It looks like Legend of the Vagabond Sword is making a return in Genshin Impact’s upcoming version 5.3, according to the latest leaks. This time around, get ready for a tougher challenge with some fresh combat mechanics and an updated lineup of bosses that are set to test your skills. While Genshin’s Spiral Abyss and Imaginarium Theater have long been the pinnacle of late-game content, the developers have frequently experimented with introducing more challenging encounters. Examples like the Local Legends of Fontaine and Natlan stand out, but the Legend of the Vagabond Sword is definitely in a league of its own.
Unlike the permanent presence of Local Legends, the Legend of the Vagabond Sword is a limited-time combat event that pops up sporadically throughout a region. It first appeared in Version 1.6 and made a comeback in Version 4.6, during the Fontaine period. While players can earn Primogem rewards at easier levels, fully conquering this event on the hardest difficulty means you’ll need to push both your skills and your team to their absolute limits.
According to a datamine from HomDGCat, when Version 5.3 hits, players will face four challenging world bosses, each sitting at Level 105. The lineup, as per the leak, includes Hydro Tulpa, Legatus Golem, Tyrant of Fire and Iron, and Secret Source Automaton. The latter particularly demands the use of characters like Xilonen or Xianyun for a chance at success, as they must disrupt the boss’s actions by climbing pillars. This time, players not only need to shatter elemental shields to inflict damage, but they also have to thwart the bosses’ Ultimate moves. Otherwise, all active characters might get knocked out, and the boss will fully regenerate its shield.
Here’s a closer look at the bosses players will face:
- Hydro Tulpa: Flashflood
- Legatus Golem: Harmonizer
- Tyrant of Fire and Iron
- Secret Source Automaton: Firepower Enhanced
The exact health stats of these bosses are still under wraps, but expect them to be hefty. For context, the Primo Geovishap in Version 4.6 boasted over nine million HP. In terms of strategy, Hydro Tulpa seems tailored for characters like Mavuika and Arlecchino, both of whom will feature in Version 5.3’s Event Banners. If you’re missing these 5-Star heroes, a well-equipped Xiangling might do the trick.
Moving to Legatus Golem, Navia and other Geo characters should shine here with consistent Geo application. As for the Tyrant of Fire and Iron, this boss appears designed with Neuvillette or Mualani in mind, easily taken down with most Hydro hypercarry setups. The anticipated release date for Version 5.3 is January 1, 2025, and players can look forward to encountering the Legend of the Vagabond Sword as part of this update.
Overall, Genshin Impact continues to keep its community on their toes with exciting updates and challenging events—pushing players to adapt their strategies and explore different character builds to prevail.
