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In the Version 4.2 update ofGenshin Impact, travellers are beckoned to the enigmatic depths of Fontaine’s underwater domain, where a new challenge awaits: the Hydro Tulpa. This formidable world boss not only adds a thrilling dimension to the landscape of Fontaine but is also crucial for players seeking to ascend characters like the Hydro Archon.
As veterans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate engaging with this aquatic behemoth, our guide is poised to navigate you through the intricate details of locating and defeating this watery addition to Genshin Impact’s diverse roster of bosses.
How To Find The Hydro Tulpa
The Hydro Tulpa is situated in anunderwater cavern in Chemin de L’Espoir, and you can begin by teleporting toeither of the two underwater waypoints in the Chemin de L’Espoir area.Once there, direct your path toward thesizable underwater cave entrance towards the west,a gateway to the lair of the Hydro Tulpa.
If locating the entrance proves challenging, refer to your map andhead towards the letter “Ch"of Chemin de L’Espoir. It’ll be right above it.
Keep swimming forward until youpass through the barrier,and you’ll find yourself within a vast underwater cavern. On your left, you’ll also see a teleport waypoint, whichyou should unlock for easier access going forward.
To begin the Hydro Tulpa boss fight, simplyapproach the rippling water circleat the center of the cavern.
For those who haven’t yet unlocked the underwater waypoints, the quickest route is byteleporting to the waypoint on the northeast corner of Elynas.Walk north until you reach the water, and from there, dive in and just keep swimming forward until you reach Chemin de L’Espoir.
How To Defeat The Hydro Tulpa
Attack Patterns And Mechanics
Like any other World Boss in Genshin Impact, victory against the Hydro Tulpa hinges on understanding and navigating through its versatile array of attacks thatrange from long-range assaults to close-quarter combat.
For its long-range arsenal, the Hydro Tulpahurls fast-moving Hydro spearsandrains down highly damaging lancesfrom above. In close combat, the Hydro Tulpa switches gears, engaging withpowerful AoE melee strikes using a combination of its first, a sword, and a hammer.
Most of these attackscome in swift, multi-strike combos,requiring you to maintain a balance between attacking and evading, but perhaps the Hydro Tulpa’smost damaging attack is the Lance Barrage, which will be telegraphed by pillars of water ascending around the Hydro Tulpa.
Without a shielder,your safest strategy is to create distance from the boss,as the AoE of the largest and most damaging lances will be concentrated close to the Hydro Tulpa.
Another distinctive aspect of the Hydro Tulpa is its ability tosummon small Hydro monsters called Half-Tulpas,which add a layer of difficulty to the battle. Not only do they attack the player, but the Hydro Tulpa can also absorb them to enter an enhanced state.
This absorption process increases the damage of the Hydro Tulpa’s attacks, while also making itmore aggressiveandtake less damage.This makes it important toquickly eliminate the smaller Tulpas as they spawn.
Description
Fist Strike
The Hydro Tulpa engages in close combat with apowerful fist strike, causing wide area Hydro damage.
Summons andhurls water-formed spearsat the player from a distance.
Hammer Combo
Swings a massive, water-formed hammerin a triple strike sequence, covering wide arcs.
Executes aseries of rapid sword strikes,delivering AoE Hydro damage.
Lance Barrage
Conjures and strikes down three large lances near itselfto deal substantial Hydro damage, accompanied bysmaller lances across the arena.
Absorbs Half-Tulpas to enhance its power,increasing its damage and resistance.
Tips And Strategies
The Hydro Tulpa is similar to the Rhodeia of Loch Oceanid or a Hydro slime in that it’scompletely immune to all Hydro damage.However, this does create a weakness that you’re able to take advantage of, andit’ll permanently be afflicted with a Hydro status (wet),making it very easy to trigger elemental reactions against it.
Use the Hydro Tulpa’s permanent wet status toamplify the effectiveness of characters like Alhaitham and Hu Tao.
