The Science of Light and Shadow: The Fountain of Enchantment in pestilence.
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 an event
You can open the Science of Light and Shadow: Fountain event after fulfilling only two conditions:
- reach 20 adventure ranks;
- activate any statue of the seven Archons in Fontaine to gain access to scuba diving.
Temporary event starts on September 14 2023 at 10:00 Moscow time (on the server Europe) and will last until on 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 quest log, which will open access to the event - “The Science of Light and Shadow: Fountain of Enchantment.” Get to the north of the Western slope of Mon Atoneki and talk to the man by 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;
- adventurer books x4.
Guide for the event The Science of Light and Shadow Fountain of Enchantment: how to capture phenomena
Every day throughout the event new photo reports are revealed. Total 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 need to use Bresson's special 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 "E" keys 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 "Enter" and take a photo. It is not necessary to save it to the external gallery of the device.
You can take photos 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 camera icons.
Fontmer's xenochrome foreign body
The first step is to capture xenochrome foreign substances Fontmer - special blue creatures that live in the underwater world of Fontaine. Thanks to them, you can gain abilities and use them in battle. In total there is three types such creatures: razorback, chubby and armored crab.
Where to find the Xenochrome Osprey
Move to the north of the Sallo sea plateau and right at the teleport you will notice the first object to shoot.
Point the lens at it using "E" keys. Should appear green inscription, confirming the name of the creature. Take a photo using the "Enter" button and go through the first part of the stage.
Where to find Xenochrome Puffball
If you follow Bresson's in-game clues, you'll have to go far. But you can save time and take a photo of the chubby on the way to the armored crab in advance.
At the southeastern teleport of the Sallo sea plateau, you will find a group of creatures repeating the movements of the main blue plump. His image is enough for a photo report.
Where to find Xenochrome Armored Crab
Move to the east of the Sallo Sea Plateau or simply sail there from the previous location to fulfill the second requirement of the stage - capture 3 types of Fontmer xenochrome aliens. To do this, find an armored crab crawling near the teleportation point and take a photo.
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The following will be required soft - aggressive mechanical creatures that can attack the player when approached. Be careful not to get too close to them, otherwise you will be subject to their attacks while using Bresson's Special Camera and can take some good damage.
Where to find Mek: Geological Survey
Go to the Western slope of Mon Atoneki and follow 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. There is enough visibility from the hill for 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 before, 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, so that his photo is counted as a separate type of dog in the event.
Where to find the Guard Poodle
The last pet can be found near the Lucin Fountain. Travel there and complete the "capture 3 different types of Fontaine dogs" task by taking a photo of the guardsman.
Fontaine's unique bird
The unique birds of Fontaine are a special species that can be found near cities and in the wild. They are found only in the Hydro region and are not domesticated, meaning they are afraid of people and fly away if you get too close.
Where to Find Carmine Fan-tailed Pigeon
Teleport to the north of the Cour de Fontaine area and climb the path to the top. Find the yellow-orange dove in the grass and take a photo. If you scared away one of them, don’t worry, there are two more such birds nearby.
Where to find the Red Umbrella
Continue higher into the hills and from a distance you will notice three small umbrellas. It is better to use the camera from a very long distance, for example, climbing on a rock, because these birds are very shy.
Where to find the Snow Goose
Visit Markot Station and photograph the geese in the pond without going down to the water. If they are too far away and the camera does not focus, then increase the zoom.
Where to find Crowned Shearwater
From the station, walk back west and go down the bridge to the shore. Near the high column you will notice a group of birds, including petrels and lilac gulls - they are considered one species. One photo is all it takes to complete the last challenge, “Capture 4 different types of Fontaine's special birds.”
Underwater relic
Capture a sunken ship and the remains of sea creatures - local underwater relics. This level is much simpler than compiling photo reports in the previous stages of the event, since the objects do not move.
Where to find the Sunken Ship
Teleport to the Elton Trench and you will immediately notice a destroyed ship on the left. Take a photo and go in search of the next relic.
Where to find the remains of sea creatures
Another object can be found in Chemin de Lespora, also near the teleport. Complete the last task of the stage and take a photo of the bones located on the bottom.
Ground structure
At the last stage of the event, you need to photograph two more attractions of Fontaine - capture the Large Pneumus Transfer Station and Antoine Roger's Aircraft.
Where to find Antoine Roger's Aircraft
Go to the Beryl area to the ground teleportation point and go south along the hill. There you will notice an airship surrounded by mechanical monsters. To quickly take photos without fighting, don't get too close to avoid being detected by enemies.
Where to find Large Pneumus Transfer Station
Next, the marker will point to a mountain located northwest of Marcotte Station. Get to the tall tower, which also has meks.
You can take a photo from afar so as not to waste time fighting with your opponents. At this point, all tasks of the temporary event will be completed.
Awards
For completing the stages, the Traveler will receive the following total reward:
- source stones ×420;
- mora ×250;
- talent development resources: instructions about “Impartiality” ×4, “Justice” x4, “Order” x4;
- hero experience books x18;
- adventurer books 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 you have any questions or difficulties during the event, you can share them in comments. You can read other guides in the section Genshin Impact guides on our website.
By the way, if an aircraft suddenly es, it can be recalled by a nearby device.
And then a couple of people have already asked me “What to do if it’s not there,” in case someone needs it too)