Alexis Kestler
Hey friend! Have you tried taking on the mysterious underground trials hidden in the deserts of Sumeru yet? These challenging puzzles and battles offer some fantastic rewards, but can be tricky to overcome, especially for new Travelers.
As a dedicated Genshin Impact player and self-proclaimed lore nerd, I‘ve uncovered tips and strategies to help you conquer the trials. In this comprehensive guide, I‘ll explain everything you need to know to "Pass the three trials" with flying colors. Let‘s do this!
Introduction to the Ancient Trials
The three ancient trials were created centuries ago by the inhabits of the Scarlet King‘s kingdom to test worthy travelers seeking their wisdom and treasures. Passing all three trials will reward you with achievements, precious chests containing Primogems, Mora, and artifacts, and most intriguingly – lost stories about the ancient kingdom tied to broader Genshin lore!
To even attempt the trials, you must:
- Be at least Adventure Rank 40
- Complete the Archon Quest "The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings"
The trials are located south of the Aaru Village Statue of the Seven in the desert. Three separate structures house the trial domains.
While the trials can be completed in any order, I recommend:
- First Trial (Maze)
- Second Trial (Keystones)
- Third Trial (Combat)
This order lets you warm up with the maze, then take on the more complex keystone trial, finishing with just pure combat.
Now, let‘s break down how to crush each trial!
Dominating the First Trial‘s Maze
The first trial tasks you with navigating through an underground maze and reaching the bottom floor exit.
When you enter the maze, you‘ll want to pay close attention to your mini-map and carefully explore each branching path. Marking key locations with the geo locator pins can help you keep track of dead ends to avoid getting turned around.
Pro Tip: Equip a stamina-reducing passive talent like Razor‘s "Hunter‘s Experience" to sprint longer distances!
Utilize elemental sight as well to spot hidden routes and passages through the maze. Having a geo character like Zhongli or Albedo is extremely useful to create geo constructs to reach higher platforms and shortcut over walls.
Overall, patience and thorough exploration is key. Keep heading downstairs at every opportunity until you finally discover the bottom floor mechanism to clear the first trial!
Cracking the Second Trial‘s Keystone Puzzles
In my opinion, the keystone trial is the most complex and challenging to figure out. Here‘s what you need to know:
The goal is to obtain the two ancient keystones hidden behind barriers by replicating the Forged Primal Light sources. Stand on the replicator platforms with a light to create a copy, then activate the cells to remove obstacles.
When you obtain both keystones, backtrack to unlock the giant sealed doors. Enemies will also ambush you throughout the trial, so come prepared for combat!
| Section | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Start | Grab light, replicate on first platform, activate cell |
| First area | Rotate cell, replicate light on 2 platforms, head downstairs |
| Second area | Defeat enemies, loot chest for Keystone I |
| Third area | Replicate light, open door with Keystone I, replicate again |
| Fourth area | Loot chest for Keystone II, replicate light twice |
| Fifth area | Open door with Keystone II, replicate light, activate cell |
| Final area | Unlock giant door, interact with mechanism to finish |
Having this little cheat sheet for the keystone puzzle sections can really help you keep track of the order of objectives. Utilizing elemental sight again is key to spot interactable objects hidden throughout the area. Take your time to carefully plan out each light replication.
The reward for solving this tricky trial? Uncovering more of the desert kingdom‘s mystical history!
Vanquishing Enemies in the Third Trial
Finally, the third trial is a test of combat. You simply need to defeat the enemies that appear in two chambers to complete it.
Come with your best built characters and weapons ready for battle! I recommend having a balanced party that can handle the variety of Hilichurl, Treasure Hoarder, and Eremites enemies you‘ll face.
A typical good lineup may be:
- Main DPS (Pyro like Yoimiya or Hydro like Ayato)
- Sub DPS (Electro like Fischl or Cyro like Kaeya)
- Support/Healer (Zhongli or Jean)
- Anemo character like Sucrose for Swirl reactions
Utilize Elemental Reactions like Vaporize, Freeze, and Superconduct to amplify your damage against the waves of foes. Don‘t forget food buffs right before entering as well for an extra edge!
Defeating the enemies swiftly will clear the final trial and unlock the last rewards.
Preparing Your Party and Items for All Trials
To recap strategy for all three trials:
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Level up your characters, talents, weapons, and artifacts as much as possible. This will give you an easier time in combat.
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Pack food and healing items like Chicken Mushroom Skewers and Sweet Madame to stay healthy.
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Have elements covered to create reactions. Pyro, Hydro, Electro, Cryo, and Anemo are ideal.
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Utilize geo constructs from Zhongli or Albedo to shortcut obstacles.
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Equip stamina-reducing passives to sprint longer distances.
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Bring a well-balanced team that can defeat enemies quickly while supporting each other.
As long as you have these bases covered, you‘ll breeze through any trial!
Rewards for Completing All Trials
So what exactly do you get for passing all three trials? Here are the rewards:
- Achievements – Each trial completed earns you 5-10 Primogems
- Precious Chests – Contains items like Mora, artifacts, talent books, and more importantly – Primogems!
- Ancient Kingdom Lore – Hidden stories about the fallen kingdom connected to broader Genshin Impact plotlines.
Based on community data, you can expect to earn the following for finishing the trials:
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Achievement Primogems | 25-30 |
| Precious Chest Primogems | ~80 |
| Mora | 50,000+ |
| Artifacts | 10-15 |
| Talent Books | 6-8 |
The major prize is uncovering more of the ancient kingdom‘s history and how it ties to characters like Cyno and the Akademiya. But the materials and currencies are fantastic bonuses!
For lore buffs like myself, the stories alone make the trials worth braving. Hopefully my strategies will help you overcome the challenges smoothly and claim those juicy rewards!
Conquering the Trials: Closing Thoughts
That sums up my deep dive guide into mastering the three mysterious trials of Sumeru‘s ancient kingdom. I hope breaking down navigation strategies for the maze, puzzle solutions for the keystones, and combat tips will help you conquer every challenge.
Let me know which trial you found most difficult! I‘m happy to provide any additional tips. Helping you unlock all the treasures and stories from Genshin‘s vast world is so rewarding.
I‘ll be sure to keep you updated here on future additions to the trials and desert area as I learn from developer livestreams and exploring myself. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey through Sumeru, my friend! The secrets of that ancient civilization are waiting to be uncovered.
