Primal Sandglass Puzzle Guide in Sumeru

Primal Sandglass is a new time-trial challenge used to receive rewards in the Sumeru Desert for Genshin Impact Version 3.1. See how to solve Primal Sandglass puzzles and where to find them in this guide!

All Primal Sandglass Locations

Primal Sandglass Full Location Map

All Primal Sandglass Locations
Great Red Sand Click to Jump to this Section	Desert of Hadramaveth Click to Jump to this Section

In Version 3.4, two Primal Sandglass were added to the Hadramaveth Desert, while Sumeru's Great Red Sand Desert has eight Primal Sandglass!

Sumeru Desert Map Guide

Primal Sandglass Great Red Sand Locations

Great Red Sand Locations Map

All Primal Sandglass Locations
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All Primal Sandglass Locations

No.	Image	How to Get
1		Flip the first hourglass and find the two hourglasses at the top of the columns to complete the challenge.
2		Climb on top of the central structure to find the first hourglass. Flip it and head up to the columns on the opposite sides to flip the two hourglasses.
3		Flip the first hourglass and head to the opposite side to find the second hourglass. Head east from the second hourglass to find the third hourglass.
4		Flip the first hourglass and head to the previous room to find the second and third hourglass on the opposite corners of the area.
5		Flip the first hourglass and head to the room on the left side to find the second hourglass. Flip it and head to another room on the left to find the third hourglass.
6		Flip the first hourglass and navigate around the invisible walls to flip the other two hourglasses.
7		Find the first hourglass near the side of the cliff. Flip it and glide to the other side of the cliff to find the second hourglass. Drop down to find the third hourglass.
8		Step on all the floor switches with blue aura to spawn the hourglasses. Flip the first hourglass, run to the second one, and glide towards the third one. Click to jump to the guide here!

How to Unlock #8 Primal Hourglass

Follow the patrolling Eremite northwest of the Valley of Dahri until she mentions the correct password. Inspect the device and select "Marg bar parvezravan..." to open the ruin leading to the Primal Hourglass.

Head to the top part of the ruins inside and step on the floor switches that emit a blue aura. This spawns all the hourglasses in the area, allowing you to solve the puzzle.

All Hadramaveth Primal Sandglass Locations

Hadramaveth Locations Map

All Hadramaveth Primal Sandglass Locations
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All Hadramaveth Primal Sandglass Locations

No.	Image	How to Get
1		Flip the first hourglass and find the two hourglasses Use the Four-Leaf Sigils to reach the other two hourglasses below the platform complete the challenge.
2		Flip the first hourglass near the gate. Head down to the columns by the stairs and flip the two hourglasses.

How to Solve Hadramaveth Sandglass

How to Solve Primal Sandglass Puzzles

Flip the First Giant Hourglass

When the giant hourglass is interacted, it will flip and begin to count down. Objective markers will appear, pointing the location of the other Primal Sandglasses.

Find and Activate All the Other Hourglasses

Find and flip the other Primal Sandglasses before the time runs out in order to complete the puzzle and spawn a chest.

Primal Sandglass Puzzle Information

Part of the Ruin Puzzles

The Primal Sandglass is part of the Ruin puzzles in the Ruins of King Deshret. They include puzzles that will help you navigate around the ruins more efficiently!

Sumeru Map and Unlock Guide

Release Date in 3.1

Genshin Impact Version 3.1
Release Date	September 28, 2022

Primal Sandglass will debut as soon as the Desert area of Sumeru becomes available in Version 3.1 on September 28, 2022!

Version 3.1 Release Date and Banners

Release Date in 3.4

Genshin Impact Version 3.4
Release Date	January 18, 2023

New Primal Sandglass were revealed in the Desert of Hadramaveth, which released in Version 3.4 on January 18, 2023!

Version 3.4 Release Date and Patch Notes

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Sumeru Region Map Guide

Guides to Sumeru Areas

Sumeru Area Guides
Rainforest Area	Desert Area

Guide to Desert Regions

Sumeru Desert Guides
The Great Red Sand	Desert of Hadramaveth	Girdle of the Sands

Guides to Important Sumeru Features

The Great Red Sand World Quests

The Great Red Sand Puzzles and Features

Guides for Sumeru Features
Desert Mirages	Night Murals
Invisible Walls	How to Increase Clearance
Primal Obelisks	Sacred Seal Locations
Replicator Keystones	Forged Primal Lights
Primal Embers and Torches	Primal Beam Transmissions
Plinth of the Secret Rites	Verity Cells
Primal Sandglass	Obscuring Cell
Large Fan Blade	The Mausoleum of King Deshret
The Dune of Magma	The Dune of Elusion
The Dune of Carouses	Abdju Road
Opet Hall	Duat Hall
Sekhem Hall	Place of Rebirth
Place of Breath	Place of Swallowing
Great Hall of Truths	Aaru's Shut
Khemenu Temple	Shrine of Depths

Enemies in the The Great Red Sand

Enemy and Boss Guides
Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix	Primal Constructs
Eremite Stone Enchanter	Eremite Galehunter

Living Creatures in the The Great Red Sand

Wildlife in the The Great Red Sand

Wildlife in the The Great Red Sand
Desert Sumpter Beast	Scorpion	Red Vulture
Scarab	Quicksand Unagi	Desert Fox

Items in the The Great Red Sand

Items found in the The Great Red Sand
Ajilenakh Nut	Henna Berry

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