The All-Devouring Narwhal, also known as Shiva in Genshin Impact, becomes available as a weekly boss in the Fontaine region. Here are some tips for defeating The All-Devouring Narwhal in Genshin Impact, based on general knowledge and community insights.
Finding All-Devouring Narwhal 
1.You need to complete the Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act 5 - Masquerade of the Guilty. This quest is part of the Fontaine storyline, and completing it will unlock access to the All-Devouring Narwhal as a weekly boss.
2.Ensure you are in the Fontaine region, as this is where the All-Devouring Narwhal's domain is located.
3.The exact location within Fontaine is in Salacia Plain. You can either:
4.Use a teleport waypoint near Château de Trielle or another close waypoint in Salacia Plain.
5.Follow the in-game map markers if available after completing the necessary quest.
6.Look for a domain entrance marked as "Shadow of Another World". This domain is specifically for the All-Devouring Narwhal boss fight.
7.Weekly Boss Challenge: Once you've found and entered the domain: Interact with the domain to start the fight. This will cost 60 Original Resin for the first challenge of the week, reducing to 30 Resin for subsequent fights within the same week if you claim rewards.
Understanding The All-Devouring Narwhal 
•Elemental Affinity: Determine if the Narwhal has a particular elemental affinity (e.g., Hydro due to its aquatic nature). This will influence your team composition.
•Attack Patterns: Learn its attack animations. Bosses often have large, telegraphed moves indicating where and how they will attack.
•Phases: Many bosses in Genshin have multiple phases. Identify when these transitions occur, often indicated by significant health thresholds or special moves.
•Dodging: The Narwhal uses a mix of close-range and area-of-effect (AoE) attacks. Being adept at dodging or using characters with i-frames (like Hu Tao's dash) can be beneficial.
•Waiting for Openings: The Narwhal frequently submerges and resurfaces. Attack when it's fully emerged for maximum damage.
Team Composition
DPS
•Characters like Hu Tao, Diluc, or Ganyu can be effective for their high DPS output. Consider characters with strong elemental reactions like Overload or Melt.
Support/Healer
•Zhongli for his strong shield, which can be crucial for surviving heavy hits.
•Bennett for healing and ATK boost, which helps in managing the fight's dynamic nature.
Sub-DPS/Reaction Enablers
•Xingqiu for constant Hydro application, setting up for Vaporize reactions.
•Fischl or Beidou for Electro, useful for creating reactions like Electro-Charged or Superconduct.
Utility
•Venti or Sucrose can help with crowd control if the fight involves summoned mobs, though their effectiveness might be limited against the Narwhal itself.
All-Devouring Narwhal's Reward Drops
Here are the potential rewards you can obtain from defeating the All-Devouring Narwhal:
•Primogems: You receive Primogems upon defeating the All-Devouring Narwhal for the first time each week.
•Mora: The in-game currency.
•Hero's Wit: Used for leveling up character talents.
•Local Specialties: Such as Qingxin or Noctilucous Jade, reflecting its location in Liyue.
•Common Crystals: Like Luminous Sands from Liyue.
•Boss Materials:
Crystalline Bloom (or its enhanced versions like Crystalline Bloom Fragment, Shard, and Chunk) - These are crucial for characters like Zhongli, Albedo, and others who require Geo-related materials.
Divining Scroll (or its enhanced versions like Divining Scroll Fragment, Shard, and Chunk) - Used for characters like Yun Jin, Itto, and others who also need Geo-related materials.
Talent Books like "The Meaning of Aeons" or "Teachings of Gold"
•Artifact Enhancement Materials: Such as Enhancer, Prism, or even a chance at a 5-star artifact. Given its location, it might drop artifacts from sets like Husk of Opulent Dreams or Archaic Petra.
•Dream Solvent: Useful for converting between talent level-up materials.
•Weapon Billets: Midlander Sword, Bow, Catalyst, Claymore, and Polearm Billets.
•Adventure EXP: To help level up your Adventure Rank.
Note: The All-Devouring Narwhal fight is unique due to its environment in the depths of The Chasm, which can affect combat strategies. However, the rewards are typical for a weekly boss, focusing on Geo-related materials due to its thematic connection to the Geo element and Liyue's lore. Note: Remember, like all weekly bosses, you can only challenge the All-Devouring Narwhal once per week per account, resetting every Monday at 4:00 AM (server time). This boss provides essential materials for character progression, especially for those focusing on Geo characters or needing Geo-related artifacts. |
Combat Strategies
•Elemental Mastery: Characters with high Elemental Mastery can take advantage of the Narwhal's element (if it's Hydro) by creating more powerful reactions.
•Timing Your Bursts: Save your character bursts for when the Narwhal is vulnerable or when you're in a phase where you can maximize damage without immediate threats.
•Energy Recharge: Ensure you have enough Energy Recharge to keep your elemental bursts up, especially for characters like Zhongli or Bennett.
•Positioning: Stay mobile. Use the environment to dodge or hide from the Narwhal's AoE attacks. Sometimes, staying near the edge can help avoid being hit by certain attacks.
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