Genshin Impact Fontaine guide, including Fontaine characters, Archon Quests, and World Quests

Everything you need to know about Fontaine, the aquatic Nation of Justice.

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Guide by Jessica Orr Senior Guides Writer

Updated on 8 Nov 2023

Fontaine is the fifth nation the Traveler and Paimon travel to during the main story of Genshin Impact, but anybody who has completed Mondstadt's Archon Quests can head to the Nation of Justice whenever they like.

Added during version 4.0, Fontaine has all of the usual bells and whistles like new Archon Quests, Reputation system, Commissions, World Quests, domains, and bosses - but Fontaine's unique addition is its new underwater exploration mechanic.

Our Fontaine guide breaks down everything you need to know about the Hydro nation's surface and waters in Genshin Impact, from a list of all Fontaine characters and Fontaine Archon Quests, to links to all of our guides related to Fontaine. So check back regularly for new additions!

On this page:

Everything new added to Fontaine
Fontaine characters list
Fontaine Archon Quest list
Fontaine World Quest list

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Everything new added to Fontaine in Genshin Impact

Here's a short list of everything noteworthy added to Fontaine in Genshin Impact:

Underwater exploration
Two new Artifact sets
New battle pass weapons
Craftable weapons
Archon Quests
World Quests
Lyney, Neuvillette, and Wriothesley Story Quests
Multi-layered map update
Encounter Points system
TCG Spectator mode
New TCG cards and backs
New party menu backgrounds and poses
New bosses
New enemies
Pneuma and Ousia Energy for combat and puzzles
Increase in Artifact inventory limit to 1,800
Eight new Artifact Sets for 'Mystic Offering'

The big new addition exclusive to Fontaine is underwater exploration. You can dive almost anywhere in the region to explore vast underwater areas, with combat, exploration, and puzzle mechanics unique to underwater travel. To aid with navigating the water and land, a multi-layer map feature debuted in version 4.0 with Fontaine.

There are also additions that we've come to expect from each new region in Genshin Impact, such as new Reputation rewards, fishing spots, Shrine of Depths, Sigil exchange at the Fountain of Lucine, and lots of new Teleport Waypoints and Statues of Seven. Any reguar feature or system available in the other regions is available in Fontaine as well.

Nahinda floating underwater in front of a blue glowing fontaine shrine of the depth. — Image credit: Eurogamer/HoYoverse

Genshin Impact Fontaine characters list

We know of 11 new playable characters from Fontaine. The list of all Fontaine characters in Genshin Impact so far is:

Charlotte (4-Star - released Version 4.2 Phase 1)
Chevreuse
Clorinde
Freminet (4-Star - released Version 4.0 Phase 2)
Furina (5-Star - released Version 4.2 Phase 1)
Lynette (4-Star - released Version 4.0 Phase 1)
Lyney (5-Star - released Version 4.0 Phase 1)
Navia
Neuvillette (5-Star - released Version 4.1 Phase 1)
Sigewinne
Wriothesley (5-Star - released Version 4.1 Phase 2)

The Hydro version of The Traveler also debuted with Fontaine, but we don't really classify them as a Fontaine character exactly - but the Hydro Traveler can jump and dive while swimming like other Fontaine natives!

Promotion image of Neuvillette on a white background. — Image credit: HoYoverse

Navia standing with arms crossed and her bodyguards to her left and right. — Image credit: HoYoverse

Furina and Charlotte are available to Wish for during version 4.2, but we'll have to wait on official details for the release order of the remaining Fontaine characters, and any more added in the future. You can check our next Banner page to keep up to date with all the latest leaks and official information on future Fontaine characters.

Version 4.3 with Navia is coming soon! For now, in version 4.2, Ayato and Cyno are reruning, and you need Scarabs to Ascend Cyno. Our Fontaine guide can also help with Fontaine's Reputation and the Fountain of Lucine amongst other details, and you can also redeem new codes for Primogems, and check out our regularly updated tier list. You need luck from the Pity and 50/50 systems to Wish with Fate for characters on Banners, and you always need the right Adventure Rank for events. Elsewhere, we have tips and tricks for beginners, Dendroculus locations, fishing locations, and TCG card locations.

Genshin Impact Fontaine Archon Quest list

Including brief descriptions of the main objectives, here's a list of all Fontaine Archon Quests in Genshin Impact:

Chapter 4 Act 1 - Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur

You need to be Adventure Rank 40 to unlock Act 1 of Chapter 4 in Genshin Impact.

