{"id":902763,"date":"2024-10-09T10:48:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T17:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progameguides.com\/?p=902763"},"modified":"2025-02-11T11:17:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:17:03","slug":"how-to-get-to-the-secret-source-automaton-configuration-device-boss-in-genshin-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progameguides.com\/genshin-impact\/how-to-get-to-the-secret-source-automaton-configuration-device-boss-in-genshin-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Genshin Impact Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device Location"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is a Genshin Impact boss that can be found in Natlan. It drops the Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, a character Ascension material used by Xilonen and possibly others in the future. This boss has some quirky mechanics, so read on to know all about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to find the Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device in Genshin Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration 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's a simple path you can take from a hidden cave entrance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Start by heading to the location circled above, east of the Ameyalco Waters. Upon arrival, you'll find yourself on a wooden bridge overlooking the ocean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pay attention to the area under the bridge<\/strong>. You'll find a small gap that leads to an underground cave. Plunge downward to enter the cave with a direct path to the boss' lair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of Version 5.0, you no longer have to wait two minutes for boss respawns. After defeating the boss, teleport anywhere outside<\/strong> of the cave, then teleport back inside to trigger the boss to respawn without any extra waiting time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to beat Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device - Best way to farm Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core in Genshin Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core can be obtained by defeating the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device and opening its Trounce Blossom using 40 Original Resin<\/strong>. This boss battle is a little trickier than the previous few bosses, but it's a fun experience if you like interesting mechanics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Upon starting the battle, you'll notice that the boss has an energy gauge. This gauge is filled whenever you're using a character with Nightsoul mode<\/strong>, which is a trait unique to Natlan characters<\/strong>. However, make sure to check your character's skill descriptions to ensure they can enter this state. When the gauge is filled up, the boss will be stunned for a few seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don't need to bring a Nightsoul character <\/strong>to this battle. It's completely optional and I didn't feel that it impacted the overall difficulty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device will also summon two pillars a few times in the battle. Each pillar houses one Accretion Mechanism, which you can only break using a close-range attack<\/strong>. The caveat is that you cannot physically climb the pillars<\/strong>, so you have to come up with creative ways to climb. Some of my favorite ways include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n