How to Beat Uncle Tian in a Genius Invokation Duel

Challenge Uncle Tian to a Genius Invokation Duel in Genshin Impact. See where to find Uncle Tian, how to beat Uncle Tian, recommended deck, and all rewards here!

Uncle Tian Location

Where to Find Uncle Tian

Find Uncle Tian in the Southern Docks, Liyue

Uncle Tian can be fought in an Open World Match, which means you have to go to the Southern Docks in Liyue in order to find and talk to them.

Found During Morning

If Uncle Tian isn't in the area, then you're probably looking for him during night time. Adjust the time to Morning so that Uncle Tian will show up.

Likely to Show up in Weekly Guest Challenges

Uncle Tian is also likely to show up as one of the Weekly Guest Challenges at The Cat's Tail tavern!

How to Unlock Uncle Tian TCG Battle

Unlocks at Player Level 4

Uncle Tian is one of the Open World Matches that become available after reaching Player Level 4.

How to Increase Player Level

How to Beat Uncle Tian in Genius Invokation

Best Deck Against Uncle Tian

Recommended Character Cards

Main Character Cards
Diluc	Kaeya	Sucrose

Default Characters are Usable

Uncle Tian can be defeated even with just the Starter Deck, as all of the default characters are capable in defeating him.

Use Swirl to Destroy Shields

The best way to take out the Abyss Mage shields are through using Anemo Skills. Use Sucrose's Normal Attacks to be able to hit both shields via Swirl.

Uncle Tian Information

Genius Invokation Duel Information

Uncle Tian
Challenge Type	Open World Match
Special Rule	Your Support Zone starts with 1 ''Liyue Harbor'' Card.

Not far from the harbor, Abyss Mages are weaving some evil ritual into being. Who knows what they have planned, but regardless, it is up to you to stop them.

Uncle Tian's TCG Deck

Uncle Tian's Character Cards

Main Character Cards
Cryo Abyss Mage	Pyro Abyss Mage

Duel Objectives and Rewards

All Objectives and Rewards

Objective	Rewards
Achieve victory	Player EXP x180 Lucky Coin x150
Play 2 Event Cards	Lucky Coin x150
Achieve victory within 5 rounds	Lucky Coin x150 Liyue Harbor Wharf x1

Genshin Impact Related Guides

TCG Character and NPC List

List of Open World Match Duels

List of Open World Match Duels
Yuften	Elham	Farahnaz	Hushang
Rama	Sareh	Sheikh Zubayr	Sulaykha
Taraneh	Ahangar	Amir	Asfand
Darina	Feresht	Kimiya	Nasrin
Rudaba	Yohanan	Yunus	Furuya Noboru
Kuroda	Mikoshi Genichirou	Ryuuji	Tomoki
Ryouko	Qiuyue	Kaede	Karpillia
Kurisu	Jifang	Chef Mao	Shitou
Uncle Tian	Iron Tongue Tian	Tea Master Liu Su	Bu'yun
Lan	Wagner	Blanche	Timaeus
Patton	Timmie	Ellin	Marjorie
Swan

Duel Types and Location Guides

All Duel Types and Guides
Co-Op Matches	Weekly Guest Challenges
Character Invitations	Ascension Challenges
Tavern Challenges	Open World Matches

Genius Invokation Gameplay Guide

Genius Invokation TCG Guide