Solving the Toughest Puzzles in Sumeru: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide

Ready to tackle Sumeru’s toughest puzzles? You’ll breeze through each challenge with clear steps and visuals. If you get stuck, don’t worry—every section packs in tips for mistakes and pro moves. Whether you’re a puzzle pro or just starting out, you can follow along and see results fast. If you need a stronger team to handle the enemies guarding these puzzles, ManaBuy can help you get the resources you need. Try these solutions in-game and drop your stories or questions in the comments. Let’s solve together!

Toughest Puzzles: Apam Woods

Entrance

You start your journey at the edge of Apam Woods. The area feels like a maze. Look for the first drawing near the big tree roots. Use a character with Dendro abilities to activate it. Sometimes, you might miss the glowing mark on the ground. Walk slowly and check every corner. If you get lost, open your map and mark the spots you have checked.

Water Level

This part gives many players trouble. You need to lower the water to reach hidden drawings. Find the nearby mechanism. Use a Hydro character to trigger it. Watch the water drain away. Now, look for vines blocking your path. Use a Pyro character to burn them. Move quickly, because the vines can grow back. If you forget to switch characters, you might waste time. Always keep your team ready for action.

Tip: Activate the drawings in the right order. If you skip one, the puzzle resets.

Final Chamber

The last chamber holds the toughest challenge. You must activate the final drawing while dodging enemies. Use shields or healing skills to stay safe. Sometimes, the drawing hides behind a wall. Break the wall with a Claymore character. Stay alert for traps on the floor.

Tips & Pitfalls

Don’t rush. Missing a drawing means starting over.
Use the right element for each obstacle.
Mark activated drawings on your map.
Watch out for hidden enemies.

Solution Recap

To solve one of Sumeru’s toughest puzzles, you need to activate all seven drawings. This tests your skill and strategy. Use the right characters, follow the sequence, and stay patient. You will master Apam Woods in no time!

Sumeru City Billboard Puzzle

Riddle Notes

You will find the Sumeru City Billboard Puzzle stands out from other challenges. It mixes easy and hard riddles and sends you all over the city. This puzzle asks you to find five Riddle Notes. Each note hides in a different spot. Here is where you should look:

Docks
Sabzeruz Festival stage
House of Daena
Pond
Outside Sanctuary of Surasthana

Take your time and check each place. Some notes hide behind objects or near water. If you miss one, you cannot finish the puzzle.

Decoding

Once you collect all five Riddle Notes, you need to decode them. Start by finding the Billboard near the Adventurer's Guild on Treasures Street. Interact with the board to see the riddles. Follow these steps:

Read each riddle carefully.
Think about the clues and what they describe.
Visit the places the riddles hint at.

Tip: Write down the clues or take screenshots. This helps you remember details as you move around.

Progression

You will solve each riddle one by one. For example, the first riddle leads you to the docks. Look for a wooden crate under the pier. The second riddle points you to the Grand Bazaar, behind a metal column near the fountain. Keep moving to each new spot as you solve the clues. The last riddle takes you to the Sanctuary of Surasthana at noon. Wait there to meet Drusus and finish the puzzle.

Tips & Pitfalls

Do not rush. Missing a note means you must backtrack.
Some clues sound tricky. Read them twice.
The Billboard only works if you have all five notes.
Watch out for hidden spots, like crates or behind columns.

Solution Recap

To beat one of Sumeru’s Toughest Puzzles, you must:

Find all five Riddle Notes in the city.
Decode each clue using the Billboard.
Visit each location in the right order.
Meet Drusus at the Sanctuary of Surasthana at noon.

Stay patient and use your critical thinking. You will crack this puzzle and feel proud of your detective skills!

Vissudha Field Water Puzzle

Access

You want to start at the Vissudha Field Statue of Seven. Head northwest until you spot some old ruins. Two Automatons guard the sealed mechanism here. Take them down first. Once you win, the mechanism unlocks. Activate it to lower the water level. Next, follow the Seelie as it floats down to a cave entrance. Dive in and swim deeper until you reach dry ground. You’ll see a rock covered in branches. Use a Dendro character to break it open and reveal a Dendrograna. Summon the Grana, then use a Charged Attack on the sealed rocks. This opens up a Dendro Elemental Monument and a secret path.

Water Control

Now, you need to activate three Dendro Monuments along the path. Look for glowing green markers. Use your Dendro skills to light them up. When you reach a green barrier, use the Four-Leaf Sigils to zip past it. The fourth Dendro Monument hides behind this barrier. Activate all four Monuments. A nearby mechanism appears. Use it to drain the water again. The cave opens up even more.

Tip: If you miss a Monument, the puzzle will not progress. Always double-check each area before moving on.

Completion

You’re almost done! Two Cube Mechanisms control the last water level. The first Cube sits in the eastern ruins. The second Cube hides in a nearby cave. Activate both. Watch as the water drains away. Now, follow the quest marker to reach the Fane of Ashvattha. You’ve solved one of the Toughest Puzzles in Sumeru!

Tips & Pitfalls

Automatons can hit hard. Bring a healer or shield character.
The Seelie moves fast. Don’t lose sight of it.
Four-Leaf Sigils help you cross gaps quickly.
Some Monuments blend in with the plants. Look closely.

Solution Recap

Here’s a quick checklist for the Vissudha Field Water Puzzle:

Defeat Automatons and unlock the first mechanism.
Follow the Seelie and swim to the cave.
Use Dendro skills to reveal and activate all four Monuments.
Drain the water with the mechanism.
Find and activate both Cube Mechanisms.
Head to the Fane of Ashvattha to finish.

