Update 4.0 Event Guide: How to photograph all the creatures in the underwater world of Fontaine.
The Science of Light and Shadow: The Fountain of Enchantment in Genshin Impact is a 4.0 event. A traveler explores the art of underwater photography by meeting Bresson. A man needs help to capture all the beauty of the Hydro region. Complete photo reports for him to earn valuable prizes like source stones and mora stones.
In this guide we will tell you how to complete the Science of Light and Shadow: Fountain of Enchantment event, use a special camera and find all the phenomena.
How to start the event
You can open the Science of Light and Shadow: Fountain event after fulfilling only two conditions:
- reach adventure rank 20;
< li>activate any statue of the seven Archons in Fontaine to gain access to scuba diving.
The temporary event starts on September 142023 at 10:00 Moscow time (on server < strong>Europe) and will last until September 25 2023 03:59 Moscow time.
Quest “The Science of Light and Shadow: Fountain of Enchantment”
On the first day of the event, a world quest will appear in the questlog, which will open access to the event – “The Science of Light and shadows: Fountain of Enchantment.” Get to the north of the Western slope of Mon Atoneki and talk to the man near the water.
Bresson, it turns out, is very afraid of water, but wants to take photographs and has already prepared all the necessary equipment. Agree to help him and receive as a reward:
- special Bresson camera x1;
- Mora x10,000;
- Adventurer's Books x4.
Event Guide Science of Light and Shadow Fountain of Enchantment: How to Capture Phenomena
New photo reports are unlocked every day throughout the event. A total of 6 stages. It is necessary to fulfill the conditions specified in them by capturing any creature or phenomenon from Fontaine. After which the goal will be counted as completed, and the player will receive rewards.
For this you will need to use a Special Bresson Camera. When you receive it, go to your inventory and find it in the “Tools” tab to equip it on your character.
In the underwater world, activate the camera using the E key or click on the corresponding icon at the bottom of the screen. Point the tool at the desired creature, if it successfully falls into the frame, a message will appear on the screen. Then you can use Enterand take a photo. It is not necessary to save it to the external gallery of the device.
< p>You can take photographs anywhere, but if you haven’t found the right target, then use Bresson’s tips. He indicates the required locations, marking them on the general map with camera icons.
Xenochrome foreign foreign of Fontmer
At the first stage we have to capture the xenochrome aliens of Fontmere – special blue creatures that live in the underwater world of Fontaine. Thanks to them, you can gain abilities and use them in battle. There are three types in the gamesuch creatures: razorback, plump and armored crab.
Where to find the Xenochrome razorback
Move to the north of the Sallo Sea Plateau and right at the teleport you will notice the first object to photograph.
Point the lens at it with“E” key Agreen inscriptionshould appear confirming the name of the creature. Take a photo using the “Enter” button and complete the first part of the stage.
Where to find the Xenochrome Plump
If you follow Bresson's in-game clues, you'll have to go far. But you can save time and take a picture of the plump in advance on the way to the armored crab.
At the southeastern teleport of the Sallo sea plateau, you will find a group of creatures repeating the movements of the main blue plump. Its image is enough for a photo report.
Where to find the Xenochrome Armored Crab
Move to the east of the Sallo Sea Plateau or simply swim there from the previous location to complete the second stage requirement – capture Fontmer's 3 types of xenochromic foreign bodies. To do this, find an armored crab crawling near the teleportation point and take a photo.
Mek
The next ones you will need are meks – aggressive mechanical creatures that can attack the player when approached. Be careful and don't get too close to them, otherwise when using Bresson's Special Camera you will be subject to their attacks and you can take good damage.
Where to find Mek: Geological Survey
Go to the Western slope of Mon Atoneki and go down the path down. From a distance, take a photo of the robot near a small hill, to do this, zoom in as close as possible.
Where to find Mek: Quick Collection
In the same place, take a photo of the second enemy by pointing the lens at him and waiting for the green inscription to appear on top. The view from the hillock is enough for a successful shooting.
Where to find Mek: Intelligence Protocol
Then visit the northern part of Elinas, you will notice new creatures right at the teleport. Capture a total of 4 different types of meka. A robot dog sits closer, in the very center of the path.
Where to find Spetsmek: Assault
The last creature wanders a little further from the robot in the form of a dog. Change focus to the left, you don't even have to change your position. In the distance you will find a tall special mech, take a photo of him and complete the second stage.
Fontaine's special dog
At the third level of the event, you need to capture Fontaine's special dog – majestic poodles with headdresses. Purebred animals are found only within the city walls; they are not found in the wild.
Where to find Madame Poodle
Go to the eastern part of the city of Cour de Fontaine and find two dogs lying near the bench. As in previous times, take a photo using Baresson's special camera.
Where to find Monsieur Poodle
Fix the lens on the second person – Monsieur the poodle in a black top hat – to take his photo counted as a separate type of dog in the event conditions.
Where to find Poodle Guard
The last pet can be found near the Lucin Fountain. Move there and complete the task “capture 3 different types of Fontaine dogs” by taking a photo with the guardsman.
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Rewards
For completing the stages, the Traveler will receive the following total reward:
- source stones ×420;
- mora ×250,000;< /li>
- resources for leveling up talents: instructions on “Impartiality” ×4, “Justice” x4, “Order” x4;
- hero experience books x18;
- seeker’s books adventures x4.
We hope this guide to the Science of Light and Shadow: Fountain of Enchantment event in Genshin Impact helped capture all the phenomena. If any questions or difficulties arose during the event, you can share them incomments. You can read other guides in the Genshin Impact guides section on our website.
