All Activation Device Locations for Chess Pieces

Activation Devices are seven collectible items used to install Chess Pieces, which enables instant teleportation to Sumeru Desert ruins in Genshin Impact 3.4. Check out all seven Activation Devices in the Sumeru Desert and how to use them in this item guide!

All Hadramaveth Chess Activation Devices
Border Fort	Khaj-Nisut	Soulferry	Mausoleum
Deshret's Pillar	Temple of Gurabad	Deshret's Glass Goblet

Chess Piece Activation Device Locations in Sumeru Desert

Found inside Sumeru Desert Ruins

You can find the Chess Activation Devices on the following locations:

1. Aaru Village's Border Fort
2. Khaj-Nisut
3. Khemenu Temple's Soulferry
4. The Mausoleum of King Deshret
5. Opet Hall's Deshret's Pillar
6. Safhe Shatranj's Temple of Gurabad
7. Mt. Damavand's Glass Goblet

Note that the Mausoleum and Mt. Damavand devices can only appear after obtaining all chess pieces.

Border Fort Device in Aaru Village

Teleport to the waypoint in Aaru Village and just walk a couple of steps in front of the Village Chief's House. The Activation Device should be right on the ledge overlooking the village.

Border Fort Activation Device Guide

Khaj-Nisut Device

Return to Khaj-Nisut and use the Four-Leaf Sigils to see the device in front of the entrance to the ruins.

Khaj-Nisut Activation Device Guide

Soulferry Device in Khemenu Temple

Teleport to the waypoint under Khemenu Temple and immediately go to your left. The path should take you to the device in the middle of the corridor, which will also take you to the big boat area.

Soulferry Activation Device Guide

Mausoleum of King Deshret Device

Mausoleum of King Deshret's device is only obtainable and installable after obtaining all five chess pieces. This device is found just in front of the Mausoleum of King Deshret. This device also requires The Fallen Falcon quest completed!

It will also move itself towards Khemenu Temple, but it should only take you a few walks before you are able to pick it up.

The Mausoleum of King Deshret Device Guide

King Deshret's Pillar Device in Opet Hall

Although the location shows the Mausoleum, the actual entrance is underground in Opet Hall. Teleport on the northern waypoint and head up the stairs to get to this device.

King Deshret's Pillar Activation Device Guide

Temple of Gurabad Device in Safhe Shatranj

Right above the chessboard puzzle in front of the Gurabad Ruins, the Activation Device is sitting on top of the ledge.

Temple of Gurabad Activation Device Guide

Deshret's Glass Goblet Device in Mt. Damavand

Mt. Damavand's device is only obtainable and installable after obtaining all five chess pieces. You can immediately see the device by teleporting to the hidden waypoint in Mt. Damavand. It moves around for a bit before becoming obtainable.

If you're not able to see this device at first, make sure you have completed The Fallen Falcon quest!

Deshret's Glass Goblet Device Guide

How to Use Chess Piece Activation Device

Used to Activate Teleportation to Chess Pieces

Activation Devices are installed to the Chess Pieces in Safhe Shatranj to enable the teleportation function. You must find the chess pieces first (except Deshret's Pillar and Glass Goblet) for the devices to appear and be placed.

Chess Piece Locations and How to Use

Chessboard Puzzle Location

The chessboard where you can place Chess Pieces and install Activation Devices is found in Safhe Shatranj. You can only access it after playing through The Dirge of Bilqis.

Placing a Chess Piece

To place an Activation Device, once you have placed the appropriate Chess Piece, go to glowing spot on the chess piece. Press the Install button, and offer the Activation Device.

Teleport to a Desert Location

Upon installing the activation devices to the chess pieces, you can press Trigger, which teleports you to the location where you found the device. Essentially, the chessboard area will become a teleportation hub!

Rewards a Remarkable Chest

Upon installing an Activation Device, you will be rewarded with a Remarkable Chest, which contains furnishings! Installing all 7 also grants you to the achievement, La Luna Rossa.

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

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
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