How to "Proceed Deeper Within the Ruins" in Genshin Impact

The latest 3.1 update for Genshin Impact brought plenty of new content for travelers to explore in Teyvat, including new quests tied to advancing the main story. One of the objectives you may come across during these new quests is to "proceed deeper within the ruins." Unlocking the ability to delve further into these ancient ruins is key to progressing, but it can be tricky to figure out at first. Let‘s break down how to successfully proceed deeper within the ruins in Genshin Impact.

Overview of the "Proceed Deeper Within the Ruins" Objective

In order to proceed, you need to unlock two Primal Embers and guide them to light up structures within the Opet Hall. Once both structures are lit, a giant door will unlock, allowing access to previously blocked off areas.

To find the Primal Embers, you‘ll need to navigate through puzzle rooms, unlocking doors and rotating cells to eventually release the embers. You‘ll also need to obtain Forged Primal Lights, which enable you to extract and control the Primal Embers.

It‘s a multi-step process that requires paying close attention to your environment. If you get lost or confused along the way, this guide will walk you through everything you need to do in detail.

Based on my experience completing this objective multiple times, here are some key tips to keep in mind:

• Bring pyro characters to deal with ice shields on enemies
• Pack an anemo character to group enemies
• Solve the cell rotation puzzles slowly and carefully
• Watch out for pressure plate and arrow traps while exploring
• Map out routes and puzzle solutions as you go

Trust me, I‘ve stumbled through my fair share of frustration on this one until figuring out the optimal approach! With the right party and plenty of patience, you‘ll be proceeding deeper into the ruins in no time.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough for Each Primal Ember

Below, I‘ll provide a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough for obtaining each Primal Ember and guiding them properly to their structures.

Obtaining the First Primal Ember

Let‘s start with grabbing that first Primal Ember:

1. Head north from the initial quest marker, passing through the hallway until you reach the room with two cells on either side of a closed stone door, as shown below:

2. Carefully rotate the cells by interacting with them so they are both facing the door. This will cause the door to slowly open.

3. Go through the now open doorway into the next room. Pick up the Forged Primal Light in the center of the room.

4. Locate the replicator keystone on the floor and stand on top of it, as pictured here:

5. With the Forged Primal Light in hand, use it on the keystone to release the Primal Ember from inside.

6. Guide the Primal Ember out of the room back through the halls, retracing your steps to the Opet Hall.

7. Lead the Primal Ember to the structure on the right side of the Opet Hall and it will become engulfed in flames, lighting it up.

Unlocking the Second Primal Ember

Now for obtaining the second Primal Ember:

1. Travel east to the quest marker where the second Primal Ember is trapped behind a glowing red barrier.

2. Pick up the Forged Primal Light in the hallway next to the wall here.

3. Rotate the cell closest to the wall 90 degrees clockwise to open up the door adjacent to it.

4. Go through the newly opened door and grab the next Forged Primal Light inside this small room.

5. Stand on the replicator keystone here and rotate it 90 degrees counter-clockwise to unlock it.

6. Head back out of the room and rotate the cell on the left side of the first opened door 90 degrees counter-clockwise. This will remove the red barrier trapping the Primal Ember.

7. Release the second Primal Ember with your Forged Primal Light.

8. Guide this one east through the halls back to the Opet Hall, lighting up the structure on the left side.

Opening the Large Door

Once you‘ve guided both Primal Embers to their respective structures, lighting them up simultaneously, the giant ornate door will slowly unlock and open, allowing you to proceed deeper into the ruins.

That is the key puzzle that needs to be solved in order to complete this objective. Here are some common mistakes to avoid:

• Forgetting the route through the ruins while guiding Primal Embers
• Letting the Primal Embers expire before reaching their destination
• Not lighting up both structures at the same time to open the door

With some careful navigation and coordination, you‘ll be proceeding deeper in no time. The domains and material rewards beyond are well worth it!

Final Tips and Observations

In closing, here are some final tips from my experience with this objective:

• Use ranged pyro characters to deal with ice shield mitachurls that appear
• Craft healing food to stay healthy during fights
• Thoroughly explore rooms to find hidden chests and mechanisms
• Sketch a map to keep track of the winding ruin layout

Besides getting access to new domains and loot, unlocking this portion of the underground ruins sheds more light on the history and lore of the desert region. The eerie Primal Ember puzzles also provide some of the most unique and memorable brain teasers compared to other Genshin challenges.

Proceeding deeper within the ruins both progresses your adventure and provides insight into this mysterious location. Hopefully this guide paves a clear path through the darkness! Let me know if you have any other questions in your own journey beneath the sands.