Unlocking Entombed Secrets: A Traveler’s Guide to Gates in Genshin Impact (and Beyond!)
Have you looked at a mysterious door in Genshin Impact? You might feel close to untold riches or another Ruin Guard. You’re not alone. Genshin presents gates and sealed passages frequently just like Hilichurls hurl rocks, often poorly. But worry not! This guide serves as your master key (or elemental burst) for navigating Genshin gates. Here, we will emphasize the icy puzzles of the Entombed City Outskirts and Dragonspine.
Delving into the Entombed City Outskirts and Dragonspine’s Secret Rooms
Dragonspine is a snowy mountain range. It’s a vault of secrets. The Entombed City Outskirts? Think of it as a gateway to deeper mysteries. Let’s open some icy puzzles.
Dragonspine’s Hidden Chamber: Your Gateway to Loot (Probably)
Psst… want to know a secret? There’s a hidden room in Dragonspine, located in the Entombed City – Ancient Palace. Fast travel to the teleport waypoint in the southern part. Then ascend to the higher area. Consider it your personal entrance to a treasure trove.
The fun part is reaching this secret chamber. Adventurers suggest three paths to infiltrate this room. Experimentation is essential, brave explorer! Think vertical, hidden ledges, and a bit of gliding.
“A Land Entombed” Quest: Unlocking Dragonspine’s Deeper Lore
Would you like to feel like a Dragonspine insider? Start the elusive “A Land Entombed” quest. This isn’t your common billboard bounty; it’s a secret mission for those in the know.
To begin this operation, head to the teleport waypoint at the Sorrow Cavern’s entrance. Simply being there at the right moment or triggering a hidden condition can be key. Stay alert!
Dragonspine Deep Dive: Conquering Cryo Puzzles
Dragonspine offers more than snow and aggressive boars; it’s a playground of ice-themed puzzles. Let’s tackle the common gatekeeping challenges:
Starglow Cavern’s Icy Grip: Breaking the Frozen Barrier
Starglow Cavern, filled with crystals, can be frosty with ice-sealed mechanisms. The solution? Unleash your inner Pyro Archon! A Pyro attack will melt the ice fast.
Decoding the Starglow Cavern Puzzle: A Chillingly Simple Solution
Starglow Cavern contains puzzles with mechanisms. One frequent puzzle involves a sequence, hinted at by runes or environmental cues. Activate mechanisms in a specific order – often one, two, three… and then the fourth. Look for ice formations nearby; they might conceal the key.
Venturing Beneath the Cryo Hypostasis: A Chilly Descent
Curious about what lies beneath the Cryo Hypostasis? Accessing it is easy. Teleport to the western waypoint in Dragonspine – the nearest one greeting Sal Terrae. Head slightly uphill and around the corner, and find a cave entrance. It’s your portal to the Cryo Hypostasis lair.
Dragonspine’s Treasure Trove: Hunting for the Three Boxes
Legends tell of three mysterious boxes in Dragonspine, keys to long-lost secrets (and loot).
Box hunting? One box, the Princess’s Box, is obtained via combat. Near a statue awaits a challenge: defeat three Abyss Mages in 60 seconds. Show them you’re boss, and the Princess’s Box is yours.
The other boxes? Think vertically! One rests on a small island (accessible via gliding), and the other sits atop a tower. Dragonspine rewards those who look up.
The Dragonspine Secret Claymore: For the Discerning Swordsman
Want a blade forged from Dragonspine? The secret claymore awaits those who showcase their knowledge of the mountain. Seek out 8 Ancient Carvings scattered throughout Dragonspine. This scavenger hunt leads to a hefty claymore as the prize.
The Colossal Door of Dragonspine: Finding the Mountain’s Gatekeeper
Rumors swirl about a massive door hidden in Dragonspine. Finding it is step one. Teleport to the Statue of the Seven. From there, look at the circular stone ruins. The massive door is below, accessed by a glide to your left. Prepare for awe.
Unlocking the Door Near the Statue: Boxes, Carvings, and Secrets
This door is a puzzle, a true Dragonspine mastery test. Unlocking it requires knowing Ancient Carvings and box-hunting skills.
Step one: Find those 8 Ancient Carvings. Consider it a Dragonspine sightseeing tour.
