How To Find & Defeat Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device Boss in Genshin Impact

World bosses in Genshin Impact are key for leveling up characters. The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is no exception, as it drops the Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, which is necessary for leveling up Xilonen.

To obtain the items, you need to defeat the boss and use 40 Original Resins to claim your rewards. With a cap of 200, you can battle the same boss up to 5 times a day for the rewards you want. However, the entrance to the boss can be a bit hidden, which might confuse players trying to find and defeat the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device in Genshin Impact.

Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device Locations

As the name implies, you can find the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device hidden in a cave beneath Toyac Springs in Natlan. Teleport to the Waypoint south of Teticpac Peak and head further south until you see a large hole in the ground. Follow the cave, and you'll eventually reach the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device in Genshin Impact.

How To Defeat Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device

The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is an easy boss to defeat in Genshin Impact, though it has some challenges. As an Automaton, it is tough and can absorb a lot of damage before going down. Using burst DPS characters who can deal with high Elemental DMG and trigger reactions is a smart choice to take down the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device.

The challenge begins when the boss enters its Acceleration Mechanism state. The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device will summon two pillars, each with a destructible object on top. You can’t climb or attack these pillars from a distance, so you’ll need a character who can reach the top to hit them. If you don’t destroy both objects within a short time limit, the boss will unleash a powerful attack that can take out your active character in one hit.

The ideal characters for this boss fight are Natlan characters like Kachina and Xilonen, since they can climb any surface while in their Nightsoul’s Blessing State in Genshin Impact. You can also include classic characters like Kazuha, Zhongli, Albedo, or Wanderer, as their Elemental Skills will assist you in reaching the tops of the pillars.

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