Take your time, explore every corner, and you’ll master this puzzle!

Sumeru Desert Puzzles

Entry

You want to start your desert adventure by unlocking access to the puzzle areas. First, go to the teleport waypoint and glide down the hole to enter the cave. You can also move southwest from the waypoint to reach the Dune of Carouses. Many ruins stay locked until you finish the Golden Slumber quest and its follow-up, The Secret of Al-Ahmar. These quests open up most of the desert’s hidden spots. Once you complete them, you can explore the ruins and temples freely.

Unique Mechanics

The Sumeru Desert introduces some wild puzzle mechanics. You will see new devices and objects that work differently from anything in other regions. Here’s a quick look at what you might find:

Mechanism	Description
Plinth of the Secret Rites	Match patterns to disable roadblocks.
Primal Ember	Follow this energy to light Primal Torches.
Beam Transmission in the Ruins	Align beams to receivers to trigger events.
Verity Cells	Reveal hidden objects, like Tri-Yana Seeds.
Primal Sandglass	Flip hourglasses to start challenges and rotate for rewards.
Creating Ruin Devices	Use Forged Primal Lights at Replicator Keystones to create devices.
Primal Obelisk	Find Sacred Seals to activate these for exploration.

You will also run into Cascade Pools, Weathered Obelisks, and Ruin Golems. Each one asks you to think in new ways.

Completion

To finish the main desert puzzles, you need to solve a series of Arrow Rune challenges:

In Chatrakam Cave, defeat Pyro Slimes and activate the mushroom with Dendro and Electro. Collect the Dendroculus and open the chest. Follow the arrow rune.
In Mawtiyima Forest, repeat the process and follow the next arrow.
At Gandha Hill, activate the Dendro Pile, defeat enemies, and grab the chest. The arrow points to your final reward.
Head east of the Statue of the Seven for a Luxurious Chest.

Tip: Always follow the arrow runes. They guide you from one puzzle to the next.

Tips & Pitfalls

Some mechanisms blend into the sand. Look closely.
Primal Embers can get stuck. Nudge them with Anemo skills.
Time challenges from Primal Sandglasses need quick movement.
Don’t forget to finish the Golden Slumber quest before exploring.

Solution Recap

You can solve the Toughest Puzzles in the Sumeru Desert by unlocking access, learning the new mechanics, and following the arrow rune chain. Light up monuments, complete time trials, and search for hidden ruins. Each step brings you closer to rare chests and secret lore. Stay curious and keep exploring!

Toughest Puzzles Tips

General Strategies

You want to approach Sumeru’s Toughest Puzzles with a smart plan. Many puzzles here use Dendro elements in creative ways. Try these strategies to make things easier:

Use Dendro Traveler for their area skills and quick cooldowns.
Bring Collei if you have her. She helps with puzzles that need ranged Dendro attacks.
Always keep a bow user on your team. Some puzzles need you to shoot Dendro switches from far away.
Attack odd-looking objects with Dendro. You might reveal hidden chests or collectibles.
Look for clues in the environment. Sometimes, a strange plant or glowing mark points you to the next step.

Tip: If you get stuck, switch up your team or try a different element on the puzzle.

Team Setup

Your team matters a lot in Sumeru. Build a group that covers all the basics. You need at least one Dendro character. Add a bow user for archery puzzles. A healer or shield character keeps you safe from traps and enemies. ManaBuy can help you top-up for the characters that best fit your team. Try this simple team setup:

Role	Example Characters
Dendro	Traveler, Collei
Bow User	Tighnari, Amber
Healer/Shield	Barbara, Noelle
Flex	Pyro, Hydro, or Electro

Mix and match based on the puzzle you face. You can swap out characters at any Statue of the Seven.

Time Challenges

Some puzzles have timers. You need to move fast and think ahead. Use Four-Leaf Sigils to zip across gaps. Plan your route before you start. If you fail, don’t worry. Try again and look for shortcuts. Sometimes, using a character with fast movement, like Sayu, helps you beat the clock.

Note: Practice makes perfect. The more you try, the better you get at these time challenges.

Mistakes to Avoid

You might run into trouble if you rush. Here are some common mistakes:

Forgetting to bring a Dendro character.
Ignoring hidden switches or clues.
Not marking solved parts on your map.
Overlooking the need for a bow user.
Giving up after one failed attempt.

Stay patient and keep experimenting. You will solve even the Toughest Puzzles with practice and the right team.

You’ve seen how step-by-step strategies help you crack Sumeru’s Toughest Puzzles. Try these tips in-game and see what works for you. If you get stuck, don’t give up. Pay attention to details and keep practicing.

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FAQ

How do I know if I missed a puzzle step?

You can check your quest log or look for unlit symbols in the area. If something looks out of place, try retracing your steps.

Tip: Mark tricky spots on your map so you don’t forget them!

What if I don’t have a Dendro character?

You can use the Traveler and switch their element to Dendro at any Statue of the Seven in Sumeru.

Just interact with the statue
Select “Resonate with Dendro”
Now you’re ready!

Why won’t the puzzle reset after I mess up?

Some puzzles need you to leave the area and come back for a full reset. Try teleporting away, then return. If that doesn’t work, check if you missed an activation step.

Can I solve these puzzles with friends in co-op mode?

Yes! You and your friends can work together in co-op. Some puzzles even feel easier with teamwork.

Remember: Only the world owner can claim quest rewards.