Fontaine in Genshin Impact: Hydro Region Guide

Fontaine's Hydro Archon, also known as the God of Justice. The image of the kingdom is inspired by of the industrial age, which is hinted at by advanced technologies and steampunk style.

This guide contains up-to-date information about Fontaine - the release date of the region, new mechanics, territories, bosses, storyline and other features. In each section, as the content is updated, links to guides containing more detailed information on a particular topic will appear.

Hydro region in Genshin Impact – Fontaine

Fontaine - A hydro kingdom whose inhabitants worship the Archon of Judgment Focalors. Beauty and elegance are valued above all else in the region, while at the same time boasting significant advances in technology development. It is here that a fairly popular newspaper called "Steam Bird" is issued, which covers events taking place on the entire continent.

However, the water kingdom also has a “dark” side: an unfair and cruel judicial system, material inequality between the above and below ground parts (Pneuma and Usiya factions). Dealer LiBen in one of the last meetings he also stated that the current Fontaine is quite dangerous and despotic. Even the Oceanians had to leave their home because of the rather controversial ideals of the new Archon.

How to get to Fontaine

The hydro region borders the north of Li Yue and the western part of Mondstadt. You can get to Fontaine from the location Kingdom of Farahkertlocated in the northwest of Sumeru. To make it easier for the players, after completing the story quest get to the Sea of ​​Antiquity.

The traveler will reach the capital Cours-de-Fontaine by aquabus, which will sail from the port of Romarin.

Dismantled in a separate guide all the ways to get to Fontaine.

Fontaine Map

The Hydro Kingdom is located in the very center of Teyvat and borders Sumeru, Li Yue and Mondstadt (presumably also Snowy).

The general map of Fontaine contains the following locations: Belleau District, Beryl District, Cour de Fontaine District, Liffey District, Kinetic Energy Institute, Erinyes Forest, Mort and Nosta District.

The whole area is divided into 3 areas, made in different styles and offering unique ways to explore the open world:

• Ground part.
• Underground part (sewers and caves).
• Underwater world with diving mechanics.

To explore the Hydro region, use Fontaine's interactive map.

What does Fontaine look like?

They officially showed a little bit of the Hydro Kingdom at the end of the stream of version 3.8 and on the broadcasts of Fontaine's versions.

The views of the region are striking in their beauty. With the advent of diving mechanics, the Traveler will also be able to explore underwater locations by exploring mysterious flooded caves. Some names of locations are known: "village of mermaids" (underwater inhabitants), "scene with a broken ship", "cave with lava crab boss", "boiling lake".

At the end of the 3.8 stream, they showed what Fontaine looks like:

age of Fontaine's story

The next part begins in Fontaine updates 4.1. The quests focus on discovering the region's lore, local conflicts between factions, and continuing the story of the twins.

1. Prelude of White Dews and Black Waves: Chapter 1, Volume 4 of the Archons' Quests.
2. Like a light rain for no reason: Chapter 2, Volume 4 of the Archons' assignment.
3. To the shine of the stars in the depths: Chapter 3, Volume 4 of the Archons' tasks.
4. The Approach of Catastrophe: Chapter 4, Volume 4 of the Archons' Quests.
5. Masquerade of the Guilty: Chapter 5, Volume 4 of the Archon Quests.

In a separate guide you can learn about all Fontaine's world quests.

Fontaine characters in Genshin Impact

В pneuma or ousia.

You can find out all the news regarding the release of new characters from banner schedules.

Lini and Lynette

The famous Cours-de-Fontaines illusionist and his assistant were officially announced as heroes Lynette.

Freminet

A diver from the Hydro Kingdom is focused on work and therefore seems aloof. Freminé was announced as a two-handed Cryo that will appear in version 4.0. According to the information from the announcement, he is the brother of Lini and Lynette. More about Freminet told in a special guide.

Neuvillette

Nevillet is the High Judge of Fontaine in the game. The man fulfills his duties efficiently, looks after the Melusines and keeps a certain secret from all the residents. Its release took place in build on Nevilleta.

Wriothesley

Risley is the manager of Meropid Fortress, Fontaine's underwater prison, and works there with Melusine Sijwyn. Was officially announced as Cryo Catalyst, which was released in version 4.1. Read Risley build in a separate article.

Hydro Archon Furina

Shown in the official trailer Furin, Hydro Archonta Focalors. Previously, insiders leaked full-length images of Focalors and a recap of the character. Became a gaming girl in version 4.2.

