Best Local Legends In Genshin Impact

Key Takeaways

• Local Legends in Genshin Impact are challenging enemies and reward players with achievements.
• 27 Local Legends exist, each with unique mechanics and designs, encouraging player engagement.
• Combat against Local Legends brings variety and excitement by introducing new challenges to overcome.

Local Legends in Genshin Impact are unusually tough enemies that pose a great challenge to players. They serve as a way to test a player’s combat strength and prowess, as most Local Legends possess extremely large health pools and damage. This combat system was introduced in Fontaine and has been a popular addition to the game since combat often feels stale in most circumstances.

Local Legends also reward players with achievements, which serve as a great way to flex their success. 27 Local Legends currently exist in the game, but only a few can make it to this list as the very best.

10 Balachko (Fatui Pyro Agent)

Shadows Like Blades Deepening

• Location: Natlan (Overworld)

Balachko is a Fatui Local Legend that can be found behind a locked door in Ameyalco Waters, Toyac Springs. This variation of the common Fatui Pyro Agent is a fun fight as Balachko has some hard-hitting and flashy moves.

The fight’s hallmark is the various phantoms Balachko summons after most of his attacks. It is a fast-paced fight that challenges the reflexes and combat prowess of the player while being unique enough to bring a little variety to the table.

9 Tlatzacuilotl (Tepetlisaurus Warrior: Rockbreaker Blade)

Explorer Of The Golden City

Tlatzacuilotl is one of the new Local Legends introduced in the special totem challenges found in Natlan. These totems will teleport the player to the Night Kingdom to face powerful Natlanese warriors.

Tlatzacuilotl is another fun challenge for players as it encourages them to dodge to unleash powerful counterattacks, a mechanic that is seldom used in ordinary combat situations. The diversity of this fight makes it a well-designed Local Legend.

8 Sappho Amidst The Waves (Koholasaurus Warrior: Waveshuttler)

Waterborne Lutenist

• Location: Natlan (Overworld)

Sappho Amidst The Waves is one of the few Local Legends in Natlan that can be found in the overworld. Located near the Tepeacac Rise in Tequemecan Valley, this enemy is an enhanced Koholasaurus Warrior with devasting attacks that can quickly deplete a character’s health bar.

The new Natlan enemies are some of the best overworld foes added to the game, and this Local Legend takes the cool factor up a notch by adding extra moves and health. It is an enjoyable fight that is not too hard but not a complete pushover either.

7 Vivianne Of The Lake (Tainted Water-Spouting Phantasm)

Rift-Subduing Lake Spirit

Vivianne of the Lake was part of the first batch of Local Legends introduced in Fontaine, and this enemy gave nightmares to players who weren’t expecting a challenge. It is one of the most iconic Local Legends in Genshin Impact.

It is able to out-damage most world bosses while having an incredibly deep health pool, making it an enormous threat. Vivianne is a frustrating Local Legend to fight, but the payoff upon defeating it is an incredibly satisfying one.

6 Chimalli’s Shade (Flow-Inverted Wayob Manifestation)

Will Of Shields Horned

Chimalli’s Shade incorporates some interesting moves that require the player to run a Cryo character. This Local Legend spawns Hydro-based attacks that can be frozen to block its other attacks or deal damage to it.

This is another beautifully designed fight that brings something different to the picture while not being too difficult. It is unlike any other fight in the game, which makes it one of the best Local Legends in Genshin Impact.

5 Cihuacoatl Of Chimeric Bone (Yumkasaurus Warrior: Flowing Skyfire)

Once Walked With The Lord Of Xibalba

Cihuacoatl of Chimeric Bone is an upbeat Local Legend with a unique grapple mechanic that lets her dart across the arena. Players will have to destroy these darts to ensure she stays grounded.

Once again, this is another Natlan Local Legend that brings an engaging combat feature to keep players interested. Much like the other totem-based Local Legends, Cihuacoatl isn’t terribly hard unless players do not have a well-built bow character. It is a great fight with an enjoyable moveset that will keep players on their toes.

4 Atlatl’s Blessing (Rock-Cavernous Wayob Manifestation)

Will Of Plumes Swift

Atlatl’s Blessing is the perfect example of the new Natlan Local Legends being unique and developing combat mechanics in Genshin Impact. In this fight, players are restricted to using the Traveler and have access to a special parry ability.

Parrying is almost irrelevant in this game unless players use characters like Beidou or Candace. The fact that this fight encourages players to parry to deal relevant damage is a great design. Parrying is a staple in almost any other fighting game, and even in other HoYoverse games such as Zenless Zone Zero. Therefore, seeing it used very well in this fight is a welcome addition to Genshin Impact.

3 Liam

Fading Rainbow

Liam, the Fading Rainbow, makes it into the top three as he is an extremely distinctive Local Legend. There is no other common or elite enemy like him as his attacks are unique only to him. These attacks include molotovs that deal ridiculous damage upon impact.

Liam is one of the toughest Local Legends in the game as he has decent mobility paired with oppressive area control. The reactions that he can create further increase the threat level to the player. Equipping the best possible team with adequate healing and plenty of shielding is the best way to defeat this challenging Local Legend.

2 “He Never Dies” (Capybara)

Dragon Defier

“He Never Dies” is an adorable capybara that is the harbinger of doom if players let this Local Legend unleash its ultimate technique. This is a great twist on the standard Local Legends as it incorporates a part of Genshin Impact‘s wildlife as a formidable enemy.

The fight itself does not boast a diverse set of attacks. However, players fight an overpowered capybara. That is all that needs to be said about how great this Local Legend is. It is a hilarious yet challenging fight that has already become an iconic part of Natlan’s content.

1 Rocky Avildsen

A Gentleman Personality

Rocky Avildsen is Genshin Impact‘s resident One Punch Man, and he is the best Local Legend in the game in terms of visual design and combat mechanics. This Local Legend is a completely new enemy with a plethora of moves that make players feel Avildsen’s impact and presence.

Rocky Avildsen is one of the best combat challenges in the game, as he forces players to be creative with their attack timings. Patiently waiting for the opportune time and dodging his attacks will reward players very well in this fight. Rocky Avildsen is the perfect blend of difficulty, uniqueness, and excitement in a thrilling fight.