In the windswept dunes of Elaaden, one of Mass Effect: Andromeda’s harshest planets, lies a Remnant Vault that’s as mysterious as it is dangerous. With its scorching surface temperatures, deadly wildlife, and constant sandstorms, Elaaden doesn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat. But within its shifting sands, the Vault hides some of the game’s most rewarding puzzles—if you know how to approach them.

This guide offers a full walkthrough for the Elaaden Vault Puzzle, complete with glyph locations, console patterns, and strategies to help you activate the vault and stabilize the planet. If you’re ready to brave the heat, here’s how to get through it all.

The Remnant Vault on Elaaden becomes accessible during the main mission “Taming a Desert” , once you’ve established an outpost or allied yourself with the leaders at Paradise. Head southeast across the desert until you reach the Remnant Monoliths.

Preparation Checklist:

• Nomad Upgrades: Make sure the Nomad is equipped with heat resistance.

• Remnant Decryption Keys: Bring at least one key in case you hit a logic puzzle you can't solve.

• Combat Loadout: Expect Remnant enemies—bring high-tech or disruptor weapons.

Once the monoliths are activated and synced, the entrance to the Vault opens up nearby.

The Elaaden Vault follows a similar layout to others, with branching paths and light bridge puzzles. Upon entering:

• Activate the initial console to power up the chamber.

• Jump across the light bridges to reach the main chamber.

• Look for hidden glyph scanners as you progress—they’re easy to miss.

Be sure to save before advancing through each chamber, as incorrect puzzle solutions can trigger Remnant defenses.

In this room, you’ll see a platform with several console interfaces and energy beams. The goal is to align energy beams across nodes.

Steps to Solve:

1. Activate the central console to start the puzzle.

2. Use the rotating consoles to redirect beams toward inactive nodes.

3. When all nodes are lit, the door to the next section opens.

Tip: Don’t rush. Walk around the room and study beam pathways before committing to any rotations.

Glyphs are required for decryption puzzles, and the Vault won’t fully unlock without them. In Elaaden’s Vault:

• Glyph 1 is located above the western platform near the first large console. Use a nearby column to climb.

• Glyph 2 can be found in a back alcove behind a movable pillar structure.

• Glyph 3 is near a hidden side path, just before the final puzzle chamber. Use your scanner to highlight it.

Make sure to scan each glyph before attempting to decrypt any Remnant console.

This is the Sudoku-style puzzle players either love or dread. If you want to solve it manually, remember:

• No number (Remnant symbol) can repeat in any row, column, or box.

Solution Grid:

If you're stuck, use a Remnant Decryption Key to bypass it.

Once puzzles are solved and glyphs are scanned:

• Activate the final Vault interface .

• Run to the exit console before the Vault collapses.

• Optional: Take the side route during the escape for a hidden container with ultra-rare gear.

Completing the Elaaden Vault provides:

• Increased viability for Elaaden.

• Unlocks terraforming systems for atmosphere control.

• Reveals new containers and Remnant loot caches.

• Opens up mission options with the Krogan colony.

• Always scan the room before progressing—glyphs can blend in with architecture.

• Bring disruptor ammo or Remnant weapons for better enemy control.

• Consider unlocking the Power Relay Stations before entering the Vault to help with power-based puzzles.