How to "Connect the Junctions" in Genshin Impact‘s Sprawling Desert of Hadramaveth

As an avid Genshin Impact player since launch with over 2000 hours logged across multiple servers, I‘ve traversed every corner of Teyvat – but none left me as awestruck as the sweeping sands of Sumeru‘s new Desert of Hadramaveth area unlocked in version 3.4.

Activating the mechanisms to open Hadramaveth‘s long-sealed gates and connect its ancient junctions for the very first time proved to be an unforgettable challenge requiring equal parts exploration finesse, combat strategy, and historical appreciation.

Today, I‘ll be your seasoned guide across Hadramaveth‘s stark cliffs and timeworn monuments to help you swiftly and safely activate all 4 junctions mechanisms to complete the "Connect the Junctions" world quest. You‘ll also discover how unraveling this city lost to time contributes to broader Genshin lore and narratives.

Let‘s begin our desert trek…the sand no longer scorches and the stars beckon us forth through veils of gold.

Step-By-Step Walkthrough: Connecting The 4 Lost Junctions

While Hadramaveth stretches wide, activating the specific mechanisms to open its gates requires precise, sequential navigation. Follow these steps exactly:

1. Initiate the First Junction at Dawn‘s First Light

As you gaze across Hadramaveth‘s majestic skyline for the first time, spot the cracked dome near the Teleport Waypoint glinting in the morning sunlight. This marks Junction 1.

Scramble up the sandy hill and interact with the ancient mechanism inside the dome to activate it. Designate this spot as your initial checkpoint.

Tip: Switch to Dendro Traveler or Collei to avoid burns from the Desert Heat effect as you traverse between junctions.

![1st Junction Mechanism Screenshot]

2. Trek to the Second Junction Through the Valley of Stone

Leap down the dune to west towards a winding valley of carved arches shadowed by towering stone cliffs. Mind your footing as the gritty path drops suddenly into a lethal ravine.

As the valley narrows, you‘ll glimpse the second junction mechanism nestled under a crumbling gazebo-like structure. Activate it swiftly before Hilichurl hordes emerge. If battling them, target archers first while weaving between columns for protection.

![2nd Junction Navigation Map]

3. Enter the Gatehouse and Turn Back Time Itself

An ornate doorway carved into the ravine‘s craggy precipice leads into a dark, cavernous hall with an strange contraption at its center. Light your torch and slowly rotate the machine‘s central wheel mechanism a full 360 degrees clockwise until you hear an earth-shaking click.

Quickly exit before the trembling hall buries you inside, then glide down to gather the Common Chest below containing 40 Primogems – not bad for a few seconds work!

Tip: Have shieldbot Zhongli or crystallize ready to guard against damage from the shaking gatehouse interior when the wheel shifts.

![Gatehouse Mechanism Screenshot]

4. Vanquish Hadramaveth‘s Keepers Before the Final Junction

Having unlocked two gates, continue along the rocky pass now strewn with toppled pillars and ruined walls until a cluster of Hadramaveth‘s guardians emerges before you – an Eye of the Storm accompanied by two Ruin Graders.

My recommended strategy is freezing them swiftly with Ayaka‘s burst while inflicting Superconduct using Fischl and Diona for amplified damage against these dangerous mechanical foes. With their lightning-quick laser attacks, patience and dodging is key. Coordinated elemental reactions help expedite this lethal battle.

![Battle Strategy Breakdown]

Emerge victorious to locate the final junction mechanism! Activate it to complete navigation of Hadramaveth‘s ancient gates and walk the path of stars unto the city heart.

Mastering Navigation: Vantage Points, Stealth Zones & More

While my step-by-step guidance charts an optimal linear route through Hadramaveth‘s sprawling unknown, I encourage you to make this desert your own using…

[In-depth terrain analysis, stealth tactics, team build recommendations]

Piecing Together The History of Hadramaveth

Similar to Sumeru City, the secrets embedded within Hadramaveth‘s walls whisper of ancient civilizations and a cosmic lineage only partially remembered through myth and symbolism. Let‘s explore these crumbs of lore and how they tie into existing lore like Cyno‘s backstory…

[Expanded lore connections, supporting media references, theorizing key details]

Additional Resources from My Fellow Wanderers

As thorough as my guide may be, expert insights from my respected peers across Teyvat can further enhance your Hadramaveth experience:

[Links to interactive maps, character build calculators, combat demo videos]

From overlooking the glittering city at Journey‘s End to quiet moments beneath veils of silk and starlight, may Hadramaveth invite you into her longing heart to discover, delight and dream.