Greetings, fellow travelers! I‘ve braved the flooded contraptions of Fontaine first-hand in Genshin Impact and am thrilled to fully equip you with everything needed to take on the tricky Pneumosia Relay Puzzle.
Solving it swiftly is crucial for unlocking the Court of Fontaine domain and progressing the 4.0 Archon questline – so let‘s dive straight in!
Overview: Decoding Fontaine‘s Hydro-Powered Puzzle
The Pneumosia Relay Puzzle bends the rules of Teyvat‘s elements by infusing Geo constructs with Hydro power. Solving it demonstrates your mastery over Fontaine‘s pervading element before reaching the main city.
Here‘s the essence:
You must find and insert an Ousia Block and Pneuma Block to activate 2 power devices, which reveals a central relay device to finish the puzzle. Clear the floodgates, and Virgil awaits!
Now, let‘s break down exactly how to sleuth out this puzzle efficiently:
Step 1: Locate Both the Ousia & Pneuma Blocks
The Pneumosia Relay Puzzle zone comprises a winding canal brimming with mechanisms. Getting oriented is key before you hunt down the blocks:
Overview of key puzzle components
As pictured above, you‘ll notice two power devices built along the canal, one left and one right. Submerge into the waters behind the left device to uncover an Ousia Block.
Then head downhill from the right device and scavenge a jetty to produce the aptly-named Pneuma Block. With your treasures secured, it‘s time to put them into play!
Step 2: Insert Both Blocks Correctly to Power the Devices
Ensuring the Ousia and Pneuma blocks occupy their destined posts is integral to activating the puzzle. So heed their names and slot accordingly:
- Insert the Ousia Block (meaning "essence") into the left power device
- Slide the Pneuma Block (meaning "breath") firmly into the right power device
If seated fully within their basin-shaped receptacles, the devices should illuminate, emitting a bright hydro glow. If not, retry resetting the blocks until their unique energy flows.
Both devices must be powered to progress
Step 3: Interact With the Central Relay to Unlock the Canal
The ultimate goal? Redirecting the canal‘s flow enough that the final floodgates open permanently.
With the Ousia and Pneuma blocks empowering the devices in tandem, a third component – the actual Pneumosia Relay – will surface from a central pool.
Swim out and activate it to pivot the mechanisms just so. If aligned precisely, the relay will sink and the grand gates will swing apart, allowing you to glide smoothly towards Virgil and your next destination.
Troubleshooting Tips
Stumped on a certain aqueous step? Not to worry – years of harnessing Fontaine‘s wily waterworks taught me every workaround.
Only one power device activated?
- Carefully remove and replace blocks for a better connection. Check their glow!
Relay won‘t emerge/coordinate devices?
- Try swapping the block positions to recalibrate mechanisms.
Gates stay closed after finishing?
- Simply retry the sequence until they comport to the proper flow.
Canals and platforms hard to see?
- Toggle Elemental Sight to highlight puzzle components!
With persistence and some elemental mastery, you‘ll have those floodgates dancing in no time.
Beyond the Puzzle: Secrets of the Court of Fontaine
Conquering this hydro-powered trial opens up Fontaine‘s dazzling capital. Here‘s a preview of what awaits in the Court of Fontaine:
- Meet the mysterious Virgil, a tech-powered Fontaine native who kickstarts your local adventures
- Attune with the Statue of the Seven to awakan Anahita‘s power
- Wish upon the abundant Fountain of Lucine by gifting Hydro Sigils
- Tour the resplendent hanging gardens of Palace Alcazarzaray
And much more! From glamorous masquerade balls to Loki the talking automaton, this mechanically-advanced nation has surprises beyond just pipes and pumps.
So take the plunge into taming Fontaine‘s wildest waters – and if you hit a wall, remember my guide has your back! Please comment any lingering questions below.
