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The Dune of Elusion Puzzle Guide and Sacred Seals Locations

Genshin Impact - The Dune of Elusion Puzzle and Sacred Seals Guide

See how to complete The Dune of Elusion puzzles and where to find the locations for Sacred Seals and Dendroculus in this guide! The Dune of Elusion is a pyramid found in Hypostyle Desert, Sumeru for Genshin Impact.

The Dune of Elusion Location

Southeast Pyramid in Hypostyle Desert

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You can get to The Dune of Elusion pyramid by going southeast of The Mausoleum of King Deshret in Hypostyle Desert.

A teleport waypoint can be unlocked in this location.

Recommended to Unlock Dual Evidence Quest

Genshin Impact - Dual Evidence Quest Guide
Some puzzles around the pyramid require the Old Notes and New Friends' Dual Evidence quest. We recommend starting the quest chain first to get full clearance.

Dual Evidence Quest and Puzzles Guide

The Dune of Elusion Puzzle Guides

The Dune of Elusion Illusory Murals

Genshin - The Dune of Elusion Illusory Murals
Wavy murals at the entrance of the pyramid are Illusory Murals. You solve these puzzles by changing the time to nighttime, then touching them to spawn enemies.

Illusory Murals Walkthrough
1
Change the time to nighttime (start from 18:00).
3
The murals will light up afterwards. Press Touch on both murals, then defeat any enemies that will appear.
3
A Common Chest will spawn as your reward!

Other Puzzles

Other Puzzles in Dune of Elusion
1
Collect 20 Dendro Particles from the Time Trial Challenge on the roof.
2
Seelie that goes to the Eremite camp south.

South Ruin Entrance

The Dune of Elusion Nearby Ruin Location

From the Waypoint in front of The Dune of Elusion, walk south until you see the ruin entrance guarded by Eremites. The locked door at the end of the hall can be unlocked by rotating the nearby Everlight Cell twice.

South Ruin First Floor Puzzle

South Ruin First Floor Puzzle
1
After going down using the elevator, you'll see a room with a ledge on the other side and two Large fans on both sides. Wait for the Large fan on the right to stop moving then release the Primal Ember from its sconce.
2
Just keep walking straight on the invisible floor, until you reach the ledge on the other side. Guide the Primal Ember towards the Primal Torch at the end of the hall in front of you. A Forged Primal Light should appear to its right, afterwards.
3
Pick up the Forged Primal Light and bring it to the Replicator Keystone below the invisible floor. Just sprint on your right once you're on top of it to reach the Replicator Keystone below. It will reveal an obscuring cell.
4
Touch the cell to unlock the nearby Common Chest and reveal a floor below. Although the room below is visible, you cannot access it from your current location. Go back to the elevator that you used before heading to this room to further reach within the ruins.

South Ruin Second Floor Puzzle

Nearby Ruin Second Floor Puzzle
1
Before you can enter the elevator, the camera will pan towards its entrance and you'll see that it automatically activated. Use the elevator to head towards the room below. Defeat the Eremite inside then, open the door on your left.
2
You'll see a Primal Ember on your left after taking the first flight of stairs. Release it from its sconce and guide it towards the room with the Large Fan. You'll encounter an Eremite: Crossbow enemy. Defeat it guide the Primal Ember to the Primal Sconce inside.
3
Before releasing the Primal Ember from the sconce, turn off the Large Fan thru the nearby Plinth of the Secret Rites. Afterwards, release the ember and offer it to the Primal Torch. A hole will open in the ceiling afterwards. Reactivate the Large Fan and use the current to glide upward.
4
In this floor, you'll see four Electro Monuments sitting by the four corners of the hole. Hit them with Electro in ascending order based on the number of Primal Construct near them. An Exquisite Chest will spawn afterwards and you'll be able to unlock the door at the end of the stairs.
5
Inside this room is a locked Precious Chest from which, you'll be able to get a piece of Glinting Component. Defeat the Primal Construct: Reshaper and Primal Construct: Prospector enemies to unlock it.
6
Afterwards, use the elevator to go up the floor and pick up the Dendroculus along the way. Exit the ruins using the door at the end of the hall. You'll get the How Do You Write the Excavation Report achievement once you do.

The Dune of Elusion Sacred Seals

How to Get to the Dune of Elusions Sacred Seals

Entrances to the caves below are only accessible during the Dual Evidence quest from Khemenu Temple or Sekhem Hall. We recommend completing this questline first before trying to search for these Sacred Seals.

All Dune of Elusion Sacred Seal Locations

You can find a total of two Sacred Seals within the area around The Dune of Elusion. However, the actual entrance is from Khemenu Temple or Sekhem Hall underneath the Mausoleum of King Deshret.

The Dune of Elusion Sacred Seal Locations
1

Sacred Seal: Sheep Head
• Hidden inside a rock by the spiral ramp.
• Complete the nearby explosive barrel time trial to clear the rocks.
2
Sacred Seal: Giant Serpent
• At the very top of the cavern. If you came from Sekhem Hall, go outside then go to the right ledge
• By the two Fungi enemies.
3
Sacred Seal: Valley
• By the boxes on top of the wooden decks just outside the entrance to Sekham Hall.
• Accessible during Dual Evidence quest.

Sacred Seals Locations and Puzzle Guide

The Dune of Elusion Dendroculus

All Dune of Elusion Dendroculus Locations

Genshin - The Dune of Elusion Dendroculus Map
There are four Dendroculi within the area around The Dune of Elusion. Two of these are above ground, while the other two are only accesible down a cave and ruins. You will need Dual Evidence completed to get clearance and access to both locations.

The Dune of Elusion Dendroculus Locations
1
Climb the top of the Pyramid.
2
In a scaffolding accessible from Dual Evidence quest.
3
Light up all Pyro torches found south of The Dune of Elusion to remove the barrier that covers the Dendroculus.
4
Make your way through all puzzles within the ruins south of Dune of Elusion. The Dendroculus is the final reward from completing it. You will need full clearance to do this.

The Dune of Elusion Boss

Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network

The Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network is the sole enemy, and the main attraction inside the Dune of Elusion pyramid. See how to defeat the boss in the guide below!

Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix Guide

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