Fontaine's plot Hydro region, where court sessions are constantly held and whole performances are made of them. An ancient prophecy hangs over the city, because of which the water comes closer and swallows the land.
In this guide, we'll look at how to open Fontaine's plot and go through tasks of the Archons, and we’ll also tell you how to get there without story quests.
How many chapters are in Fontaine's story
Fontaine's plot consists of 6 chapters of the 4th volume of Archon quests related to the Hydro region. The final part, dedicated to the twins, was published in 4.7 versions.
When will Fontaine's sequel be released?
There is no new story quest for Fontaine; the volume ended after the release of Chapter 6.
How to start Fontaine's plot
Fontaine's main story unlocks after completing a small number of requirements:
- reach 40 adventure ranks;
- complete chapter 6 of the 3th volume of the Archons' quests "Caribert".
After that, a continuation of the storyline should automatically appear in the quest log, the first quest in the region - Dehyey before sending to a new area.
You can enter the region without completing the main tasks. To do this, use the teleport located in Kingdom of Farahkert, in the very north of the Sumeru Desert. From there you have a view of Port of Romarin - the first location in Fontaine.
Fly there with a glider or use the anchorage on the shore to summon a wave rover and sail to the desired location. Touch the statue of the Archon on the top floor of the port in order to quickly teleport to the Hydro region in the future.
If you're having trouble, check out our separate guide. how to get to Fontainefor a detailed itinerary.
Genshin Impact Fontaine Walkthrough: All Chapters
To complete the six chapters that have been released you will need approximately 14-16 hours - if you quickly scroll through the dialogues and open the guides, you can do it faster, everything is individual here.
First chapter: Prelude of white dews and black waves
Archons Mission "Prelude of white dews and black waves" - the beginning of the Fontaine plot, which consists of three subquests.
In the first mission, the Traveler meets a magician Hydro Archonta Focalorswho tried to sue the partners for breaking the law. At the end, the heroes travel together to the capital on an aquabus.
In the second part, meet the younger brother of the illusionists, Tartaglia, which will help out the master and deal with creditors, but will leave many unsolved questions. Then new acquaintances from Fontaine will invite the Traveler to a magical performance taking place at the Opera House "Epicles", where the abduction of a girl will unfold before their eyes.
Together with Paimon, take Lini's side and protect the magician who is unfairly accused of a crime. Collect evidence and prepare for a tough trial with Furina and the judge Navia and enlist her in a difficult task.
Read the dedicated guide detailed walkthrough of chapter 1 of the 4th volume of the tasks of the Archons “Prelude of white dews and black waves”.
Chapter XNUMX: Like light rain for no reason
The storyline continues with the second chapter "Like a light rain for no reason", also divided by three subtasks.
After a long trial, the Traveler agrees to Navia's offer and celebrates victory at the Debor Hotel. After dinner, the protagonist falls into a deep sleep near the Lucin Fountain, having heard the voice of a certain Oceanid. At this time, uned gendarmatons attack him and the Burning Rose Society, and a judicial duelist helps to fight back Clorinda. Together with Navia, take on a new investigation and find out who dissolved the guy at the Opera House.
Finding no clues in the archives, the team travels to the underground Poisson to meet with the victim's relatives and try to unravel all the events. All this will be reminiscent of the old case of Navia's father, who was unjustly accused of a crime and killed in a judicial duel. The hero will have to interview all the old acquaintances and find out what really happened to Mr. Kallas and how a certain Vasher is involved in this.
After the interviews, Navia and the Traveler are informed that a court session has begun against Tartaglia - harbinger of Fatui accused of kidnapping girls. Split up with your partner to help an old friend, find the latest clues in the underwater headquarters and expose the real criminal.
Read the dedicated guide detailed walkthrough of Chapter 2 of Volume 4 of the Archons’ tasks “Like light rain without a reason”.
Chapter Three: To the Shining of the Stars in the Deep
Archons Mission "To the Shining of the Stars in the Deep" - the third chapter of Fontaine's plot, including four subquests.
When the trial comes to an end, the Traveler and Paimon settle down in the room. But the rest is quickly interrupted - the company receives a special task from Nevillet. It is necessary to penetrate Fortress of Meropide and find out how Childe was able to escape from there.
In the next task, meet the lord Wriothesley, who runs the prison, and local customs. Much in the fortress seems strange - there are secret rules that cannot be broken, pestilence is devalued here, and the prisoners are quite happy with their lives and do not plan to return. The traveler must stay here for another 45 days, during which time he enters into a conspiracy with the illusionist twins.
Uncover the secrets of the underwater fortress - break all the rules, work seven days a week and spend special currency in unwise ways. Find out what punishment awaits the guilty, and collect more evidence and clues.
In the fourth part, return to Nevillet's instructions. Wait for the right moment and make your way to the pipes, inside of which, according to rumors, cannibals live. Meet Tartaglia's gang - several people ired his fighting abilities and helped him in every possible way. Find out how the Harbinger of Fatui really escaped from prison.
Read the dedicated guide detailed walkthrough of Chapter 3 of Volume 4 of the Archons’ tasks “To the Shining of the Stars in the Deep”.
Chapter Four: Approaching Disaster
Archons Mission "Cataclysm's Quickening" - the fourth chapter of Fontaine's plot, consisting of five parts.
At the beginning of the chapter, meet with Lini and prepare a further plan, and over the next 9 days, make your way to the infirmary and find out the secrets of Melusine Sijwin. Fatui's group is also not going to sit idly by - Lynette will go on a secret mission, and Freminet will try to find out what is hidden in the depths of the pipeline.
