When can you unlock Fontaine?
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You can unlock Fontaine as soon as you complete the Archon Quest Prologue, Act III: Song of the Dragon and Freedom, which takes place in Mondstadt fairly early on in the game, and then the Teleport Waypoint south of Fontaine will unlock automatically, allowing you to access the new region. To fully experience Fontaine, including its Archon Quests, you need to reach an Adventure Rank of 40 or higher, and complete Archon Quest Chapter III: Act VI “Caribert”, after which you can dive into Chapter IV of the Archon Quest storyline in Fontaine.
Understanding Fontaine and Its Requirements
Understanding the requirements and unlocking conditions for Fontaine is crucial for players eager to explore this new region in Genshin Impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the criteria to unlock Fontaine’s Archon Quest?
To unlock Fontaine’s Archon Quest, you must first satisfy the following criteria: Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above and complete Archon Quest Chapter III: Act VI “Caribert”.
2. How do you unlock Fontaine early?
All you need to do is ensure you’ve completed Archon Quest Prologue, Act III: Song of the Dragon and Freedom, and the Teleport Waypoint south of Fontaine will unlock automatically.
3. What quests do you need to do to unlock Fontaine?
While the easiest method is to follow the Archon Quest Chapter IV storyline, anybody can get to Fontaine by using the northeastern Teleport Waypoint in the Realm of Farakhkert desert area of Sumeru – as long as you have completed the Prologue story in Mondstadt up to Act III ‘Song of the Dragon and Freedom’.
4. How do you unlock the Fontaine fountain?
To unlock the Fountain of Lucine in Genshin Impact, all you need to do is walk in its vicinity in Fontaine.
5. What time will Fontaine be released?
Genshin Impact 4.0 update will release on August 15, 2023, in the US and on August 16 at 11:00 AM UTC+8 (China Time).
6. How to Unlock Fontaine Reputation System
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To unlock Fontaine Reputation in Genshin Impact, you’ll need to complete the ‘Chapter 4 – Act 2: As Light Rain Falls Without Reason‘ Archon Quest added as part of the 4.0 update.
7. How do I trigger the Fontaine Archon Quest?
All you need to do is ensure you’ve completed Archon Quest Prologue, Act III: Song of the Dragon and Freedom, and the Teleport Waypoint south of Fontaine will unlock automatically.
8. Is Fontaine coming out in 2023?
This update brings along the new region of Fontaine, which is one of the seven regions of Teyvat, and it is scheduled for release in 2023 as part of the Genshin Impact 4.0 update.
9. What time will 4.0 come out?
For other time zones, the Genshin Impact 4.0 release time is: East Coast US: Tuesday 15th August, 11pm (EDT), Central US: Tuesday 15th August, 10pm (CDT).
10. Who is the Archon of Fontaine?
The Archon of Fontaine is Furina, also known as Focalors, the Hydro Archon.
11. Who is Archon Hydro?
The Hydro Archon (officially known as Furina) is known to be a very important character from Fontaine in Genshin Impact.
12. Are Melusines all female?
In the Fontaine region of Genshin Impact, the Melusines are an all-female race of non-human NPCs.
13. How do I activate my Fontaine reputation?
To unlock Fontaine Reputation in Genshin Impact, you’ll need to complete the ‘Chapter 4 – Act 2: As Light Rain Falls Without Reason‘ Archon Quest.
14. Can you skip Sumeru and go to Fontaine?
If you haven’t completed Sumeru’s main story yet, you can still visit Fontaine by using the northeastern Teleport Waypoint in the Realm of Farakhkert desert area of Sumeru.
15. What adventure rank can you go to Fontaine?
You need an Adventure Rank of 40 or higher to start the Archon Quests in Fontaine, including Chapter 4, Act 1: Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur and Chapter 4, Act 2: As Light Rain Falls Without Reason.