The best local legends in Genshin Impact

Key recommendations

• Local legends in Genshin Impact challenge enemies and reward players with achievements.
• There are 27 local legends, each with unique mechanics and designs that encourage player engagement.
• Fighting local Legends brings variety and excitement by introducing new challenges to overcome.

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

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

10 Balachko (agent Fatui Pyro)

Shadows like deepening blades

• Location: Natlan (Overworld)

Balachko is a local Fatui legend that can be found behind a locked door in Ameyalco Waters, Toyac Springs. This variation on Fatua's Common Agent Pyro is a fun fight as Balachko has some powerful and flashy moves.

The hallmark of combat is the various ghosts that Balachko summons after most of his attacks. It's fast-paced combat that challenges the player's reflexes and combat prowess, while being unique enough to bring some 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 Natlane warriors.

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

8 Sappho Amidst The Waves (Warrior Koholasaurus: Waveshuttler)

Lutenist on the water

• Location: Natlan (Overworld)

Sappho Amidst The Waves is one of the few local legends of Natlan that can be found in the world beyond. Located near Rise Tepeacac in the Tequemecan Valley, this enemy is an upgraded Koholasaurus warrior with devastating attacks that can quickly deplete a character's health bar.

The new Natlan enemies are some of the best enemies in the world added to the game, and this Local Legend takes the cool factor up a notch by adding extra moves and health. It's a nice fight that's not too hard, but not a complete push either.

7 Vivianne Of The Lake (Ghost Dropping Tainted Water)

The spirit of the lake that rules the Rift

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 emblematic local legends of Genshin Impact.

He is able to outmaneuver most bosses in the world while having an incredibly deep health pool, making him an enormous threat. Vivianne is a frustrating local legend to fight, but the payoff after defeating her is incredibly satisfying.

6 Chimalli's Shadow (Reverse Flow Wayob Manifestation)

Will Of Shields Horned

Shadow of Chimalli 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 his other attacks or deal damage.

This is another beautifully designed fight that brings something different to the picture without being too difficult. It's unlike any other battle in the game, making it one of the best local Legends in Genshin Impact.

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

He once went with Lord Xibalba

Cihuacoatl of Chimeric Bone is an upbeat local legend with a unique combat mechanic that lets her cross the arena. Players will have to destroy these arrows to make sure she stays on the ground.

Once again, this is another local Natlan legend that brings an engaging combat feature to keep players interested. Like the other totem-based local Legends, Cihuacoatl isn't terribly hard unless players have a well-built bow character. It's a great fight with a nice moveset that will keep players on their toes.

4 Blessing of the Atlatl (Wayob Rock-Cavernos Manifestation)

Will Of Plumes Swift

Blessing of Atlatl is the perfect example of Natlan's new local legends being unique and developing combat mechanics in Genshin Impact. In this battle, players are restricted from using the Traveler and have access to a special parry ability.

Parade 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 great design. Parrying is a staple in almost every other fighting game and even other HoYoverse games such as Zenless Zone Zero. So seeing it put to great use in this fight is a welcome addition Genshin Impact.

3 Liam

Faded rainbow

Liam, the Fading Rainbow, is in the top three because he is a very distinct local legend. There is no other common or elite enemy like him because his attacks are unique only to him. These attacks include Molotov cocktails that deal ridiculous damage on impact.

Liam is one of the toughest local Legends in the game as he has decent mobility along with oppressive area control. The reactions it can create further increase the threat level for the player. Equipping the best possible team with proper healing and plenty of shields 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 a harbinger of doom if players let this Local Legend unleash his ultimate technique. This is a great twist on the standard Local Legends as it incorporates some of the Genshin Impacthis wildlife as a formidable enemy.

The fight itself doesn't boast a diverse set of attacks. However, players fight an overpowered capybara. That's all that needs to be said about how great this Local Legend is. It's 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 Impacthis resident One Punch Man and 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 multitude of moves that make players feel Avildsen's impact and presence.

Rocky Avildsen is one of the best fighting challenges in the game because it forces players to be creative with their attack times. By patiently waiting for the right moment and dodging his attacks, players will pay off handsomely in this fight. Rocky Avildsen is the perfect blend of difficulty, uniqueness and excitement in a thrilling battle.