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Ready for a real challenge? The All-Devouring Narwhal stands out as one of the toughest weekly bosses in Fontaine. You face flying attacks and a dramatic second phase that makes this fight the third hardest in Genshin Impact. To win, you need the right team and a good plan. Most players beat the boss with strong hyperbloom teams or by using Pneuma and Ousia characters. Here are some of the most popular team setups:

You can beat the Narwhal if you learn its moves and adapt during each phase. This Step-by-Step Guide will help you master the fight and earn great rewards.

Step-by-Step Guide: Unlocking and Locating the Boss

Unlock Prerequisites

Before you can face the All-Devouring Narwhal, you need to meet a few requirements. You cannot just walk into the boss fight right away. Here is what you need to do:

• Complete the 4.2 edition of Fontaine's Archon Quest. This quest is part of the main story, so you will need to follow the plot until you finish this chapter.

• Once you finish the quest, open your Adventurer Notebook. Go to the Trounce Domain section. Here, you will see the challenge called "Shadow of Another World." This is where you can fight the Narwhal.

If you have not finished the Archon Quest, the boss domain will stay locked. Make sure you keep up with the story. This Step-by-Step Guide will help you get ready for the fight as soon as you unlock it.

Tip: If you are not sure which quests you have finished, check your quest log. The game will show you your progress in the Archon Quest line.

Boss Arena Location

You will find the All-Devouring Narwhal in Fontaine, but the exact spot can be tricky if you do not know where to look. The boss arena sits underwater in the Salacia Plains. This area is right in front of the Court of Fontaine. Look for the Pale Forgotten Glory Domain nearby. The entrance to the boss fight is close to this landmark.

The Narwhal lives in a Trounce Domain called "Shadow of Another World." You can only enter after you finish the Fontaine Archon Quest chapter 4, act 5: Masquerade of the Guilty. When you reach the Salacia Plains, swim toward the domain marker. You will see a glowing entrance that leads you straight to the boss.

This Step-by-Step Guide makes it easy to find the arena, so you can jump into the fight without wasting time searching.

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Boss Mechanics and Resistances

Elemental Immunities

You need to know what the All-Devouring Narwhal can resist before you build your team. This boss has strong elemental immunities that can make some characters useless during the fight. Here’s what you should watch out for:

• The Narwhal is immune to Hydro damage in its first phase. If you use Hydro characters, their attacks will do nothing.

• In the shadow phase, the boss becomes immune to Electro damage. Electro attacks will not hurt it at all.

• You should avoid bringing Hydro or Electro main damage dealers. This will help you finish the fight faster and with less frustration.

Tip: Try to use Dendro, Pyro, Cryo, or Anemo characters for your main attacks. These elements work well in both phases.

Pneuma and Ousia Explained

The Narwhal boss fight uses a special mechanic from Fontaine called Pneuma and Ousia. You might have seen these terms before, but here they are very important. Some characters have attacks that carry either Pneuma or Ousia energy. You need these to break the boss’s shield and to stop certain powerful moves.

• When the boss uses the Eye of the Maelstrom attack, you must hit it with Pneuma or Ousia attacks. This will break its shield and stop the attack.

• If you do not have a Pneuma or Ousia character, the fight will take much longer. The boss will keep using strong moves that are hard to dodge.

Note: Lynette, Freminet, and the Hydro Traveler are good choices for this mechanic. Make sure at least one person on your team can use Pneuma or Ousia skills.

Attack Patterns

The All-Devouring Narwhal has many attack patterns. You need to learn these to dodge and survive. Here’s a quick guide to what you will see:

You will see these moves often. Watch for the warning signs on the ground and get ready to dodge. If you learn the patterns, you can avoid most of the damage and keep your team alive.

Team Recommendations

Building the right team makes the All-Devouring Narwhal fight much easier. You want to pick characters who can deal steady damage, break shields, and keep your squad alive. Let’s look at the best choices from Bahomu for each part of your team.

Hyperbloom Team Options

Hyperbloom teams work great against the Narwhal. These squads use Dendro and Hydro to trigger powerful reactions. You can also add Cryo or Anemo for extra control and healing. Here are some top team setups that players use to win this fight:

• Freeze squads: Try Neuvillette, Furina, Kazuha, and Charlotte. This team keeps the boss frozen almost all the time. Charlotte’s healing helps a lot when Furina drains HP.

• Ayaka teams: Use Ayaka, Xingqiu, Charlotte, and Zhongli. Ayaka’s bursts hit hard, and Xingqiu keeps her safe with rain swords. Zhongli’s shield blocks big attacks.

• Bloom vibes: Nahida, Shinobu, Xingqiu, and Charlotte make a strong Hyperbloom team. Nahida’s skill triggers lots of blooms, and Shinobu’s healing keeps everyone healthy.

