Genshin Impact Fontaine Archon Quest Act 5 Walkthrough: Trial answers, and more

The Genshin Impact Version 4.2 update is upon us, bringing with it the climax to the Fontaine storyline! In this guide, we will walk you through the latest narrative developments introduced in Archon Quest Chapter 4: Act 5 “Masquerade of the Guilty”.

In the wake of the Chief Justice of Fontaine Neuvillette’s chilling announcement that Hydro Archon Furina is to be sentenced to death, Act 5 of the Archon Quest Chapter IV sees Fontaine’s prophecy on the verge of coming true. Work with the people of Fontaine to uncover the mysteries and hidden truths lurking beneath the waters.

With Childe’s mysterious disappearance still unsolved, Arlecchino’s ominous presence, and Fontaine’s looming prophecy, Genshin Impact players are left with more questions after the conclusion of Archon Quest Chapter 4 Act 4. So, without further ado, let’s dive right into the step-by-step walkthrough for Archon Quest Chapter 4 Act 5: “Masquerade of the Guilty”!

How to unlock Fontaine Archon Quest Act 5: “Masquerade Of The Guilty”

In Version 4.2, The Fontaine storyline reaches its climax with Act 5, “Masquerade of the Guilty,” along with a new Story Quest for the Hydro Archon Furina herself, Animula Choragi Chapter: Act 1.

To unlock Archon Quest Chapter 4: Act 5 “Masquerade Of The Guilty”, you must meet the following requirements:

• Reach Adventure Rank 40 or above
• Complete Chapter 4 Act 4: “Cataclysm’s Quickening”

Fontaine Archon Quest Act 5 walkthrough

“Masquerade Of The Guilty” is the fifth act in Chapter IV of the Archon Quests. There are six quests in this act we will walk you through them.

1. Deluge of Wrathful Waters
2. Meeting is Also Parting
3. Hunters, Prophets
4. Apocalypse
5. The Opera of Noirceur and Blancheur
6. Finale

1. Deluge of Wrathful Waters

To progress through the second part of “Masquerade of the Guilty” and continue the story, follow these steps:

• Go to the ruins located south of Poisson in the Belleau Region
• Enter and search the ruins (“Place of Secrets”)
• Avoid the Primordial Seawater within the ruins
• Watch a short cutscene
• Talk to Navia and Neuvillette
• Continue investigating the ruins
• Observe the three stone slates that retell the prophecy of Fontaine
• Leave the ruins
• Get transported to the Fleuve Cendre and talk to Mona

3. Hunters, Prophets

• Find Furina on the lowest floor of Poisson
• Trial of the Hydro Archon, Focalors, begins
  • You can find below the trial answers:

Why can Furina live so long despite being she’s human?

• Answer: The meeting with the Knave

What evidence proves that Furina is not the master of the Oratice?

• Answer: Childe’s conviction

What evidence can prove that Furina is a human?

• Answer: The truth behind the “serial disappearances of young women” case

Next, you must relate “real events” to the prophecies on the prophecy slates. Here, find scenarios related to the stone slates’ contents on the incidents recorded in the interview notebook to verify said content.