Studies in Light and Shadow Event Guide

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!

Studies in Light and Shadow Photo Guides

Studies in Light and Shadow Stages and Schedule

Studies in Light and Shadow Stage	Unlock Date
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

Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant Locations and Day 1 Objectives

Best Locations to Find Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants

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

Day 1 Objectives
Photograph 1 kind of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant
Photograph 3 kinds of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants

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Clockwork Meka Locations and Day 2 Objectives

Best Locations to Find Clockwork Meka

Creature	Recommended Location
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!

Clockwork Meka Guide

Day 2 Objectives

Day 2 Objectives
Photograph 2 kinds of Clockwork Meka
Photograph 4 kinds of Clockwork Meka

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Fontainian Canine Locations and Objectives

Best Location to Find Fontainian Canines

Creature	Recommended Location
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

Day 3 Objectives
Photograph 1 kind of Fontainian Canine
Photograph 3 kinds of Fontainian Canines

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Fontainian Bird Locations and Objectives

Best Locations to Find Fontainian Birds

Creature	Recommended Location
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

Have Kirara or Aloy in Your Party

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

Day 4 Objectives
Photograph 2 kinds of Fontainian Birds
Photograph 4 kinds of Fontainian Birds

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Sunken Object Locations and Objectives

Best Locations to Find Sunken Objects

Object	Recommended Location
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.

Sunken Object Locations Guide

Day 5 Objectives

Day 5 Objectives
Photograph 1 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures
Photograph 2 of the remains of ship and underwater creatures

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Scenic Attraction Locations and Objectives

Best Locations to Find Scenic Attractions

Object	Recommended Location
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

Day 6 Objectives
Photograph the Antoine Roger Aircraft
Photograph the Large Pneumousia Relay Station

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Studies in Light and Shadow Event Information

Event Details

Event Start	September 14, 2023
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!

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How to Unlock Studies in Light and Shadow

Unlock Any Statue of the Seven in Fontaine

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!

How to Get to Fontaine

Complete the Event Unlock Quest

Talk to Bresson north of Poisson

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.

How to Play Studies in Light and Shadow

Equip the Event Kamera

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.

Capture Images That Fit the Description

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.

Can you play Studies in Light and Shadow in Co-Op Mode?

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
Friend Request Board	Co-Op Board

Studies in Light and Shadow Event Rewards

Total Studies in Light and Shadow Rewards

All Studies in Light and Shadow Event Rewards
Primogem x420	Mora x24,000	Hero's Wit x18
Guide to Equity x4	Guide to Order x4	Guide to Justice x4

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Studies in Light and Shadow Rewards Breakdown

Day	Objectives	Rewards
1	Photograph 1 kind of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant	Primogem x30 Mora x20,000 Guide to Equity x2
	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 Guide to Justice x2
	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 Guide to Order x2
	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 Guide to Equity x2
	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 Guide to Justice x2
	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 Guide to Order x2
	Photograph the Large Pneumousia Relay Station	Primogem x40 Mora x20,000 Hero's Wit x3

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