Sacred Seals in Genshin Impact: where to find in the Sumeru Desert (map)

In Genshin Impact the seals are a kind of "keys" necessary to activate pristine obelisks and receiving valuable awards. You can find these consumable items in various parts of the Sumeru Desert. In this guide, we will show the location of the seals on an interactive map and explain in detail how to get them.

Preparing to collect the seals

Quests

Before embarking on the search for these stone seals, you must definitely go through the following tasks and chains:

• Mission Line "Golden Land of Dreams" .
• Mission Line "Old Notes and New Friends" .
• world quest "Afratu’s Dilemma" .

These tasks will give you access to locations where some of the seals are hidden, and will give you the necessary level of special Power to interact with the plinths of secret rites. During the passage of quests, we do not advise you to pick up the plates, otherwise you will later forget where you have already taken them and where you have not. However, you can simply mark the collected signs on our interactive map below.

Seal types

It should be noted that there are 17 types of ancient plates, which differ from each other by the symbol on the front side and the name. Primordial Obelisks may require specific types of seals to unlock. The table below shows all varieties.

However, you don't have to worry about the types of seals, as you end up having to collect them all anyway - just follow the route we've provided below.

Where to find the seals in the Sumeru Desert

In total, you can find 60 ancient seals, which are shown on the interactive map above. On it you can mark already collected plates (progress is saved by the browser) and find out detailed information about their production by clicking on the "How to get" button.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (1)

• Location: Khaj-Nisut

Lies on the stone fragments, located to the north-west of the teleportation point. The exact location is shown in the screenshots below.

Sacred Seal: Ceremony (2)

• Location: Khaj-Nisut

Head west from the previous slab and enter the temple. Climb a little up the stairs, and to the right of the pedestal of secret rites you will find the desired seal. It is not necessary to complete any tasks to get into this area.

Sacred Seal: Valley (3)

• Location: Khaj-Nisut

Obtained from the quest "Dreams Beneath the Searing Sand". If you forgot to pick it up, then move to the western teleporter, run to the destroyed bridge ahead and jump from it to the lower level. Turn around and Enter the ruins.

Go to the spacious hall, turn right and jump down into the airflow hole. Turn left twice and then right once and drop down the hole. Go through the passage on the right side, which was previously guarded by the structure, and immediately turn left. You will find yourself in a spacious hall with a statue of a jackal, next to which lies the plate you need.

Sacred Seal: Right to Rule (4)

• Location: Khaj-Nisut

Can be found west of the teleportation point, in the ruins. The seal is guarded by primordial constructions.

Sacred Seal: Crocodile Head (5)

• Location: Khaj-Nisut

It is located on the surface near the primordial obelisk. Glide north and down from the teleportation point to find the slab.

Sacred Seal: Valley (6)

• Location: Khaj-Nisut

Can be obtained by completing a quest "Dreams Beneath the Searing Sand". The slab is located in the southern ruins. Enter the temple, turn right and drop down the airflow hole. Right below you will find a stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Sheep Head (7)

• Location: between the pit of Abju and Dar al-Shifa

Can be obtained during a mission "Lost in the Sands". Move to the teleport near the pit, and then run to the entrance to the ruins. Upon entering, immediately turn a little to the right, and you will see a slab at the foot of the stairs.

Sacred Seal: Bird Head (8)

• Location: between the pit of Abju and Dar al-Shifa

You can find her during the quest "Lost in the Sands". From the 7th seal, run into the passage ahead, and then turn right and go up the stairs. Turn left and go past the fire traps. Turn right and enter a spacious hall with two statues of jackals.

Pass by the statues, climb up and go to the far left corner, where the Dendroculus hangs. Stand on the lift plate and activate it to go down. In the room with torches, turn left into the passage and run along the corridor forward. Then turn left in the room with the pedestal and call the elevator by pressing the blue button.

Climb to the top tier and use the third elevator on the opposite side to go down. Run through the corridor, call the lift by clicking on the blue button, and go up again. Move through the corridor until you find yourself in a spacious room with drawings on the wall.

Use the last elevator to go down again. You will find yourself in a small room with a fresco, next to which lies the stove.

