Genshin Impact

Childe Boss Fight Guide

Genshin Impact - How to Defeat Childe

Childe is a weekly Genshin Impact boss located in Liyue Harbor, Liyue. See the best team and characters for beating Childe and check out our tips for clearing the boss challenge!

Childe Guides
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Best Team for Childe

Best Party for Childe

Best Party for Childe
Genshin Impact - Hu Tao ImageHu Tao Genshin Impact - Xingqiu ImageXingqiu Genshin Impact - Albedo ImageAlbedo Genshin Impact - Zhongli ImageZhongli

Deal Strong Vaporize DMG

Hu Tao will be one of the best characters to use against Childe, as her single target Pyro DMG is one of the strongest in the game. Xingqiu and Albedo can provide supplemental off-field DMG and reactions, and Zhongli can provide shields to protect you from most attacks.

All the Best Characters for Childe

Character Merits
Genshin Impact - Hu Tao ImageHu Tao ・High Single Target DMG with Charged Attacks + Elemental Skill.
Genshin Impact - Ganyu ImageGanyu ・High Charged Shot DMG.
・Can deal DMG from a safe distance.
Genshin Impact - Ayaka ImageAyaka ・High Elemental Burst DMG.
・Normal and Charged Attacks can be infused with Cryo.
Genshin Impact - Yoimiya ImageYoimiya ・High Single Target DMG with Normal Attacks.
・Can deal DMG from a safe distance.
Genshin Impact - Zhongli ImageZhongli ・High Elemental Burst DMG.
・Can provide shields to defend from Childe's attacks.
Genshin Impact - Yanfei ImageYanfei ・High Charged Attack DMG.
・Attacks can easily apply Pyro to Childe, giving a lot of opportunities for Elemental Reactions.
Genshin Impact - Ningguang ImageNingguang ・High Elemental Burst DMG.
・High Charged Attack DMG against single targets.
Genshin Impact - Diona ImageDiona ・Can provide shields to defend from Childe's attacks.
・Provides healing to keep your party alive.
Genshin Impact - Alhaitham ImageAlhaitham ・Can dish out massive damage consistently when his cooldown is utilized properly.
・Has good mobility.

How to Beat Childe

Survive the 3 Phases

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
HydroHydro ElectroElectro
ElectroHydro
Electro + Hydro

Childe has 3 Phases you must beat before you can clear the encounter. In Phase one Childe only uses Hydro Elemental attacks. In Phase 2 Childe switches to only Electro Elemental attacks and in Phase 3 Childe uses both Hydro and Electro Elemental attacks interchangeably.

Break His Shield Twice to Knock Childe Down

Genshin - Childe Boss Fight - Shield

In Phases 1 and 2 Childe deploys a shield that reduces incoming DMG. Breaking both of these shields will knock Childe down creating a perfect chance to strike. Save your Elemental Skills or Bursts for when Childe deploys his shield to quickly break it and go all out.

Keep the Fight Close to the Edges

Genshin - Childe Boss Fight - Thunder Spear

After Phase 2, Childe will occasionally mark the player for a high damaging lighting strike which can easily KO a party member. This attack can by cancelled by standing in the Pyro effect in the edge of the field which will remove the mark.

Use Hydro and Electro Resistance Potions

Childe's Phases Reommended Potions
Phase 1 Genshin Impact - Desiccant Potion Image Desiccant Potion
Phase 2 Genshin Impact - Insulation Potion Image Insulation Potion
Phase 3
Genshin Impact - Desiccant Potion Image + Genshin Impact - Insulation Potion Image

Since Childe's elements change depending on the Phase, we recommended to prepare Elemental Resistance potions beforehand. Childe's attacks deal quite a bit of damage so being able to mitigate 25% of Hydro and Electro DMG will help secure survivability.

Childe Attack Patterns

Phase 1 - Childe, 11th of the Fatui Harbingers

Attack Patterns How to Dodge
Genshin - Celestial Voyager
Celestial Voyager
Childe summons a Hydro whale. Be sure to stand outside of the AoE when the whale is summoned then quickly move towards Childe just before it crashes into the floor to avoid the second larger AoE.
Genshin - Hydro Arrow Rain
Hydro Arrow Rain
Childe fires 8 consecutive Hydro shots that create AoEs and tracks the player. Simply walk out of the AoEs.
Genshin - Hydro Wave Shot
Hydro Wave Shots
Childe jumps and fires 5 large wave shots in a straight line. They can be dodged through if you're about to be hit.

