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True to its ambitious goal of releasing a new nation per year,Genshin Impact’s 4.0 update brought us the release of Fontaine, the nation of the Hydro archon. There is a lot to see in this France-inspired region, and after a long wait, most travelers are itching to get started.
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The easiest way to travel to a new nation is to let the Archon Quest, the game’s main storyline, take you there. However, there is no need to get locked out of exploring new nations if you aren’t quite at that point yet. You can always get a head start in discovering the territory as long as you know the way there.
How To Get To Fontaine
As the land of the Hydro archon, it is only fitting that Fontaine will beseparated from the rest of the nations by the ocean. Therefore, you will first need toget to the shore on the other side of Sumeru. This implies a long trek through the massive desert.
There are a fewquests designed to aid you in exploringthis, frankly, overwhelmingly big part of Sumeru. However,hardly any areas are restricted by having to clear these quests. Those that do require exploration as a part of a quest line are usually eitherunderground or inside ruins, so you may just skip right past them and traverse the surface.
The shore you can sail to Fontaine from is in theRealm of Farakhkert, past the Vorukasha Oasis and Asipattravana Swamp. You will need tocross the Hills of Barsom, too.
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Headingnorth past the big, blossoming treewill lead you to aTeleport Waypoint at a tunnel’s entrance. This tunnel is called Chemin Oublie, and it was presumably dug to facilitate access to the Hydro Nation.
Getting across the tunnel is fairly easy, as it isstraightforward and has no turns. You should be able to cross with no incident.
You willencounter a few enemies along the way; namely some Shroomkin, a couple of slimes, and a Hydro Hilichurl Rogue. You can always sprint past them, though, asthey’re scattered enough that you wouldn’t need to engage them if you don’t want to.
You will quickly find yourself on the other side. There isanother Waypoint at the edge of the Desert, overlooking the sea. You can see the imposing structure of the Romaritime Harbor from there. You’re halfway there!
If, for some reason, youprefer not to cross through Chemin Oublie, you can climb over it. There is abig Hilichurl campwhere you canget an Exquisite Chestin alternative this route.
Next, you will need to climb down. There is a path you can follow, if you are the type to enjoy walking around the map. Or, you can glide down. Either way, you’ll want tohead north towards the very edge of the shore, as you will find aWaverider Waypointthere. You will beusing your Waverider to cross over to Fontaine.
You will arrive at theRomaritime Harbor. Once on the platform,head north again, towards the center. You will be able to see some stairs as you close in. Climb them, and you willgain access to the elevator. You just need to get on, and it willtake you to the upper level where you’re able to unlock the Statue of the Sevenand officially gain access to fast-travel to Fontaine.
