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Summary
Abyss Heralds are elite members of the Abyss Order, which are remnants of the lost civilization of Khaenri'ah. They lead lesser Abyss monsters such as Abyss Mages and Hilichurls in their operations, and are far more powerful than the likes of Ruin Guards, being capable of contending with exceptional Vision-wielders.
Abyss Heralds come in elemental variations, but as of current, only its Hydro variant "Wicked Torrents" is known.
Powers and Stats
Tier: 7-A
Name: Abyss Herald "Wicked Torrents"
Origin: Genshin Impact
Gender: Unknown, likely varies
Age: Unknown
Classification: Servant of the Abyss Order, Hydro-User
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Master Martial Artist and Swordsman, Abyssal Magic, Portal Creation (Heralds are able to create warp portals to any location), Summoning (Heralds can summon lesser abyssal monsters such as Abyss Mages and Hilichurls to their side), Water Manipulation, Weapon Creation (Heralds are able to form weapons out of their respective elements, usually in the form of bladed gauntlets), Forcefield Creation (Heralds can create standard elemental shields as well as enhanced ones such as the shield generated by Dark Descent), Disease Manipulation and Empathic Manipulation (Prolonged exposure to the Smaragdus Jadeite, which contain concentrated elemental energy, can cause effects which vary from illnesses at best to changes in personality at worst[1]), Statistics Reduction (the warped waters used by a Hydro Abyss Herald are capable of inflicting the Slowing Waters debuff, which decreases the speed of those they strike), Resistance to Water Manipulation, Disease Manipulation and Empathic Manipulation (Visions and Elemental users can resist the effects of Smaragdus Jadeite[1])
Attack Potency: Mountain level (Abyss Heralds are able to contend with characters on the level of the [[The Traveler (Genshin Impact)|Liyue Traveler])
Speed: Supersonic reaction and combat speed (Able to contend with characters on the level of the Liyue Traveler)
Lifting Strength: At least Peak Human (Able to hold ground against blows from the Traveler)
Striking Strength: Mountain level (Capable of harming characters on the level of the Liyue Traveler with physical strikes)
Durability: Mountain level (Can tank blows from characters on the level of the Liyue Traveler)
Stamina: Superhuman (Able to hold their own in prolonged fights against both the Liyue Traveler as well as Dainsleif at the same time)
Range: Extended Melee Range normally; Tens of Meters with magic
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: At least Gifted (Capable of contending with the Traveler and Lupus Boreas in single-combat)
Weaknesses: The shield generated by Dark Descent naturally imbues the Herald with Hydro, causing it to become highly-susceptible to being frozen.
Notable Attacks and Techniques:
- Surging Tide: The Herald fires a cross-shaped water projectile with its blades.
- Water Slash: Conjures one to two concentrated water projectiles with its blades.
- Dark Descent: The Herald unleashes a burst of Hydro energy to knock back surrounding opponents before it imbues itself with a powerful Hydro shield, providing it immunity to all standard forms of damage until its shield is broken. This shield can only be damaged by elemental attacks, and is particularly vulnerable to ice-based attacks.
- Abyssal Roar: The Herald transforms into a spinning wheel and charges at the player.
- The Wicked Torrents: The Herald slashes the air numerous times with its blade before unleashing 8 Hydro projectiles in a circular pattern.
Notable Matchups
Notable Victories:
Notable Losses:
Inconclusive Matches:
References
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