Step two: Gather the three boxes. Remember the Princess’s Box (Abyss Mages), island box, and tower box? Collect all of them.
Step three: Return to the secret room. With all three boxes in hand, you can interact with the door and unveil its secrets.
The Secret Sword of Dragonspine: Domain Rewards and Blade Glory
The secret sword of Dragonspine differs from the claymore. This blade links to a Domain. Once you’ve interacted with all eight tablets (the Ancient Carvings), you unlock this special Domain and find the sword.
Melting the Strange Ice: A Basic Pyro Primer
Strange ice blocks your path? Use Genshin’s elemental combat system! Pyro is your ally for melting ice. Any Pyro ability will work – Amber’s Baron Bunny, Diluc’s fierce strikes, or Xiangling’s Gouba will do.
Completing the Starglow Cavern Crystal Challenge: Red Stone Resonance
The crystals in Starglow Cavern have purpose. To shatter them, harness red stones (Scarlet Quartz).
Step one: Find a red stone (usually glowing red).
Step two: Pick it up.
Step three: Strike the crystal.
Normal attacks can’t break these resilient formations, but red stones empower your strikes.
Step four: Repeat steps 3-4. Patience prevails; even crystals yield to persistent red stone attacks.
Reaching the Summit of Dragonspine: Questing to the Peak
Aiming to conquer Dragonspine’s peak? Questing is essential.
Step one: Start the quest “In the Mountains.” This quest line initiates your ascent into Dragonspine’s summits.
Step two: You’ll eventually have to “Raise the Strange Needle“. Completing this unlocks the summit area and grants access to the coveted Peak of Vindagnyr domain.
Genshin Gateology 101: General Gate Opening Principles
Dragonspine’s gates and puzzles only hint at Genshin’s gate-opening variety. Let’s expand horizons and explore general principles:
General Gate Opening Tactics: A Traveler’s Toolkit
How do you open a gate in Genshin Impact? The million Mora question! No single answer exists, causing both frustration and delight. Genshin gates disguise puzzles. Look for clues in the environment, listen to dialogue, and try elemental abilities or items. Sometimes, it’s levers, reactions, or pure brainpower. Embrace the mystery!
Secret Room Gates: Sicilia Flowers to the Rescue
Certain secret room gates have a botanical weakness: Siccilia flowers. These lovely blooms come from a vendor in Mondstadt. They can behave as keys. If you face a stubborn secret room door, offer a Sicilia bouquet – you might be surprised.
Quest-Specific Gates: Runes, Gears, and Symbol Shenanigans
Quest gates often incorporate elaborate mechanisms. Thoughtfulness prevails. Be observant and curious about your surroundings; all may not be as it seems.
symbols, gears, and runes. Puzzles require observation and logic. Look for patterns and symbols in quest dialogue. Finding the correct sequence or aligning gears might be essential. Just a puzzle-solving hat needed!
City of the Deceased: Light is Vital
The “City of the Deceased” may have gates that use light. Lighting mechanisms or torches in a precise order might be the answer. Maybe “one, two, bottom side three, and four” unlocks these gates. Observe the arrangement of light sources closely.
Sumeru Gates: Tunes to Open
Sumeru, the land of Dendro and melodies, has gates that respond to certain songs. Often, playing the “Rhythm of the Great Dream” with the Vintage Lyre can permanently unlock them. Grab your instrument and let music guide you.
“End of the Line” Gates: Use Levers
Look for levers! The “end of the line” gate has the lever on the right side (facing away from the Fantastic Compass). Simple solutions often work.
Wenut Tunnel Domain: Light Up the Path
To enter the Wenut Tunnel Domain, you’ll need light. Interact with torches.
Step one: Light the two torches flanking the stone square at the entrance.
Step two: Explore the lower path for two more torches.
Step three: With all four torches lit, use the square mechanism by the entrance. The Tunnel is unlocked!
Mondstadt and Its Archon: Commissioning Glory
To access Mondstadt and its Archon, complete commissions and daytime quests. The “Whispers in the Wind” commission for Glory is key. Remember, this quest must be done in daylight hours. Essences are best received under sunlight.
Unlocking Archon… Riddles?
Chasm Challenges: Gates Below
The Chasm has locked gates and hidden secrets within its depths.
