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!

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?

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?

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
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

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

Map Features in Desert of Hadramaveth

Notable Hadramaveth Desert Guides
Dendroculus Locations	Shrine of Depths
Hidden Waypoints	Fishing Spots
Hadramaveth Clearance

Desert of Hadramaveth Domains

Hadramaveth Desert Domains
Fane of Panjvahe	City of the Deceased

Desert of Hadramaveth World Quests

Desert of Hadramaveth Exploration Guides

Exploration Guides for Hadramaveth Desert
Sandstorms in the Desert	Atmospheric Vortexes
Sacred Seals	Primal Obelisks
Rune Mechanisms	Weathered Obelisk
Wenut Tunnels	Cascade Pools and Spouts
Chess Pieces	Chess Activation Device
Memories of Eternal Oasis	Mysterious Stone Slate
Remarkable Chests	Treasure Chests
Safhe Shatranj Puzzle	Debris of Panjvahe Puzzle
Passage of the Ghouls Puzzle	Passage of Ghouls Totems
Dual-Phase Neverlight Cells	Weathered Rocks
Runic Window and Pane	Hadramaveth Viewpoints
Gurabad's Ruin	Enigmatic Pages
Seelie Locations	Wadi Al-Majuj Sacred Seals
Safhe Shatranj Chess Puzzle

Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks for Things in Hadramaveth Desert
How to Open the Ancient Gate	How to Restore Power to the Left Arm
Activate the Device and Open the Gate	Debris of Panjvahe Teleport Waypoint
Jinni in the Magic Bottle Upgrades

Items in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Items found in the Desert of Hadramaveth
Liloupar Gadget	Sand Grease Pupa
Ancient Stone Key	Fatui Stronghold Key

Creatures in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Enemies in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Enemy and Boss Guides
Setekh Wenut	Eremite Floral Ring-Dancer	Eremite Scorching Loremaster
Consecrated Flying Serpent	Consecrated Scorpion	Consecrated Red Vulture

Wildlife in the Desert of Hadramaveth

Wildlife in the Desert of Hadramaveth
Flying Serpent

All Interactive Map Guides

All Interactive Map Guides