Subdetection Unit is a Specialty material (item) in Genshin Impact 6.3. Guide includes locations, how to get, map, location, farm routes, & characters.
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What Is Subdetection Unit?

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| Detail | Detection units produced by Fontaine Research Institute using new models of artificed components. Its original purpose was monitoring all kinds of environmental data. |
How To Get Subdetection Unit & Location Map
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| Found in the wild in Fontaine (Fontaine) Recommended: Fontaine Research Institute of Kinetic Energy Engineering Region (North Fontaine) |
Subdetection Unit Locations
Subdetection Unit Can Be Found At Liffey Region & Fontaine Research Area
Subdetection Units can only be found in the Northern Region of Fontaine, Liffey Region and Fontaine Research Institute Region. Several clusters of these units are scattered across the area, with some locked behind World Quests. Most of the easy to access Subdetection Units can be collected around the New Fontaine Research Institute and the Waypoint near Experimental Field Generator.Each unit yields 1 Subdetection Unit.
To maximize your Subdetection Unit gathering, consider these strategies:
- Utilize Farming Route for Subdetection Unit
- Use Characters with Exploration Utility Passive
- Subdetection Unit respawns every 48 hours
- Consider visiting other player's World
Utilize Farming Route for Subdetection Unit
Subdetection Units are plentiful along shorelines and within the waters of the Northern Region in Fontaine, but they are not in a specific location. Going to the gathering areas one-by-one to harvest them may be inefficient. It is recommended to utilize the Farming Route for a faster and more efficient farming.
Use Characters with Exploration Utility Passive
For easier Farming, it is recommended to use characters that reveals the location of Specialties in Fontaine. By just putting them in your team, the locations of Subdetection Units will be shown in your mini-map which makes farming for the item easier.
Passive also Shows Location of Other Specialties
The character passive that shows specialties in the mini-map shows all of the specialties in the location. This is not limited to Subdetection Units.
Subdetection Unit Respawns every 48 Hours
After getting the Subdetection Units in your world, they will only respawn after 48 hours or 2 Server Time resets after.
Consider Visiting other Player's World
You can also get Subdetection Units by visiting other player's world. This is great for getting large amount of Subdetection Unit. Make sure to chat your intentions to the World owner first! You can also use the Item Exchange Thread below:
Subdetection Unit Farm Routes
Subdetection Unit Locations - Mont Esus East

Route 1 - Mont Esus East
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| 4 | ![]() After getting, head northeast to the cliff. |
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Route 2 - Mont Esus East
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| 2 | ![]() After getting, head right. |
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Subdetection Unit Locations - Fontaine Research Institute West

Route 1 - Fontaine Research Institute West
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| 4 | ![]() Head west to the building. |
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Route 2 - Fontaine Research Institute West
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Route 3 - Fontaine Research Institute West
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| 8 | ![]() Climb the stairs. |
| 9 | ![]() After getting the Subdetection Unit, head outside. |
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Route 4 - Fontaine Research Institute West
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Subdetection Unit Locations - Fontaine Research Institute East

Route 1 - Fontaine Research Institute East
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| 6 | ![]() After getting, follow the handrail heading south. |
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Route 2 - Fontaine Research Institute East
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| 4 | ![]() From the side of the ruins, head north to the slope. |
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Route 3 - Fontaine Research Institute East
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| 2 | ![]() After getting, head on the boat ruins on the other side. |
| 3 | ![]() After getting, head south. |
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Route 4 - Fontaine Research Institute East
| ※You need to finish the World Quest In Search of Lost Time |
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| 2 | ![]() ※ If the entrance is not open, do the In Search of Lost Time Quest |
Subdetection Unit Locations - Fontaine Research Institute South

Route 1 - Fontaine Research Institute South
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| 2 | ![]() After getting, go down the collapse floor. |
| 3 | ![]() After getting, climb the stairs in front. |
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Route 2 - Fontaine Research Institute South
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Route 3 - Fontaine Research Institute South
| ※You need to do the World Quest Treacherous Light of the Depths |
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| 7 | ![]() After getting, head to the platform in the middle. |
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| 12 | ![]() If it is not open, you need to progress with the World Quest, Treacherous Light of the Depths. |
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Subdetection Unit Locations - Fontaine Research Institute West Underground

Route 1 - Fontaine Research Institute West Underground
| ※You need to clear Road to the Singularity World Quest. |
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Route 2 - Fontaine Research Institute West Underground
| ※You need to complete Unfinished Comedy to access the area. |
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Uses of Subdetection Unit
Characters
The following characters uses Subdetection Unit for Level Up and/or Talent Ascension.
Wriothesley | - | - | - |
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