How to Battle the Brine in Conduit Monuments

Navigating Conduit Monuments

The Brine is an aquatic elemental found inside underwater Conduit Monuments. You can spot these submerged ruins deep in the ocean by looking for stone pillars and glowing lanterns. Prepare for prolonged underwater exploration before diving in.

Countering Sticky Water Bombs

The Brine is extremely fast in the water and attacks using specialized explosive projectiles:

• Water Bomb Placement: The Brine throws sticky water bombs that attach to nearby blocks and surfaces.
• Detonation Timer: Once attached, a water bomb clings to the surface for two seconds before exploding.
• Displacement: The explosion deals damage and violently pushes players away, potentially throwing you off target.

Keep moving along the pillars of the monument to avoid lingering near attached bombs.

Using the Whip Underwater

Because of the Brine's high mobility, standard melee weapons can be difficult to land consistently. Instead, equip a Whip:

1. Target the swimming Brine with your Whip.

2. Strike the creature to inflict a stun and slow effect.

3. Take advantage of the stun window to close in with your main weapons.

Eliminating the Brine rewards you with unique crafting materials for new equipment.