| Real Name | Ajax |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5 ★ |
| Gender | Male |
| Elemental | Hydro (Vision), Electro (Delusion) |
| Constellation | Monoceros Caeli |
| Weapon | Bow |
| Nation | Snezhnaya |
| Fatui Harbinger Rank | 11 |
| Codename | Childe |
| Birthday | July 20th |
| Family | Tonia (Younger sister), Anthon (Younger brother), Teucer (Younger brother) |
| Special Dish | A Prize Catch |
| How to Obtain | Event Wish - Farewell of Snezhnaya |
| Affiliation | Eleven Fatui Harbingers |
| Release Date | November 11th, 2020 |
| Voice Actor | Griffin Burns (English), Ryouhei Kimura (Japanese) |
Tartaglia is the Eleventh of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. Wherever he goes, danger follows, and Childe is always eager for a challenge, making him extremely dangerous despite being the youngest member.
Tartaglia describes himself as "kind of a bad guy", living for the thrill of a fight and causing chaos. As a child, Tartaglia was frightened and hesitant, but he secretly desired to become an adventurer like the ones his father told him about as they fished together. After falling into The Abyss and meeting and training with Skirk, Tartaglia's personality drastically changed. Although he appears to relatively friendly on the surface, Tartaglia is a bloodthirsty warrior. The Abyss and his old master, Skirk, made him self-confident, solipsistic, and brash, thriving on the sensation of being alive. A warrior at heart, he constantly seeks ways to grow stronger, regardless of how he obtains said power. Tartaglia considers those who wish to become strong like him to be friends and takes pleasure in battling them on the battlefield. He lusts for combat and grows excited by fighting strong opponents, even if it could mean dying in the process. He uses bows because he is weakest with them, making his victories with them all the more exhilarating.
Because of his pride, Tartaglia is exceptionally reliable at accomplishing the tasks given to him, no matter how difficult they may be or if they go against his values. This, combined with his straightforward nature, makes him rather easy to manipulate. Despite disliking how his plan in Liyue Harbor could potentially harm innocents, he puts it into motion to fulfill his mission in Liyue — only to learn he was meant to fail as part of an even larger plan he was not privy to, much to his consternation.
Amongst the rest of the Harbingers, Tartaglia is considered an oddball. While his fellow Harbingers prefer clandestine operations and staying behind the scenes, Tartaglia favors being front and center. He is a public figure known for attending social gatherings and even participates as an actor in plays and theater. As a result, Tartaglia's coworkers are wary of him, while he holds them in disdain for their schemes and "intangible" methods. While he is easily capable of scheming, he only resorts to such approaches when necessary due to his straightforward nature. He also appears to treat his subordinates less harshly than the rest of the Harbingers, stating that he doesn't use lethal force against the recruits in his care nor does he threaten any of them.
Tartaglia dedicates himself to those he cares about wholeheartedly. He is unquestionably loyal to the Tsaritsa and holds her in high esteem, seeing himself as her weapon of war. He also cares deeply for his family; he sends money, gifts, and letters home often. Tartaglia is exceptionally proud of his three younger siblings and dotes on them frequently, especially his youngest brother Teucer — he is willing to lie and even put himself in mortal danger, so as long as it makes him happy. Although he was once on good terms with Zhongli (even allowing the former Archon to use him as financial support), he seems to have taken his deception personally, stating he will only forgive him if he agrees to trial by combat. Zhongli appears to be unaware of Tartaglia's change in opinion, being under the impression he will still meet him for drinks to catch up after the recent Liyue events.
- Normal Attack: Cutting Torrent
Normal Attack: Performs up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.
Charged Attack
Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased Damage.
While aiming, the power of Hydro will accumulate on the arrowhead. An arrow fully charged with the torrent will deal Hydro Damage and apply the Riptide status.
Riptide
Enemies affected by Riptide will suffer from AoE Hydro Damage effects when attacked by Tartaglia in various ways. Damage dealt in this way is considered Normal Attack Damage.
Riptide Flash: A fully-charged Aimed Shot that hits an enemy affected by Riptide deals consecutive bouts of AoE Damage. Can occur once every 0.7 seconds.
Riptide Burst: Defeating an opponent affected by Riptide creates a Hydro burst that inflicts the Riptide status on nearby enemies hit.
Plunging Attack
Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE Damage upon impact.
When Tartaglia is in Elemental Skill: Foul Legacy: Raging Tide's Melee Stance, he cannot perform a plunging attack.
- Elemental Skill: Foul Legacy: Raging Tide
Melee Stance: You're mine!
Melee Stance: Ha!
Melee Stance: Tidal wave!
Ranged Stance: Bring it on!
Ranged Stance: Who's next?
Ranged Stance: Hah...
Unleashes a set of weaponry made of pure water, dealing Hydro Damage to surrounding enemies and entering Melee Stance.
In this Stance, Tartaglia's Normal and Charged Attacks are converted to Hydro Damage that cannot be overridden by any other elemental infusion and change as follows:
- Normal Attack: Performs up to 6 consecutive Hydro strikes.
- Charged Attack: Consumes Stamina to unleash a cross slash, dealing Hydro Damage.
- Riptide Slash: Hitting an enemy affected by Riptide with a melee attack unleashes a Riptide Slash that deals AoE Hydro Damage. Damage dealt in this way is considered Elemental Skill Damage, and can only occur once every 1.5 seconds.
After 30 seconds, or when the ability is unleashed again, this skill will end. Tartaglia will return to his Ranged Stance and this ability will enter cooldown. The longer Tartaglia stays in his Melee Stance, the longer the cooldown. If the return to a ranged stance occurs automatically after 30 seconds, the cooldown is even longer.