Since the end of the war of the Archons, the ruler has changed in the country. The current supreme deity did not win the war, but inherited this title due to the death of his predecessor. Nothing is known about the victorious god, except that he is dead, and the Oceanids shared his ideals. A similar bet was told about Archon's past in the quest chain "Hvarna of Good and Evil".

Fontaine currently rules Goddess of Justicewhich puts above all the laws and the court. According to dainsleif in Teyvat's teaser, she most of all loves the farce taking place on the courts and is ready to judge even other Archons. The primordial inhabitants of Fontaine, the oceanids, who left this territory and settled in the waters of other countries, do not agree with its orders.

Charlotte

Journalist for Fontaine's newspaper, The Steam Bird. Players saw it in version 3.7 at the “Duel! To the heights of card skill!”, and became a gaming girl in patch 4.2. Read more about Charlotte in a separate article dedicated to the girl.

Navia

Navia is the head of Spina di Rosula, an organization in Fontaine, and is a Geo character with a two-handed weapon. The girl was released in patch 4.3, which became available to players on December 20.

Chevreuse

The purple-haired girl is the captain of the Special Security and Surveillance Patrol. Chevreuse became a 4* Pyro spearwoman and was released in the second half of version 4.3. Read Chevreuse build in a separate guide.

Sijwin

Baby 4.7 versions.

Clorinda

Clorinda Possesses the Electro element and a one-handed sword. Judicial Duelist is related to Navia and will be playable in version 4.7.

Emilia

Emilia is a renowned perfumer in Fontaine and also works as a criminal cleaner. The girl knows Navia and Clorinda, and also often helps Chevreuse in the investigation. Released in the second half of version 4.8.

Escoffier

Talented Escoffier was formerly the chef of the Debord Hotel, but due to an incident with unfair accusation and betrayal, she was deprived of this position. Became playable in 5.6

Egeria

The hero is mentioned in the description of the prologue trailer "The Last Feast", however, was not shown. This is the past Hydro Archon, information about which was revealed in the quest “Masquerade of the Guilty.”

Soutine

The character wields a two-handed sword and the Hydro Eye of God. What she looks like is not yet known, there is a rumor that she and the Focalors are one hero.

UPD. It may not exist at all.

Unknown characters

Insider GIO previously leaked hero models: Navia. Except for the two girls, all the characters were shown in the official trailer.

NPS

There were a decent number of heroes from Fontaine in the game, both for events and those who stayed in cities on a permanent basis. Ullmann and "Artist in free swimming" with Julien.

With the release of version 4.0, players can freely communicate with NPCs from Fontaine.

Fontaine banners

Fontaine-related updates will also bring new character banners to the game. Most of them were presented by the developers in teasers and trailers dedicated to the region.

Read banner scheduleto keep abreast of the latest insiders.

Patch 4.0

Release Date: 16 August 2023

According to the official announcement in Freminet.

Banners of the first half of the patch

Legendary Barbara (Hydro, catalyst).

In the Incarnation of the deity there will be signature bows - Sacrificial Sword.

Banners for the second half of the patch

In the second half they will return to prayers Noelle (Geo, two-handed).

In the Incarnation of the deity, it will be possible to unscrew the signature spears The Widsith.

Patch 4.1

Release Date: September 27 2023

Were officially announced 4.1 versions.

Banners of the first half of the patch

In the first phase of version 4.1, a new 5* character will become available Fischl (Electro, bow).

In the Incarnation of a Deity, you will be able to knock out the legendary catalyst Rite of Eternal Flow and spear Nirvana Waltz of the Night.

Banners for the second half of the patch

Banners will appear in the second phase Dory (Electro, two-handed).

In the weapon Incarnation of the deity, the chance will be increased for their signature weapons: catalyst Eye of Perception.

Patch 4.2

Released: November 8, 2023

Banners for version 4.2 were announced on the official stream of the developers, and the new characters will be Hydro Archon Furina and journalist Charlotte.

Banners of the first half of the patch

Prayers will be held in the first half Beidou (Electro, two-handed).

In the Incarnation of the deity, the chance for signs will increase: sword Sacrificial Fragments.

Banners for the second half of the patch

There will be reruns in the second phase Xiangling (Pyro, spear).

In the Incarnation of a Deity, you will be able to unscrew the hero signals: one-handed spear of Favonius.

Patch 4.3

Release Date: December 20 23

Banners for update 4.3 were announced on the developers' stream. Navia and Chevrez became the new heroines.

Banners of the first half of the patch

There will be banners in the first half Candace (Hydro, spear).

