Genshin Impact 2.6 introduces a new dungeon named Lost Valley. Access comes after completing a straightforward puzzle. This guide explains how to reach it, the foes you will face, and the rewards you can earn.
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How to locate the Lost Valley dungeon
The dungeon sits atop the newly discovered Rift region. A separate guide covers how to access this area. Once there, search for Fuao Gorge. The Lost Valley dungeon lies north of this spot. The simplest route is to glide down from the Geo Archon statue and land near the entrance.
A Geo user on the team is required to progress through a crucial puzzle. This requirement ensures the team can unlock the dungeon and advance beyond the first barrier.
How to open the Lost Valley dungeon in Genshin Impact
The entrance is blocked by a geo energy stone slab and a handful of Hilichurls. To unlock the dungeon, three Geo stones must be positioned at equal distances from one another. The Traveler can achieve this by using Geo resonance, starting from the Geo Archon statue and selecting Resonance with Geo.
The stones must resonate with a nearby large rock so that all three activate within a limited time window. Quick action is essential. For a smoother run, choose the primary character and trigger Geo abilities because their duration tends to last a bit longer for them than for others.
The successful puzzle unlock not only the dungeon but also the Lost Valley achievement.
What enemies inhabit the Lost Valley dungeon
The dungeon features four puzzle stages, each increasing in difficulty. The main adversaries are robotic guardians such as the Guardian of the Ruins, Ruin Thresher, and Ruin Crusher, among others. These foes have weak points that must be targeted precisely. Striking these points can immobilize them or inflict heavy damage. A ranged character in the party is advantageous, though any team with strong damage output will perform well. Heightened physical damage should be a priority if no ranged option is available.
- Ruin Guard weak point is the head and the back core
- Ruin Crusher opens a core during vacuum attacks to allow heavy damage
- Ruin Patrol targets the head; hitting unprotected areas briefly deactivates it, enabling big damage windows
- Ruin Spy has no obvious weak spot; it challenges close-range combat, so ranged heroes shine here. Stacks of spies become stronger when allowed to accumulate
- Ruin Thresher shows weak points at the legs cores and a mechanical eye. Cracking leg cores slows it, and after a few hits the eye opens for a major strike. Bow shots are particularly effective when the eye is exposed
How to navigate the Lost Valley dungeon
Defeat all foes and complete every trial by concentrating power on a single sturdy character while teammates boost overall damage. The dungeon environment also features an Earth artery anomaly. Each elemental ability used creates a shock wave that harms all enemies. Pair a fast cooldown elemental user with your core damage dealer to maximize the dungeon’s environmental advantage.
The dungeon’s main opponents are robots. While single foes pose little danger, a coordinated group can overwhelm a team. Tackle enemies individually when possible to avoid being overwhelmed by successive attacks from multiple machines. If separation is difficult, rely on area-of-effect skills or immobilizing abilities to slow the onslaught.
Which heroes to bring for victory The optimal team
Regardless of player preference, these characters deserve a place on the team.
- Hu Tao – enables powerful offensive reactions
- Bennett – strong support presence
- Ayaka – enhances freeze and slows foes
- Mona – maintains Hydro status and provides solid elemental bursts
- Zhongli – offers a sturdy shield and can petrify foes with elemental bursts
- Razor – a reliable melee carrier with solid damage
What rewards await after completing the dungeon
Completing the puzzle and dungeon when resin is spent yields valuable loot. Players can receive bronze stones, in-game currency, and a share of adventure experience and camaraderie earned through the journey.
Artifacts are also obtainable, including Cinnabar Afterlife and Echoes of Sacrifice, with pieces granting attack power boosts and unique timed buffs that enhance normal or elemental damage. Other sets like Warrior and Gambler provide additional stat bonuses and effects triggered by elemental usage or defeating enemies.
These rewards matter for progressing into more demanding chapters and refining character builds for future events and bosses in Genshin Impact.
For broader guidance, other guides cover related topics and strategies for Genshin Impact 2.6 and beyond. The information here offers a solid foundation for players revisiting the Lost Valley and similar encounters.
Source: VG Times