Waverider is a new transportation in Genshin Impact. Guide includes how to navigate waverider, how to summon waverider, waypoint location, best characters, rewards and how to use.
Waverider - How To Use & Controls
Transportation Along The Archipelago
Waverider is a new ride or mode of transportation that was introduced during the 1.6 Livestream. Covered location will be on water areas and of course, the challenge will not be complete without defeating enemies.
Ride Through Waverider Waypoint
Waverider can be summoned through Waverider Waypoints. Ride the boat and start sailing!
Waverider Controls (PC)
| Keybind | Action |
|---|---|
| E (Non Waverider) | Embark |
| Left Click | Shot |
| E (Waverider) | Strong Shot |
| Right Click or Shift | Sprint |
| Space Bar | Disembark |
Explore The Archipelago
Waverider will be the main transportation system on this event in order to explore new challenges and new puzzles on every island!
Summer Archipelago GuideDefeat The Enemies
According to the 1.6 Livestream, it is said that enemies are building up their own camps and bases along the sea, this is why players will need to travel around the Archipelago and defeat the enemies.
Sail & Glide
Waverider will be more on sailing a boat alongside fighting monsters as you navigate through the sea. Players will also need to unboard the waverider and glide their way towards the enemies and defeat them.
Time Limit Challenge
It is said that this event will also have a racing game whereas players will need to glide and sail and complete the given time challenge.
1.6 Livestream Summary GuideHow Many Stages?
It is likely to have different stages or levels as you progress the challenge. This will be updated as soon as this event is released, check back again to get more updates!
Waverider - Release Date
Released In 1.6 Update
According to the 1.6 Livestream update, Waverider content will be available for he 1.6 update. Check back to know more about this new challenge!
1.6 Livestream GuideWaverider Wapoints - Locations
Location Map
You can summon wave rider at Waverider Waypoints. Waverider Waypoint are located per named islands. There are 4 in total and they can be found within the Archipelago.
Waverider Waypoint DetailsEvent Related Articles
Current Wish (Gacha) Banners
| Banner | Boosted Character / Weapon |
|---|---|
| Chanson Of Many Waters 10/22/2025 - 11/11/2025 | |
| Temptation Of The Crimson Sands 10/22/2025 - 11/11/2025 | |
10/22/2025 - 11/11/2025 | |
| Beginners' Wish Permanent | |
| Wanderlust Invocation Permanent | - |
6.1 Current Events
| 6.1 Events | |
|---|---|
| Saurian Sojourn 10/24/2025 - 11/3/2025 | A domain challenge where players will team up with their Saurians & complete each stage with their skills. |
6.1 Update Upcoming Events
| 6.1 Events | |
|---|---|
| Ruins Exploration: Fieldwise Center 11/7/2025 - 11/24/2025 | This will be the main event in the 6.1 Update, and it will have three (3) mini-games. |
| Dance Dance Dynamic Disco 11/17/2025 - 11/26/2025 | In this event, players must follow the music beats while performing the correct dance movements to complete the challenges. |
Other Events
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