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Underwater exploration is the main feature inGenshin ImpactFontaine as it’s a whole new mechanic that players likely don’t see coming in the three years ofGenshin Impact’s existence.
Other than swimming around and solving new puzzle mechanisms, Travelers also have to get accustomed to the fact that they won’t be able to fight with the normal character abilities while diving. Therefore, it’s crucial to understandhow to attack and heal inthe underwater areaofGenshin Impact.
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How To Attack Underwater In Genshin Impact Fontaine
To attack underwater inGenshin Impact, players must find one of the availableXenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants. These creatures are blue and somewhat translucent, and they’re always present near a puzzle that requires their ability to solve. In version 4.0, players will come across three types of these creatures;Hunter’s Ray,Blubberbeast, andArmored Crab.
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After finding the creature, use the “Basic Attack” button (officially named Transoceanic Sourcewater) to adopt the said animal’s ability.The damage done by the borrowed moves is fixed and is not affected by the active character’s level or stat, so it’s a great idea to bring characters with large pools of HP in the underwater exploration to reduce the chance of dying to surprise attacks.
Additionally, Travelers can also bring characters that haveArkheto dive in Fontaine. Arkhe grants a character an innate Pneumousia energy underwater, soplayers no longer have to search for Pneuma or Ousia Blocks to solve certain puzzles while diving. Note that each character carries one type of Arkhe attribute; for example, Lynette carries Ousia (dark) while Lyney has Pneuma (light). The attribute is indicated by a small glowing light on the character’s right side.
Hunter’s Ray Water Blades
Obtained from a stingray-like creature and grants players two charges ofFontemer Water Blades. Both charges can be used at once, and one charge will be restored after 4s. As the name suggests, this skill unleashes sharp water into the target. Players can also hold the ability to aim it accurately.
Among all the three skills, this onehas the highest damageand is themost straightforward to use. For most enemies, players can simplyuse one Water Blade and one Basic Attackto defeat them.
Other than for attacking, the sharp blades can also be used tocut Fontemer Seagrass. TheGenshin Impactplant that can be cut is indicated by a glowing green orb on the stem.
Blubberbeast’s Sonar Waves
Blubberbeasts are sea lion-like creatures that can lend thePulsing Sonar Waveability.It has the lowest damage countcompared to the other abilities,but it has no cooldownas players can keep holding the skill and let it throw endless sound waves. This ability is best used to quickly clear small enemies and objects.
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In terms ofpuzzles inGenshin Impact, Blubberbeast’s Sonar Waves can resonate withSonar Resonance Points, which can be activated by using the Echoing Conch. The Sonar can also go through objects, allowing people to trigger devices behind a gate or invisible barriers.
Armored Crab’s Heavy Shields
Finally, the crabgrants the ability to shieldthe active character, which will reduce incoming damage, block water current from vents, and protect them with a mere 2s cooldown. This skill has the most complex mechanics as it allows people toretaliate against an attack.
Aim the skill at an enemy, wait until their attack lands on the character, then release the shield to deal higher damage to the target. This retaliation mechanic also works to destroy Bullet Barnacles inGenshin Impact.
Although in the middle ground in terms of damage, this ability has the most use in underwater exploration. Travelers can use it to:
How To Heal Underwater In Genshin Impact Fontaine
To heal in the underwater ofFontaine inGenshin Impact, players can find someglowing orange fishes(officially calledRecovery Orb). Swim to the Orbs to absorb them, which will restore HP to the entire party and recover underwater Stamina.
Since the fish grants Stamina, players can plan their swimming route so that they can keep swimming quickly. For this feat, the assistance of Lynette will be valuable since she can show the locations of these Recovery Orbs with her Passive Talent. Additionally, if Lynette is in the party, the restoration for both HP and Stamina (from the Recovery Orbs) is enhanced by 25%.
Genshin Impactis now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
