Ripples of anticipation flooded the Genshin community when leaks first whispered of swimming mechanics on the horizon. We yearned to slip below the surface and unlock aquatic potential brimming under Teyvat’s streams since processors graced us with the glimmering grandeur of Mondstadt’s glittering waterways. Why splash about aimlessly up top when such possibility lurked in the deep?
With bated breath we watched the Fontaine storyline drip out in tantalizing tidbits, bracing for the torrent of content set to finally quench our thirst. The day has come to not just get our feet wet, but fully submerge! Version 4.0 gifts us the gift we’ve long pined for since spying Undine gliding gracefully through muslin clouds of aquatic foam — the ability to freely dive beneath the tides ourselves.
Fontaine’s Tides Have Turned
Legend tells that long ago hordes of treasure ships laden with wealth beyond fathom patrolled Fontaine’s abundant shores. Ferocious leviathans and betrayals amongst seafaring tribes sunk many galleons swollen with fortune beneath the tides. Their bounty remains lost — but no longer out of reach thanks to Fontaine’s Blessing.
By activating the Hydro-infused magic bestowed in Fontaine’s update, new realms of possibility splash open! This formidable new mechanic holds colossal implications I never dreamed possible. We stand poised to not just admire Fontaine’s glittering shores, but delve deep into her aquatic heart and ignite true power. Let’s get equipped to make some waves!
Lyney and Lynette delivering punny encouragements to help us dive in!
Equipping Yourself For Victory
Diving into uncharted waters for the first time feels daunting, I know! But with my SMM expertise, I’ll have you equipped to sidestroke through sunken ships alongside Fontaine’s new Hydro heroes in no time.
Key Swimming Inputs
Learning basic swimming controls provides the priceless breath needed to explore Fontaine’s depths without floundering aimlessly.
Keyboard and Mouse
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Dive | Left CTRL |
| Swim Upwards | Spacebar |
| Primary Attack | Left Mouse Click |
| Elemental Skill | E key |
Controller
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Dive | Right shoulder button |
| Ascend | A button |
| Primary Attack | Right trigger |
| Elemental Skill | B button |
Practice toggling these inputs until diving feels as frictionless as hydro-sprinting on land!
Input overview at a glance for smooth sailing!
While keyboard allows precise mouse aim, some find toggling fewer inputs on controller more intuitive. Choose what clicks best then practice gliding gracefully between surfaces instead of the klutzy bellyflops we endured pre-Fontaine!
Optimized Builds To Rule The Depths
While free characters like Barbara provide adequateHydro application for shallow shores, specialized builds tailored for Fontaine’s treacherous deeps will yield far richer rewards.
Let’s review splashy new armaments to pair with Childe, Yelan and Fontaine’s latest wave of dousing dynamos when plotted power and versatility prove paramount!
Here’s a statistical snapshot of optimum Hydro damage weapons:
| Weapon | Base Attack | Crit Rate% | Crit DMG% | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primordial Jade Winged Spear | 674 | 9.0% | 22.1% | DMG increased by 3.2% per second; max 7 stacks. |
| Skyward Spine | 674 | 6.8% | 12.0% | CRIT Rate increased by 8%; Normal and Charged ATK SPD increased by 12% . |
| Song of Pearls | 665 | 14.4% | 14.4% | Normal Attack DMG increased by 24~60% of Max HP. |
| Aqua Simulacra | 542 | 88.2% | 16.5% | DMG increased by 12~24% of Energy Recharge over 100%. |
Ideally balance high CRIT values with HP or ATK% secondaries to massively boost vaporize/freeze output in this punishing new environment.
Weave inElement-specific boosts from robust artifacts like Tenacity of the Millelith, Heart of Depth, and a well-stacked Ocean-Hued Clam at minimum.
With the right hydro heroes and gear plus some practice, you’ll soon be slicing through Fontaine’s tides with the savage grace of a sailfish!
Plunging Into Possibility
While gliding gracefully through crystalline waterways and collecting sparkling fish offers mesmerizing tranquility, make no mistake — Fontaine’s depths offer no shallow challenges! Lurking leviathans and ruthless oceanic enemies stand poised to blast the careless with crushing colossal waves.
Only well-optimized hydro teams stand a chance at unlocking Fontaine’s greatest secrets. My prized experiment lies in a Rosaria, Yelan, Sangonomiya Kokomi and Ayato dream team build. With sufficient Energy Recharge, Hydro output soars to wet any enemy for a deliciously vicious perma-freeze lockdown!
Here‘s a breakdown:
- Ayato and Kokomi alternate skill and burst for ample Hydro application.
- Rosaria provides quick swap Cryo resonance for increased CRIT.
- Yelan boosts DMG with her unique Max HP scaling.
By pooling our respective expertise, incredible depth lurks at our fingertips! Are you still dipping your toes in the shallows struggling to nab Koi, or ready to plunge into the dark heart of lost aquatic metropolises? The choice lies before you. Nowake your inner abyss, and let‘s reshape Fontaine‘s destiny!