• Mono-Cryo: Wriothesley, Rosaria, Charlotte, and Kaeya give you a big energy boost. This team can spam Cryo skills and keep the boss under control.

You can mix and match these teams based on your characters. If you follow this Step-by-Step Guide, you will see how these teams help you clear each phase.

Tip: Always bring a healer like Charlotte or Shinobu. The Narwhal hits hard, and healing keeps your team in the fight.

Pneuma and Ousia Characters

You need at least one character who can use Pneuma or Ousia attacks. These special skills break the Narwhal’s shield and stop its strongest moves. If you skip this, the boss will keep using attacks that are hard to dodge.

• In the first phase, use Pneuma or Ousia attacks to fill the rage meter faster. This helps you reach the next phase quickly.

• In the second phase, you must use Arkhe attacks when the Narwhal turns into an orb. These attacks freeze the boss and let you deal big shield damage.

Some of the best Pneuma and Ousia characters for this fight include:

• Lynette

• Freminet

• Hydro Traveler

You can use their skills whenever the boss starts charging up a big move. This makes the fight much safer and faster.

Note: If you have more than one Pneuma or Ousia user, you can swap between them to keep up the pressure.

Elements and Roles to Avoid

Not every element works well against the All-Devouring Narwhal. Some elements do almost no damage, so you should leave those characters out of your team. Here’s a quick table to help you decide:

You should avoid using Electro or Hydro as your main damage dealers. Their attacks will not hurt the boss much, and you will have a harder time clearing the fight.

Pro Tip: Focus on Dendro, Pyro, Cryo, or Anemo for your main damage. These elements work in both phases and help you finish the fight faster.

If you follow these team recommendations, you will have a much easier time with the Narwhal. The right team lets you dodge less, heal more, and break shields quickly. This Step-by-Step Guide gives you the tools to build a winning squad.

Step-by-Step Guide: Phase Strategies

Narwhal Phase Tactics

When you first enter the fight, you face the Narwhal in its true form. This phase feels fast and wild. The boss swims around the arena, dives, and then jumps out to attack. You need to stay alert and watch for its warning signs. The Narwhal often marks the ground before it slams down. Move away from these spots as soon as you see them.

To provoke the boss, keep attacking with your main DPS. Use your skills and bursts when the Narwhal surfaces. The boss spends a lot of time underwater, so do not waste your big attacks when it is hiding. Wait for it to come up, then hit hard. If you have a character with Pneuma or Ousia, use their skills when the boss starts charging up. This helps fill the rage meter faster and pushes the fight to the next phase.

Here are some quick tips for this phase:

• Watch for the boss to surface. Save your strongest attacks for these moments.

• Dodge the water pillars and body slams. These moves hit hard but show clear warning signs.

• Use shielders or healers to keep your team safe from sudden damage.

Tip: If you see the Narwhal glowing or charging up, get ready to dodge or use a Pneuma/Ousia skill to interrupt.

Dark Shadow Phase Tactics

After you deal enough damage, the Narwhal transforms into its Dark Shadow form. The arena changes, and the boss now floats as a dark orb. This phase feels different. The boss uses new attacks and moves around even more.

You need to focus on breaking the shield during this phase. Only Pneuma or Ousia attacks can do this. When the boss starts glowing or forms a shield, switch to your Arkhe character and use their skill. This stops the boss from using its strongest moves.

The Dark Shadow also tries to swallow your characters. If you see the boss charging up for this, move away quickly. Use dashes or movement skills to escape the danger zone.

Here’s what you should do:

• Always keep an eye on the boss’s shield. Break it fast with Pneuma or Ousia attacks.

• Stay mobile. The boss moves a lot and can catch you off guard.

• Heal up between attacks. The Dark Shadow phase can drain your HP if you are not careful.

Note: If you do not have a Pneuma or Ousia user, this phase takes much longer. The boss will keep using strong attacks until you break the shield.

Eye of Maelstrom Strategy

The Eye of Maelstrom is the trickiest part of the fight. The boss creates a glowing orb in the center of the arena. You must attack this orb to draw the Narwhal’s attention. This changes the pace of the fight. You cannot just attack the boss anywhere. You need to move to the orb and focus your attacks there.

Timing and positioning matter a lot here. The boss moves quickly and changes location often. If you stand too far from the orb, you miss your chance to deal damage. Stay close, but watch out for sudden attacks.

Using Pneuma and Ousia damage is the best way to break the shield around the Eye of Maelstrom. If you use these attacks, you deal more damage and stop the boss from unleashing its strongest moves.

Here’s a table to help you remember the key points:

If you follow this Step-by-Step Guide, you will handle the Eye of Maelstrom phase much better. Remember to save your big skills for when the orb appears. This helps you break the shield fast and avoid taking too much damage.

