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Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment is a photo taking event in Genshin Impact 4.0. See all stages and photo target locations, how to unlock, how to play, and rewards here!
List of Contents
Studies in Light and Shadow Stage | Unlock Date |
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Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant | Sept. 14, 2023 |
Clockwork Meka | Sept. 15, 2023 |
Fontainian Canine | Sept. 16, 2023 |
Fontainian Bird | Sept. 17, 2023 |
Sunken Object | Sept. 18, 2023 |
Scenic Attraction | Sept. 19, 2023 |
Creature | Recommended Location |
---|---|
Xenochromatic Hunter's Ray |
You can find Xenochromatic Hunter's Ray southeast of the Court of Fontaine. |
Xenochromatic Armored Crab |
There are Xenochromatic Armored Crab north of the Salacia Plain. |
Xenochromatic Blubberbeast |
Some Xenochromatic Blubberbeasts are found south of Thalatta Submarine Canyon. |
Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants are the glowing, blue, Xenochromatic creatures in Fontaine's Underwater areas! You can easily find the three different kinds of Xenochromatic creatures while diving and exploring.
Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants Guide
Day 1 Objectives |
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Photograph 1 kind of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant |
Photograph 3 kinds of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants |
Creature | Recommended Location |
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Underwater Patrol Mek |
Underwater Patrol Meks are most notably near Pneumousia Machines while searching for Mysterious Cores. |
Construction Specialist Mek |
One Construction Specialist Mek is on a hill overlooking the eastern beach of Elynas. |
Area Alert Mek |
There are Area Alert Meks stationed by a tower south of the West Slopes of Mont Automnequi. |
Recon Log Mek |
Recon Log Meks can be found guarding an airship to the north of the Court of Fontaine region. |
Annihilation Specialist Mek |
Annihilation Specialist Meks can be found within the Court of Fontaine, or the village southeast of Elynas. |
Assault Specialist Mek |
Assault Specialist Meks can be found within the Court of Fontaine, or the village southeast of Elynas. |
Nimble Harvester Mek |
There are Nimble Harvester Meks on the West Slopes of Mont Automnequi, just south of Poisson. |
Geological Survey Mek |
Geological Survey Meks can be found on the West Slopes of Mont Automnequi, just south of Poisson. |
Clockwork Meka are enemies exclusive to Fontaine, and are very commonly found all over its map, even underwater. You can even photograph some of them within the Court of Fontaine itself!
Day 2 Objectives |
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Photograph 2 kinds of Clockwork Meka |
Photograph 4 kinds of Clockwork Meka |
Creature | Recommended Location |
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Lady Poodle |
You can find all three Poodle types in Earnshaw's property north of the Court of Fontaine city! |
Gentleman Poodle |
|
Guard Poodle |
Fontainian Canines are Poodles native to Fontaine and often wearing a certain type of uniform or costume. Various poodles are stationed at Garde posts in Court of Fontaine, and there are three poodle types at Earnshaw's Property north of the city!
Fontainian Canine Locations Guide
Day 3 Objectives |
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Photograph 1 kind of Fontainian Canine |
Photograph 3 kinds of Fontainian Canines |
Creature | Recommended Location |
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Magenta Fantail Pigeon |
The Magenta Fantail Pigeon can be found along the road heading to Earnshaw's Property, which is in the northern area in the Court of Fontaine. |
Burgundy Umbrellafinch |
The Burgundy Umbrellafinch can be found along the road nearby Earnshaw's Property, which is in the northern part in the Court of Fontaine. |
Darkwing Goose |
There is a Darkwing Goose that can be seen swimming around the fountain near the Marcotte Station Teleport. |
Snow-Winged Goose |
There are plenty Snow-Winged Goose that can be seen swimming around the fountain nearby the Marcotte Station. |
These birds are exclusive to Fontaine and can be found around the region's map. In each region, there are different kinds of birds which are native or that can only be seen in certain environments.
Fontainian Bird Locations Guide
It is recommended to have Kirara or Aloy as a party member since the birds tend to fly away easily. Their passive talents can help players take pictures of the birds without alerting them.
