Water's Edge

Overview

Water's Edge is an Equipment: Living Form (ELF) appearing in Honkai Impact 3rd. Modeled after Cheng Lixue, the former disciple of the Taixuan sect, she functions as an Ice-type combat support entity. Carrying a refined, martial artist-like demeanor, she often acts as a calm and grounded presence amid the eccentricities of her fellow ELFs.

Appearance

Water's Edge features long hair displaying shades of blue, black, and grey, topped with a distinctive ahoge and hair ornament, with strands hanging between her bright blue eyes. She wears a maid-like headdress, white wings on her back, and traditional Chinese-style attire rendered in a blue and white color scheme.

Personality

Water's Edge possesses a disciplined and serious demeanor characteristic of a dedicated practitioner. While maintaining a cool and composed exterior, she frequently finds herself playing the sensible straight-man role when confronted with the antics of her peers. She holds deep respect for subjects related to Fu Hua and her teachings.

Abilities

In battle, Water's Edge wields a miniature version of the signature sword after which she is named. She specializes in delivering Ice-element attacks and providing combat support to her allies on the field.

Background

Created as an ELF based on Cheng Lixue, the beloved disciple of Fu Hua, Water's Edge inherits the spirit and combat style of her template. Across various depictions, including spin-off works like ELF Academy, she constantly balances her serious training with managing the everyday chaos caused by her companions.

Relationships

Water's Edge is modeled after Cheng Lixue and harbors high regard for Fu Hua. She regularly interacts with fellow ELFs such as Book of Fuxi, Bella, and Blood Embrace, often serving as the primary voice of reason during their frequent misadventures.

Trivia

Her name translates directly to Ruoshui in Chinese and Wakamizu in Japanese, shared with the legendary sword associated with her design template.