Genshin Impact
Solitary Suanni, strategies, weak points, and achievements
Defeat the Ancient Lord of the Mountain found inside of the Mountains of Chenyu Vale.
The Solitary Suanni is a Boss introduced along with Chenyu Vale. This Illuminated beast uses both Hydro and Anemo in its attacks; defeating it will reward you with Cloudseam Scales and both, Hydro and Anemo Ascension Crystals.
Solitary Suanni Location
Solitary Suanni Arena
Strategy
Like most Bosses, the Solitary Suanni is highly resistant to its elements (Hydro and Anemo) while slightly resistant to the other types of damage.
Most of its attacks are long-range but are easily dodged if you run to the side (or towards it if you can take advantage of the invincibility window); the only close-range attack it has is an Anemo Infused Stomp to the ground whenever you get too close.
It also has two Powerful attacks, one with Anemo and one with Hydro. Either attack takes some time to charge before unleashing it; you can interrupt the Anemo attack by using Swirl Reactions on the Anemo Spheres (hit them with Cryo, Electro, Hydro, or Pyro) and the Hydro Attack by Freezing the Solitary Suanni with Cryo and then Shattering it with a Claymore or Cryo-related reactions.
Weak Point
This Boss does not have a specific Weak Point, but there are three opportunities where you can stun it.
At the last part of one of its attacks, where it dashes, the Solitary Suanni will end up wet. You can Freeze it with Cryo and destroy it with Blunt attacks or Cryo-related Elemental Reactions.
Its strongest Hydro attack will have the Boss covered in Hydro; you can interrupt it the same way.
Its Strongest Anemo attack will summon three Anemo spheres, destroy all three with Swirl reactions, and the Boss will be stunned.
Achievements
A Pulse of Ice and Wind
Search for the connection between Solitary Suanni and Cryo.
Shatter the Solitary Suanni: Shatter is not a very popular reaction; it happens when you hit a Frozen enemy with a Blunt Attack, such as a Claymore, a Plunging Attack, or most strong Cryo and Geo Skills. Using Pyro or Electro will stun it but won't trigger the Achievement.
"Feng Shui Assassination!"
Within a single challenge, use Elemental Reactions to paralyze the Solitary Suanni while it is gathering Anemo and Hydro adeptal energy respectively.
Interrupt the Solitary Suanni's strongest attacks as described during the Weak Point Section; you must do both in the same battle to get it.
