Genshin Impact Guide: Location and Tips for Defeating the Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device Boss

The Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device serves as a brand-new world boss in Genshin Impact. This formidable foe can be discovered within a concealed underground cave located in the Ameyalco Waters, which may pose a challenge to locate for newcomers. Upon defeating it, players can collect the valuable Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, a key material for character ascension that currently exclusively benefits Xilonen.

How to Discover the Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device Boss in Genshin Impact

Location of the Secret Source Automaton boss (Image via HoYoverse)

To locate the Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device, teleport to the waypoint located northeast of the Statue of The Seven in Ameyalco Waters, then proceed to head southward.

You’ll encounter a sizable opening that leads down into an underground area just beneath the wooden bridge. Once inside, continue straight ahead until you reach the new teleport waypoint and the Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device.

Strategies for Defeating the Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device

Climb the Solid Phlogiston to destroy the mechanism (Image via HoYoverse)

The first noteworthy point is that the Secret Source Automaton Configuration Device shows no significant resistance to any particular element or Physical DMG, allowing players the freedom to choose their preferred team composition.

It’s important to mention that using Natlan characters will provoke the boss to activate countermeasures, resulting in the summoning of two large Solid Phlogistons (rock formations) while it begins charging its cannon.

Achievement: Has the Moon Come Up? (Image via HoYoverse)

Utilize characters like Kachina or Xilonen to ascend the Solid Phlogistons and dismantle both mechanisms. Completing this task for the first time will unlock the achievement titled Has the Moon Come Up?, which rewards five Primogems. Additionally, this will temporarily stun the boss, presenting an ideal opportunity to unleash your most powerful attacks and secure victory over the Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device.