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Special Ruin Grader in Genshin Impact
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How to Beat Special Ruin Grader Boss in Genshin Impact

Don't let Virgil get away with the treasure!

The Aqueous Tidemarks quest showcases a new type of Ruin Grader for Genshin Impact that can regenerate its health when on the verge of death. Due to its curative abilities, it can be challenging to take down this mech beast, especially with its powerful attack set. Luckily, there is a way to stop its regeneration skills, and we’ll show you what steps you need to take to defeat the Special Ruin Grader boss.

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Genshin Impact Special Ruin Grader Boss Guide

You can encounter the Special Ruin Grader after you speak to Virgil near the Hydro Statue of Seven in the Court of Fontaine. Eventually, you’ll find yourself exploring the seas with Version 4.0’s diving mechanic, resulting in a battle with the boss. To defeat the enemy, players must hit its illuminated cores to bring it down and break the glass wall.

The Special Ruin Grader’s weak points are similar to the standard version, where you will notice its glowing cores on its feet and head. You will also need to be careful of its spinning and laser attacks, as they can lower your health bar significantly.

Special Ruin Grader Weak Points
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Based on our experience, you must take down the enemy twice to trigger Paimon’s instruction about the glass wall. However, players may be able to do this beforehand to avoid the fight altogether. You can start hitting the glass wall at the back of the room (it will have a white-colored bar) while the opponent is regenerating, reducing the risk of being attacked.

Hitting the Glass Wall in Genshin Impact Aqueous Tidemarks Quest
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After you hit the barrier, the enemy will be brought down by the water, and you’ll need to follow the current to reach the next destination. By the end, players can unlock a new Teleport Waypoint and receive treasures for their efforts.

Now that you’ve dealt with the Special Ruin Grader boss, you can collect more rewards with our Golden Troupe Artifact Set guide. Be sure to also explore the relevant links below to see even more Genshin Impact content.


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Kristina Ebanez
Kristina is a Staff Writer and has been with Twinfinite for more than a year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.
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