Genshin Impact Oceanic Defender Guide — Fleeting Colors in Flight Event

The Oceanic Defender is the boss battle segment of this year's Lantern Rite event. The Fleeting Colors in Flight runs from Jan. 25, 2022 to Feb. 12, 2022. Players Adventure Rank 28 and up who have completed the following are eligible to participate:

• Archon Quest Chapter I: Act III - A New Star Approaches
• Archon Quest Interlude Chapter: Act I - The Crane Returns on the Wind

How to Play

Apart from the prerequisites, there are no other unlock requirements for the Oceanic Defender. Simply click on the event details and select Oceanic Defender to access the challenge Domain in Guyun Stone Forest. The battle is reminiscent of the battle you fought during the Arcon Quest Interlude Chapter.

Osial's wife, Beisht makes a reappearance in this game mode, which can be completed solo or in Co-op. Defeat all three heads to complete the challenge.

Related: Genshin Impact The Great Gathering Guide — Fleeting Colors in Flight Event

Gameplay Mechanics

Three Heads

Beisht has three heads. Defeating one won't "kill" it—all three must fall together. That means that when you "defeat" one head, it stays on the battlefield and will continue attacking you, but you can't deal more Damage against it.

The HP bars at the top of the screen indicate the activity status of all three heads. When the gauge is blocked, the head is hiding under the water. When it's red, the head is above-water and ready to defeat. When it's empty, the head is "dead" but can appear from time to time to attack you until the rest fall.

Vortex Attack

Beisht constantly uses a vortex-like attack, which sucks you into the middle of the platform. It continuously deals Damage over time, so be careful and consider bringing a Shield or healer to increase your team's chance of surviving.

Lunge Attack

Another one of Beisht's signature moves is a massive lunge attack, where one head thrusts forward and deals a huge amount of Damage. Part of the platform will be highlighted red prior to this attack, so make sure to dodge to prevent imminent death!

Rewards

Obtain Conquest Talismans, Primogems, Hero's Wits, and Mora by completing the event challenges on the Oceanic Defender event page. Obtaining 1,800 Conquest Talismans will count toward your progress for obtaining Ningguang's new skin (no exchange necessary).

It can also be exchanged for a four-star character in Prosperous Partnerships and purchase various items—including a Crown of Insight—in the event shop.

Check out our guide on How to get Ningguang’s Orchid Evening Gown skin in Genshin Impact.