- Elemental Burst: Havoc: Obliteration
Performs different attacks based on what stance Tartaglia is in when casting.
Ranged Stance: Flash of Havoc
Riptide!
You can run, but you can't hide!
Swiftly fires a Hydro-imbued magic arrow, dealing AoE Hydro Damage and applying the Riptide status. Returns a portion of its Energy Cost after use.
Melee Stance: Light of Obliteration
Shouldn't let your guard down!
Brace yourself, this is gonna hurt!
Performs a slash with a large AoE, dealing massive Hydro Damage to all surrounding enemies, which triggers Riptide Blast.
Riptide Blast
When the obliterating waters hit an enemy affected by Riptide, it clears their Riptide status and triggers a Hydro Explosion that deals AoE Hydro Damage. Damage dealt in this way is considered Elemental Burst Damage.
- 1st Ascension Passive: Never Ending
Extends Riptide duration by 8 seconds.
- 4th Ascension Passive: Sword of Torrents
When Tartaglia is in Elemental Skill: Foul Legacy: Raging Tide's Melee Stance, on dealing a Critical hit, Normal and Charged Attacks apply the Riptide status effects to enemies.
- Utility Passive: Master of Weaponry
Increases your own party members' Normal Attack Level by 1.
| Level | Name | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foul Legacy: Tide Withholder | Decreases the cooldown of Elemental Skill: Foul Legacy: Raging Tide by 20% |
| 2 | Foul Legacy: Understream | When enemies affected by Riptide are defeated, Tartaglia regenerates 4 Elemental Energy. |
| 3 | Abyssal Mayhem: Vortex of Turmoil | Increases the Level of Elemental Skill: Foul Legacy: Raging Tide by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| 4 | Abyssal Mayhem: Hydrospout | If Tartaglia is in Elemental Skill: Foul Legacy: Raging Tide's Melee Stance, triggers Riptide Slash against enemies on the field affected by Riptide every 4 seconds, otherwise, triggers Riptide Flash. Riptide Slashes and Riptide Flashes triggered by this Constellation effect are not subject to the time intervals that would typically apply to these 2 Riptide effects, nor do they have any effect on those time intervals. |
| 5 | Havoc: Formless Blade | Increases the Level of Elemental Burst: Havoc: Obliteration by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| 6 | Havoc: Annihilation | When Elemental Burst: Havoc: Obliteration is cast in Melee Stance, the cooldown of Elemental Skill: Foul Legacy: Raging Tide is reset. This effect will only take place once Tartaglia returns to his Ranged Stance. |
This part is about what Tartaglia thinks about the other characters in Genshin Impact.
There's far more to that man than meets the eye. As for the extent of his power... lots to look forward to, I think.
Tell me, how has Mr. Zhongli been lately? Not bad, you say? Seems he's had no problem acclimating to "mortal" life. Hmph, he sure had me fooled. Such a fiasco mustn't be so easily forgiven! The only way to reconciliation is fierce combat! What do you mean I'm no match for him? Hahaha...
It's been years since I last saw my master. I should hope that next we meet, I'll at least be able to force her to use both hands to beat me...
After he took the Gnosis, we lost all contact with him. Now comes the task of trying to hunt it down and get it back... I actually don't mind it — it means I get to travel all over. Wonder if I'll run into you somewhere along the way?
I never got along with her, you know that. I guess there's not much more worth saying about her at this point. When you're a harbinger, you have to accept that death could come at any time... But don't worry about me. No matter what happens, I'll do whatever it takes to keep myself alive.
She always seems engrossed in her research. Hmm... I wonder if those machines have anything to do with her? Anyway, I've only met her a few times, but every time she looked like she wanted to murder me. I have no idea what I possibly could have done to annoy her, though.
Look, I've got nothing against people who have their own agendas — I myself joined the Fatui to get more experience in combat. But I don't like her at all. If she stood to benefit from betraying others, she'd turn against the Tsaritsa in a heartbeat. There isn't a sane bone in her body.
Oh, now that guy has a head full of grandiose plans fueled by raw ambition. I don't understand a word he says once he starts talking about his theories... Eh, but as long as he keeps our cash reserves stocked up, I'm not complaining.
He was the first ever Fatui Harbinger, and today he is our leader. He only appears on important occasions. As for his accomplishments... To be honest, I don't really care. I owe my loyalty and devotion to the Tsaritsa, no one else.
I don't know what his motivations could be, but he seems genuine about wanting to help me. He treats me just like family. Oh, and speaking of family — Tonia and Teucer are always telling me about the pastries and other gifts he brings them when they write. So while I've been away from Snezhnaya, he's kept his promise to take care of my family.
I've seen him in battle before, and oh what a sight it was. Perhaps I'm ranked too low for him to notice me right now. Well, he may not recognize my strengths yet, but one day, I'll show him what I'm made of.
I heard that he took segments of himself at different ages, made prostheses out of them, and assigned different tasks to each one. I know... all my comrades are a little weird. Well, come to think of it, if I met another version of myself... Hah, we'd have to fight then and there to decide which one of us gets to survive.
The Fatui Harbingers are ranked by strength, and I have no idea why that girl is No. 3. I'd test my skills with every Harbinger who ranks above me if I had the chance, but when it comes to her... something just doesn't feel right. Anyway, you should be careful around her.
Her Royal Highness the Tsaritsa is actually a gentle soul. Too gentle, in fact, and that's why she had to harden herself. Likewise, she declared war against the whole world only because she dreams of peace. And because she made an enemy of the world, I had the chance to become acquainted with you.
Varka? Just the thought of one day going head-to-head with him in combat, the fabled Knight of Boreas himself, titan of the Knights of Favonius... It makes me buzz with excitement. It's a beautiful life we live in this world.