We're introduced to many of Fontaine's key characters in its first act, including Lyney, Lynette, Navia, Neuvillette, and Furina, the current Hydro Archon of Fontaine. The story focuses mainly on Lyney and an incident that occurs during one of his magic shows. Beware of spoilers below if you haven't completed the quest yet!

There are three sub-quests in 'Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur':

Soloist's Prologue
The City of Rains and Remembrance
Lies Cast Shadows Under Gathered Lights

Soloist's Prologue objectives:

Go to Caravan Ribat
Go to Romaritime Harbor in Fontaine
Talk to the young woman by the water
Follow Lyney
Talk to Lyney
Distribute Magic Pockets to the nearby residents (3)
Talk to Lyney
Collect materials used to make Magic Pockets (3)
Talk to Lyney
Go to the top of the lift to cut off the thief's escape
Talk to Lyney
Ride the aquabus to the Court of Fontaine
Go to the Court of Fontaine

The City of Rains and Remembrance objectives:

Go to where Lyney is
Go to Beaumont Workshop
Defeat the Confrerie of Cabriere henchmen
Talk to Childe
Ride the Navia Line and head to Erinnyes
Go to the fountain plaza in front of the opera house
Enter the Opera Epiclese
Go to the seats Lyney arranged
Watch the magic show

Lies Cast Shadows Under Gathered Lights objectives:

Talk to the Gardes
Look for clues inside the opera house (3)
Search the underground passage for clues
Return to the surface
Wait until the trial on the following day (08:00 – 10:00)
Participate in the trial
Cross-examine Lyney
Continue taking part in the trial
Talk to Lyney
Leave the opera house

Lyney in his magician's outfit flourishing after exiting a box on stage with a white glow around him. — Image credit: Eurogamer/HoYoverse

Chapter 4 Act 2 - As Light Rain Falls Without Reason

You need to be Adventure Rank 40 to unlock Act 2 of Chapter 4 in Genshin Impact.

The second act of Chapter 4 focuses more on Navia, as the Traveler and Paimon assist her in discovering the truth behind who's really responsible for the serial kidnappings of Fontaine's young women. Beware of spoilers below if you haven't completed the quest yet!

There are three sub-quests in 'As Light Rain Falls Without Reason':

Like the Faint Moonlight of Yesteryear
The Truth, Lost With the Rain
When All Return to the Waters

Like the Faint Moonlight of Yesteryear objectives:

Go to Hotel Debord
Go to the fountain plaza in front of the opera house
Go to the Spina di Rosula stronghold

The Truth, Lost With the Rain objectives:

Go to the Chief Justice's office
Go to Poisson
Talk to Melus on the ship
Visit Jacques' family
Talk to Florent
Go to the Court of Fontaine and speak to Thierry
Contact Marcel
Go over the clues with Navia

When All Return to the Waters:

Find a way to get underwater
Go to the place Melus mentioned
Find the entrance to the "headquarters"
Proceed deeper within to investigate
Look for clues in the headquarters' depths
Analyse the clues you've found with Paimon
Look for clues related to "Vacher"
Race back to the opera house and submit the evidence
Leave the opera house
Bring Marcel to the fountain plaza
Talk to Neuvillette

Navia leaning on her claymore with clorinde in the background. — Image credit: Eurogamer/HoYoverse

Chapter 4 Act 3 - To the Stars Shining

You need to be Adventure Rank 40 to unlock Act 3 of Chapter 4 in Genshin Impact. Beware of spoilers below if you haven't completed the quest yet!

There are four sub-quests in 'To the Stars Shining':

A Tea Party Most Thorny
Fortress of Meropide
The Proscribed, Hidden in Plain Sight
Lost in Deep Seas

A Tea Party Most Thorny objectives:

Return to Spina di Rosula's base in the Court of Fontaine
Talk to Neuvillette
Go to Cafe Lucerne
Find Neuvillette at the entrance to the Fortress of Meropide
Ride the lift and enter the Fortress of Meropide
Talk to Marette and complete the required procedures
Follow Deakin

Fortress of Meropide objectives:

Ride the lift
Go to the corners of the corridors
Talk to Wriothesley at the Coupon Cafeteria
Talk to Wriothesley at the Pankration Ring
Talk to Wriothesley at the dormitories
Go to the infirmary and talk to Wriothesley
Go to the Coupon Cafeteria to get some food
Return to the dormitories and talk to Fielding
Go to the production zone to talk to Grainville
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Take the widget
Give the products to Grainville
Keep looking for Lyney in the area
Keep looking for Lyney
Go to the Coupon Cafeteria to get some food
Return to the dormitories to rest

