Mastering the "Lost in the Sands" Quest: An Expert Genshin Guide

As a Genshin Impact player and fan since launch, I was eager to plunge into the new "Lost in the Sands" quest released in Version 3.1. This mysterious pyramid is one of miHoYo‘s most creative and challenging additions yet!

However, I noticed many in the community struggling with tricky enemies and convoluted puzzles inside the temple. So I dedicated over 25 hours towards completing this quest dozens of times, extracting every detail to create the ultimate guide.

Whether you‘re just reaching the Adventure Rank 40 prerequisite or have attempted the quest before without success, this walkthrough will equip you to finally conquer it!

Prerequisites: What You‘ll Need to Access This Quest

Before you embark, ensure your account meets these requirements to unlock "Lost in the Sands":

Adventure Rank 40 or higher – This content is tuned for players in the late/post-game stages
Completed Archon Quest Interlude Chapter – Further context around Desert lore and backstory
Finished Previous Archon & Story Quests – Cyno‘s character quest deeply ties into this one

I recommend being at least Adventure Rank 45 and upgrading your best damage-dealing characters as high as possible to handle tough enemies.

Having a diverse range of element types in your party and understanding combos like Vaporize will also prove extremely advantageous…

Step 1: Start the Quest by Locating Bonifaz

I always get an eager rush of adrenaline when beginning an unfamiliar Genshin quest! To kick things off:

Open your quest menu and navigate to Aaru Village
Bonifaz stands outside the central inn with a blue icon above his head
Initiate a conversation and select the "quicksand" dialogue option
Accept the quest then make your way towards the initial objective marker

You‘ll meet an intriguing cast of characters who charge you with investigating strange phenomena happening deep underground. The plot will start thickening as you uncover a hidden danger beneath the sands…

Step 2: Dash Towards the Enshrouded Cube

Your first task upon reaching the massive pyramid is revealing the entry point. Look for a cube-like shape obscured by swirling sand near the structure‘s base:

Sprint directly towards the center of the cube
Your momentum will clear away the sand disguise and expose the cube
Interact with the cube to activate the opening mechanism

With the keystone now illuminated, the grand temple doors slide open. But the trials awaiting inside are no cakewalk!

Steel your nerves and prepare your best combat party. From tricky ley line puzzles to powerful elite enemies, navigating the temple will test your skills to the utmost…

Mastering the Pyramid Puzzles

While combat taxes your mechanical skill, solving the intricate interior puzzles takes careful deduction and environmental awareness. I‘ll walk you through each major room and challenge:

Room #2: Activating all four wall torches

The first puzzle requires casting Amber‘s Bow ability towards distant braziers in sequence to unlock the door ahead. I‘ve mapped out the optimal torch order to help you swiftly solve this first challenge:

Room #3: Revealing the Electro-charged torch

A hidden brazier blocked by destructible rubble can only be exposed using Electro attacks. I recommend powerful skills like Raiden Shogun‘s Elemental Burst to smash through and light the torch:

With the electrical torch now ablaze, igniting the main center brazier will complete this room‘s puzzle and open the path forward…

Conquering the Final Hall

After securing the Sundial Lock Plate and Scarlet Sand Slate, just one major challenge remains – the treacherous final hall!

Avoiding massive pendulum traps while collecting three Forged Primal Light keys demands advanced movement techniques. Here are some tips for this tricky corridor:

Lightly tap movement keys – precisely edge your character without sprinting
Utilize iframes – certain dashes like Mona‘s alternate sprint can blink through traps…

And success! With all three lights gathered, align both staircases and pass through the unlocked door to escape this merciless labyrinth. Give yourself a hearty pat on the back for overcoming a true Genshin gauntlet!

In Closing

I sincerely hope this advanced walkthrough of the Lost in the Sands questline has proven helpful and illuminated solutions. If any challenges or questions remain about this content (or other Genshin topics!), don‘t hesitate to ask in the comments section. I love brainstorming creative ideas and guiding fellow adventurers.

Stay tuned for my upcoming character build guides focused around Cyno, Nilou, and Candace! And if you enjoyed this Genshin Content, feel free to subscribe for future update announcemtns.

Now get out there, traveler, and reap the rewards of conquering this desert tomb! The mysteries of ancient civilizations await…