Darkstar in Genshin impact - curiosity Fontaine, often found in the underwater areas of the Hydro Region. The marine life is considered incredibly beneficial to the local ecosystem due to its unique ability to absorb and recycle industrial sediments. The large mollusk, according to divers, is capable of living both underwater and in coastal areas.
The creature emitting a subtle flicker, although it has an extremely limited number of uses, can still be useful for leveling up some Fontaine characters. This guide will tell you where to find Darkstar in Fontaine and who to buy it from. We will also show you the most convenient and profitable routes for searching and collecting material.
What does Darkstar look like?
In the open world, the dusky starfish appears as a bright blue starfish with white patterns extending from the center to each of its limbs. The creature's color is uneven and smoothly transitions from a rich azure color to purple and even pink. As divers say, the mollusk is capable of emitting a soft, subtle shimmer, which can help in its search, especially at night.
Preparing to farm Darkstar
Before you go to farm darkstar, we recommend that you prepare to greatly facilitate the collection of material and reduce the time of searching for it. To do this, you will need to create a special squad, the characteristics of whose characters will help you move faster or mark nearby wonders on the mini-map, as well as prepare several dishes that reduce the consumption of stamina while moving around the open world.
Featured Characters
Certain playable heroes can make collecting Darkstar much easier thanks to the abilities they possess. Based on the characteristics of the characters, create a squad that will help reduce the time of searching and collecting resources.
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Klee Yanfei Qi qi | Mika Gorou Tighnari Lyney | Thanks to passive talents, they show curiosities on the minimap: Klee and Mika in Mondstadt, Yanfei and Qiqi's Li Yue, Gorou's inazume, Tighnari in Sumeru, line in Fontaine. |
Freminet | Reduces water stamina consumption of characters while sprinting underwater by 35%. | |
Neuvillette | Increases the sprint speed of all squad members underwater by 15%. | |
Ningguang | Passive Talent "Cornucopia" Marks ore on the mini-map for forging. | |
Nahida | Passive Talent "Contemplating Everything" allows you to collect resources nearby by long pressing Yeshki. Does not work on scarabs, crystal bone marrow. | |
Venti | Collei Amber | Stamina while flying is consumed 20% less. This effect does not stack with passive talents that grant the same bonus. |
Kazuha Raizor | Kaeya Heizou | The stamina cost of party members while sprinting is reduced by 20%. The effect does not stack with similar bonuses. |
Kokomi | Beidou | Decrease characters' stamina consumption while swimming by 20%. The bonus does not stack with similar effects. |
Mona | Ayaka | A special sprint allows you to easily move through the water, which is much more convenient than just swimming. |
Furina | After using an elemental skill, she is able to run on water for the entire duration of its effect. | |
Candace | Xiao | Reduces stamina consumption while climbing by 20%. The effect does not stack with similar passives. |
Sayu | When holding an elemental skill for a long time "The Art of YooHoo: Fuying Rush", Sayu turns into a wind wheel Fufu, which allows you to overcome much faster long distances. | |
Wanderer | Hanega's elemental skill: Song of the Wind allows you to climb for resources located on rocks and trees, as well as fly over gorges. | |
Rosary | Passive Talent "Path in the Night" increases the movement speed of party members by 10% at night from 18:00 to 6:00. | |
Dehya | Passive Talent "Sun way" increases the movement speed of party members by 10% during the day from 6:00 to 18:00. | |
2 anime characters | Due to Anemo Resonance "Nimble Wind" You can reduce your stamina cost by 15% and increase your movement speed by 10%. |
Food
Dishes from the Adventure Food section can significantly reduce the stamina consumption of characters. Actively use them while farming to move around the world longer with increased sprint speed.
Dish | Composition | Effect |
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Solyanka Archon ⭐⭐⭐ | Bow x4 Carrots х4 Potato x4 | Reduces the stamina cost of all team members when flying and sprinting by 15%-20% for 900 seconds |
creamy stew ⭐⭐ | Snapdragon х1 Raw meat х2 Sour cream x2 | Reduces the stamina cost of all team members when flying and sprinting by 15%-20% for 900 seconds |
lotus egg soup ⭐⭐ | Sugar х1 lotus cup х1 Egg х1 | Reduces the stamina cost of all team members when flying and sprinting by 15%-20% for 900 seconds |
smoked chicken ⭐⭐ | Cabbage x1 Smoked bird x1 Bow x1 | Instantly restores 40-60 stamina |
Noodles "Gifts of the Mountains" ⭐⭐ | Flour х2 Mushroom x3 Raw meat х2 | Instantly restores 40-60 stamina |
How long does it take for Darkstar to recover?
