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{{Hidden Exploration Objectives Infobox
|image      = The Dead End and the Glinting Architects.png
|type       = Unordered
|req        = [[Dual Evidence]]
|region     = Sumeru
|area       = Hypostyle Desert
|loc        = [[Hypostyle Desert]]
|characters = 
}}
'''The Dead End and the Glinting Architects''' ''(unofficial name)'' is a [[Hidden Exploration Objective]] that takes place in [[Hypostyle Desert]], [[Sumeru]]. It requires the completion of the {{Quest|Dual Evidence}}.

==Steps==
# Defeat the [[Primal Construct]]s in the following locations in any order:
#* [[Khaj-Nisut]] {{Enemy List|Primal Construct: Repulsor;Primal Construct: Reshaper;Primal Construct: Prospector}}
#*: Enter the building, then go left and downstairs. After landing, Turn around and go downstairs to the room with [[Large Fan Blades]].
#*: <gallery>
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 1.png|Location
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 1 Context.png|Additional context
</gallery>
#* [[The Mausoleum of King Deshret]] {{Enemy List|Primal Construct: Prospector*2}}
#*: Enter the building via the main entrance, go straight until the first crossroads then drop down the open elevator shaft. This will not be available during the first time exploring the Mausoleum, and [[Paimon]] will comment as such:<br>{{Dialogue Start|left-line=1|'''Paimon:''' Hmm, did Paimon recall wrongly? This path wasn't here when we came before...<br>'''Paimon:''' Let's go find out!}}
#*: <gallery>
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 2.png|Location
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 2 Context.png|Additional context
</gallery>
#* [[Abdju Pit]] {{Enemy List|Primal Construct: Repulsor;Primal Construct: Reshaper}}
#*: Follow the ''Guidance to Abdju Road'' using [[Scarlet Sand Slate]] until the room with a [[Seelie]] Court before the entrance. Take the elevator on the right, then take another elevator at the end of the passage.
#*: <gallery>
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 3.png|Location
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 3 Context.png|Additional context
</gallery>
#* Hypostyle Desert southernmost ruins {{Enemy List|Primal Construct: Reshaper;Primal Construct: Prospector*2}}
#*: Enter the ruins to the south of [[The Dune of Elusion]] and follow the path.
#*: <gallery>
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 4.png|Location
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 4 Context.png|Additional context
</gallery>
#* [[Sekhem Hall]] {{Enemy List|Primal Construct: Repulsor;Primal Construct: Reshaper}}
#*: Teleport to the southeast of [[The Mausoleum of King Deshret]], activate the two Hydro [[Elemental Monument]]s to drain the floor, then go down.
#*: <gallery>
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 5.png|Location
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 5 Context.png|Additional context
</gallery>
# Use the [[Glinting Component]]s to unlock the door.
#* Located in the underground ruins west of [[The Mausoleum of King Deshret]]. To go there, teleport to the southwest of [[The Mausoleum of King Deshret]], then enter the cave on the northwest.
#: <gallery>
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 6.png|Location
Location The Dead End and the Glinting Architects 6 Context.png|Additional context
</gallery>

==Gameplay Notes==
* Completing this Hidden Exploration Objective awards the {{Achievement|The End of the Corridor}}.
* Completing this Hidden Exploration Objective is required for the restoration of all [[Primal Obelisk]]s as the final room contains one.

==Trivia==
* One of the Primal Constructs at each of the locations has the special title '''Architect of the Desert Palace'''.

==Video Guides==
{{EVT
|video1   = https://youtu.be/_oot6fhMOE4
|caption1 = Glinting Component (5 Total): All Locations & Unlock Secret Chamber
}}

==Change History==
{{Change History|3.1}}

==Navigation==
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