Day 4 Objectives |
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Photograph 2 kinds of Fontainian Birds |
Photograph 4 kinds of Fontainian Birds |
Object | Recommended Location |
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Sunken Ship |
The sunken ship wreckage can be found close to the Teleport Waypoint at Elton Trench. |
Remains on the Seafloor |
There are larges bones and remains that can easily be spotted near Chemin de L'Espoir as they are sticking out of the ground. |
Throughout the underwater area and map, there are skeletal remains and ship wreckage sites that can be found. Some creatures and enemies inhabit the area so it is best to proceed with caution.
Day 5 Objectives |
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Photograph 1 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures |
Photograph 2 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures |
Object | Recommended Location |
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Antoine Roger Aircraft |
There is an Antoine Roger Aircraft located close to the teleport waypoint near the skull at Elynas! |
Large Pneumousia Relay Station |
There is a Large Pneumousia Relay Station nort of the Marcotte Station. |
The two scenic attractions found in Fontaine are the Large Pneumousia Relay Station towers as well as the Antoine Roger Aircrafts scattered all over the region!
Scenic Attraction Locations Guide
Day 6 Objectives |
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Photograph the Antoine Roger Aircraft |
Photograph the Large Pneumousia Relay Station |
Event Start | September 14, 2023 |
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Event End | September 25, 2023 |
How to Unlock | Reach Adventure Rank 20+ Unlock Any Statue of the Seven in Fontaine |
Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment is a photo taking event in Version 4.0. Help Bresson to capture different things in Fontaine to complete his records!
Reach Adventure Rank 20 and unlock any of the available Statue of the Seven in Fontaine to be able to play the Studies in Light and Shadow event!
Complete the Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment unlock quest by going to the beach north of Poisson village and talking to Bresson! He will be standing by a Kamera close to the water.
Bresson will give you an event exclusive Bresson's Special Kamera gadget, which you can use to capture the targets that need to be recorded.
Find and discover the targets requested by Bresson in order to complete the picture-taking challenge! You can select the Photo-Taking Spot from the event page to see a recommended location for the required photos.
Yes, you can equip Bresson's Special Kamera and take pictures of the target creatures for the event while in Co-Op mode!
Genshin Co-Op Boards | ||
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Friend Request Board | Co-Op Board | Supporting Cast Board |
All Studies in Light and Shadow Event Rewards | ||
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Primogem x420 | Mora x24,000 | Hero's Wit x18 |
Guide to Equity x4 | Guide to Order x4 | Guide to Justice x4 |
Stay tuned for more details!
Day | Objectives | Rewards |
---|---|---|
1 | Photograph 1 kind of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x20,000
|
Photograph 3 kinds of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants |
Primogem
x40
Mora
x20,000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
2 | Photograph 2 kinds of Clockwork Meka |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x20,000
|
Photograph 4 kinds of Clockwork Meka |
Primogem
x40
Mora
x20,000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
3 | Photograph 1 kind of Fontainian Canine |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x20,000
|
Photograph 3 kinds of Fontainian Canines |
Primogem
x40
Mora
x20,000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
4 | Photograph 2 kinds of Fontainian Birds |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x20,000
|
Photograph 4 kinds of Fontainian Birds |
Primogem
x40
Mora
x20,000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
5 | Photograph 1 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x20,000
|
Photograph 2 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures |
Primogem
x40
Mora
x20,000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
|
6 | Photograph the Antoine Roger Aircraft |
Primogem
x30
Mora
x20,000
|
Photograph the Large Pneumousia Relay Station |
Primogem
x40
Mora
x20,000
Hero's Wit
x3 |
Event Guide | Date and Rewards |
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The Meaning of Flight |
11/15/2024 - 11/21/2024
|
Event Guide | Date and Rewards |
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Claw Convoy |
11/22/2024 - 12/02/2024
|
Iktomi Spiritseeking Scrolls |
11/28/2024 - 12/16/2024
|
Exercise Surging Storm |
Sometime in Version 5.2
|
Adventurer's Trials: Metamorphosis |
Sometime in Version 5.2
|
Ley Line Overflow 5.2 Rerun |
Sometime in Version 5.2
|
Event Name | Event Period / Rewards |
---|---|
Daily Check-In |
2021/03/01 - Permanently Available |
Hangout Events |
Permanently Available after Version 1.4 + Talent Materials + Specialty Dishes |
Test Run Event |
Permanently Available + Ascension Materials |
Baptism of Song |
Permanently Available + Free Barbara |
Stellar Reunion Returnee Event |
Permanently Available + Prototype Rancour |
Studies in Light and Shadow Event Guide
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