Mysterious ore is a rare material in Genshin Impact found only in Fontaine. It is essential for crafting a special mission item. If locating it feels tricky, this guide provides a clear path through each piece and how they are used.
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What is the mysterious ore for in Genshin Impact?
Collecting the mysterious ore rewards players with a unique item named Archium Preparation. When all seven fragments are gathered, the item automatically appears in the inventory. The blank can then be forged in a hidden cave in the Liffey District by visiting the Bravais printing shop and transforming the blank into a Lumenite archive. Completing the collection also unlocks an achievement titled Mysterious mineral, come out, which grants five source stones as a bonus reward.
How do you find the first piece of mysterious ore?
Begin by exploring an underwater cave located southeast of the Kinetic Energy Institute. Players will encounter this area during the quest Insidious Light from the Depths, but it can also be accessed after that quest if preferred. Until the quest is finished, the cave path remains closed.
Defeat the boss known as the Spiked Bubble to obtain the first ore fragment.
How to get a second unit of Mystery Ore
The search for the second piece ties directly to the quest The Path to the Singularity. As the story progresses, the player will reach Kuzel’s workshop where this ore piece can be found.
Before entering the area, take an elevator. Then proceed right through the underground tunnels, jump down, turn left and ride the elevator again. Move forward through the tunnels until a spacious chamber opens, where another piece of ore awaits.
How do you find the third piece of mysterious ore?
First you must complete the mission Tit for Tit. Then proceed to the indicated teleport point.
Head north past the yellow crystals. At the fork, turn left to reach the next ore fragment.
How to get the fourth unit of mysterious ore
Teleport to the marked location. Then dive into the water and swim south. On the right you will discover an underwater cave where a jellyfish needs to be mounted on a pedestal and exploded to open a passage.
This action reveals a passage. Swim forward to reach another cave, then continue to open the door and advance.
How do you find the fifth piece of mysterious ore?
Go to the location shown on the map. There, climb the statue to reveal a fragment. If desired, one can reach the nearby cliff and slide down to uncover the ore.
How to get the sixth unit of mysterious ore
Proceed to the next marked point. The sixth piece sits atop the upper floor of a building among stone ruins, awaiting discovery.
How do you find the seventh piece of the mysterious ore?
Make your way to the Central Laboratory. From the teleport, swim east and use the jellyfish to fracture the stones inside the flooded building, unveiling the final ore fragment.
Other guides
Notes on progression and tips are gathered from expert guides and community-tested routes to help players optimize their exploration in Fontaine. This approach keeps actions clear and the pacing natural for most players exploring solo or with a team.
End notes and tips referenced in this guide come from credible sources within the Genshin community and were cross-verified for accuracy as of today. (VG Times)