The Lament: Bitter Hate Challenge is Day 2 and Day 5 of the Legend of the Vagabond Sword event in Genshin Impact. Learn the best characters, recommended difficulty and flair settings, and battle strategies in this guide!

Legend of the Vagabond Sword Guide
Day 1 & 4	Day 2 & 5	Day 3 & 6	Day 7

Lament: Bitter Hate Challenge

Day 2 and Day 5 Challenge

The Hateful Oceanid appears as a boss twice in the Legend of the Vagabond Sword event, as Challenge 2 and Challenge 5. This will be a difficult challenge because you'll be fighting Hydro Mimics at the same time you fight the Hateful Oceanid, much like the Raging Rhodeia boss fight!

Raging Rhodeia Boss Guide

Characters with Event Bonuses

List of Characters
Eula	Klee	Rosaria	Yanfei

Get a 20% DMG Bonus

The buffed characters are the same for Day 1 and Day 4. The characters with event bonuses will gain a 20% Damage Bonus against the Hateful Oceanid.

Day 2 Challenge Walkthrough

Day 2 Recommended Party

DPS	Sub DPS	Sub DPS	Support
Eula	Fischl	Lisa	Diona

Recommended Character Strategy

Eula deals massive Physical DMG, which can be increased with Superconduct. Fischl and Lisa can easily trigger Superconduct, and can hit the flying Raptor Mimics. Diona will support the party with shields and heal, help easily freeze opponents, and provide Cryo Resonance on top of the Electro Resonance!

All Recommended Characters

Character	Merits
Eula	・Deals High Physical DMG. ・Can freeze Hydro Mimics with Elemental Skill and Burst. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Klee	・High Elemental Burst DMG. ・Can trigger multiple Vaporize reactions against Hydro Mimics. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Ganyu	・Can freeze Hydro Mimics. ・Elemental Skill can distract Hydro Mimics. ・Can shoot the Hateful Oceanid from afar.
Rosaria	・Can freeze Hydro Mimics with Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst. ・Elemental Burst provides CRIT Rate for your Main DPS. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Yanfei	・Can trigger multiple Vaporize reactions against Hydro Mimics. ・Can hit those Hydro Mimic Raptors with Normal Attacks. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Fischl	・Can trigger multiple Electro-charged reactions. ・Can hit those Hydro Mimic Raptors with Normal Attacks and Elemental Skill.
Diona	・Can freeze Hydro Mimics with Elemental Skill and Burst. ・Provides Healing and Shields.

Day 2 Difficulty and Flairs

The difficulty variations and Flairs for Day 2 are different from the challenge on Day 5, but the boss fight stays the same!

Recommended Difficulty Settings

Difficulty and Variation	Points
Recommended Difficulty: Expert	Points x5
Point Reward Time Limit: 300s	50
Opponent's HP increase by: 100%	150
Oceanid: Flowing Springs create more pillars. Wave Spray unleashes more bubbles. Wild Torrent unleashes more attacks.	100

Recommended Challenge Flairs

Recommended Flairs	Points
Opponents' Cryo RES increased by 50%	40
Opponents' Anemo RES increased by 50%	40
Opponent's ATK is increased by 20%	40
All party members' Shield Strength decreased by 50%	40
Switching characters increases the DMG taken by all characters in that player's party by 15%. This effect stacks up to 4 times.	40
When active character's HP is more than 50%, ATK is decreased by 25%.	40
Oceanid's Surging Torrents will create two additional Torrents.	60
The number of Fitful Rapids that can be used to avoid DMG is decreased.	60
Hydro Mimics created by the Oceanids will be Raptors and Ferrets.	60

