Dive into the Deep End: Unpacking Genshin Impact’s Underwater Worlds
Do you want to dive into Genshin Impact’s waters? You’re not alone. Teyvat hides secrets under the waves. Let’s explore diving mechanics and challenges. From basic swimming to Fontaine’s adventures in the depths, the journey awaits.
1. Diving Mechanics in Genshin Impact: From Ponds to the Abyss
General Diving: The Basics Across Teyvat
You stand at the edge of a lake. Ready to dive? In Genshin, just jump in. It’s that simple! Characters from Mondstadt to Sumeru easily swim.
Dive like a cannonball in Teyvat! If you plan to visit Inazuma, consider a watery shortcut. Leap into the deep blue. You may find strange creatures along the way. They might just be fish or a rogue Ruin Guard.
Fontaine Diving: A Region of Submerged Secrets
Fontaine changes the diving experience. Here, diving is essential for exploration. However, you can’t just jump in and expect to explore.
To dive, you need the Transoceanic Sourcewater Blessing. This blessing is your underwater passport. You get it by visiting the first Statue of The Seven. It’s your welcome to explore deeper, but don’t disturb local wildlife.
You might wonder why your Traveler can breathe underwater. Vision wielders possess this unique ability thanks to their powers. So, you gain unlimited underwater oxygen. It is quite a perk alongside fighting gods.
Sumeru Diving: Unlocking Underwater Wonders
Sumeru has its underwater secrets too. To explore, you’ll need to solve some puzzles. Lighting Dendro pillars will help you unlock these areas.
As you wander, you’ll find strange mechanisms. Your key is Dendro. Look for four Dendro pillars. Use Dendrograna to awaken them and solve the puzzles. This might involve moving rocks covered in branches.
Treasure hunters should be alert for locked domains below. To unlock them, you must shoot Dendro targets. Hit every target, and a domain opens for you. Just remember to breathe while exploring underwater.
2. Characters and Diving: Who’s Making Waves?
Characters That Can Dive (And Dolphin Jump!)
Good news! Almost every character can swim well. Whether you choose Mondstadt heroes or Sumeru scholars, swimming is common in Teyvat. The Traveler also dives effortlessly.
Let’s discuss style points next. Have you heard of the Dolphin Jump? It adds flair to swimming. Sprint first, then jump while running in water. Boom! You’ve got the Dolphin jump! The Traveler can do this skill in any elemental form.
Furina and Kokomi can walk on water but the Dolphin Jump remains the fastest method. It combines style with efficiency when swimming.
Paimon: Your Emergency Food… and Underwater Buddy
Paimon, your sassy guide, has an interesting past. She almost drowned till the Traveler rescued her. That was a soggy meet-cute!
Surprisingly, Paimon can breathe underwater too! She talks effortlessly even when submerged. So she may be ’emergency food,’ but she’s also your underwater ally.
3. Swimming and Water-Related Mechanics: Beyond Just Staying Afloat
Efficient Swimming: Making the Most of Your Stamina
Want to move quickly through water? Master the Dolphin Jump! This technique helps you cover distance efficiently. Some characters can walk on water, but swimming fast needs this skill. Think of it as Teyvat’s freestyle swim.
Combat in Water: Battling the Wet and Wild
Water combat is more about battling around water than fighting beneath the surface. Direct combat in deep water isn’t feasible for players. However, water enemies are common.
The Oceanid fights differently. This Hydro boss resists Hydro damage. To defeat it, use Pyro, Cryo, Geo, or Electro. Utilize elemental reactions against watery challengers.
Hydro may seem strong, but it is weak to Electro. Just ask the Hydro Hypostasis! Use elemental strategies wisely when fighting underwater foes.
Water-Related Puzzles and Domains: Draining and Exploring
Water also serves as a puzzle tool! In domains like Taishan Mansion, manipulate water levels to proceed. Imagine needing to drain water twice to reveal paths and treasures.
In Taishan Mansion, draining water may open new areas. Look for Geograna ores. Break them and lead Geograna to activate lanterns and uncover secrets. Always check for hidden chests after draining.
4. Real-World Diving Comparisons: Genshin vs. Reality Check
Deep Diving: Genshin vs. Real Life Depths
Diving in Genshin is fun and free of real-world limits like breathing issues. In reality, deep diving has serious challenges, including pressure and nitrogen risks.
Deep dives need certifications and technical gear. Nitrogen narcosis is a potential risk when diving deep underwater. Imagine feeling intoxicated beneath the waves and making dangerous decisions.
This narcosis can cause confusion and impaired judgment after diving over 30 meters (100 feet). Plan your dive and stick with a buddy. Don’t try breathing underwater in real life, leave that to Genshin characters.
The deepest scuba dive recorded was 332.35 meters (1,090 feet). That is extremely deep! In Genshin, you likely won’t dive that far while avoiding nitrogen issues altogether.
Human Limits in Water: Falling and Impact
Ever wondered how high is too high to fall into water? In Genshin, falling from great heights is fine for characters. In reality, however, water isn’t forgiving after a certain point.
Diving from around 100 meters (300 feet) or higher can feel like hitting concrete. The impact can result in severe injuries or death. So while Genshin characters…
You can jump off cliffs, but don’t try this at home. Stick to diving in Teyvat. It’s safer and has less chance of a messy landing.
5. Fontaine Specifics: Diving into Lore and Unique Features
Blessing of Fontaine: Breathing Easy Underwater
Fontaine offers unique underwater breathing. The ‘Blessing of Fontaine’ is a lore piece and not just gameplay. Many think Vision holders can breathe underwater. This happens through elemental powers. It links to the magic of Teyvat.
Fontaine’s “Sin”: A Deep Dive into Lore
Fontaine has a history of “original sin.” Egeria, the Hydro Archon, created humans without permission. This act became a ‘sin.’ Fontainian humans are born with this ‘sin.’ While this does not affect diving much, it adds to Fontaine’s lore.
Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants: Borrowing Underwater Powers
Fontaine has Xenochromatic Fontemer Aberrants. These unique beings give you abilities for underwater puzzles. They act as temporary power-ups.
These creatures are harmless. They do not attack. You cannot kill them either. They help you find your way and solve puzzles in Fontaine. Take their powers to interact with mechanisms and reveal treasures. They serve as handy tools from the local fauna.
