Genshin Impact 4.0 is finally here and brings with it two brand new Archon Quest that we will follow through the Fontaine region. These quests reveal the main cast of Fontaine and give us valuable information on the characters and lore of the region. So let's get into completing the Fontaine Archon Quest Act 1 in this guide.
In Version 4.0, Fontaine has introduced a new mechanic with deductive reasoning and evidence-based puzzles. Fitting with its name, the nation of justice puts you through several trials in court where you need to defend your representatives. While most of the quest objectives are very simple, these trials can prove to be a bit challenging. But don't worry, as we've got the answers on how to solve Lyney's trial, Marcel's trial and Childe's trial in the Fontaine Archon Quest. So let's get into it.
While you're here, also check out our Genshin Impact guides on Neuvillette and Wriothesley.
How to unlock Fontaine Archon Quest Act 1: Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur
There are a few requirements that you need to meet before unlocking the Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur Archon quest.
- Reach Adventure Rank 40
- Complete the Chapter 3, Act 6 Archon Quest: Caribert
This will unlock the Chapter 4 Act 1 Archon Quest Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur. Note that you will unlock Chapter 4 Act 2 Archon Quest As Light Rain Falls Without Reason once you complete the first quest.
Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur walkthrough
Below we will be summarizing all the events that take place during this quest and how to solve the puzzles along the way.
Arriving in Fontaine
The quest chain starts in Caravan Ribat, from where we head to Romaritime Harbor. Here you'll meet Lyney and help him out with some of his magic tricks. Afterwards, you'll have to stop a thief by cutting his escape by reaching the top of the lift.
Once you're done with that, you can make your way to the Court of Fontaine. Over here, you'll have to head over to the Beaumont Workshop and defeat the Confriere of Cabriere henchmen.
You'll get a quick cutscene and an introduction to the Archon of this region, Furina. Once you're done with her antics, you can head to the Opera Eclise and enjoy the magic show. However, certain events will take place, and you'll be forced to fight a case in court to prove Lyney's innocence.
Lyney's Trial Answers
Before starting the trial, make sure to collect the three clues needed.
- Talk to Quentin on the left side of the Opera stage.
- Go to the main entrance and talk to Tristine.
- Talk to Esildor, located on the right side facing the stage.
Once the trial begins, present these refutations and pieces of evidence to demolish the Hydro Archon's accusations.
Accusation | Refutation |
|---|---|
Lyney attacked Halsey | Lyney's statement |
Lyney kidnapped Halsey | The voice in the Oratrice Core Chamber |
Lyney Knocked Cowell Out | The Young Lady's clothes |
Onstage Accident | No Loophole |
Lyney Entered The Tunnel | No Loophole |
Which Is The Evidence That Lyney Wasn't In The Tunnel When The Crime Took Place?
- Answer: Strange Sound heard during the Magic Show
Lyney's Trial Logic Chains
After this, you'll have to answer a set of hypothesis-style questions to deduce the true turn of events.
Who Was The Only Person Who Could Possibly Have Committed The Crime?
- Answer: The Deceased's Identity
How Can We Envisage Lyney As Having Been Unable To Interfere With The Crime?
- Answer: Lyney's Statement
How Can I Prove That There Was An Altercation In The Tunnel?
- Answer: Strange Sound During The Magic Show
Who Is The Prime Suspect Currently?
- Answer: The Deceased's Identity
Where Did The Missing Halsey Go?
- Answer: Try all options
- Answer: Broken Flower Vase
After this, we move on to the third and final set of Hypothesis
Who Is The Prime Suspect Currently?
- Answer: The Deceased's Identity
What Item Did The Culprit Use To Control The Timing Of The Dissolution?
- Answer: Dropped Hook Rope
What Item Did The Culprit Use To Dissolve Halsey?
- Answer: Water From The Primordial Sea
What Item Did The Culprit Use To Hide The Mechanism Behind The Crime?
- Answer: Audience-Side Magic Box Structure
Lyney's Trial second set of refutations
Similar to the first set of refutations just give these answers during the second phase.
Accusation | Refutation |
|---|---|
Lyney Entered The Tunnel | No Loophole |
Halsey Dissolved | Strange sound during The Magic Show |
Infighting Between Lyney & Cowell | Broken flower vase |
Lyney Knocked Cowell Out | The Young Lady's clothes |
Onstage Accident | No Loophole |
With this, you will decisively smash through Furina's arguments and clear Lyney's name. Leave the Opera House to finish the Fontaine Archon Quest Act 1.
That completes our guide for the Fontaine Archon Quest Chapter 4 Act 1 Archon Prelude of Blancheur and Noirceur.
Fontaine Archon Quest Act 2: As Light Rain Falls Without Reason
Now it's time to go through the Fontaine Archon Quest Act 2 "As Light Rain Falls Without Reason". Luckily, this quest is a lot more straightforward compared to the first, but there's a trial near the end that can be quite challenging.
The first part of this quest is extremely simple. Just follow the quest markers and meet with Navia and the Spina di Rosula. This primarily serves as worldbuilding and provides some insight into Navia's character.
Next, we'll be heading to Chief Justice Neuvillette's office and interacting with him. Although you've been able to pinpoint the name of the culprit with Navia's help, no such person exists. This is where we follow the quest guidelines to pinpoint the culprit from all those years ago. The culprit is a member of the Spina di Rosula and is a close aide for Navia.
After the investigation, you need to choose between accusing three people: Flores, the advisor to Spina di Rosula; Thierry, the contact person between the organization and the Gardes; and Marcel, the leader of the Confrerie of Cabriere.
Make sure to accuse Marcel to progress towards his trial. The trial will have two phases, and you'll be exploring an underwater base as the traveller in the middle to collect even more evidence using the perception skill. The gameplay path will be self-explanatory, so let's get into the answers for Marcel's trial.
Marcel's trial answers
Marcel has prepared an alibi; however, with the evidence you've collected, you need to refute all his claims and destroy his defences. Here are the refutations for each claim.
Defense | Refutation |
|---|---|
Two Gunshots | Testimony from Jaques' Family |
The Scene of the Crime | Callas' Case Records |
Reconstruction of Events | Primordial Seawater |
After refuting these claims, you just need to clear the Traveller's side of the quest and explore the underground hideout. When the Traveller and Paimon arrive at Marcel's Trial, you can submit the Vigneire's Notebook as the evidence to expose Marcel's identity as Vacher.
This will finish up the trial, and you can experience the rest of the quest by following the objectives without any issues. That completes our guide for the Fontaine Archon Quest Chapter 4 Act 2 As Light Rain Falls Without Reason.
With this, you'll have cleared the Fontaine Archon quests in Genshin Impact version 4.0. For more guides, learn about the Icewind Suite boss and Ancient Key locations.