Sacred Seal: Valley (9)

• Location: between the pit of Abju and Dar al-Shifa

You will be able to find it during the quest "Lost in the Sands". As in the case of the previous seal, first reach the room with two jackal statues and use the elevator in the far left corner to go down. After going down, go left, go along the corridor and turn right in the room with the pedestal.

Go down the stairs and you will see a slab on the right side, not far from the "house" for the fairy.

Sacred Seal: Right to Rule (10)

• Location: between the pit of Abju and Dar al-Shifa

You can also find it when completing the quest "Lost in the Sands". From the location of the 11th seal, turn left and open the door by pressing the blue button on the wall. Go through the passage and turn left. You will find yourself in a spacious area with a primordial obelisk, to the left of which an ancient slab will lie.

Sacred Seal: Valley (11)

• Location: between the pit of Abju and Dar al-Shifa

It can also be obtained during the quest "Lost in the Sands". As in the case of the 8th seal, first reach the room with the statues of two jackals, and then take the elevator down and take the second elevator up. Once in a spacious room with braziers, go down the ladder on the opposite side.

At the end, destroy the red cobblestones with any attacks. Go further, turn left and call the elevator - take it up. Once at the top, climb the steps and immediately turn left. You will see a slab next to the plinth for the fairy.

Sacred Seal: Giant Serpent (12)

• Location: between the pit of Abju and Dar al-Shifa

It can be obtained during the passage of the quest "Lost in the Sands". From the place where you found the 9th Sacred Seal, go forward a little and turn right. Turn right again, go up the stairs and use the elevator.

Rising up, go through the passage opened by the pedestal. Turn right and go down the stairs. You will enter a wide corridor with fire traps. Go through it and up the stairs. Run forward past the jackal statue on the right into the fresco room. Then turn right and find the plate on the ground.

Sacred Seal: Right to Rule (13)

• Location: Dahri Valley (west)

Can be found near the oasis southwest of the teleportation point. The stove lies near the boxes in an open area.

Sacred Seal: Crocodile Head (14)

• Location: Dahri Valley (west)

You will be able to get to the desired location when completing the world quest "Hidden Mercenaries" . Get to the point shown in the screenshots below. There will be an entrance to the treasury of the hermits. Go inside, go down through the tunnel and turn right. Here you will find a Primal Obelisk and Sacred Seal lying to the right of it.

Sacred Seal: Valley (15)

• Location: Dahri Valley (west)

Can be found right in front of the Jackal Statue, west of the Statue of the Seven Archons.

Sacred Seal: Dune (16)

• Location: Dahri Valley (west)

From the obelisk where you found the 14th Sacred Seal, exit through the huge passage and turn right. Go down the tunnel and turn left at the fork. You will enter the second treasury of the hermits.

Here, follow the main path and start climbing up the tunnel. Then jump down the hole. Continue moving deeper into the cave and soon you will see a slab on the ground.

Sacred Seal: Valley (17)

• Location: Dahri Valley (west)

Go all the way to find the 16th seal to the second treasury of the hermits. Now, instead of going forward, turn left and climb up the ledge. There you will find a stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (18)

• Location: Dahri Valley (west)

From the previous seal, move to the hut on the opposite side and blow up the jugs of oil to destroy the cobblestone and open a new passage. Right next to the entrance you will find a stove.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (19)

• Location: Dune of Feast

You can get it when you complete the quest "Desert’s Remembrance" . In it, we described in detail how to solve the puzzle in the temple in order to get to the upper floor, where the ancient seal lies.

Sacred Seal: Valley (20)

• Location: dune of Feast (west)

Move west from the rock and soon you will encounter treasure thieves guarding an ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Chisel Hammer (21)

• Location: dune of Feast (west)

Located west of the dungeon "Garden of Endless Columns". You don't have to open the dungeon to get this slab.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (22)

• Location: dune of Feast (west)

Before you start looking for this slab, make sure you have a high enough level of special Power. Move to the teleport shown in the screenshots below and immediately jump down the cliff. There you will find the entrance to the ruins.

