Abilities of xenochrome creatures in Genshin impact - new skills that appeared with the release of Fontaine and are available for use in underwater locations. They can be obtained from special creatures. Each of them has their own unique skills, useful when exploring the Hydro Kingdom.
In the guide, we will tell you in detail about what the abilities of xenochromic creatures are, how to get them and what they are.
What are the abilities of xenochromic creatures and why are they needed
After the Traveler enters Fontaine and opens the first Hydro Archon Statue, he will receive a blessing Fontaine. It will allow you to dive underwater and explore the waters of the region.
Read more about the mechanics of scuba diving in a separate guide on diving.
Underwater locations are inhabited by various sea creatures called Alien Fontmerfrom which you can borrow power. Each creature has its own skills that the Traveler can get. Abilities are needed for underwater combat and solving puzzles.
How to claim the power of xenochromic creatures in Genshin Impact
Under water, the main character can always use the ability Primordial waters of other seas. When you press left mouse button the character releases a kind of whip, which can be used both in battles and to obtain the abilities of xenochrome creatures. In total, there are three types of xenochromic animals from which you can borrow power:
- plumpness;
- armored crab;
- razorback;
- jellyfish;
- octopus.
Swim as close as possible to the desired creature and press the attack button to temporarily gain the skill.
The obtained abilities correspond to the biological characteristics of underwater inhabitants and work as follows. Each of them has a normal and long press attack. Their application differs depending on the situation. Skills must be used in underwater battles, as well as to solve some puzzles. When a character gains a particular ability, an icon corresponding to one of the three creatures appears next to him.
Xenochromic Plump Abilities
Xenochromic puff's abilities release a sound wave to assist with underwater detection. It can be used to deal heavy damage to enemies or solve echolusk puzzles.
Normal pressing
A normal press releases a sound wave in the direction the character is looking. Such a skill can be useful when searching for items in underwater areas.
Long press
A long press allows you to aim and shoot sound waves in the desired direction. This ability can come in handy during daily quests and challenges where you need to shoot bubbles underwater.
Xenochrome Armored Crab Abilities
Xenochrome armored crab can create a heavy shield that protects against attacks and releases shock waves that can break stones. The ability will protect the character from the extra damage that bulletus can cause, and also allows you to make a small retaliatory strike if the enemy is nearby.
Normal pressing
A normal press creates a shield around the player character underwater and releases a shockwave, dealing minor damage to nearby enemies. Use this skill to shatter some rocks underwater that might be hydrocules, chests and other items.
Long press
Holding the skill allows you to aim in the right direction and release a shock wave. If during a long press the character is attacked, then the wave will turn out to be even more powerful.
Abilities
Xenochrome Sharpshooter's abilities are linked to Fontmer's Blade, which can be fired by acquiring this skill. Attacks with it will be useful both in solving seaweed puzzles and in battles.
Normal pressing
A normal skill press simply releases the blade in front of the character. The charge is enough to fire only two attacks, after which it is necessary to wait a while for the ability to cool down.
Long press
Long pressing the ability allows you to aim the skill and direct it in the right direction. It should be used to cut algae, which may contain treasures.
Xenochrome Jellyfish Abilities
Once you get the ability of a xenochrome jellyfish, you will be able to throw bombs in the shape of its hat. The main feature of this skill, unlike similar armored crab charges, is the possibility of remote detonation. With the help of such projectiles you will be able to break up accumulations of ore, destructible obstacles and solve puzzles with scarlet pranksters.
Normal pressing
One short press of the skill key will summon a small bomb with a limited damage radius near the character. To explode it, activate the ability again. The blast wave will damage nearby creatures and objects, but not the hero himself. The cooldown to reuse will be only 1.5 seconds, which will allow you to actively use shells in battle.
Long press
Long pressing the ability key will allow you to take aim and launch an enhanced bomb at the specified location. The projectile is also detonated by pressing the button again. This explosion does much more damage and has a larger area of effect. It will take a little longer to recover until the ability is activated again.
Abilities of a xenochrome globular octopus
Obtaining the ability of a xenochrome spherical octopus will allow you to accurately and continuously fire projectiles with special Hydro energy. You can acquire the creature's skills not only by attacking the octopus itself in underwater areas, but also by activating the corresponding monument on the surface of Fontaine.
Normal pressing
A short press to activate a skill will only perform one normal attack in the selected direction.
Long press
By holding down the spherical octopus' skill button, you can launch a targeted attack, the direction of which is set by turning the camera. The ability works the same both underwater and on the surface.
In addition to fighting opponents, the ability can also be useful for solving puzzles with control mechanisms. The released flow allows the movement of control valves on the switches to be controlled.
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