Like most other curiosities, darkstar is restored smoothly 48 hours real time after collecting it. Mark the largest accumulations of resources on the map in order to periodically return to the indicated places and replenish supplies.
Where to Find Darkstar in Genshin Impact: Farming Routes
As the resource description suggests, darkstar is found in the wild in northern Fontaine. The largest number can be found on the shore near the water. In total, by completing the route you will be able to collect 79 resource units.
Eastern slope of Mont Esus
In the western part of the Liffey region along the shore and at the bottom of the Great Lake it will be possible to find 18 darkstars. Some of the creatures live underwater, another lives on land, and the third has chosen as their home an underwater tower belonging to the Meropid fortress. We recommend starting resource collection from the southern points, gradually moving north along the coast, and ending with immersion in water.
In the river flowing into the lake, closer to the northern shore, you can find two shellfish at once.
A little north of the previous collection point, next to some wooden debris, you will find one starfish.
On the sand between two small islands lie two more dusky stars. Be careful, in this place you can encounter an elite opponent - Frost operative.
A little north of the islands, next to the debris, collect one mollusk. Here you can also meet two elite fighters of Fatui.
To the west of the river islands, one dusky starfish lies on the shore next to an ordinary starfish.
On the southern island next to the waterfall, collect another clam.
On the shore east of the teleportation point, next to the resting Plumps, you can find one starfish.
Along the coast leading to the Fatui camp, you can collect three darkstars at once. Periodically appears in this location Frost Operative, patrolling the area next to the tent.
There is one clam on top of the underwater tower on the west side. Be careful and careful here and at further gathering points: if you find yourself under the spotlight, a timer will start, after which the squad will end up in the Meropid fortress for attempting to penetrate. Try to avoid the rays or leave their area of effect in time so that you don’t have to return to the farming site.
In the northern part of the tower you can find two more starfish: one on the top of the pipe, the other on the ledge below. A little further on the same ledge you will find Radiant Crystal.
Two more darkstars are located on the eastern side of the same tower. One lies next to the lower spotlight, the other is inside the pipe.
The last clam in the area lies at the foot of the column, at the very bottom of the tower.
Liffey area, underwater
In the central part of the Liffey area, in its underwater area, lives 12 darkstars. It is most convenient to start farming from the only teleportation point located on the plain. All other teleports belong to the Meropid fortress and cannot be used for farming.
East of the already mentioned waypoint, at the top of the low pipe, collect the first clam.
Even east of the previous collection point, at the very bottom at the foot of the pipes, pick up another star.
To the north of the same teleport, one mollusk is attached to the surface of the pipe.
To the west of the waypoint, there are two creatures sitting on a tall pipe emanating from the Meropid Fortress: one on the bend above, the other at the valve below.
To the south of the previous point, near an iron structure with a precious chest, you will find one clam.
Two more darkstars are located at the bottom of the pipes south of the used teleportation point.
At the top of the same tower, right inside the pipe, you will find one hidden clam.
A lone clam is hidden among the algae southeast of the previous farming point.
The last two creatures are also attached to the pipes that rise above the central part of the Meropid fortress.
Liffey area south
Another area with a small amount of resource will be the south of the Liffey area. From the nearest Archon statue, glide down to the opposite bank of the pond to start farming. In total, on this shore it will be possible to collect 6 darkstars.
The first on the way you will meet two mollusks lying next to a tree trunk.
A little further along the shore you will find another star located near the flower bushes.
In a wooden bucket at a distance from two eidolons and a strong bubble skate, you will find a hidden creature.
Near the treasure thieves' camp, between two stones, collect one darkstar.
A little further from the same camp in the water on a stone, find another mollusk.
Institute of Kinetic Energy
Total 5 darkstars can be found and collected in the northeastern part of the Fontaine Research Institute area. All shellfish in this place are found exclusively on the surface, on both sides of the river. You can start collecting material in this location from any point; each creature is located within walking distance from teleportation points and other dark stars.
You will find the first starfish next to a wooden box lying on the northern bank of the river.
Two creatures at once rest on the sand of the southern bank of the river. Before you can pick them up, you'll have to fight two meksliving nearby.
Two more stars lie slightly east of the previous collection point.
New Fontaine Research Institute, southwest
In the area of the New Fontaine Research Institute is 24 darkstarslocated in different parts of the location. First, let's look at the first route, which runs on the surface and partly under water. We recommend starting farming either at the northernmost teleportation point, or from the opposite end of the route, on the southern shore. Walk along the shore along the water to find quite a few shellfish.
Near the already mentioned waypoint, pick up the first darkstar lying on the sand near the water.
