How To Defeat The Anemo Hypostasis In Genshin Impact

Here's everything you need to know about fighting the Anemo Hypostasis World Boss in Genshin Impact.

The Anemo Hypostasis is one of the many elemental bosses in Genshin Impact. This is one of the first Hypostasis-type enemies that you will face in the open world. Using the power of wind, the Anemo Hypostasis moves swiftly around the arena and attacks with tornadoes.

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The Anemo Hypostasis drops valuable materials for ascending your Anemo characters, so taking the time to learn how to beat it properly will be more than worth it. Below, we'll take a look at where to find this boss, the best characters to use to beat it, and strategies for fighting it.

Updated May 14, 2023: We've updated this guide to improve its formatting to provide easier reading, so you can quickly get back to farming the Anemo Hypostasis for all the materials you can carry.

The Anemo Hypostasis is located at the north end of Stormbearer Mountains. You can reach this area by traveling directly north from the main entrance to Mondstadt. You can see its exact location in the Traveler Guide book, as well as directly on the map after you have discovered it.

The Anemo Hypostasis is the elemental embodiment of Anemo, meaning all attacks against it will inflict the Anemo-based reaction Swirl. Avoid using Anemo characters like Sucrose or Jean, as the boss completely resists Anemo damage. Instead, bring your highest-damage characters that can take advantage of Swirl, like Hu Tao, Ganyu, Raiden Shogun, or Ayaka.

There are some instances of unavoidable damage in this fight, so you'll want to bring someone who can heal your party, like Kokomi or Diona. Characters who can grant your party shields like Noelle or Zhongli are also good for mitigating this boss's unavoidable damage.

The Anemo Hypostasis will only take damage when its core is exposed. Before exposing its core, the boss will use various Anemo attacks. The general strategy for this boss is to stay close and avoid its attacks, then strike the core once it's exposed. Repeat this process a few times and the boss will go down.

Attack Name

Description

Crystalfly

The boss will turn into a giant Crystalfly, fly into the air, then shoot two blasts of wind. The first blast will knock you into the air, where the boss will aim the second blast. Simply avoid the first wave to dodge this attack.

Tornadoes

The boss will summon eight tornadoes around the arena that will deal Anemo damage if you come into contact with them. The tornadoes do not target your character, so remain on the outside edge of the arena to avoid most of them. Additionally, these tornadoes will leave behind Anemo Orbs that the boss will use later, but you can absorb them to gain three Energy Particles.

Vacuum

The boss will fly next to you and create a ring around itself with its shell, forming a vacuum that will pull you toward it. A few seconds later the vacuum will explode, dealing a large amount of damage if you are close to it. This attack is difficult to avoid if you are next to the boss when the vacuum forms, so be prepared to take damage from the explosion rather than escape.

Clap

The boss will form a wall with its shell before clapping the two halves together, dealing damage in the center. Dodge to either side to avoid this attack.

Vacuum Burst

The boss will teleport next to you and start to absorb Anemo Orbs. For each orb it consumes, it will release a shockwave around the arena and recover 5% of its health. This is where having a shield will come in handy, as these shockwaves can not be dodged.

Meteors

The boss will launch pieces of its shell into the sky that will target you, dealing damage and creating updrafts where they land. The boss' core will be exposed during this attack, but not after. These can be dodged by running towards the boss, or by using the updrafts created by the attack.

Missiles

The boss will form a diamond shape with its shell before launching pieces of it at you. These can be easily dodged by moving away.

Second Wind

When the boss has roughly 5-10% HP remaining, it will move to the center of the arena and create four floating Wind Crystals, as well as a few updrafts. After a few seconds, the boss will attempt to consume these crystals, regaining health for each crystal it consumes. To avoid this, use the updrafts to glide into the crystals and gather them before the boss does.

Like other bosses in normal World Bosses, the Anemo Hypostasis costs 40 Original Resin to open its rewards. Upon doing so, you'll have a chance to receive varying amounts of the following items.

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