Fontaine, the fifth region in Genshin Impact, comes after Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, and Sumeru. Players have high expectations for this France-inspired area, and HoYoverse has exceeded them by introducing underwater exploration in Genshin Impact. This expands the explorable area for players significantly. Unlike the Land of Thunder, which is mostly empty sea, Fontaine offers overground, underground, and underwater areas simultaneously. In version 4.0, the overground area of Fontaine is not layered, allowing players to freely explore the land without concerns of underground caves and mazes. However, the layered part exists underwater, adding a vertical navigation element to the exploration experience.
During underwater exploration in Fontaine, Travelers may encounter conch-like devices emitting musical notes. When approaching these devices, players will have the option to Activate the Echoing Conch in Genshin Impact. Below is an explanation of what this device does.
How To Use The Echoing Conch in Genshin Impact
Using the Echoing Conch in Genshin Impact is remarkably straightforward. Once near the device, players can press the button, causing their camera to shift as sound waves radiate throughout the surroundings. These sound waves act as indicators for notable objects in the vicinity. Travelers need only approach the location and investigate further. Amidst the various items emanating these sound waves, the necessary object to solve the Echoing Conch puzzle can be found.
For instance, with the conch’s assistance, players can uncover Crystal Mechanisms hidden behind an imperceptible wall or a gate that can be activated using the Blubberbeast’s Sonar ability in the game Genshin Impact. It should be noted that not all Echoing Conch puzzles necessitate the use of the Sonar Skill, as sometimes players only need to investigate shimmering spots to obtain their rewards.
Conch In Fontaine
These devices are believed to be antiquated instruments utilized for diverse training purposes. Given the constant presence of Blubberbeasts near these gadgets, it wouldn't be astonishing if this depiction refers to these sea lion-like creatures. Apart from training creatures and generating sound waves, conches in Fontaine have additional potential applications.
In a Genshin Impact quest featuring the Melusine, players discover that a single large conch can produce music. Additionally, in another mission involving the Melusine, utilizing a conch enables Travelers to send signals, ultimately revealing a ghost ship and unraveling its mysterious past.
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