There is another creature lying on a sandy island near the shore.
To the north of the island, next to the usual starfish, you will find another mollusk.
Near the anchorage, a single Darkstar can be found near the large iron platform.
On the Northern Cape, two darkstars are hidden in the water offshore. The creatures lie on both sides of the pipe with the valve.
From the previous collection point, go down into the water and find a large boulder. On it and next to it you will collect two shellfish at once.
On the shallows next to the sandy island where you were earlier, you can pick up one darkstar. But be careful, an elite enemy lives there too - Strong bubble skate. The creature is capable of inflicting enormous damage with electrical attacks on wet characters.
To the east of the island on the shore, among the wooden debris, you can collect one darkstar.
A little east of the previous point, one darkstar lies on the shore, next to a rich chest and three meksguarding him.
On the cape south of the island, one clam lies on the sand. You can take the test monument located near the water as a guide in your search.
You will collect three creatures at once along the sandy shore leading to the south. But be careful, a strong enemy may appear in this area in the form of Operatives.
Opposite the teleportation point, located on a hill, one starfish lies near the water. Here it will be useful as a guide misty flower. Be careful when walking near it, the plant can impose Cryo status on the hero who approaches it.
Opposite all the previous collection points in the water, there are two clams on iron pipes.
Where the sandy beach turns into a path, another darkstar lies near the stones and wooden boxes.
Under the remains of a destroyed bridge off the southern coast of the island, three shellfish lie on the sand.
The last two darkstars in the location are located east of the previous collection point, near the water, next to two condensing crystals.
Underwater road
In a hidden underwater area located below the Millennium Pearl Seahorse boss arena, there is 13 darkstars. To collect them, go to the place of the battle with the already mentioned boss and go down to the lower level of the cave.
Go to the southeastern part of the location and dive into the flooded cave. A long corridor will lead to a complex of corridors, inside of which you can collect a lot of resources.
At the first iron fragments you will collect two clams at once.
Near the teleportation point of this location, on a giant gear, lies one darkstar.
At the southern edge of the cave, two more creatures are sitting on pipes and metal structures.
In the corridor of the southern passage next to the water, collect two starfish at once.
Even further along the corridor, in the water you will find one darkstar surrounded by mek submariners.
At the very beginning of the northern corridor, you will find two more darkstars in the water.
At the giant gate in the corridor leading north, pick up one clam.
Hidden behind two gates at the end of the cave are two more starfish. To get them, hit the crystal located at the first gate, then go inside and attack it again to close the first and open the second door.
Where to buy Darkstar
At the time of update 4.1. resource cannot be purchased in any game store. Probably, a merchant from whom you can buy darkstar will appear later, in future patches of the game.
How to get Darkstar for free
Darkstar can be picked up for free in several ways:
- For completing a character test run Neuvillette receive 3 units of material.
- Upon completion of the world quest “Our goal is in another pipeline”, you will receive an additional reward in the form of 3 clams.
- During the conversation, Melusina Otni will give out 4 darkstars. Find the NPC in the infirmary of the Meropid fortress in the northern part of the Barracks level. The creature will appear in the specified room after completing the Archons quest "Cataclysm's Quickening".
What is Darkstar needed for?
Darkstar is used as an elevation material for Photnean characters. At the time of update 4.1, the resource is required for pumping Neuvillette. To reach the maximum level of 90, the hero will need 168 items of material in total. We recommend collecting the required amount of shellfish in advance in order to have enough darkstars for exaltation and other characters that may appear in subsequent patches.
Read on:We hope this guide helped you find and collect Darkstar in Genshin Impact. If any difficulties or questions arise during its farming, you can leave them in the comments. Read about all the curiosities of Fontaine and follow the game guides in the sections guides, passing or builds.
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Happy to try 🙂
please help me open the door at the extreme arrow, I opened the first one but I don’t know how to open the second one
I don’t have a single darkstar in the designated places, is this normal?
If 2 days have not passed since they were collected, then everything is fine. if passed, contact technical support
Yes, I probably got a headache because I found the location for the first time, but the next day they appeared
Thank you very much. I almost went crazy while looking for them in some places, and also for foreigners from Fontmer
Nevillet is also useful, increases swimming speed
And it is updated every 3 days, right?
2 day
Either at the post office in the fortress, or in the hospital there is an NPC who will give 4 darkstars)
Found it and added it to the article, thanks for the tip! 🥰
In Meropida, in the hospital wing, there is an NPC Otni (melusina), with whom you can talk, and she gives 4 pieces of darkstar. Appeared after completing the entire story mission.
Thank you very much for the tip, we added the information to the article 🥰