Special Treasure 1

Struggling with Special Treasure 1 in Genshin Impact? Learn the best strategies, character recommendations, and tips to defeat the Cryo and Hydro Abyss Mages and claim your rewards.

Alright, let's tackle this Special Treasure challenge in Brightcrown Canyon! It's not too bad once you know what you're up against.

Where to Go: First things first, warp to the Brightcrown Canyon teleport waypoint. From there, just head a little west or southwest. You're looking for a specific spot shown in your Treasure Book – it's pretty distinctive, so you should spot it.

The Challenge Itself: This one doesn't have a timer, which is a relief! The main thing you need to watch out for is getting Frozen three times. If that happens, you'll have to try again. Your opponents? One Cryo Abyss Mage and one Hydro Abyss Mage. Together, they're a real pain because they can easily trigger the Frozen status on you, and honestly, that's the worst-case scenario here.

Breaking Shields: Each of these mages has a shield that matches their element. The Hydro Abyss Mage has a Hydro Shield that's weak to Cryo attacks, and the Cryo Abyss Mage has a Cryo Shield that melts away with Pyro. To make things super efficient, I'd recommend bringing a Pyro, a Cryo, and an Electro character. This way, you can quickly break their shields.

Status Effects are Your Friend: Don't forget about Electro! Hitting them with Electro can trigger either Electro-Charged (which deals damage over time) or Superconduct (which lowers their defense). Either way, it's a good way to speed things up.

Avoiding Frozen and Staying Alive: To help keep yourself from getting Frozen, definitely use a Desiccant Potion and a Frosthield Potion. They'll boost your Hydro and Cryo resistance by 25%, which is a huge help. Also, make sure you're always dodging. When you break an Abyss Mage's shield, they'll be stunned for a bit, losing their power temporarily. It can be a bit of a tough fight, but stick with it – the rewards are totally worth the effort!