Enter the wide corridor, take the primordial luminary and place it on the platform to create a candlestick with a spark. Unblock it and bring it to the torch at the end of the corridor, cutting down the air currents along the way. As a result, you will receive an ordinary chest and will be able to fly up to the upper level.

Pick up the primordial light again, go upstairs and stand on the platform so that a cage appears - touch it to open a hole in the wall. Use another stream of air, grab the blue triangle and jump down the hole. There, stand on the next platform and activate the cage.

A new air stream will appear. Get to the upper tier and go into a spacious hall with columns. Start the challenge in the center of the room - you will need to collect 40 Dendro Particles in 5 minutes. It is relatively easy to do this, since they are all in the same room. When you go upstairs, put the luminary on the platform and touch the cage to display the walls.

At the end, go up to the third floor. For completing the Achievement: Challenger, you will receive a precious chest. An elevator will also come down to you - sit on it and get to the very top. There, interact with the pedestal to activate the device and water will appear in the oasis. To the left of the mechanism you will find a stove.

Sacred Seal: Crocodile Head (23)

• Location: dune of Feast (west)

Can be obtained by completing a quest "The Secret of Al-Ahmar". Move to the teleportation point shown in the screenshots below. Then immediately turn around and run into the hole on the left side.

Use the four-leaf symbols to fly over the gap and run to the Fatui camp ahead. Next to it, turn into an inconspicuous passage on the right. Ahead, you will immediately see an ancient seal.

Sacred Seal: Valley (24)

• Location: dune of Feast (west)

Can be found south of the obelisk on the ground. Just go around the blue Hurdle and pick up the ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Sunrise (25)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (North)

Can be obtained by completing the world quest "The Secret of Al-Ahmar". Travel to the same teleport as when looking for the 23rd seal. Then jump down and fly towards the tent below. In it you will find the desired item.

Sacred Seal: Danger (26)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (North)

Can be obtained by completing the world quest "The Secret of Al-Ahmar". Move to the same teleport as when you found the last seal. Then use the four leaf symbols to fly over to the other side. The slab lies in the collapsed part of the fence.

Sacred Seal: Valley (27)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (North)

Can be obtained by completing the world quest "The Secret of Al-Ahmar". Move to the same teleport as when you found the last seal, and jump down. Head into the ruins ahead and immediately turn right. In the corridor you will find a stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Right to Rule (28)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (North)

Move to the teleporter in the southwestern part of the tomb and go through the passage with the pedestal. Enter the cave and fly to the right tunnel. Then go to the new tunnel. At the fork, turn left and go down into the ruins.

Once in a semi-flooded room, turn right and open the door using the pedestal. You will enter a room with a blue barrier behind which there is a sign. To remove it, you need to go back a little and open another door with a pedestal. Deal with the design and pick up the primordial luminary.

Return to the room with the blue barrier and stand on the illuminated platform so that a cage appears with a beam that will remove the barrier. Now you can enter the room and pick up the stove.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (29)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (North)

Move to the same teleport as when searching for the 27th seal, and then turn around and go into the left passage. Use the 4-leaf symbols to fly over the ravine and move up the underground tunnel without turning anywhere. When you reach the cliff, jump down. At the bottom, you will immediately notice a slab lying surrounded by red stones.

Sacred Seal: Valley (30)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (West)

Can be found on mission "An Introduction to Indoor Archaeology" . From the 28th seal, turn around and exit into the room with the cage, and then turn left. Turn right in the semi-flooded room. Move through the tunnel and exit into a spacious cave.

Turn left and start climbing up the slope. After reaching the cliff, jump down to the building, on the roof of which elemental monuments are installed. After landing, enter the building and immediately turn right - you will see a slab among the stone debris.

Sacred Seal: Sandstorm (31)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (West)

Having received the 32nd Sacred Seal, go up the slope and near the passage you will see an ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Forest (32)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (West)

After obtaining the 33rd seal, use the air current and wind rings to climb up. Then fly over to the ledge ahead with the 4-leaf symbols. There you will find the Fatui Camp, near which lies a stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Auricle (33)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (West)

From the 30th seal, exit the building and fly to the ruins ahead. Climb up with the four leaf symbols and enter the underground tunnel. Soon you will find yourself in a spacious cave with a tree. Fly to the left to the passage and climb up a little.

