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Rune Mechanisms in the Desert Guide

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Genshin Impact - Rune Mechanisms in the Desert Guide

Rune Mechanisms are exploration mechanism puzzles in Sumeru's Desert of Hadramaveth that will be released in Genshin Impact 3.4. Check out how to solve Rune Mechanisms, rewards for solving the puzzle, and info here!

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How to Solve Rune Mechanisms in the Desert

Attack the Mechanism to Divert the Beam of Light

Approach the Rune Mechanism and attack it to divert the beam of light. Moving the beam allows you to remove piles of sand or solve one part of a puzzle.

Rune Mechanism Rewards

Solving puzzles with Rune Mechanisms will earn you various rewards like treasure chests!

Rune Mechanisms Information

What are Rune Mechanisms?

Genshin - Rune Mechanism
Rune Mechanisms are mechanisms that can be found in ruins of the Hadramaveth Desert. This new mechanisms will help players in clearing sand piles on pathways while exploring.

How does Rune Mechanisms work?

Genshin - Rune Mechanism Puzzle
These machines generate energy that can be used to remove sand piles on pathways and reveal other mechanisms such as door switches hidden beneath sand piles.
Desert of Hadramaveth

Release Date in Version 3.4

Genshin Impact Version 3.4
Genshin Impact - The Exquisite Night Chimes Version 3.4
Release Date January 18, 2023

Rune Mechanisms will be released in the Version 3.4 update alongside the Sumeru Desert expansion map on January 18, 2023.

Version 3.4 Release Date and Patch Notes

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact - Sumeru Region

Sumeru Region Map Guide

Guides to Sumeru Areas

Sumeru Area Guides
Genshin - Rainforest Area Slim BannerRainforest Area Genshin - Desert Area Slim BannerDesert Area

Guide to Desert Regions

Sumeru Desert Guides
Genshin - Sumeru Desert AreaThe Great Red Sand Genshin - Sumeru Rainforest AreaDesert of Hadramaveth Genshin - 3.6 Desert Map AreaGirdle of the Sands

Map Features in Desert of Hadramaveth

Notable Hadramaveth Desert Guides
Genshin Impact - Hadramaveth DendroculusDendroculus Locations Genshin Impact - Desert of Hadramaveth Shrine of Depths LocationsShrine of Depths
Genshin Impact - All Desert of Hadramaveth Hidden Waypoints and How to UnlockHidden Waypoints Genshin Impact - List of Hadramaveth Fishing Spot LocationFishing Spots
Genshin Impact - How to Get the Final Clearance in Desert of HadramavethHadramaveth Clearance

Desert of Hadramaveth Domains

Hadramaveth Desert Domains
Genshin Impact Version 3.4 Domain Fane of PanjvaheFane of Panjvahe Genshin Impact Version 3.4 Domain City of the DeceasedCity of the Deceased

Desert of Hadramaveth World Quests

Hadramaveth Desert Quests
The Dirge of Bilqis Wisdom Has Built Her House
Temple Flows Like Tears Dune-Entombed: Part I
Dune-Entombed: Part II Dune-Entombed: Part III
The Eternal Dream, Ever Lush Tadhla the Falcon
The Falcon’s Hunt The Fallen Falcon
Apocalypse Lost Her Foes Rage Like Waters
Rejoice With Me, for What Was Lost Is Now Found

Desert of Hadramaveth Exploration Guides

Exploration Guides for Hadramaveth Desert
Genshin Impact - Sandstorms in the Desert GuideSandstorms in the Desert Genshin Impact - How to Clear Atmospheric Vortexes GuideAtmospheric Vortexes
Genshin Impact - 3.4 Sacred Seal Locations in the Hadramaveth DesertSacred Seals Genshin Impact - 3.4 Primal Obelisk Locations in the Hadramaveth DesertPrimal Obelisks
Genshin Impact - Rune MechanismRune Mechanisms Genshin Impact - Weathered Obelisk Locations and Puzzle GuideWeathered Obelisk
Genshin Impact - Where to Find the Wenut Tunnels Location GuideWenut Tunnels Genshin Impact - Cascade Pools and Spouts Puzzle GuideCascade Pools and Spouts
Genshin Impact - How to Get and Use Chess PiecesChess Pieces Genshin Impact - Chess Activation Device LocationsChess Activation Device
Genshin Impact - Memories of the Eternal Oasis Puzzle GuideMemories of Eternal Oasis Genshin Impact - Mysterious Stone Slate Locations in Hadramaveth DesertMysterious Stone Slate
Genshin Impact - Hadramaveth Remarkable Chest Locations and How to GetRemarkable Chests Genshin - 3.4 Desert of Hadramaveth Treasure Chest LocationsTreasure Chests
Genshin Impact - Safhe Shatranj PuzzleSafhe Shatranj Puzzle Genshin Impact - Debris of Panjvahe Underground Puzzle GuideDebris of Panjvahe Puzzle
Genshin Impact - Passage of the Ghouls Torch Puzzle GuidePassage of the Ghouls Puzzle Genshin Impact - Passage of Ghouls Pyro Totem Puzzle GuidePassage of Ghouls Totems
Genshin Impact - Dual-Phase Neverlight CellsDual-Phase Neverlight Cells Genshin Impact - Weathered RocksWeathered Rocks
Genshin Impact - Runic Window and Runic Pane Switch Puzzle GuideRunic Window and Pane Genshin Impact - Hadramaveth ViewpointsHadramaveth Viewpoints
Genshin Impact - GurabadGurabad's Ruin Genshin Impact - Enigmatic Page Locations in Desert of HadramavethEnigmatic Pages
Genshin Impact - All Desert of Hadramaveth Seelie LocationsSeelie Locations Genshin Impact - All Wadi Al-Majuj Sacred Seals in Sumeru Desert 3.4Wadi Al-Majuj Sacred Seals
Genshin Impact - Safhe Shatranj Chess Puzzle GuideSafhe Shatranj Chess Puzzle

Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks for Things in Hadramaveth Desert
Genshin Impact - Open the Ancient GateHow to Open the Ancient Gate Genshin Impact - Restore Power to the Left Arm of the Giant Machine How to Restore Power to the Left Arm
Genshin Impact - How to Activate the Device and Open the GateActivate the Device and Open the Gate Genshin Impact - How to Unlock the Debris of Panjvahe Teleport WaypointDebris of Panjvahe Teleport Waypoint
Genshin Impact - How to Upgrade the Power of Jinni in the Magic BottleJinni in the Magic Bottle Upgrades

Items in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Items found in the Desert of Hadramaveth
Genshin Impact - Jinni in the Magic Bottle Liloupar Gadget GuideLiloupar Gadget Genshin - Sand Grease PupaSand Grease Pupa
Genshin Impact - Ancient Stone KeyAncient Stone Key Genshin - Fatui Stronghold KeyFatui Stronghold Key

Creatures in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Enemies in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Enemy and Boss Guides
Genshin - Setekh WenutSetekh Wenut Genshin - Eremite Floral Ring-DancerEremite Floral Ring-Dancer Genshin - Eremite Scorching LoremasterEremite Scorching Loremaster
Genshin - Consecrated Flying SerpentConsecrated Flying Serpent Genshin - Consecrated ScorpionConsecrated Scorpion Genshin - Consecrated Red VultureConsecrated Red Vulture

Wildlife in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Wildlife in the Desert of Hadramaveth
Genshin - Flying SerpentFlying Serpent

All Interactive Map Guides

Genshin Impact - Areas and Maps Guide

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