The Proscribed, Hidden in Plain Sight objectives:

Go to the production zone in the morning and gather information
While working the morning shift, apply for continuous working shifts with Grainville
Look around to collect clues regarding the 'strange meat'
Go to the Pankration Ring in the afternoon and gather information
Go to the Pankration Ring after earning 3,000 Credit Coupons
Gather clues regarding the 'Strange Blood-Colored Liquid'

Lost in Deep Seas objectives:

Continue asking around for clues
Return and investigate again
Ask the trio that hangs out together often
Ask the guard at the dormitories
Go to where the rumoured pipes are
Enter the pipe
Return to the dormitories

official artowkr for the 4.1 patch featuring fontaine characters furina neuvillette wriothesley arlecchino and the traveler and paimon — Image credit: HoYoverse

Chapter 4 Act 4 - Cataclysm's Quickening

You need to be Adventure Rank 40 to unlock Act 4 of Chapter 4 in Genshin Impact. Beware of spoilers below if you haven't completed the quest yet!

There are five sub-quests in 'Cataclysm's Quickening':

Into the Deepwater Murk
The Truth Shrouded in Shadow
Secret Keepers and Forbidden Zones
Calamitous Tread
A Moment's Respite

Into the Deepwater Murk objectives:

Investigate freely
Go to the production zone to search for Lyney
Enter the Infirmary to obtain intelligence
Return to the dormitories

The Truth Shrouded in Shadow objectives:

Go to the production zone to search for Lyney
Head to the Infirmary in secret
Search for clues in the Infirmary
Try to understand the situation of the people around
Go back to the Infirmary with Freminet
Look for clues concerning Childe
Dive into the water to continue your investigation

Secret Keepers and Forbidden Zones objectives:

Go to the Duke's Office
Talk to Wriothesley
Follow Wriothesley
Follow Wriothesley
Follow Wriothesley and explore ahead

Calamitous Tread objectives:

Return to the Infirmary
Go to the cafeteria
Return to the dormitories to rest
Check on the situation outside
Go to the office
Go to the Forbidden Zone
Go to the opera house
Accompany Furina
Follow The Knave to the exit

A Moment's Respite objectives:

Return to the prison to learn more about everyone's situation
Talk to Wriothesley
Return to the dormitories to rest

Wriothesley reading a loose page while sitting in a red chair. — Image credit: HoYoverse

Chapter 4 Act 5 - Masquerade of the Guilty

You need to be Adventure Rank 40 to unlock Act 5 of Chapter 4 in Genshin Impact. Beware of spoilers below if you haven't completed the quest yet!

There are six sub-quests in 'Masquerade of the Guilty':

Deluge of Wrathful Waters
Meeting Is Also Parting
Hunters, Prophets
Apocalypse
The Opera of Noirceur and Blancheur
Finale

Deluge of Wrathful Waters objectives:

Wait until the next day
Return to the dormitories
Talk to the receptionist
Go to the office
Go to the Palais Mermonia
Go to Poisson
Look for Navia in Poisson
Continue looking for Navia
Go to the cemetery

Meeting Is Also Parting objectives:

Go to the ruins
Enter the ruins
Search the ruins
Continue investigating the ruin
Investigate the space ahead

Hunters, Prophets objectives:

Go to the Spina di Rosula base
Go to Neuvillette's office
Go to Poisson
Go to the Spina di Rosula base
Go to the newsstand
Continue moving forward
Leave Hotel Debord

Apocalypse objectives:

Find Furina in Poisson
Talk to Furina

The Opera of Noirceur and Blancheur objectives:

Talk to Furina
Turn off all the spotlights (3)
Watch Furina's performance
Watch the first act
Watch the second act
Watch the third act

Finale objectives:

Talk to Charlotte
Talk to Navia
Go to the Fortress of Meropide
Talk to Wriothesley
Head to Romaritime Harbor
Talk to Lyney and the others
Look for Neuvillette
Talk to Neuvillette

That's it for Archon Quests in Fontaine for now, but Interlude Quests might be added in future patches, and we'll update this page if so.

Genshin Impact Fontaine World Quest list

We know of 58 Fontaine World Quests added to Genshin Impact so far, but there could be more we don't know of just yet, and we've not counted quest chain sub-quests. We'll update this page if we come across more World Quests, and when more are added to Fontaine in future patches.