You will enter a room with an amazing chest, totems and an air current - to the left of it you can pick up an ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Bird Head (34)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (West)

Lies in an open area to the right of the tomb. The seal is leaning against the ruined wall.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (35)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (West)

Move to the southwest teleport of the tomb, turn around and go through the passage. Once in a spacious cave, fly to the slope ahead and climb it up to the entrance to the ruins. After going inside, run forward and you will see a slab near the tables with the scrolls.

Sacred Seal: Crocodile Head (36)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

Can be obtained from the quest "The Secret of Al-Ahmar". Move to the teleport shown in the screenshots below. Then immediately jump down into the cave and reach the entrance to the ruins ahead.

Once inside, go up the stairs, go into the room and turn left. Climb up the stairs again. Stop at the flight of stairs and turn left into a spacious hall. Then turn left again into the room with cells and prisms. Go to the right passage and you will find a slab.

Sacred Seal: Ceremony (37)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

Move to the eastern teleport of the indicated location and enter the temple through the main entrance. Go around the hole on the floor, enter the room with two primordial torches and turn right. In the new room, go forward and turn the corner to the right. At the dead end, you will find an ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Sheep Head (38)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

Can be obtained from the quest "The Secret of Al-Ahmar". From the 37th seal, return to the room with the blue barrier and turn left. Move forward along the corridor to the very end and use the 4-leaf symbol to go upstairs. On the right, you will immediately find a stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Crocodile Head (39)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

Move to the teleport shown in the screenshots below. Turn around and enter the Duat Hall on the right side. Fly to the triangular entrance on the other side. Once inside, approach the device in the center to move upstairs.

Next, run to the central column, visible ahead. Climb up the ledge and you'll find an ancient seal at the foot of the monument.

Sacred Seal: Giant Serpent (40)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

As in the case of the 37th seal, reach the room with two primordial torches, but now go up the stairs and press the blue button to call the elevator. Having risen to the upper tier, turn left and click on the pedestal to remove the blue barrier, behind which lies the stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Valley (41)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

Can be obtained from the quest "The Secret of Al-Ahmar". As in the case of the 40th seal, reach the room with two primordial torches, but now turn into the left passage. Go through the corridor to the very end and turn right.

Again, run forward to the very end and stand on the illuminated area. It will flash and then simply disappear. You will fall into a small hole where you can find a new ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Valley (42)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

As in the case of the 41-seal, reach the corridor with the laser beam, but now turn left. After entering the room with the airflow on the wall, go to the pedestal in front and cut down the Whirlpool, and then jump into the hole.

Once at the bottom, run down the corridor and at the end you will find an ancient seal lying on the rubble.

Sacred Seal: Raised Arm (43)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret

Can be obtained by researching the Breathing Place in the quest "Dual Evidence". Move to the teleport shown in the screenshots below and enter the Hall of Sechem. Then lower the water by solving a small monument puzzle, and go down to the very bottom of the room. In the corner near the wall you will find an ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Valley (44)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (East)

It can be obtained by researching the Breathing Place in the Dual Evidence quest. Enter the Hall of Sechem again, but this time fly into the passage on the middle tier on the other side (shown in the picture below). Upon entering the cave, immediately turn right and drop down the hole next to the four leaf symbol.

Run ahead and you will see a tent and one Fatui agent. Deal with the enemy, and then pick up the stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (45)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (East)

It lies on the surface, not far from the ruins. Nearby you can also find Dendroculus.

Sacred Seal: Forest (46)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (East)

Can be obtained by researching the Breathing Spot. Go to Sechem Hall again and glide into the passageway on the right side. Upon entering the new room, turn left and go through the triangular entrance ahead.

Next, immediately turn left, and you will see a blue Hurdle which lies a stone seal. To remove the barrier, you need to interact with the pedestal of secret rites (requires high special power).