In the Incarnation of a Deity, the chance will be increased by two-handed Storm of dragons.

Banners for the second half of the patch

Banners are expected in the second phase Chevreuse (Pyro, spear), Sarah (Electro, bow) and Bennett (Pyro, one-handed).

In the weapon prayer then they increased the chance of a spear wave cutting fin.

Patch 4.4

Release date: January 31, 2023

В 4.4 versions New Xian Yun and Ka Ming from Li Yue will appear.

Banners of the first half of the patch

There will be prayers in the first half of the update Noelle (Geo, two-handed).

In the Incarnation of the Deity, the chance will be increased for catalysts Ceremonial Bow.

Banners for the second half of the patch

In the second phase of the version there will be reruns Xinyan (Pyro, two-handed).

In the Incarnation of a Deity, the chance will be increased for signature spears Stringless.

Patch 4.5

Release Date: March 13 2024

In update 4.5, Chiori from Inazuma was added to the game, who is a popular designer in Cour de Fontaine.

Banners of the first half of the patch

Banners are available in the first phase of the version Yun Jin (Geo, spear).

In the weapon Incarnation of the deity, the chance was increased for signature one-handed The Bell.

Banners for the second half of the patch

In the second half of the version prayers are announced Yanfei (Pyro, catalyst).

The Incarnation of the Deity features a catalyst Codex Favonia.

Patch 4.6

Release date: April 24, 2024

In update 4.6, the Harbinger Harlequin was released, running the Hearth House orphanage in Fontaine.

Banners of the first half of the patch

In the first phase of the version, the banners included Xiangling (Pyro, spear).

Signs were placed in the banner Incarnation of the Deity: the spear Outline of the Scarlet Moon and the bow The First Great Trick. Four-star equipment: sword Battle Bow of Favonia.

Banners for the second half of the patch

In the second phase, prayers fell Beidou (Electro, two-handed).

Catalysts have been added to the weapon's Incarnation of the Deity Sacrificial Fragments.

Patch 4.7

Release date: June 5, 2024

В update 4.7 Three new heroes were added to the game at once: Clorinda and Sidzhvin and Fontaine and Sethos from Sumeru.

Banners of the first half of the patch

In the first half of the update, event banners for the new heroine will start Bennett (Pyro, one-handed).

One-handed swords have appeared in the weapon prayer Sacrificial Greatsword.

Banners for the second half of the patch

The second phase of the patch will introduce another new heroine Noelle (Geo, two-handed).

Weapon prayer Embodiment of the deity during this period will offer a choice of signature bows Lithic Blade.

 

Patch 4.8

Released: July 17, 2024

In version 4.8, Emilia of Fontaine, a famous perfumer, was added to the game.

Banners of the first half of the patch

In the first phase, they will add to the banners Ningguang (Geo, catalyst).

In the Incarnation the deities will be presented Eye of Perception.

Banners for the second half of the patch

In the second half they announced Raizor (Electro, two-handed).

In the weapon prayer, the Incarnation of the deity will put the sign: spear Battle Bow of Favonia.

New enemies

The region features several new types of enemies that drop materials for upgrading characters and weapons:

• Meks and Special Meks – mechanisms created with the help of Fontaine technologies. They are capable of various actions in battle, depending on their energy characteristics (Usiya or Pneuma). If you attack them with the opposite characteristic, there will be an overload and loss of energy.

• cleft protogens - unusual living creatures, first seen after the disaster. In combat, they use Geo shields and perform strong suppressive attacks. If the shields are destroyed, the rifts will be paralyzed. Usiya and Pneuma's attacks effectively break through their defenses.

• Aliens of Fontmer - water creatures that developed in a special way under the influence of the environment. Upon with a certain element, their attacks become more violent, and their defenses are stronger. If you break through the protective dome with an elemental reaction, they become much easier to defeat.

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New animals

Several new animals are also found in the expanses of the water kingdom:

• Birds: geese, petrels, anglers, umbrellas, fan-tailed pigeons, finches.
• Dogs: guard hounds, lady hounds.
• Marine life: otters, halberd fish, perches.

In a separate article, they where to fish in Fontaine.

New bosses

There are 6 world bosses and two weekly bosses available in Fontaine. Materials from them are necessary to elevate characters.

Ice Wind Suite

Ice Wind Suite - a double boss, which is presented in the form of automaton opponents Coppelius (Pneuma) and Coppelius (Usia). They use Cryo and Anemo attacks and also have 2 combat phases.

