As I ventured through Natlan's rugged terrain in early 2025, I encountered one of the most challenging opponents in the recent Genshin Impact update - Local Legend Rilai. Unlike standard enemies, these Local Legends represent a significant step up in difficulty, offering both greater challenges and more substantial rewards. Having spent countless hours perfecting strategies against this formidable foe, I'm ready to share my comprehensive guide to finding, defeating, and claiming all achievements associated with this unique adversary.

Finding Local Legend Rilai in Natlan

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Tracking down Rilai is your first challenge, though thankfully not the most difficult part of this encounter. This powerful opponent is located southwest of the Masters of the Night-Wind tribe. For optimal navigation, I recommend teleporting to the tribe's main Waypoint and heading west toward the Teleport Waypoint just outside the tall surrounding wall.

After reaching this second Waypoint, remember to exit Saurian indwelling form if you're currently using it. Proceed north past the abandoned tent, and you'll spot Rilai peacefully playing a flute beside a stone altar. The serene scene is deceptive - like a dormant volcano that appears peaceful until the moment of eruption, Rilai's calm demeanor masks the chaotic battle to come.

Understanding Rilai's Combat Arsenal

Rilai is a variation of an Iktomisaurus Warrior: Cryocrystal Cannon, but with significantly enhanced capabilities. My first encounter with this Local Legend was like trying to catch smoke with bare hands - frustrating and seemingly impossible. Rilai's combat style revolves around three primary attack patterns:

  1. Teleportation - Rilai frequently blinks across the battlefield, making sustained damage difficult to achieve.

  2. Explosive Barrels - Often thrown immediately after teleporting, these deal devastating AoE Pyro damage. Like a hidden pitfall covered with leaves, these barrels can surprise even veteran players.

  3. Cryo Missiles - Homing projectiles that track your character, requiring constant movement and stamina management.

  4. Fusion Nova - Rilai's signature attack, conjuring a hailstorm of massive ice rocks that create AoE Cryo damage zones targeted at your position.

During my initial attempts, I foolishly rushed in with my main DPS characters, only to watch them get obliterated by a perfectly timed barrel explosion. The key to victory against Rilai isn't raw power but patience and tactical awareness - a lesson I learned through several humbling defeats.

Optimal Team Composition

When preparing to face Rilai, team composition becomes crucial. Based on my extensive testing throughout early 2025, I've found that protection is paramount. The ideal team should include:

  • Strong Shielder - Zhongli remains the gold standard, but Thoma, Layla, or Citlali (who's proven incredibly valuable since her release) work excellently.

  • Non-Hydro Healer - Avoid Hydro healers at all costs, as Rilai's Cryo attacks will freeze your characters constantly. Bennett, Kuki Shinobu, or Jean provide safer healing options.

  • Ranged DPS - Characters who can deal damage from a distance help avoid barrel explosions.

  • Flexible Slot - I typically use an Anemo character for crowd control or additional damage amplification.

Your team should be like a well-oiled machine, with each component serving a specific purpose in the intricate dance of combat against this Local Legend.

Battle Strategy and Achievement Hunting

Defeating Rilai requires a methodical approach. The battle is less like a sprint and more like navigating a minefield - rushing leads to disaster. Here's my refined strategy after dozens of encounters:

  1. Maintain shield uptime constantly

  2. Attack opportunistically, especially after Rilai teleports but before they throw barrels

  3. Save stamina for dodging Cryo missiles

  4. When Fusion Nova begins, prepare for both offense and evasion

For achievement hunters, Rilai offers three distinct challenges:

  • First Victory (5 Primogems) - Simply defeat Rilai once

  • Perfect Timing (10 Primogems) - Defeat Rilai during their Fusion Nova attack

  • Flawless Victory (20 Primogems) - Defeat Rilai during Fusion Nova without taking damage

The third achievement is particularly challenging - like trying to thread a needle while riding a galloping horse. It requires perfect timing, positioning, and damage output. After numerous attempts, I found success by using a ranged character with burst damage capabilities, striking precisely when Rilai begins Fusion Nova while constantly repositioning to avoid the AoE markers.

People Also Ask

How often does Local Legend Rilai respawn?

Like other world bosses, Rilai respawns with the daily server reset at 4:00 AM (server time). This gives players ample opportunity to practice strategies and attempt achievement completion.

Can co-op mode make the Rilai fight easier?

In my experience, co-op can both help and hinder. Additional players provide more damage potential, but Rilai's targeting becomes less predictable. Communication is essential if attempting this approach.

What rewards does Rilai drop besides achievement primogems?

Beyond the 35 total primogems from achievements, Rilai drops enhanced versions of standard Sauroform Warrior materials, making them valuable for character ascension, particularly for newer Natlan characters.

The Future of Local Legends in Genshin Impact

As I reflect on the evolution of Genshin Impact through 2024 and into 2025, Local Legends represent one of the most intriguing developments in overworld content. First introduced in Fontaine and now expanded in Natlan, these encounters bridge the gap between standard enemies and weekly bosses.

Personally, I believe we're witnessing just the beginning of this system's potential. With the rumored Celestia region on the horizon, I anticipate HoYoverse will further refine the Local Legend concept, perhaps introducing networked encounters where defeating one Legend affects others, or implementing seasonal rotations that change their abilities and locations.

The addition of more sophisticated AI patterns in Rilai compared to earlier Local Legends like Ninianne of the Lake suggests a promising trajectory. If this trend continues, future overworld exploration could transform from simple resource gathering into strategic territory management - a welcome evolution for veteran players seeking fresh challenges.

As Genshin Impact approaches its fifth anniversary, these incremental innovations demonstrate HoYoverse's commitment to keeping the game's open world vibrant and engaging. For players like myself who have traversed every corner of Teyvat, Local Legends like Rilai provide exactly the kind of challenge that keeps us coming back for more.

Whether you're hunting achievements, gathering materials, or simply testing your combat prowess, mastering the encounter with Local Legend Rilai represents one of Natlan's most rewarding challenges. Happy hunting, Travelers! 🔥❄️⚔️