Chasm Gates: Explore the Unknown
Chasm gates are vague yet captivating. Like Genshin gates, they likely use a mix of mechanisms – elemental puzzles, hunts for keys, or quest progress. The Chasm is all about exploration and revealing layers of secrets. Expect locked pathways!
Orb of the Blue Depths: Reward for Defeating Shadows
The Orb of the Blue Depths is crucial in the Chasm. Obtain it by defeating Shadowy Husks in the Underground Mines. This orb unlocks a Locked Gate in the Nameless Ruins, part of a Hidden Exploration Objective.
Lumenspar Lockdown: Thieves and Maps
Lumenspar can be locked away behind gates. To access Lumenspar in the Chasm, you may need to infiltrate the Den of Thieves from above. Doing so can yield two Treasure Map Fragments, leading to Lumenspar. Thieves and glowing crystals are a classic combination.
Unlocking the Chasm Underground: Requirements for Access
Before approaching Chasm gates, unlock the Underground first by meeting these prerequisites:
Requirement 1: Achieve Adventure Rank 28 or more.
Requirement 2: Complete the Archon Quest “Chapter I: Act III – A New Star Approaches.”
Requirement 3: Finish “Surreptitious Seven-Star Seal Sundering” in “The Chasm Delvers” questline. First, unlock the Chasm, then explore its gates!
Ominous Dark Mud: Use Lumenstone Adjuvant
The dark mud in the Chasm is more than just scenery; it’s a challenge. Your Lumenstone Adjuvant provides help. A sufficiently leveled Adjuvant can disperse the Oozing Concretion. Upgrade your Adjuvant to clear the mud!
Chasm Key Hunt: Explosive Barrels Hide Keys
Keys may lurk in… explosive barrels? To find one, hit an explosive barrel. It may reveal a hidden key beneath. Stay alert for suspicious barrels in key-required regions.
Unlocking the Ruin Serpent: Quest and Puzzle Solutions
To confront the colossal Ruin Serpent, unlocking its domain is necessary. This involves:
Step 1: Complete “Chasm Spelunker” quests. Quest progress aids in unlocking boss encounters.
Step 2: Solve the “Serpent’s Head” puzzle. Classic Genshin challenges with giant robots await.
Zhiqiong’s Fate in the Chasm: Subterranean Mystery
Zhiqiong’s fate leads her into the depths of The Chasm’s mines. This story highlights dangers and enigmas present below.
Taliesin’s Stolen Ring: Justice from Weasels
To recover Taliesin’s lost ring, you need to attack the Golden Weasel Thief. These thieves are not formidable. A quick strike should force them to give up their stolen treasures, including the ring!
Extra Lumenspar: Level 8 Skill Access
If you’re looking for more Lumenspar, the level 8 skill of Lumenstone Adjuvant shows Lumenspar locations on the map. However, unlike many places, no extra Lumenspar exists beyond what is needed to max out the Adjuvant. Use resources wisely!
“Apocalypse Lost” Quest: Chess Piece Hunt
The “Apocalypse Lost” quest requires collecting 5 Chess Pieces. Four pieces appear during “The Dirge of Bilqis” questline. Classic Genshin gears up for adventurous exploration!
Chasm Quest Lock: Rank and Quest Requirements
The Chasm questline is locked. Requirements include:
Requirement 1: Adventure Rank 28 or higher.
Requirement 2: Complete the Archon Quest “A New Star Approaches.”
The usual barriers apply: Adventure Rank and Archon Quest advancement.
Strange Objects: Underwater Mysteries
Fishing point in the lower Underground Waterway. Genshin’s waters conceal secrets, and fishing often yields rare treasures.
Bedrock Keys: Remove Geo Blockades with Formations
Bedrock Keys prevent access to the Underground Mines. These keys break using nearby Cage-Shaped Geo Formations. Geo resonance and environmental destruction can clear paths – classic Genshin mechanics!
Gateways Beyond Teyvat: Other Game Door Challenges
Puzzles with gates aren’t exclusive to Genshin Impact. Here’s how different games tackle these barriers:
Tomb Raider Doors: Aligning Symbols
Tomb Raider emphasizes puzzles with symbol-based locks. Opening doors may involve turning mechanisms to align certain symbols. Aligning a symbol with one dot might release a bridge. Symbolic solutions are essential for adventurous players.