An illusionist's assistant disappears from the medical ward without a trace, and their younger brother does not return from his mission on time. Find Duke Risley, who knew about all the investigations from the very beginning and decided to intervene at the right moment, and save your friends by correctly answering two questions about the mysteries of the fortress.
In the third part Clorinda will bring the exhausted Freminet - the guy swallowed the waters of the Primordial Sea during the research, but now he is safe. Like Lynette, who was actually hidden from everyone by Sijwyn. When the diver returns to normal, ask him about the events in the water supply and live the story from his point of view.
The situation is heating up - each new piece of the puzzle only confuses the heroes more and more questions arise. Meet with Risley and directly ask questions that will not be pleasant to hear answered. The manager of the underwater fortress will open the curtain and reveal what is really hidden in the Meropid prison.
It seems that all the secrets have been revealed and you can breathe out. But a catastrophe happens - the lock holding back the waters of the Primordial Sea fails. Together with the Judicial Duelist and the Duke, try to contain the flood. Nevillet will come to the rescue, and in return the judge will ask the Traveler to be present at difficult negotiations between Furina and Harlequin.
Read the dedicated guide detailed walkthrough of chapter 4 of volume 4 of the Archons’ tasks “Approaching catastrophe”.
Chapter Five: Masquerade of the Guilty
Archons Mission "Masquerade of the Guilty" - the fifth chapter of Fontaine's plot, consisting of six parts.
When the unrest subsides, the Traveler leaves the fortress of Meropid and goes to the Supreme Judex. Nevillet reports that the earthquakes in Poisson could have affected the Spina di Rosula headquarters. Navia received from Fatui - Arlecchino, who came, not only helps the victims, but also shares useful information about the mysterious ruins.
Navya s the team and together they enter the cave. Suddenly, the bridge structure collapses, and the head of Spina di Rosula falls into the arms of the Primordial Sea, which is why he plunges into a strange sleep. Nevillet arrives in time and saves the girl from dissolution, saving her from the nightmare, and the squad continues their expedition into the ruins, where they find tablets with a prediction.
A little later, the Traveler meets a woman who has arrived in Fontaine Charlotte, a real riot unfolds among the residents at the Opera House.
By deception, Furina is drawn into a trial where she is accused of dissimulation. After lengthy proceedings, Oratris pronounces the final death sentence on Hydro Archon, but his execution is interrupted by Freminet with one last clue. Having deciphered a terrifying prophecy from the tablets, the friends find themselves face to face with By the all-consuming narwhal - the culprit of all disasters.
In the next part, the Traveler enters the consciousness of Furina, and Nevillet enters the consciousness of Focalors, the real Archon, who has placed a copy in his place in the form of a cursed girl. At the direction of the deity, she put on a performance, trying to deceive herself. Gnosis.
The story is coming to an end - thanks to the plan of Focalors and Nevillet, the inhabitants of Fontaine are saved, they did not turn into oceanids and will continue their peaceful existence. It's time to say goodbye to your comrades. From the judge, the Traveler learns more about his next destination, Natlan, and who now owns the empty Heart of God.
Read the dedicated guide detailed walkthrough of chapter 5 of volume 4 of the tasks of the Archons “Masquerade of the Guilty”.
Chapter Six: Bedtime Story
Archons Mission "Bedtime Story" - the sixth chapter of Fontaine's plot, dedicated to the twins and consisting of three parts.
The Traveler and Paimon go to the Adventurers' Guild in Sumeru, where Katerina gives them a new assignment - to find a missing person. Having visited the village of Vimara, from which the task was received, the heroes find out that the residents are concerned about the disappearance of one of their neighbors, but no one can say his name or any other information. One of the villagers, a girl named Atossa, takes the Traveler under a tree, where she often communicated with the missing man. While talking with her, the heroes are attacked by hilichurls, and they have to return to check if everything is okay in the village.
On the way to the settlement the company meets Albedo and mentor Skirk. In the morning, it turns out that Dain has memories of the missing person in his head and that the Order of the Abyss still wants to get the eye of the first cultivator. The heroes gather to protect the item and go into the dungeon, where the Traveler is separated from the Twilight Sword, after which the latter enters into battle with the emerging Void Twin.
The main character and Paimon find themselves in the village of Vimara from Atossa's memories and learn that the missing resident was the son of the founder of the Order of the Abyss Caribert Alberichwho took on human form. In the space of consciousness, he talks about his feelings and reports that the Weave of Fate plan is completed. Because of this, Caribert disappears, and the Abyss Twin suddenly appears in space. A touching conversation takes place between relatives, but the place begins to collapse due to the death of its creator. The Twin reveals that everything they said will be forgotten once they leave the space, and the Traveler awakens in the village.
Read the dedicated guide detailed walkthrough of chapter 6 of volume 4 of the Archons’ tasks “Bedtime Story”.
We hope that our guide helped you get started and complete Fontaine's story in Genshin Impact. If you have any questions, please write to comments - the author or the players will try to help. Read other useful articles on Genshin Impact in the relevant sections of our website: ENT.
how long does it take approximately?
About 16 hours.
I went into Genshin at night and spent more than an hour skipping the last chapter where the furin was put on trial. Horror. Ahahahahaha but top
Hello! Maybe I didn’t read it carefully, but finally a plot where you don’t have to fight!!! (except for the cutscene, of course)
I especially liked that they called Mona, it was unexpected! my favorite hydro girl
Damn, so sad, top genshin top, 10/10, Fontaine plot top 1000/2000000
I've been going through this stupid last chapter all day. It's very interesting, but I don't feel my bottom. I give it 10/10
vitally
What happens if during the age of the task "Shadows of lies under the spotlight", or just being in the theater after bringing charges against Lini and Lynette to leave the theater?
Most likely, you will have to go through this part of the plot again from the next task.