Total Points for Difficulty & Flairs

Total Points Gained	4350

Difficulty Settings

Variation	Difficulty	Points
Point Reward Time Limit:	300s	50
	210s	150
	120s	250
Opponent's HP increase by:	25%	50
	100%	150
	175%	250
When an active character hits an opponent, a shockwave will be unleashed that deals AoE DMG to opponents equivalent to 25% of the characters Max HP. This effect can be triggered once by each party every 8s. The character that triggers this effect will lose:	25% Current HP	20
	33% Current HP	30
	50% Current HP	50
Characters ATK increased by 15%. For 5 seconds after your character takes DMG, your characters in the party lose this bonus and their:	ATK is decreased by 20%	20
	ATK is decreased by 35%	30
	ATK is decreased by 50%	50
When Flowing Springs is used, it will create more pillars of water.		60
Flowing Springs creates more water pillars. Wave Spray unleashes more bubbles.		80
Flowing Springs creates more water pillars. Wave Spray unleashes more bubbles. Wild Torrent unleashes more attacks.		100

Challenge Flairs

Challenge Flairs	Points
Opponents' Cryo RES increased by 50%	40
Opponent's Anemo RES increased by 50%	40
Opponent's ATK increased by 20%	40
Active characters' Normal and Charged Attack DMG decreased by 50%	40
All party members' Shield Strength decreased by 50%	40
Switching characters increases the DMG taken by all characters in that player's party by 25%. This effect stacks up to 4 times.	40
When active character's HP is more than 50% ATK is decreased by 25%	40
Oceanid's Surging Torrents will create two additonal Torrents.	60
The number of Fitful Rapids that can be used to avoid DMG is decreased.	60
Hydro Mimics created by the Oceanid will be Raptors and Ferrets.	60

Day 5 Challenge Walkthrough

Day 5 Recommended Party

DPS	Sub DPS	Support	Support
Ganyu	Xiangling	Diona	Bennett

Recommended Character Strategy

Ganyu can deal a lot of Cryo DMG with her Charged Shots and Elemental Burst. Xiangling provides off-field Pyro reactions using her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, easily triggering Melt reactions. Diona and Bennett protect the team with shields and healing respectively, while providing both Cryo and Pyro Resonance!

All Recommended Characters

Character	Merits
Eula	・Deals High Physical DMG. ・Can freeze Hydro Mimics with Elemental Skill and Burst. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Klee	・High Elemental Burst DMG. ・Can trigger multiple Vaporize reactions against Hydro Mimics. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Ganyu	・Can freeze Hydro Mimics. ・Elemental Skill can distract Hydro Mimics. ・Can shoot the Hateful Oceanid from afar.
Rosaria	・Can freeze Hydro Mimics with Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst. ・Elemental Burst provides CRIT Rate for your Main DPS. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Yanfei	・Can trigger multiple Vaporize reactions against Hydro Mimics. ・Can hit those Hydro Mimic Raptors with Normal Attacks. ・Event Bonus: 20% DMG boost.
Bennett	・Provides healing and an ATK buff with Elemental Burst. ・Provide Pyro Resonance.
Diona	・Can freeze Hydro Mimics with Elemental Skill and Burst. ・Provides Healing and Shields.

Day 5 Difficulty and Flairs

The difficulty variations and Flairs for Day 2 are different from the challenge on Day 5, but the boss fight stays the same!

Recommended Difficulty Settings

Difficulty and Variation	Points
Recommended Difficulty: Expert	Points x5
Point Reward Time Limit: 210s	150
Opponent's HP increase by: 100%	150
When character HP falls below 70%, their ATK increases by 5%, and Normal and Charged Attacks that hit an opponent unleash a shockwave. Shockwaves can be unleashed this way once every 5s. Following this, every loss of 10% of HP will result in 5% increased ATK. A maximum of 25% ATK can be gained in this way. Conversely, the ATK of characters at above 70% HP is decreased by: 50%	30

Recommended Challenge Flairs

Recommended Flairs	Points
Opponents' Pyro RES increased by 50%.	40
Opponents' Physical RES increased by 50%.	40
Opponent's ATK is increased by 20%.	40
Using an Elemental Burst increases the DMG taken by all characters in that player's party by 15%. This effect stacks up to 4 times.	40
Opponents that are Frozen will regenerate 1% HP per second.	40
Oceanid Creatures' HP Regen Improved.	60
Hydro Mimics created by the Oceanids will be Mallards and Ferrets.	60
Hydro Mimics summoned by Oceanids will always create explosive water bombs when defeated.	60

