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How to Solve "The Dune of Carouses" Puzzle in Genshin Impact

As a long-time fan of Genshin Impact, I was thrilled to dive into the new challenges introduced in the 3.1 update. One of the most complex additions is the multi-layered "Dune of Carouses" puzzle guarded by shifting sands and sinister enemies. Solving this puzzle requires patience, observation, and more than a little brainpower.

In this guide, I‘ll share my hard-won expertise to help you conquer every step of this perplexing puzzle. You‘ll learn how to uncover hidden paths, outwit magical locks, and claim the precious treasure buried at the heart of the desert. Let‘s break down everything you need to know to master The Dune of Carouses!

History and Significance of the Dune of Carouses

Before we dive into the solution, some background. The Dune of Carouses is located in the shifting sands of Sumeru‘s massive desert. The elaborate underground complex was built centuries ago by scholarly sages. At the heart of the ruins lies a trove of ancient texts and artifacts coveted by Sumeru Academia.

Unfortunately, the ruins were also used for arcane rituals and sealed with complex magical locks to prevent intrusion. Your goal is to outsmart these ancient safeguards using your elemental abilities, puzzle-solving wits, and a dose of patience. The rewards for braving this trial are significant, including rare texts, treasure, and artifacts to boost your adventuring power.

Step 1: Complete the Golden Slumber Quest (Adventure Rank 40+)

The first challenge is simply entering the Dune of Carouses, which requires clearance from the "Golden Slumber" Archon quest. Here‘s a quick guide to checking off the steps:

  • Talk to Bonifaz in Aaru Village to begin the Golden Slumber questline. This unlocks after reaching Adventure Rank 40.
  • Help Bonifaz interpret his ancestor‘s dreams by finding key locales and artifacts. Use the quest navigation to locate objectives.
  • Defeat the Oceanid boss to obtain a cleansing bell. My advice is to use Cryo characters for this fight.
  • Return to Bonifaz and select the "Give Up" dialogue option when prompted. This rewards you with the Scarlet Sand Slate key item.

Completing Golden Slumber should take around 1-2 hours. With the Slate in hand, you can now enter the Dune of Carouses!

Step 2: Find the Hidden Entrance

Use your map to travel southeast of Sumeru city until you reach a rocky cliff with a huge fan embedded in the face. This marks the hidden entry point to the Dune of Carouses.

The Dune of Carouses entrance location

Jump down the open cavity in the center of the fan. Make sure to have a healer or food ready, as the fall deals heavy damage. Now the real fun begins!

Step 3: Rotate the Reconnaissance Cell

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

Don‘t worry if you hit roadblocks in this multi-layered puzzle – here are some tips to get back on track:

  • Enemies respawned – Defeat all foes in the room again before interacting with devices. Their attacks interrupt the puzzle.
  • Unsure where to go – Refer to your Golden Slumber quest log and objectives for guidance.
  • Cell beam won‘t activate – Double check the cell is precisely aligned with the back wall before interacting.

Still struggling? Check out this Dune of Carouses walkthrough video for visual guidance. With patience and observation, you‘ll conquer this puzzle!

Conquering Complex Puzzles as a Community

The challenges of Genshin Impact are so much more rewarding when you collaborate and share knowledge with fellow fans. I hope this guide gives you the tools to add The Dune of Carouses to your list of conquered domains! Let me know in the comments if you have any other tips for puzzle-solving or just want to share your excitement. I look forward to seeing you in the desert!