Studies in Light and Shadow is the newest event in Genshin Impact 4.0. This is a good chance for Genshin players to explore the Land of Hydro and earn 420 free Primogems. Let's check out how to play and win this minigame.

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I. Event Schedule & Eligibility

Studies in Light and Shadow is a photo-taking event in Fontaine. You can take part in this snapshot event between September 14th and 25th. Only Travelers at Adventure Rank 20 and above can take part in this event. To join this Fontaine exploration event, you have to unlock at least one Statue of Seven in this nation.

Npc Bresson
Go to find the NPC Bresson to unlock the event.

II. Event Stages & Gameplay

Eligible Travelers have to complete Studies in Light and Shadow: A Fontaine of Enchantment quest first. Go to find the NPC Bresson on the beach in the north of the Poisson Village. He will give you a Special Kamera gadget. Equip it and check out the stage missions.

There are six stages in the Studies in Light and Shadow event unlocked in succession from September 14th to 19th. Here are all six stages and missions of this snapshot event.

  • Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrant (1-3 kinds of Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants);
  • Clockwork Meka (2-4 kinds of Clockwork Meka);
  • Fontainian Canine (1-3 kinds of Fontainian Canines);
  • Fontainian Bird (2-4 kinds of Fontainian Birds);
  • Sunken Object (a picture of a wrecked ship and a picture of underwater creatures);
  • Scenic Attraction (a photo of the Large Pneumousia Relay Station and a photo of an Antoine Roger Aircraft).
Studies In Light And Shadow Genshin Impact Day 1
Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants are objects in Studies In Light And Shadow Genshin Impact Day 1.

During this event, you go to different locations in Fontaine and use the special Kamera obtained from the NPC to take a photo of the objects in the tasks. Each stage requires Travelers to take photos of some local objects in the Land of Hydro.

Read the description of the targets and navigate them on the map. The snapshot locations are marked and displayed on the minimap by the icon of the Special Kamera.

Genshin Impact Studies In Light
The object to snapshot spawns in the marked locations on the minimap. 

III. Useful Tips & Event Rewards

When you have to take a snapshot of an animal on the ground, use Yaoyao, Aloy, or a character with passive talents for hunting. These characters can approach animals without startling them.

In addition, you should use the Fontaine character Freminet when you have to complete snapshot missions underwater. He has a special passive talent for diving. In specific, he consumes less Stamina when diving and moving underwater.

Studies In Light And Shadow Rewards
Claim Studies In Light And Shadow rewards after completing two missions.

After completing tasked pictures of the day, you can go to the event banner to complete claim rewards. Participants can receive the following rewards per day.

  • 70 Primogems;
  • 40,000 Mora;
  • 2 Guides to Equity;
  • 3 Hero's Wits.

Don't ignore this chance to earn 420 Primogems, 240,000 Mora, and lots of materials. Many upcoming characters need these currencies and materials.

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