Master the Oceanid boss fight in Genshin Impact! Learn strategies, enemy weaknesses, and rewards to defeat Rhodeia of Loch, the Voice of the Water.
Alright, let's talk about the Oceanid, also known as Rhodeia of Loch or the Voice of the Water. This isn't your typical boss fight where you wail on the big bad directly. Instead, you'll be taking on the watery illusions Rhodeia summons, and taking them down is how you actually chip away at the boss's health.
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Where: You'll be in an arena surrounded by water.
What you see: Rhodeia will summon waves of Hydro Illusions. After every two waves, two platforms will sink, shrinking the arena.
What to do: Your main goal is to defeat the summoned creatures. Each creature defeated damages Rhodeia. After every two waves, be mindful of the platforms sinking.
Why this way: If you get caught on a sinking platform, you'll take damage. The AI usually targets platforms furthest from you, so it's unlikely, but stay aware.
- 2
Where: The boss arena.
What you see: Rhodeia will submerge and then reappear after a short while. This is a prelude to summoning more illusions.
What to do: Prepare for the next wave of summoned enemies.
Why this way: Rhodeia herself isn't directly attackable during this phase; the focus remains on the illusions.
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Where: The boss arena.
What you see: Rhodeia will cast an unavoidable Whirlpool around you if you take too long, dealing major damage over time.
What to do: If this happens, try to use your own Elemental Burst. The invincibility frames can help you survive the damage. However, don't count on this as your primary defense.
Why this way: This is an 'enrage' mechanic. It's a timer to push you to defeat the boss faster, rather than a mechanic to be directly countered without risk.
- Bring characters with Pyro, Electro, and Cryo abilities. Having one or two ranged attackers in your party is super helpful.
- Good Pyro choices include Diluc, Klee, and Amber. For Electro, Razor, Keqing, and Fischl are solid. Chongyun is excellent for Cryo, especially with his Elemental Skill creating a large Cryo area. Diona is also a great ranged Cryo option.
- Characters like Noelle and Zhongli can provide crucial defense with their shields, making it easier to survive hits.
- Priority Targets: Hydro Frogs are a major threat due to their high damage and large AoE explosion upon death. Take them out quickly, but be ready to dodge their death explosion.
- Ranged Targets: Use ranged attacks for Hydro Ducks, Squirrels, and Hawks. Be aware that Hawks have a swooping attack; you can dodge this by standing underneath them as they dive.
- Dodging: Hydro Boars charge – a simple sidestep works. Hydro Cranes shoot Hydro waves – close the distance and dodge sideways. Hydro Ducks create damaging water vortexes – stay away and use ranged attacks. Hydro Hawks have long-range projectiles and a charge attack; ranged is best. Hydro Sparrows leap and pounce; sidestep their attacks and dodge their death explosions. Hydro Squirrels attack up close; dodge in any direction.
- Platform Management: After every two waves of enemies, two platforms will sink. Keep an eye on the arena size and your positioning.
- Whirlpool Defense: If Rhodeia casts the Whirlpool, your Elemental Burst might save you with its invincibility frames, but don't rely on it. This is a sign you need to speed up your damage output.
After defeating Rhodeia, you'll need to touch the Trounce Blossom and spend 60 Original Resin to claim your rewards. These typically include Artifacts and Character Ascension Materials. You can attempt the boss again after a five-minute wait, or reset the instance instantly by teleporting away and back.
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