Before the battle, you can choose the performance repertoire to get one of the possible exaltation items.

Emperor of fire and iron

Emperor of fire and iron - one of the two lords who previously controlled sea aliens. The double Pyro horn on top of the carapace allows him to unleash ferocious elemental attacks as well as provide solid defense.

Seahorse of the Millennium Pearl

Seahorse of the Millennium Pearl - one of the two rulers over the foreigners of Fontmer. Lord of the Northern Court of the Great Lake Fontaine. Inflicts enhanced Electro attacks using an alien pearl.

Experimental field generator

Experimental field generator - a huge device that, according to the author’s idea, was supposed to counteract gravity. The mechanism has gone out of control and rests in the ruins of the Institute of Kinetic Energy.

Hydrotulpa

Hydrotulpa - an elemental creature hiding in an underwater cave west of the Cours de Fontaine.

Golem Legate

Golem Legate - Captain of the Remurian legion from an ancient state. Located in the Dilapidated Castle in the underwater part of the Nosta District in the south of the region.

The Devouring Narwhal

Skirk.

Servant

Servant - The boss form of Harlequin, the fourth Harbinger of Fatui. You can find the dungeon in the Liffey District, north of the regional capital.

hydrocules

Throughout the Hydro region, floating orbs of elemental energy called oculuses can be found.

The number of Fontaine Hydrocules is 271 piecesAs source stones, keys to the tombs of the depths, constellations on the Hydro Traveler and other rewards.

Detailed guide where to find all Hydrocules in Fontaine.

Fontaine's Mechanics and Mysteries

During the exploration of locations, you will encounter special mechanics, challenges and puzzles:

• Hydrogranules - magic items that, when merged, form a core that imposes the "Wet" effect on all nearby objects. Fusion requires 3 Granums, but even if they are not enough, they can still become a core if the character is under the influence of Hydro.

• Beast Rift - a mini-test, in which you will need to attack the monsters trying to destroy the crystal.

• The amazing flying machine of Anton Roger - a flight test where you need to overcome various obstacles in order to reach your destination. The aircraft can be returned to the launch platform and begin a safe journey through the air.

• Water Level Intelligence Crystal - a crystal for measuring humidity, which must be continuously applied Hydro attacks to get anything.

Read more examples at Fontaine's riddles and puzzles guide.

Diving and underwater mechanics

Fontaine has a brand new diving mechanicsallowing you to explore the sea. Like many other territories, the underwater world has its own unique features:

• Blessing - The power emanating from the statue of the Hydro Archon, which makes it possible to dive under water in certain areas. In this case, the corresponding icon will appear. During movement, a special "underwater stamina" is spent. When it is completely exhausted, the character will not die, the scale affects only for speed swimming.

• Sea currents - a powerful stream that accelerates movement.

• echolusk - a special bio-device that emits visible sound signals that help to display hidden objects nearby.

Read detailed diving guide and all underwater mechanics.

Energies of Pneuma and Usiya, pneumusia

There are forces in Fontaine pneuma и ousia - special types of energy that interact with each other in different ways. They are contained in the elemental skills of the characters, are used to solve puzzles and trigger various mechanisms.

According to the form Eyes of God you can understand which faction the hero belongs to: rounded - ousia, triangular - Pneuma.

Each type of energy will have to be encountered repeatedly while traveling through the Hydro Kingdom:

• Battle. Some enemies have one of the elements. For example, automatons, depending on the energy characteristics, provide amplifications for other mechanoids. To neutralize them, you need to strike with the opposite energy. That is, an opponent with the element of Usiya needs to be attacked with the skill of a character related to Pneuma in order to cause paralysis.

• Pneumonia block. Energy blocks are similarly divided into 2 types of energy. They are released when you make a normal, charged strike or fall attack.

• Pneumonia storage box. If you determine which energy characteristic corresponds to the box, and then apply the appropriate attack, you can get access to it.

• transmission poles. The magic mechanism has three energy characteristics: ousia, balance and pneuma. If you inflict elemental damage on it, having the opposite energy, it will change its properties.

• Improved Amplifiers. Magic Gear empowers nearby enemies. In order to disable it, it is necessary to cause an overload of Pneumo's or Ushii's annihilation energies.

In a separate guide, the topic was analyzed in detail Pneuma and Usiya: how the energy of pneumonia works.

Judicial system

Judicial system – another unique mechanic, made in the format of a mini-game, where you need to collect evidence in favor of one of the parties to the conflict in order to win. The legal process will be faced as part of the age Fontaine's storyline and side quests.

