Alexis Kestler
Hey friend! Version 4.0‘s new Fontaine region has an intriguing new quest called "A Certain Notice" that sends us investigating some fishy flyers. As an avid Genshin Impact player and fan, I‘m here to be your guide through solving this mystery from start to finish.
Strap in as we dive deep into Fontaine‘s secrets! This comprehensive quest guide will equip you with everything needed to swiftly and successfully take on "A Certain Notice."
An In-Depth Look at Genshin‘s New Fontaine Region
Before we jump into the quest, let‘s do a quick overview of Fontaine. This steampunk-inspired nation governs through an intricate judicial system. Fontaine is split into three distinct cultural regions:
- Court of Fontaine: The legal affairs hub where the nation‘s Administrative Court operates
- Beryl Region: Home to upper class neighborhoods and social elite
- Belleau Region: Houses schools, libraries, and academic institutions
Fontaine brings a wave of new characters, equipment, systems and lore. Some key additions in version 4.0 include:
- Fontaine‘s Blessing: A new elemental reaction that empowers your active character with Hydro energy. At talent level 10, Fontaine‘s Blessing provides a major 60% Hydro DMG bonus!
- Fountain of Lucine: Players can offer Hydro Sigils to raise its level and unlock rewards
- New Characters: Such as the 5-star Hydro polearm user Lyney and Cryo claymore user Lynette. Here‘s a comparison of their stats:
| Character | Vision | Weapon | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyney | Hydro | Polearm | 5-star |
| Lynette | Cryo | Claymore | 5-star |
- New Artifact Sets: Like the Oceanic Defender‘s set which boosts Elemental Mastery by 80 at 2-piece bonus.
- New Storyline Details: Advancing the mystery of Fontaine‘s missing royal heir
With an overview of the new region covered, let‘s dive into tackling the "A Certain Notice" quest itself!
Starting the "A Certain Notice" Quest in Fontaine
To kick off this quest, you first need to unlock access to Fontaine by progressing the main Archon questline. This requires completing the Il Capitano boss fight and journeying to The City of Freedom.
Once Fontaine is open, teleport to the Court of Fontaine Statue of the Seven. This massive waypoint statue is along Fontaine‘s northwest coast.
From the Statue of the Seven, head east towards Palais de Mermonia. This grand court building is home to Fontaine‘s Administrative Court and legal proceedings.
Inside Palais de Mermonia, you‘ll find Laune. She‘s an attendant who administers quests for the court. Approach Laune and select the dialogue option about investigating strange flyers seen around the city.
This will officially start the "A Certain Notice" quest! Let‘s move onto completing the objectives.
Investigating the Suspicious Flyers in Belleau
After accepting the quest from Laune, open your quest log to view the first goal:
Investigate the Notice Boards in Belleau Village
To complete this, we‘ll need to head to Belleau Village located in southern Fontaine.
Belleau Village is a quaint suburban area filled with bookstores, cozy cafes, and Fontaine‘s prestigious academies. Many students and scholars roam the streets here.
When you arrive in Belleau Village, look for the public notice boards situated around shops and plazas. Examine the boards and you‘ll spot some suspicious looking flyers among the other notices.
Interact with one of these flyers to update your quest log. The next objective is:
Find evidence of who is posting these notices
This signals the start of the investigatory phase. We‘ll need to explore Belleau Village for clues on the flyers‘ mysterious poster.
Uncovering Clues About the Flyer Poster in Belleau
To find evidence on who‘s behind the odd flyers, our first step is talking to NPCs near the notice boards. See if anyone noticed who put up the recent flyers.
After questioning a couple shopkeepers, you‘ll find one who saw a student pinning up a big stack of papers before running off.
With this testimony, it seems one of the local students may be our culprit. Let‘s gather more intel by heading towards Belleau University at the village‘s northern end.
Approach the university‘s front gates and keep an eye out for any suspicious characters. Before long, you‘ll spot a male student hurriedly tacking up more flyers right outside campus.
Go speak to this student to confront him about the flyers. In the dialogue, admit to investigating the notices per the Administrative Court‘s request.
The student will explain he‘s posting the flyers to raise awareness about unfair policies at Belleau University. He asks that you don‘t turn him in for simply trying to enact positive change.
Now that we‘ve identified the flyer poster and his motives, it‘s time to report back to Laune at Palais de Mermonia.
Reporting Your Findings to Laune
Return to Palais de Mermonia in northwest Fontaine and speak again with Laune. Update her on the quest investigation and relay your conversation with the flyer-posting student.
Explain that the notices are not a threat, but rather a student‘s attempt to challenge certain university policies. Laune is relieved to learn there‘s no unlawful activity at hand.
For completing the investigation and getting to the bottom of the flyer mystery, Laune will thank and reward you. This concludes the "A Certain Notice" quest!
Tips for Swiftly Solving the Case
Here are some tips to efficiently clear the "A Certain Notice" quest objectives:
- Utilize Elemental Sight by pressing ALT to easily spot clues around Belleau Village.
- If asked to speak with the Gestionnaires, be sure to talk to all court members in Palais de Mermonia.
- Mark the quest so objectives display clearly on your mini-map.
- Travel to waypoints to bypass having to manually walk everywhere.
- Save frequently as you progress through each stage of the investigation.
And there you have it, my complete walkthrough for tackling the "A Certain Notice" quest in Genshin Impact‘s new Fontaine region! I hope all these tips help you swiftly get to the bottom of the questionable flyers mystery.
Now go out there and bring justice by uncovering the truth behind this certain notice! Let me know if you need any other guides for conquering Fontaine. Happy questing, friend!
