Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble is a quest for Genshin Impact. Guide contains how to start, walkthrough, answers, how to unlock, & rewards.
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Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble - How To Unlock & Location
How To Unlock Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble?
Unlock By Saving Desnos
Unlock the Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble by saving Desnos from the two (2) meka enemies to start the quest.
Start Location Of Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble
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Located below the Statue of Seven in Liffey region.
Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble - Walkthrough & Tips
Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble Walkthrough Chart
- Go to the Statue of Seven in Liffey Region
- Go down the stairs
- Save Desnos to the two (2) meka enemies
- Go upstairs and find and talk to Nacker
- Go to the Executive Office of Fontaine Research Institute
- Go to the Materials Office
- Activate the Energy Transfer Terminal
- Go inside the storage room and retrieve the Survey Anchor
- Defeat the meka enemies
- Retrieve the Research Assets
- Defeat the meka enemies
- Go back to the New Fontaine Research Institute
- Retrieve the anchor (Puzzle 1)
- Go back to the research office and talk to Choiseu
Retrieve the remaining Survey Anchors
└ The Institute Dormitories
└ The Institute of Clockwork Applicationsl - Go back to the New Fontaine Research Office and talk to Raimondo
- Go to the ruins of Fontaine Research Institute (above the water cubes)
- Defeat all the malfunctioning meka enemies
- Take a shot (photo) of the machine
- Go back to Chronie
- Go back to the New Fontaine Institute Research and then talk to Raimondo
└ After taking a photo (cutscene) the machine above the ruin will explode and you need to search for the 4 components - Go back to the ruins (above) and then defeat the enemies
- Go to the front of the machine
- Search for the 4 Condensing Components
- Go back to Raimondo & then defeat the Experimental Field Generator (prototype)
- Go back to the New Fontaine Research Institute
9. Search For The Research Assets
You can check for the locations of the research assets in the table below.
| Location 1 (2 assets) |
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| Location 2 (2 assets) |
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| Location 3 (1 asset) |
 Just go to to the location indicated on the map |
13. Energy Transfer Terminal Puzzle 1 Solution
You just need to find the charged terminal which is indicated with a light blue. Once you find it, aim the mouse/crosshair to the terminal and then initiate the transfer. Once it is transferred to the other terminal, it will finally unlock the door.
16. Go To The Ruins Via Water Cubes
▲Pop the water bubbles so it will reveal the hydro teleport mechanism.
You can easily go to the top of the ruins by swimming inside these water cubes and most importantly following and popping the water bubble, since these bubbles will be the ones helping you to reach the top. Also, upon popping these balloons, you will encounter various challenges like defeating enemies in order to progress upward.
21. How To Get The 4 Condensing Components
The 4 Condensing Components are scattered to 4 water cube locations, and since these water cubes are affected by the components, it will not be passable. You can check the table below to learn how to get the components and pass through the cubes.
| 1 |  Go to the water cube locations and then locate the water bubbles, since the water cubes are not passable due to the effect of the components. |
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| 2 |  Once you pop the water bubble, just keep/continue following the water bubble. Be careful not to fall as well! |
| 3 |  You will also encounter some challenges and enemies along the way so be careful! |
| 4 |  Once you entered the water cubes, keep an eye to your health since it will gradually drain due to the effect of the components |
| 5 |  Once you locate the Condensing Component, quickly grab it and then leave the area |
Go To The Institute Dormitories & Retrieve The Anchor
- Go to the Institute Dormitories, and go down to the basement area
- Retrieve the anchor (Puzzle 2)
2. Energy Transfer Terminal Puzzle 2 Solution
| 1 |  Upon entering the Institute of Dormitory go straight to the room, then at the end of the room, go to your left, where you will see the Ousia Block. Get it and use it to activate the terminal in the front door. |
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| 2 |  Use the Ousia block, then hit the energy terminal, to unlock the cage behind. |
| 3 |  Get the energy terminal inside |
| 4 |  Place it beside the locked terminal |
| 5 |  Get the energy from the first terminal, located in the entrance. Then transfer it to the terminal that you have placed beside the energy terminal mechanism |
| 6 |  Unlock the gate, then retrieve the Survey Anchor inside. |
Go To The Institute of Clockwork Applications & Retrieve The Anchor
- Proceed to the Institute of Clockwork Applications
- Defeat the Meka enemies at the entrance
- Retrieve the anchor (Puzzle 3)
3. Energy Transfer Terminal Puzzle 3 Solution
| 1 |  Upon entering the facility, there will be 2 Meka enemies that is guarding the energy terminal mechanism. Defeat them to unseal it |
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| 2 |  After unlocking the mechanism, get the Ousia Block, on the upper left side of the energy terminal. Then use it to the uncharged terminal beside it. |
| 3 |  After charging the terminal using the Ousia Block, go back to the terminal and unlock the gate using the machine |
| 4 |  While using the machine, use this terminal to direct your POV towards the charged terminal |
| 5 |  Once you switched your POV base on the number 4 tip, you can now absorb the terminal energy |
| 6 |  Switch to this POV to transfer the energy to the terminal on the locked gate |
| 7 |  Upon transferring, you can finally unlock the gate by transferring the energy to the uncharged terminal |
| 8 |  Unlock the gate and then retrieve the Survey Anchor. Be careful, because once you pick up the anchor, the meka's will automatically move to attack you. |
Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble - Rewards
Rewards List
- Adventure EXP x 500
- Primogems x 60
- Hero's Wit x 5
- Mystic Enhancement Ore x 6
- Mora x 50,000
- Honorary Senior Researcher Award (Furnishing) x1
Unlock A Remarkable Chest
While pursuing the Institute of Clockwork Applications area, after getting the last survey anchor, you will also be able to unlock a Furnishing Blueprint called Comfort of a Home Away From Home via Remarkable Chest.
Unlock Achievements
There are two (2) achievements that you can unlock during and upon completing the Fontaine Research Institute, Stagnating In The Rubble world quest.
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 Mired in Red Tape |  This Ends Here |