Pro Tip: If you see the boss about to use a huge attack, use your Pneuma or Ousia skill right away. This can stop the attack and give you a safe window to heal or deal more damage.

The Step-by-Step Guide gives you all the tools you need for each phase. Stay calm, watch the boss’s moves, and use your Arkhe skills at the right time. You will beat the All-Devouring Narwhal and earn those weekly rewards!

Extra Tips and Achievements

Co-op Mode Advice

Want to tackle the Narwhal with friends? Co-op mode can make the fight smoother and more fun. You get to split roles and cover each other’s weaknesses. Try to talk with your teammates before you start. Decide who brings shielders, healers, and Arkhe characters. If you have two Pneuma or Ousia users, you can break the boss’s shield much faster. Spread out during big attacks so everyone doesn’t get hit at once. If someone goes down, revive them quickly. You’ll finish the fight faster if you work together and keep communication open.

Tip: Use the chat or voice feature to call out when the boss is about to use a dangerous move. Quick warnings help everyone dodge in time.

Achievement Guide

You can earn special achievements during the Narwhal fight. These give you Primogems and bragging rights. Here are some you might want to try:

Try to plan for these before you start. If you want the “No One Down” achievement, bring extra healing and shields. For “Quick Finish,” use your strongest DPS and coordinate bursts.

Healing and Buffs

You need solid healing and buffs to survive the Narwhal’s hardest attacks. Here are some strategies that work best:

• Build teams with strong Elemental Reactions like Vaporize, Melt, and Electro-Charged. These reactions boost your damage and help you finish phases faster.

• Include Anemo or Geo characters for versatility. They can group enemies, shield your team, or boost your elemental damage.

• Use ranged DPS against airborne bosses. You can keep attacking even when the Narwhal flies out of reach.

• Ensure shields and healers are present to sustain through high-damage encounters. Characters like Zhongli, Charlotte, or Shinobu keep your team healthy and safe.

Note: Don’t forget to use food buffs before the fight. A little extra attack or defense can make a big difference.

If you follow these tips, you’ll find the Narwhal fight much easier and maybe even snag some cool achievements along the way!

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Boss Drops and Uses

Unique Rewards List

When you finally beat the All-Devouring Narwhal, you get some pretty cool loot. These rewards help you power up your favorite Fontaine characters. Here’s what you can expect to find in your rewards chest from Bahomu:

• Lightless Mass: This rare material is a must-have for certain character ascensions.

• Lightless Silk String: You need this for leveling up some of the newest Fontaine heroes.

• Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom: This drop is key for late-game upgrades.

• Other Boss Materials: You’ll also get standard boss drops like artifacts, adventure EXP, and Mora.

Don’t forget—these unique materials only drop from the Narwhal. If you want to build certain characters, you’ll need to farm this boss every week.

Material Uses

Wondering who needs these special drops? You’ll use them to ascend characters and unlock their full power. Here’s a quick look at which heroes need which materials:

You can see that many popular Fontaine characters rely on these boss drops. If you want to max out Charlotte or unlock Furina’s true strength, you’ll need to collect the right materials. Each time you beat the Narwhal, you get a chance at these drops. Sometimes you might get lucky and score more than one!

Tip: Keep track of which materials you need for your team. Planning ahead saves you time and resin.

With these rewards, you can take your squad to the next level. Farming the All-Devouring Narwhal isn’t just about the challenge—it’s also the best way to get the materials you need for your favorite builds.

You can beat the All-Devouring Narwhal if you follow a smart plan. Try different team setups, especially those with hyperbloom and Pneuma or Ousia users. When you understand the boss’s moves, you dodge attacks and fill the rage meter faster. Here’s what helps most:

• Dodge dangerous pillars of light.

• Build up the rage meter to avoid tough phases.

• Use Pneuma and Ousia attacks to break shields.

• Time your skills for big damage.

Keep practicing and you’ll master this fight in no time! 🐋

FAQ

How do I know if my team is strong enough for the Narwhal boss?

Check your team’s levels and gear. If your main DPS is level 80 or higher and you have a healer or shielder, you’re ready. Try a test run. If you survive the first phase, you can win.

Can I beat the Narwhal without Pneuma or Ousia characters?

You can, but the fight takes much longer. The boss uses strong attacks more often. You’ll need to dodge a lot. Bringing at least one Pneuma or Ousia user makes the battle much easier.

What should I do if I keep getting knocked out?

Try switching your healer or shielder. Use food buffs before the fight. Watch for attack patterns and dodge early. If you still struggle, lower the world level or ask friends for help in co-op mode.

Which characters work best for beginners?

Stick with these if you’re new. They’re easy to use and help you learn the fight.

Do I need to farm the Narwhal every week?

If you want to level up Fontaine characters, yes! The boss drops rare materials you can’t get anywhere else. Farming weekly helps you build stronger teams and unlock new talents.