Genshin Impact Hydro Hypostasis Boss Guide: Location, how to beat it, best team comp

There are several Field or Elite Bosses you'll encounter throughout your journey across the world of Genshin Impact. One of them is the Hydro Hypostasis which is quite formidable with its long invulnerability periods and splash damage attacks. But you don't have to worry much about it as we've prepared for you this Hydro Hypostasis Boss guide with its location, how to beat it, and our best team comp recommendations for it.

The Hydro Hypostasis is made out of pure Elemental energy. While it maintains its cube shape like other Hypostasis, its colour is blue to match its element. It's best to have characters that can effectively counter the hydro abilities of the Hypostasis.

Hydro Hypostasis location

The Hydro Hypostasis was added as part of Genshin Impact's 2.1 Update. The boss isn't necessarily locked behind any quest in the game. However, it does require players to gain access first to Inazuma. You'll have to accomplish the Archon Quest Chapter 2 Act 1 to be able to find the Hydro Hypostasis.

First off, you must locate the Hydro Hypostasis. It's usually found on Watatsumi Island, Inazuma. The island and Hydro Hypostasis aren't easily found. You'll have to go through an underground cave within the island to find the boss. Here's a map below for your reference.

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Hydro Hypostasis attack patterns

Before battling against Hydro Hypostasis, it helps to be knowledgeable about its behaviours when it attacks. The boss has several attack patterns you should be aware of.

Bubble Explosion

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For this attack, the Hydro Hypostasis gathers water around its body, forms a huge bubble, and then explodes. Once it does this, it releases several cubes.

Dolphin Splash

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Here, the Hydro Hypostasis summons dolphins around it and they leap up in the air. Afterwards, they dive back into the ground.

Dolphin Projectiles

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This attack summons three dolphins that leap up in the air and then make a splash dive after, creating a large AoE of heavy damage, so be sure to steer clear of their landing.

Tail Flap

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This attack makes the Hydro Hypostasis create tail fins and collides with the ground. This creates water explosions in a straight line.

Block Dive

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Hydro blocks are summoned that dive into the ground and create a wave-like attack. Better to steer clear of the area when this happens.

Rolling Cube Attack

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The Hydro Hypostasis can emit huge rolling cubes and it can damage you continuously if you don't avoid them.

Rushing Waves

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Similar to the previous attack, the Hydro Hypostasis surrounds itself with Hydro cubes and then releases a wave of Hydro that surrounds the area affected.

Rain Shower

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Lastly, this attack pattern creates a hydro tornado that rains down showers of Hydro that follow the player.

Tips and tricks to defeat the Hydro Hypostasis

For tips and tricks in slaying the boss, mainly, you mustn't ignore the slimes that appear around your area since these can heal the boss. Better to defeat them to lower the health of the Hypostasis. Another tip is to use elemental attacks against the unleashed water droplets. The droplets can be easily defeated through this. But take note that Cryo attacks won't freeze them all.

Additionally, take note of the timing of the Bubble Explosion attacks as these can damage everything within its circular range. For the Rolling Cube Attack, it's better to run towards the Hydro Hypostasis to avoid it.

Hydro Hypostasis best team comp

In terms of team composition, we suggest the following characters who can help you in defeating the Hydro Hypostasis:

• Ganyu - Cryo DPS
  • Can deal damage from a long range and has a tough Elemental Burst attack
• Yoimiya - Pyro DPS
  • Likewise, she can attack from a long distance and can effectively attack enemies with her Elemental Burst
• Yanfei - Pyro DPS
  • Can deal a lot of damage through the Vaporize and Elemental Burst
• Fischl - Electro Sub-DPS
  • She can assist through her Elemental Skill, giving additional damage towards enemies. Plus, she can do long-range attacks
• Sara - Electro Sub-DPS
  • Another long-ranged attacker, she can produce a lot of damage with her Elemental Burst
• Zhongli - Geo Shielder
  • Damage taken is decreased with his shields. If he has the Jade's Shield, it will debuff enemies close by and increase damage released
• Diona - Cryo Support
  • Similar to Zhongli, she can decrease damage taken with shields and she has a good attack range and can restore HP through her Elemental Burst
• Qiqi - Cryo Support
  • Lastly, she can deal with additional Cryo damage, restore HP through her Elemental Burst, and provide Cryo Resonance if paired with a Cryo DPS

Hydro Hypostasis drop rewards

Once you defeat the Hydro Hypostasis, you'll be able to garner some cool rewards for your effort. These include the following material and artifact drops listed below:

Material drops

• Dew of Reputation
• Varunada Lazurite Gemstone
• Varunada Lazurite Chunk
• Varunada Lazurite Fragment
• Varunada Lazurite Silver

Artifact drops

• Adventurer
• Berserker
• The Exile
• Gladiator's Finale
• Wanderer's Troupe
• Prayers for Destiny

Character ascension material

• Dew of Repudiation
  • Ayaka & Ayato

That's all our information on the Hydro Hypostasis Boss in Genshin Impact. For more guides like this on the game, you can check our other pieces such as our Genshin Impact Yanfei build and Genshin Impact Faruzan Build.