Lucin Fountain - Offering System

Hydro seals, which can be obtained during the exploration of the territory of the kingdom. The Lucine Fountain is located near the Epikles Opera House. Throw found seals at it to level up and unlock valuable rewards.

Fontaine Dungeons

Dungeons are separate test locations. They are of 2 types:

• Disposable – obstacle course and/or puzzle solving. Primogems, Hydro seals and other resources are given as a reward.
• Reusable - battle trials with rewards received after spending resins, in the form of certain materials for leveling heroes or local artifacts.

Read in a separate guide about all dungeons of Fontaine.

Fontaine Chests

Traveling through the region, you can find many treasuries of various rarity (ordinary, rich, precious and luxurious), containing valuable resources. To gain access to some chests, you may need to solve a puzzle, complete a challenge, or defeat the monsters that guard the loot.

See our guide to finding all chests of Fontaine.

New Character Ascension Materials

Materials will appear in the Hydro Kingdom, which are used to upgrade new heroes and weapons. Among them:

• Resources from world bosses: Spare part of a wonderful mechanism: Coppelia, Spare part of a wonderful mechanism: Coppelius, The Emperor's Verdict, Horn of Fontmer, Tourbillon, Water that has not reached the transition, Fragment of a golden melody.
• Character Talent Level Up Books: about "Impartiality", "Justice" and "Order".
• spring of the first dew.
• Plants and fruits: bubble.
• New forging ore - condensing crystals.
• Materials from opponents.

Reputation in Fontaine

Fontaine has its own system name cards to create a profile. Levels rise for fulfilling the requests of residents, completing story and world quests, exploring the open world.

Read the dedicated guide for more details. Fontaine's reputation.

Fontaine's new weapon

Along with the release of the region, new weapons appeared, which can be obtained both by making spins in the banner and by free methods.

В "First Great Trick", which increases the wearer's attack power and movement speed.

In addition, it became available Fontaine's craft line, which provides an increase in HP, attack power and other buffs based on character healing:

• catalyst The sparkle of clear waters;
• one-handed Grand finale of the depths;
• a spear Fair Reward;
• two-handed wave shadow;
• onion Melody of peace.

All considered crafting weapons can be created using harvesting central lands at the forge located in the main city.

Weapon for Carrier Flev Sandr. A one-handed sword in the form of a pipe is farmed for catching a certain type of fish in local waters. The ive effect of the weapon enhances the elemental skill and restores energy for using it.

In version 4.1, 5* signature catalysts were added to event banners Treasury supervision for Risley.

In addition, an exclusive line of weapons was included in prayers:

• a spear Miner drill;
• onion Rangefinder;
• one-handed Shipyard;
• two-handed Portable chainsaw.

Catalyst "Poetry of Waters".

A one-handed 5* sword was released in November Sword of Narcissenkreutz.

In December, they added a 5* two-handed Verdict for Navia and a two-handed “Magic Super Sword of the Supreme Overlord” as a reward for the patch event.

New Melusine Creatures

Among the concepts of the Hydro region, there were also unusual mermaid creatures. Most likely they will live in the underwater areas of the kingdom and will also ask for the help of the Traveler, as Merusi village.

In a separate article told more about melusine.

Facts about Fontaine

Despite the fact that the release of the region is not soon, there are already many facts about it:

• Probably the source of inspiration for the kingdom was 1900-1910 Years.
• Translated from the French fountaine means "fountain", which sounds logical since this is the domain of the Hydro Archon.
• The Teyvat Latin line in Teyvat's teaser referring to Fontaine means "Justice conquers all».
• Fontaine invented things like rock and roll and camera. The latter suggests that the country is quite developed technologically.

• Mona writes for the Fontaine newspapersteam bird”, where he writes a column about astrology and is popular.

• Judging by the fact that most event NPCs are associated with the construction of various mechanical devices and inventions. Many of them are style Steampunk and perhaps in the kingdom itself it will be possible to see something more. The name of the newspaper "Steambird" also becomes an allusion to this. (on Piltover art from League of Legends)

• According to Midori, Fontaine's roads are built in the air. Given the level of technological development of the kingdom, her words may be true, and not childish fiction.

• Patrice, as a resident of Fontaine, believes that judgment in his kingdom is worse than death.
• According to Francis, NPC from Li Yue, Fontaine is very proud to be center of culture and art.
• Probably a floating island Celestia located directly above the kingdom of Hydro Archon. This is hinted at by the location of the location and the view of it from different parts of Teyvat.

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