Phase 2 - Childe, Delusion Unleashed

Attack Patterns How to Dodge
Genshin - Rush
Rush
Childe rushes across the field up to 5 times with his Electro glaive.
Genshin - Electro Spear
Electro Spear
Childe charges up and sets a lock on ring around the player before jumping and crashing down. If you get locked on you'll need to dodge through before just Childe lands or use invincibility frames from an Elemental Burst.
Genshin - Electro Combo
Electro Combo
Childe unleashes a 5 hit melee combo. As the attacks have a very wide range its best to dodge by simply backing away and creating distance.

Phase 3 - Childe

Attack Patterns How to Dodge
Genshin - Crescent Slash
Crescent Slash
Childe changes stance before unleashing a wide crescent slash. Its best to stay close to Childe to effectively dodge.
Genshin - Rush Attack 2
Rush
Childe rushes up to 4 times across the field but slower than Phase 2. You can dodge by moving in a circular motion around the field.
Genshin - Double Slash
Double Slash
Childe slashes twice, on the left and right. The range is rather short so its best to stay back.
Genshin - Cross Slash
Slice/Cross Slash/Spinning Blade
Childe does a 3 hit combo. Once you see the cross slash, dodge left or right.
Genshin - Empowered Arrow Rain
Empowered Arrow Rain
Childe fires a volley of arrows into the sky. The field will be covered with 4 massive AoEs, leaving only the center of the field and 4 outer edges as safe zones.
Genshin - Hydro Wave Slash
Hydro Wave Slashes
Childe launches 3 Hydro slashes. These can be dodged through if you're about to be hit.
Genshin - Hydro Pillars
Hydro Pillars
Childe summons a volley of Hydro pillars in a straight line. You can safely approach diagonally during this attack.
Genshin - Hydro Dragon
Hydro Dragon
Childe charges energy before firing a Hydro dragon in a straight line. Once you see the charge animation quickly dodge out of the way.
Genshin - Hydro Shots
Hydro Shots
Childe fires Hydro arrows in a straight line. Dodge by moving in a clockwise direction.
Genshin - Lightning Strike
Lightning Strike
Childe targets the player with an AoE before several Electro pillars crash down. Quickly step out of the AoE circle.
Genshin - Lightning Ring
Lightning Ring
Childe backs away and throws a spinning blade around the field. Since this blade continuously spin around the edge of the field, its best to stay towards the center.
Genshin - Celestial Voyager 2
Celestial Voyager
Childe summons a Hydro whale. Be sure to stand outside of the AoE when the whale is summoned then quickly move towards Childe just before it crashes into the floor to avoid the second larger AoE.

Information on Childe

Childe's Boss Info

Genshin - Childe Image
Resin Cost 30 / 60 Original Resin
Reset Time Every Monday at 4 AM, Server Time
Location Sea of Clouds, Liyue
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Resin Cost is halved for the first 3 Claims

If Childe's rewards is one of the first three Weekly Boss rewards you claim that week, then you only need 30 Original Resin to claim the rewards. If you already claimed Weekly Boss rewards 3 times before challenging the Childe Domain, you need 60 Original Resin.

Note that you can't use Condensed Resin to claim the rewards.

More Info on Childe's Boss Fight in the Trounce Domain Guide

For other Trounce Domain information like how to unlock Childe, Childe's Domain Drops, and more, check out our Enter the Golden House guide:

Childe Domain Info & Drops

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Childe Boss Location

Genshin - Enter the Golden House Location

Childe can be found in Liyue Harbor, Liyue. You will only be able to access it after completing Chapter 1, Act 3 of the Archon Quest storyline.
Chapter 1: Act 3 Story Guide

Childe Boss Achievements

Achievement Rank Primogem Reward
Completed AchievementOutlander Vs. Outlander 10 Primogems
Objective : Defeat Childe without any party member being marked and then hit by his follow-up attack.

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