In Warframe, the Gantulyst and Hydrolyst are powerful Eidolon beasts that roam the plains at night. They behave like raid bosses with phases and specific attack patterns. In this guide, you will receive tips, among other things, on the right Warframes and weapons to bring the giants to their knees.
This guide has been created in collaboration with the largest German Warframe Discord “Warframe GER” and was created by the official Lotus guide Vanthenos. Lotus guides are developer-authorized players who help others, so somewhat certified Warframe experts.
Who are the Gantulyst and Hydrolyst?
According to legends, two more Eidolons fell onto the plains of Eidolon decades ago and have been slumbering since. Even larger and more terrifying than the known Teralyst, they have sparked the interest of some Tenno and Eidolon hunters to prove their skills. They now roam through the night, looking for the Shrine of Eidolon to summon these creatures.
- It is said that the Gantulyst carries a gigantic rock on his arm and emits powerful beams of Sentient energy. To win his favor, the Ostron built a shrine in his honor.
- The Hydrolyst is said, according to Ostron tales, to be the harbinger of an impending natural disaster. A biting odor is said to precede the arrival of the toxic Eidolon.
Don’t rush the fight – First learn to kill the Teralyst
Are you already experienced Eidolon hunters looking to take on a new challenge? Only those who can defeat the Teralyst should face the new Eidolons.
The Gantulyst and Hydrolyst are significantly stronger than the first Eidolon! Good equipment and teamwork are more than helpful.
Don’t know yet how to take down the Teralyst? Don’t worry, we have a guide: How to kill the giant Eidolon Teralysts in the Plains – With this guide, you will learn how to basically approach an Eidolon and what you need to pay attention to.
Are you ready? Choose your Warframes and weapons!
Only those who are well-equipped will be able to hunt and bring down all 3 Eidolons in one night. The following listing should help you with your selection. In general, what works for the Teralyst is also suitable for the Gantulyst and Hydrolyst.
Work as a team – These Warframes are suitable for Eidolon hunting
Good teamwork is crucial for success in Eidolon hunting. These Warframes are recommended for team composition:
- Chroma: Is still one of the best damage dealers, even after his last change. Thanks to his high armor, he is nearly invulnerable. The fact that his “Vex Armor” is now shared among allies only makes him better.
- Harrow: His job is to protect the team from damage and magnetic waves, and to increase the critical chance of his allies affected by his ability Covenant.
- Volt: Volt’s “Electric Shields” double the critical damage of the booster and provide a good buff to weapons. The “Shock Trooper” augment is also a good buff for the group.
- Trinity: She has one of the most demanding jobs. Her task is to heal the group, as well as to fetch and keep the decoys alive.
- Oberon: Can also be very useful and replace Harrow, as he also protects the group from dying.
- Rhino: His “Roar” is a good damage buff for the team.
Choose the right weapon – Radiation is important
The faster you can destroy the weak points (Synovia) of the Eidolons, the better.
For the weapons, the same applies as for the Teralyst:
- Pay attention to your damage type – Radiation!
- All sniper rifles are well-suited to turn the fight in your favor. However, there are also some secondary weapons that you can use to quickly take the Eidolons down.
Don’t underestimate the schools and power of the Operator!
By unlocking the individual focus schools, you can grow your Operator into a strong fighter. Especially the combination of the passive, unbound abilities gives you a decisive advantage in the fight against the gigantic creatures
Likewise, individual abilities of the different schools can be very helpful:
- Madurai with the Void Strike provides increased damage for the next 8 attacks
- Unairu with the Unairu Illusion can provide you and your allies with a damage buff of 100%
The right amp makes a lot of noise…
… in this case, rather damage. Amps are special weapons for the Operator that enhance the Void powers. I have put together an amp for Eidolon hunting made of:
- Granmu Prisma – has a high chance to deal critical hits
- Pencha Scaffold – with charged shot and high damage values
- Lohrin Rail – to increase the chance of critical hits and the increased chance of triggering a status
Kavats, your friend and buffer
Do you still not have enough critical damage? Then take a Kavat for reinforcement. An Adarza gives a 60% chance of critical hits every 20 seconds for 10 seconds. This can greatly boost your weapons.
Wow, well prepared! We want to fight – Here’s how to find the Eidolons
So, off to the plains and let the hunt begin, but how do I find the new Eidolons?
You can accept the contract for Eidolon hunting from Konzu. You have the following options:
- As before, you can join a random group or …
- assemble a group beforehand and enter the plains at night.
- A new matchmaking has been added. This provides the option to join a randomly assembled group with the same interests. Here you can choose whether you want to defeat ONLY the Teralyst or if you want to face the fight against all three Eidolons.
The Eidolons only appear at night, so you should keep an eye on the day-night cycle.
An old acquaintance – Get the shiny Eidolon shard from Teralyst
After you’ve chosen one of the options, set off and take down the Teralyst first. It is essential that you obtain the shiny Eidolon shard from him. Then you must quickly go to the Great Lake Gara Toht Lake and find the “Shrine of Eidolon”.
The shiny Eidolon shards must now be sacrificed to the shrine. Only when everyone has sacrificed their shard does the Gantulyst appear – literally.
The lower image shows the “Shrine of Eidolon”. Here, everyone in the group must sacrifice the Eidolon shard.
Only then will the Gantulyst rise from the depths of the Gara Toht Lake:
Gantulyst: Bigger, faster, stronger – A tremendous battle
The battle against Gantulyst and later the Hydrolyst will demand a lot from you. These gigantic monsters are larger, faster, and stronger than the Teralyst.
The biggest difference from the Teralyst is that the Gantulyst has over 6 weak points (Synovia). Thus, you will need 3 decoys to eventually extract the Eidolon shards from them. The Synovia are located on the shoulder blades, arms, and knees. Each Eidolon decoy is needed for 2 Synovia.
After you have extracted the Eidolon shards from him, you must bring them back to Gara Tot Lake to summon the Hydrolyst.
Hydrolyst – Requires radiant Eidolon shard
Once the Gantulyst is defeated, you return to the “Shrine of Eidolon” to sacrifice the radiant Eidolon shard.
The Hydrolyst will rise from the depths of the lake and give you a battle like you have never experienced before. Be prepared for a storm of effects and a fight that demands all your skill. “Blinded by the Light” would be a fitting song here.
As with the Hydrolyst, he also has 6 weak points (Synovia) and you need 3 decoys for him. The Synovia are also located on the shoulder blades, arms, and knees.
Rewards: These are the rewards you get for killing the 3 Eidolons
As conquerors of the 3 Eidolons, you will go home with outstanding treasures.
In addition to the previous Teralyst loot, you will receive:
- Shiny and radiant Eidolon shards – transformed into focus points, they help to upgrade the focus schools
- Riven Transmuters – 4 random Riven mods will be transmuted into a new unopened Riven mod
- Articula – small action figures that can be placed as decorations in your personal quarters
- Event Mods – the 120% impact, puncture, and slash mods from previous events
- Arcane Enhancements – were previously only available from the abolished raids/trials. Arcanes are special upgrade components for equipment
These rewards are truly worth the fight!
Vanthenos says: The new Eidolons are the content you wish for!
- Challenging
- Not too hard and not too easy
- Very cool fights with lots of effects
- Rewards that are impressive
Don’t be discouraged if the first runs are not successful. Once you are more familiar, 1-2 runs should also be easily doable in a public group. More than 3-4 runs per night will then be quite tough, even in a fixed team.
How the epic battles with the new Eidolons feel can be read here: New Eidolons in Warframe are like raid bosses, not for noobs!
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