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# Abyss Herald
## Resistances
Note - below resistance values are not confirmed.
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## Tips and Mechanics
**Weak Point** - Face
**Abyss Herald** attacks have a long windup, and most of them can be easily dodged by running behind him. Try to stay close to him.
## Shield
Preferto break the shield, as this will **Freeze** the **Abyss Herald**.
 attacks will also work, but are less effective than
will also damage the shield, but are **half as effective**.
See [Shields](/abyss/mechanics/shields.md) for more information.
{% hint style="info" %}
The **Abyss Herald** **shield** has **36U** of strength. This means it takes anywhere between **18\~36** applications of to break the shield, depending on how strong the ability is at applying the element. is slightly less effectively, requiring about **45 ticks** of **Electrocharged**, andare half as effective, requiring **36\~72** applications.
{% endhint %}
## Abilities
After **shielding**, the **Abyss Herald** has a similar set of attacks, but the combos will be longer.
### Basic Combo
### **Ranged Slash**
The number of slashes performed during this attack is variable, and based on the **Abyss Herald's health/shield**
When **shielded**, there is a brief delay between the **2nd and 3rd slash**.
| Health | Number of Slashes |
| --------------------------------- | ----------------- |
| Unshielded with over 50% HP | 1 |
| Unshielded with under 50% HP | 2 |
| Shielded with over 50% Shield HP | 3 |
| Shielded with under 50% Shield HP | 4 |
### **Cross Slash**
Getting hit by this attack will **add 6 seconds** to any **Elemental Skill/Burst** that is on cooldown.
This only affects the active character hit, and this **does not affect skills that aren't on cooldown**.
Blocking the damage with a **shield** prevents it from increasing your cooldowns.
### Water Wheel
The number of spins performed during this attack is variable, and based on the **Abyss Herald's health/shield**
| Health | Number of Spins |
| --------------------------------- | --------------- |
| Unshielded with over 50% HP | 1 |
| Unshielded with under 50% HP | 2 |
| Shielded with over 50% Shield HP | 3 |
| Shielded with under 50% Shield HP | 4 |
### Hydro Shield
Once the **Abyss Herald** drops below a certain **HP**, it will summon a  **shield** and deal **DMG** to nearby characters.
The **shield** absorbs incoming damage. Destroying the **shield** will immediately kill the **Abyss Herald**, regardless of how much **HP** is left.
### Charged Slash
This attack is only performed when **shielded**.
If you stand directly behind the **Abyss Herald** when the attack finishes, you will not get hit.
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