken the Secret Source Dragon nearby to open up the entrance. #11 Inside the Cave, the Pyroculus will be on top of the waiting Secret Source Dragon's head. #12 This Pyroculus is high up in the sky. Indwell a Qucusaur from the Skyfire Circlet* to fly downwards and reach the Pyroculus. #13 From the closest Teleport Waypoint, climb up the cliff into the small wreckage, where the Pyroculus is located. #14 From either the Teleport Waypoint or Pyroculus #13, continue along the southern route. #15 From the same route as Pyroculus #14, fly down to the coast. The Pyroculus is to the west of the Totem Pole. #16 Use the closest Teleport Waypoint and head upwards on the Southern Cliff. The Pyroculus is located inside the watchtower. #17 From the same Teleport Waypoint as Pyroculus #16, walk along the side of the Mountain. The Pyroculus is close to a Fatui campsite. #18 From the closest Teleport Waypoint, head south towards the coast. Indwell a nearby Tatankasaurus to chase the Monetoo. #18 After crashing into the Monetoo for a final time, indwell a Koholasaur nearby to ride the uncovered Spiritway. This will lead you to the Pyroculus. #19 From Pyroculus #18, continue north-west along the coast. Use the nearby cliff or rock to glide towards the Pyroculus in the air. #20 Indwell a Tatankasaurus (near Pyroculus #21) and crash into the Secret Source Dragon cannons. Interact with the Secret Source Dragon to ride towards the South Island. #20 Alternatively, players can also indwell a Koholasaur (near Pyroculus #19) to swim south towards the Island. The Pyroculus will be located on the top of the rock formation. #21 From Pyroculus #19, head south-west along the coast. #22 From Pyroculus #21, you can indwell a Tatankasaurus nearby and circle around to the west side of the coastal mountain. Climb upwards and jump off the bridge with traction, or glide normally. #23 From the closest Teleport Waypoint, continue slightly north-west until you can see and glide towards the Pyroculus below the cliff. #24 From a closest Teleport Waypoint, indwell the Tatankasaurus nearby to stomp on the Geothermal Vent by the lava. Indwell the summoned Qucusaur Spiritsconce to fly up to the Pyroculus. #25 While completing the Investigator of Ancient Ruins World Quest, circle around to the top part of the Ruins. The Pyroculus will be located above the hole you must jump down. #26 From the closest Teleport Waypoint, head north. #27 From Pyroculus #26, head north to the coast on the opposite side. Glide off the rock formation nearby. #28 From the most northwest Teleport Waypoint, look south. #29 Use the Teleport Waypoint for Pyroculus #26, and continue along the walking route. Indwell a Tatankasaurus nearby, and destroy the Pulverites to find the Pyroculus. #30 After obtaining Pyroculus #29, head north towards the coast, where you will find a Koholasaur beside a Time Trial. Indwell it and swim north towards the island. #30 Climb up the rock formation, and indwell the Qucusaur nearby to ascend towards the Pyroculus. #31 After gaining access to the Garden in the Mushroom Realm Mystery, climb up the rock formation facing the north coast. #32 Looking west from the closest Teleport Waypoint, head towards the storage tent and watchtower. The Pyroculus is located above the storage tent. #33 In the "Collective of Plenty" area, go upwards until you reach the Obsidian Totem Pole. Look north, towards the coast, where the Ceremonial Horns are. #34 The closest Teleport Waypoint is south-west, above in the Skyfire Circlet*. Fly slightly north-east until you reach a rock-climbing trail. Indwell the Tepetlisaurus Spiritsconce and enter the Molten Fissure. #34 The Molten Fissure will route you towards the top of the mountain, where the Pyroculus is located. #35 Use the closest Teleport Waypoint to the south-west and head inside the nearby cave area. #36 The Pyroculus is beside a Qucusaur near the Teleport Waypoint in the Skyfire Circlet*. #37 From the Cave Entrance near the "Collective of Plenty," indwell a Tatankasaurus nearby to break the Pulverites inside the cave. #38 Indwell a nearby Qucusaur in the Skyfire Circlet, and fly towards the Pyroculus.

Pyroculus #12: While not required, players are recommended to unlock the Skyfire Circlet to make obtaining this Pyroculus easier. Indwelled Qucusaurs do not consume Phlogiston while naturally gliding downwards.

Pyroculus #20: The Atocpan island to the south is accessible through the following methods:

• Indwelling a Koholasaur near Pyroculus #19, or using a relevant Natlan character
• Strike the Secret Source Dragon's Cannons with a Tatankasaurus (near Pyroculus #21)

After reaching the island, players can also unlock the hidden Teleport Waypoint for easier access in the future.

Pyroculus #31: It is recommended you progress through the Mushroom Realm Mystery World Quest series to access this Pyroculus. There is a Tatankasaurus that is guarding the Garden nearby, which will make accessing this Pyroculus more difficult. Progressing through the World Quest will grant you access to the Garden and its surrounding area.

Pyroculus #36 and #38: please complete the Investigator of Ancient Ruins World Quest to unlock the Skyfire Circlet. This World Quest is located to the north-west of Atocpan, in the Fallingstar Fields. After completing the World Quest, you will gain access to the Skyfire Circlet and Ancient Mountain.
To reach the Skyfire Circlet, players will need to ride the uncovered Spiritway in the Fallingstar Fields via the Koholasaur Spiritsconce. Afterwards, the Skyfire Circlet's Pyroculus will only be accessible by indwelling Qucusaurs in the area.

Pyroculus such as the ones located in the Atocpan can be used to upgrade the Statues of the Seven. This provides players with Primogems, Pyro Sigils, Mora, Adventure EXP and more!