Total Points for Difficulty & Flairs

Total Points Gained	4300

Difficulty Settings

Variation	Difficulty	Points
Point Reward Time Limit:	300s	50
	210s	150
	120s	250
Opponent's HP increase by:	25%	50
	100%	150
	175%	250
Skill CD increased by 150%. Elemental Bursts increase the ATK of all party members controlled by that player for 5s by:	30%	20
	20%	30
	10%	50
When character HP falls below 70%, their ATK increases by 5%, and Normal and Charged Attacks that hit an opponent unleash a shockwave. Shockwaves can be unleashed this way once every 5s. Following this, every loss of 10% of HP will result in 5% increased ATK. A maximum of 25% ATK can be gained in this way. Conversely, the ATK of characters at above 70% HP is decreased by:	40%	20
	50%	30
	60%	50

Challenge Flairs

Challenge Flairs	Points
Opponents' Pyro RES increased by 50%.	40
Opponents' Physical RES increased by 50%.	40
Opponent's ATK is increased by 20%.	40
When character attacks deal CRIT Hits, they will lose 5% of their Max HP. This effect can occur once every 5s. Characters can be killed in this manner.	40
Using an Elemental Burst increases the DMG taken by all characters in that player's party by 15%. This effect stacks up to 4 times.	40
Opponents that are Frozen will regenerate 1% HP per second.	40
Oceanid Creatures' HP Regen Improved.	60
Hydro Mimics created by the Oceanids will be Mallards and Ferrets.	60
Hydro Mimics summoned by Oceanids will always create explosive water bombs when defeated.	60

Lament: Bitter Hate Tips and Strategies

Lament: Bitter Hate I Strategy

Use Bow Characters

If you select the Flair that adds Raptor Hydro Mimics to the challenge, we recommend bringing a bow character to defeat these flying enemies quickly!

Use Fitful Rapids to Avoid DMG

When a Fitful Rapid appears on the field, stand on it as soon as you can! The Fitful Rapid will shoot up and elevate you, leading you away from damage.

Skip the Shockwave Variation

Selecting a Shockwave Variation might make the challenge extremely difficult. This Flair will make you take DMG every time you hit an opponent, every 8 seconds. We recommend skipping this Flair, because you might struggle finishing the challenge with it.

Lament: Bitter Hate II Strategy

Skip the Dealing CRIT Hit Flair

Avoid choosing the flair that makes you lose HP every time you land a CRIT hit, because it can knock you out without you even knowing! We only recommend this if you can get constant healing from your party.

Use Bennett's Elemental Burst

We recommend using the Flair that increases your ATK by 5% whenever your HP is at 70% or below. You can use Bennett's Elemental Burst to keep you alive while keeping your HP at 70% or lower at the same time. If you don't have Bennett, you can use a character who can protect you with shields when you're running low on health!

Legend of the Vagabond Sword Event Details

Event Challenge Details

Boss Challenge Event

The Legend of the Vagabond Sword Event lets you challenge three powerful bosses for Primogems and other rewards!
Legend of the Vagabond Sword Guide

Can you play the Legend of the Vagabond Sword in Co-Op Mode?

Yes, you can challenge the event bosses with your friends in Co-Op mode! If you don't have much friends in Genshin Impact, you can find some in our Co-Op Boards:

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

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Legend of the Vagabond Sword Guide

Legend of the Vagabond Sword Challenge Guides

Guides	Challenge Details
Days 1 & 4	Showdown: Ancient Rock Drake Enemy: Revived Primo Geovishap
Days 2 & 5	Lament: Bitter Hate Enemy: Hateful Oceanid
Days 3 & 6	Dual Maguu Kenki Enemies: Maguu Kenki: Lone Gale and Maguu Kenki: Galloping Frost
Day 7	Wanderer's Threefold Enemies: Revived Primo Geovishap, Hateful Oceanid, and Maguu Kenkis

List of All Events

List of Events