Whenever the boss summons its Half-Tulpas,make it a priority to take them out quickly.They will automatically be defeated the moment you get rid of their Hydro shields, which you canaccomplish easily with elemental reactionslike Hyperbloom, Superconduct, and Vaporize.
Finally, the Hydro Tulpa has multiple attacks that deal wide AoE damage. Although most of these attacks are easily telegraphed, it’s stillrecommended to bring a shielderfor the smoothest experience.
If bringing a shielder isn’t an option, considerutilizing items like the Desiccant Potion.This potionboosts all party members’ resistance to Hydro damage by 25 percentand can be crafted for cheap at any Crafting Table using one Butterfly Wing, one Lotus Head, and 100 Mora.
Lotus Heads are found inpools of water all over Liyue.They are most common nearLuhua Pool, Huaguang Stone Forest, and Stone Gate.
Recommended Characters For Fighting The Hydro Tulpa
To effectively combat the Hydro Tulpa in Genshin Impact, certain characters are more advantageous due to their abilities and elements.
Given the Hydro Tulpa’s powerful AoE attacks, havinga healer or a good shielderin your team is crucial for a smooth fight.Zhongli, Kuki Shinobu, Bennett, Baizhu, or Laylaare recommended for their healing or shielding capabilities.
Electro charactersare beneficial for this fight due to theirability to trigger wide-reaching elemental reactionswith the Hydro element.Fischl, Kuki Shinobu, Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko, and Cynoare good options for Electro damage.
A Cryo character would also be quite effective — not regarding damage, but more so reactions, as Cryo attacks can usuallybreak the shields of the Half-Tulpas with one hit.Ayaka is an example of a character that would be effective in this role, asshe can defeat the Half-Tulpas just by using her alternate sprint near them.
Pyro and Dendro characters areideal for dealing with the substantial health poolof the Hydro Tulpa, andHu Tao,Yoimiya,Lyney,Alhaitham, andTighnariare all effective DPS options to consider.
Hyperbloom Team
Alhaitham
Alhaitham’s infusion abilities allow forconsistent Dendro application,which against the Hydro Tulpa, allows you togenerate Dendro Cores en massefor your Electro characters. Budget alternatives are Tighnari.
Yae Miko
Yae Miko excels atapplying Electro from off-fieldthrough her elemental skill. Her steady supply of Electrotriggers Hyperbloom reactions with the Dendro Cores.Budget alternatives are Fischl and Lisa.
Kuki Shinobu
Kuki Shinobu providesstrong sustain for the team.Her abilities offer bothhealing and off-field Electro application.Budget alternatives are Fischl and Lisa.
Baizhu
Baizhu canboth heal and shield party memberswhile providing additional Dendro applications to keep up with the two Electro characters. Budget alternatives are Yaoyao, Collei or Dendro Traveller.
Vaporize Team
Hu Tao
Hu Tao’s innate high damage, and ability toconvert all her attacks to Pyro,leads to powerful Vaporize reactions. Any Pyro DPS will suffice in this slot. A Dendro DPS like Alhaitham or Tighnari will shift this team to more of a Burgeon-Vaporize Hybrid.
Xiangling
Xiangling provides excellentoff-field Pyro application and AoE damagewith her abilities, aiding in consistent Vaporize reactions. Budget alternatives are Thoma or Dehya.
Bennett
Bennett offershealing and a large ATK buff,enhancing the team’s overall damage and survivability. Budget alternatives are Thoma or Dehya.
Zhongli
Zhongli providesstrong shields and resistance shred,negating incoming damage and increasing the damage output of your other characters.His shield is also an important asset for Hu Tao,who is often at low HP due to consuming it for her abilities. Any shielder will suffice in this slot.
Rewards For Defeating Hydro Tulpa
Each time you defeat a World Boss,you’ll need to use 40 Original Resin to claim its rewards.Defeating the Hydro Tulpawill give you a chanceto obtain some of the following rewards:
Trounce Blossom rewards will be dependent on your World Level;the higher the level, the higher the potential to claim better rewards.