Abyss Gates: Just Walk Through
approach the gate, and it often opens automatically. The abyss can be less protected than expected.
High Keep Quest Gates: Spell-Based Manipulation
Depulso repeatedly on a mechanism, then cast Accio on a handle.
The gate opens. Magic and momentum create a wizardly way to open doors.
Black Temple Doors: Boss Defeat Unlocks All
World of Warcraft’s Black Temple doors focus on progression. The door to the Illidari Council unlocks automatically after defeating Mother Shahraz. Boss battles serve as gate keys, a well-known approach in MMOs.
Boletaria Doors: Bloody Iron Keys and Demon’s Souls
Demon’s Souls features brutal difficulty and an intricate world. A Boletaria door opens with a key, such as the Bloody Iron Key. Key hunts unfold in a bleak and punishing world.
Genshin Odds and Ends: Fragile Hearts, Essence, and More
Let’s conclude with some Genshin-related questions and answers:
Fragile Heart Costs: Geo Restoration
A Fragile Heart, used for weekly boss rewards, can break. But it isn’t lost. You can pay 12,000 Geo to recover it in unbreakable form. Geo aids in retrieving broken boss loot containers.
2400 Essence Rewards: Seer and Wielder Titles
Collecting 2400 Essence in… Hollow Knight? Context needed! Reaching this essence threshold means “The Seer declares the Knight to be the Wielder.” Essence collection grants titles and recognition in some games.
King’s Brand Function: Abyss Access Granted
The King’s Brand in Hollow Knight allows access to the Abyss. Key items unlock hidden zones, a common trope across games.
Blue Eye Orb: Dark Souls Invasions
The Blue Eye Orb in Dark Souls allows players to invade worlds of indicted players. Multiplayer invasion mechanics tie to specific items.
Orb of Flight Rarity: 10% Every 10 Minutes (Maybe)
The Orb of Flight has a “10% chance to happen every 10 minutes.” It likely refers to an item drop or event trigger. RNG and timed chances feature heavily in gaming.
Cube Puzzle Reset: Log Out and Back In
Cube puzzles in Genshin driving you mad? The easy solution: log out and back in. This often resets puzzles to their original state. Logout-fu assists in puzzle solving!
Vilcabamba City: Lara’s Scion Search
Vilcabamba is where “Lara continues her search for the Scion of Qualopec.” This is a key location in the original Tomb Raider storyline.
Cliffside Bunker Exit: Rope Arrow Escape
Stuck in a cliffside bunker in Tomb Raider? To escape, “Drop down to the right and use a rope arrow to open the door on the right.” Environmental traversal aids bunker escapes.
Crimson Agate Count: 80 + 5 (Event Bonus)
How many Crimson Agates exist in Dragonspine? They total “80 in the open world + 5 through the Crimson Wish event.” Gather them for Dragonspine’s frosty rewards.
Mysterious Room in Mondstadt: Imaginarium Theater
The mysterious room in Mondstadt is the Imaginarium Theater, “a permanent combat gameplay and special domain challenge.” Mondstadt’s hidden combat arena revealed.
Second Gate Unlock: Seed Planting and Growth
Unlocking a “second gate” could involve gardening! To solve it, “Plant the seeds into the mounds of dirt in front of the three statues, water them, and wait for each to grow.” Planting, watering, and patience help the gates open.
Cryptic Messages and Dragonspine Swords: Mysteries Remain
“Cryptic messages in Dragonspine” and “Dragonspine sword” hint at secrets and lore left to uncover. Dragonspine holds many mysteries.
Dragonspine Wishes: Crimson Wish Weekly Bounty
How many wishes from Dragonspine? “5 Crimson Wishes Every Monday and Friday.” Weekly Crimson Wishes give extra rewards from Dragonspine.
Molting Season in Genshin: Lore Teasers
“Molting season in Genshin” hints at in-game lore or seasonal events tied to creature behavior. Genshin’s world evolves with deeper ecological changes.
Now you have the knowledge to face locked doors, sealed passages, or guarded treasure chests. Explore, unlock secrets, and maybe bring a Pyro character for good measure!
