How to Summon the Waverider | Waverider Controls

The Waverider is a boat in Genshin Impact. Learn how to summon the Waverider, how to use its skills and abilities, how to repair it using the Waverider Repair Toolbox, and other information in this guide!

What is the Waverider?

Version 1.6 Boat Feature

The Waverider is a boat feature that was made available during Version 1.6 of Genshin Impact. You can summon a Waverider and sail it over the water to other parts of the map.
Update 1.6 Release Date and News

How to Get the Waverider

You can use the Waverider as soon as you unlock a Waverider Waypoint, which can be found all over the Inazuma Region. Unlock the Inazuma region by reaching Adventure Rank 30 and completing the Archon Quest Chapter 2: Prologue - Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves.

Archon Quest Chapter 2: Prologue Guide

Used in the Golden Apple Archipelago

The Waverider was introduced during the Midsummer Island Adventure event in Version 1.6 of Genshin Impact. It was initially only available for use in the limited-time area, the Golden Apple Archipelago.

Midsummer Island Adventure Guide

You can sail in Co-Op Mode!

Each player in a world will have their own Waverider, which means you can sail with your friends in Co-Op Mode! This also means that only one player can ride and control a single Waverider.

If you don't have much friends to play with yet, take a look at our Co-Op boards:

Genshin Co-Op Boards
Friend Request Board	Co-Op Board

How to Use the Waverider

How to Summon the Waverider

Go to a Waverider Waypoint and activate it to summon the Waverider. Swim to the Waverider and interact with it to get on board.

Waverider Boat Controls

The Waverider comes with may features and abilities, and each device has different controls. Take a look at the list below for the Waverider controls on different devices:

How to Get Off the Boat

Exit the Waverider by holding the ''jump'' button for your device. After exiting the Waverider, players are launched upwards from the boat.

Waverider Features

Waverider Cannon Attacks

Skills	Skill Effects
Swiftstrike Cannon	• A light attack with a 0.10s CD • Can DMG Light Floating Towers • No DMG to Heavy Floating Towers
Heavy Cannon	• A strong attack with a 15s CD • Can destroy Violent Wind Barriers • No DMG to Heavy Floating Towers

Waverider Dash Acceleration

The Waverider can accelerate just like characters running on-foot. The Waverider has its own Stamina bar that it consumes in this state!

Waverider Health Regeneration

The Waverider has its own HP and takes damage from enemies, whirlpools, or other damaging features. It also regenerates some HP whether a character is using it or not.

Waverider Waypoint Locations

All Waverider Waypoint Locations

Inazuma Waverider Waypoints

All Waverider Waypoints in Inazuma

Inazuma Waverider Waypoint Locations
Narukami Island	Kannazuka Area
Yashiori Island	Watatsumi Island
Seirai Island	Tsurumi Island

Golden Apple Archipelago Waverider Waypoints

Act 1

Waverider Waypoint Locations
Broken Isle	Minacious Isle
Pudding Isle	Twinning Isle

Act 2

Waverider Waypoint Locations
Broken Isle	Minacious Isle
Pudding Isle	Twinning Isle

Waverider Repair Toolbox

How to Get the Waverider Repair Toolbox

The Waverider Repair Toolbox is a reward from Act I of the Midsummer Adventure Island challenges: ''Main Cannon, Make Ready... Fire!'' Since the event has ended, there is currently no way to get the Waverider Repair Toolbox.
Act I Challenge Guide

How to Use Waverider Repair Toolbox

	Waverider Repair Guide
1	Go to the Gadgets in your Inventory and look for the Waverider Repair Toolbox.
2	Select the Use Button to repair the Waverider. It has unlimited uses, but will have a 90s CD after each use.

Waverider Repair Toolbox Information

Waverider Repair Toolbox	Rarity	4
	Type	Gadgets
	Effect	None

A toolbox filled with all manner of items that can be used to repair the damage done to a Waverider.
• Restores 50% of a Waverider's structural integrity.
• Has a 90s Cooldown.

Waverider Achievements

List of Waverider Achievements

Achievement	Rank	Primogem Reward
Yo-Ho-Ho, and a Bottle of Dandelion Wine	★	5 Primogems
Objective : Climb aboard your Waverider.
Mighty and Illuminated Wave Rider	★	5 Primogems
Objective : Continuously sail your Waverider for a certain period of time.
Nice Boat!	★	5 Primogems
Objective : Switch Waveriders with another player.
...And Her Name Is the Mary Celeste	★	5 Primogems
Objective : Suffer the destruction of your Waverider...
Deja Vu!	★	5 Primogems
Objective : Continuously sail your Waverider at high speeds for a certain period of time.

Achievement List and Rewards

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Before Starting The Game

• Everything to Know First

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• Overloaded Reaction
• List of Elemental Reactions
• Best Elemental Resonance

Leveling and Grinding Guides

• How to Level Up
• Character Ascension Guide
• Adventurer Handbook
• How to Level Up Statue of the Seven
• How to Increase Stamina and Effects
• How to Raise Your Adventure Rank
• How to Raise Your World Level
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• How to Unlock Constellations
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• How to Get the Best Artifact Stats
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• Ore Chunks and Crystals Farming Guide
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• Treasure Chest List
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Tips to Remember

• How to Farm and Spend Mora
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• How to Use and Restore Original Resin
• How Do Artifacts Work
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• How to Use Gadget Quick Swap
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• How to Unlock Shrine of Depths
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• How to Solve the Luhua Pool Fire Puzzle
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• Elemental Burst Guide
• Dandy's Time Trial Challenge
• How to Increase Friendship Level
• How to Do Plunging Attacks
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• How to Avoid Balethunder Damage
• How to Increase Clearance
• How to Fix Error 31-4302
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• How to Uninstall Genshin Impact
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FAQs

• What is the Battle Pass?
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• How to Leave Co-Op
• Can You Erase Save Data?
• How to Unlock Online Multiplayer
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• Character Creation Guide
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