Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is a Genshin Impact boss that can be found in Natlan. It drops the Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Code, a character of Ascension material used by Xilonen and possibly others in the future. This boss has some weird mechanics, so read on to know all about it.
Where to find the Secret Fountain Auto: Setup Device in Genshin Impact
At first glance, the Secret Fountain Automaton: Tuning Device looks like it’s located in the middle of the ocean, but you don’t have to swim or transform into a Koholasaur or ride a Waverider to get to it. Instead, there is a simple path you can take from a hidden cave entrance.
Start by going to the location circled above, east of the Ameyalco Waters. Upon arrival, you will find yourself on a wooden bridge overlooking the ocean.
Pay attention to the area under the bridge. You will find a small gap that leads to an underground cave. Dive down to enter the cave via a direct path to the boss’s lair.
Once inside the cave, follow the path forward to find the clearing housing the boss. Don’t forget to activate the Teleport Waypoint for convenient farming.
As of Version 5.0, you no longer have to wait two minutes for a boss to respawn. After defeating the boss, teleport anywhere outside of the cave, then teleport back inside to trigger the boss to respawn without any extra wait time.
How to beat the Secret Source Auto: Setup Device and farm Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Code in Genshin Impact
The Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Code can be obtained by defeating the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device and opening its Trounce Blossom using 40 Original Resin. This boss fight is a bit more difficult than the previous few bosses, but it’s a fun experience if you like interesting mechanics.
Upon starting the battle, you’ll notice that the boss has an energy meter. This gauge fills up whenever you use a character with Nightsoul modewhich is a feature unique to Natlan characters. However, be sure to check your character’s skill descriptions to make sure they can enter this state. When the gauge is filled, the boss will be stunned for a few seconds.
you no need to bring a Nightsoul character to this battle. It’s completely optional and I didn’t feel like it affected the overall difficulty.
The Secret Fountain Automaton will also summon two pillars a few times in the battle. Each pillar contains one Accretion Mechanism that you can only break using a close attack. The caveat is that you cannot physically climb the pillarsso you have to come up with creative ways to climb. Some of my favorite ways include:
- Use Kachina’s ability to climb up.
- Use characters with vertical mobility, such as Wanderer, Xianyun and Xiao.
- Use the ever-useful tall Geo Constructions, such as Zhongli’s pillar, Albedo’s flower, and Geo Traveler’s boulder.
You only have to worry about climbing one pillar because you can slide to the next. By successfully destroying the two Accretion Mechanisms, the boss will be paralyzed for a few moments.
Alternatively, you can ignore the pillars entirely and use an archer or a long-range mage like Ningguang to swipe the boss in the air. Failing to break the Mechanisms, the boss will attack you more times, but you can easily mitigate the situation by using a shield.
For more on Natlan, check out our Genshin Impact Remnants of the Secret Source puzzle solution – Natlan Archon Quest here on Pro Game Guides.