Sacred Seal: Sunrise (47)

• Location: The Mausoleum of King Deshret (East)

Can be obtained by researching the Breathing Spot. Move to the teleport shown in the screenshots below and go through the triangular passage ahead. Once in a spacious room with primordial torches, continue to run forward, climbing the stairs and entering the elevator.

Take the elevator down to the lower level. Exit the lift and turn right. At the foot of the column you will find an ancient seal.

Sacred Seal: Valley (48)

• Location: Hemenu temple (west)

Move to the same teleport as when looking for the previous seal, but then immediately turn into the right passage. In the corridor, jump into the hole, and then just run forward until you find yourself in a new room. This is where the ancient slab lies.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (49)

• Location: Hemenu Temple

Head to the location shown in the screenshots below (on the surface) and Enter the ruins through the opening on the "roof". Once inside, go through the right triangular passage.

In the new hall, turn left and open the door with the pedestal. Enter the new room and deal with the robot. Then pick up the stone seal on the left side of the room.

Sacred Seal: Raised Arm (50)

• Location: Hemenu Temple

It can be found on the surface in the place shown in the pictures below. She lies on the rubble.

Sacred Seal: Dune (51)

• Location: Sobek oasis (west)

It is also located on the surface, so just get to the place shown in the screenshots below. The slab is protected by a pristine structure.

Sacred Seal: Valley (52)

• Location: Dune of Subterfuge (North)

Move to the teleport shown in the screenshots below, turn around and start going down. After leaving the spacious cave, start climbing the scaffolding on the left side. On the second wooden platform, you will find a slab lying near the boxes.

Sacred Seal: Labor (53)

• Location: Dune of Subterfuge (North)

Move to the teleport shown in the pictures below and run into the triangular entrance ahead. Once inside, turn right, go up the stairs, turn left and climb the steps even higher. Once in a new room, turn left and look for a sign near the wreckage.

Sacred Seal: Thunderstrike (54)

• Location: Magma Dune (North)

Teleport to the point below, turn around and run towards the ledge on the left side. Near the cage you will find a stone seal.

Sacred Seal: Ceremony (55)

• Location: Magma Dune (North)

Travel to the same teleport as when looking for the previous seal, and then run into the cave to the west. Go down a little and next to the huge mushrooms you will find an ancient slab.

Sacred Seal: Valley (56)

• Location: Magma Dune (North)

Travel to the same teleporter as when looking for the last seal, and then stand with your back to the triangular entrance and glide down to the hourglass. To the left of them will lie an ancient seal.

Sacred Seal: Raised Arm (57)

• Location: Magma Dune

Teleport to a fast travel point near the indicated location and enter the temple. Once inside, immediately turn left and go down the stairs. Go through the airflow slab and pick up the slab leaning against the wall.

Sacred Seal: Valley (58)

• Location: Magma Dune

As with the search for the previous seal, enter the temple, but in the room with two primordial torches, go ahead and jump down the hole. After going down, go to the root of the tree and jump into the second hole.

After gliding down to a small pool, go to the roots of the tree and take the stone seal. It will be guarded by moulders.

Sacred Seal: Sheep Head (59)

• Location: Dune of Tricks

From the 60th seal, turn left and jump down the cliff. Plan to the red Achievement: Challenger mark on the right side - interact with it. You will need to blow up 10 barrels in half a minute. To do this, use some kind of area-of-effect ability.

As a result, you will receive an ordinary chest and open a hole in the ground, in which the ancient slab will lie.

Sacred Seal: Giant Serpent (60)

• Location: Dune of Tricks

From the 52nd seal, climb onto the boxes and jump down the slope to the right. Walk along the cliff and soon you will see a stone seal ahead.

Where to find the seals in the Hadramavet Desert

In the region added to the game With You the release of update 3.4, you can also find seals, with two new varieties: Sheer Rock and Giant Achievement: Gate. They are also necessary to activate the primordial obelisks. The location of these ancient seals in this area can be found in our separate guide.

How to use the seals in Genshin Impact

We have already noted above that these items are necessary to activate Primordial Obelisks. Turning them on also allows you to get precious chests. In total, you can find 10 such objects, that is, each of them requires 6 ancient plates to unlock. IN separate guide we told you where to find them.