Boss encounters are a staple for high-level play within the world of Genshin Impact, especially when playing Genshin Impact in co-op. Taking these enemies on can be incredibly difficult, even with a full team of players, and will require a fair amount of coordination and planning before even stepping into the arena. And the most important thing that players can do before beginning a boss encounter with their friends is to decide what Elements they need to bring with them.
Updated November 23 2021, by Scott Vengel: Genshin Impact has come a long way since its inception over a year ago. Each update offers something new for players to explore, from new features to new storylines and quests to complete. Even more so, each update offers more playable characters and opponents to defeat in the overworld. Since its launch back in September 2020, Genshin Impact has increased its boss count exponentially, with Inazuma offering more enemies than any other region before it. As such, this article will be updated to include information on boss fights in Genshin Impact that were not in the initial release.
Genshin Impact Elemental Weakness Chart
Players that are familiar with Genshin Impact know that Elements play a huge role within the game's combat, and as such should be the first thing they should consider before hopping into a major boss fight. By combining different Elemental types together, Elemental Reactions occur causing major damage to the target. For example, using an Electro ability on an enemy affected by Hydro will cause them to become Electro-Charged, dealing constant Electro damage over time.
While it might be difficult for Genshin Impact beginners to determine what exactly each Reaction does, it's worth pointing out that any Reaction that players can provoke will be helpful in the heat of combat. The easiest way to remember what types of Reactions will occur is to think about how these Elements would work in real life. Fire will melt ice, water will conduct electricity, and water will vaporize fire.
There is one more item in boss battles: the role of Anemo and Geo characters. While these characters are neutral to all of the Elements, their abilities are by far the most versatile. Anmo characters (like the starting character and Venti) provide the Swirl Reaction, attaching themselves to the first Element they come in contact with and spreading it around the battlefield to provide more opportunities for devastating Reactions.
Geo characters (like Noelle and Ningguang) can create the Crystalize Reaction, taking the first Element it touches and creating an Elemental Shield for themselves and allies, allowing them to take less damage from the corresponding Element. So having a pocket Anemo or Geo character in a party could come in clutch in these encounters. Now with all of this being said, here are the current weeklies and field bosses, what Element they champion, and what the best counters for them are.
Weekly Boss Stormterror Dvalin Elemental Counters
Dvalin, the massive Stormterror dragon that players see with Venti at the beginning of Genshin Impact, is one of the weekly bosses that resets every Monday at 4 AM server. This mighty dragon is not an easy boss to defeat, mostly because it is an Anemo enemy without a real elemental weakness. This means that any combination of characters can be used, but it also means that no characters have a strict advantage. There is some strategy in the fight, however; here are some suggestions for party makeup.
- Element - Anemo
- Weakness - None
- Pyro, Hydro, or Electro DPS characters with high burst damage can help bring down Dvalin's shield
- Players should bring a support character for healing
- Ranged damage is the best against the Stormterror
Weekly Boss Lupus Boreas Elemental Counters
Lupus Boreas is an icy wolf that is one of the four winds of Mondstadt. This icy boss is also called Andrius Dominator of Wolves or the Wolf of the North. The wolf is located in Wolvendom, Windwail Highland, Mondstadt, and will need one of several Elements to even deal damage to it.
- Element - Cryo
- Weakness - Pyro, Electro, and Geo
- Pyro, Electro, and Geo characters will be needed to deal any damage to Lupus
- Cryo and Anemo characters cannot damage this boss but may be brought for support
Weekly Boss Childe Elemental Counters
Unlike most of the other weekly bosses found in Genshin Impact, Childe does not have a wipe mechanic for players that take too long to kill him. This means that players have the opportunity to slowly break down his defenses while building their own. This unique situation means players can bring along more support units than usual to help protect their team from attacks.
- Element - Hydro and Electro
- Weakness - Pyro and Cryo
- Bring a character that can generate shields, like Genshin Impact's Noelle or Diona
- Pyro and Cryo DPS for elemental counter
- Ranged healer
Weekly Boss Azhdaha Elemental Counters
Azhdaha is a weekly boss located in Nantianmen, Minlin, Liyue. He is an interesting and difficult character to fight, mostly because it constantly rotates with the Element it is infused with as the fight continues. Players will want to have a diverse lineup to counter whatever this critter throws at them.
- Element - Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, or Electro, or a combination of two of those elements
- Weakness - None
- Xiao is the best character to bring along, as she can deal damage no matter what phase Azhdaha is in.
- Diluc, Hu Tao, Klee, and Ganyu all are matched for a close second
- Ranged attacker
- Healer
Weekly Boss La Signora Elemental Counters
La Signora was added to Genshin Impact after the conclusion of Inazuma's arc in the story. Located in Tenshukaku, Inazuma City, she offers an interesting combination of Pyro and Cryo mechanics. Players should prepare to counter these elements, in addition to balancing Sheer Cold and Blazing Heat squares which will appear during the fight.
- Element - Pyro, and Cryo
- Weakness - Hydro, Cryo, and Pyro
- Bringing a ranged fighter will mean a lot
- Don't rely on only a Pyro or Cryo DPS
- Healers and shield users will make the fight easier
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Field Boss Geo Hypostasis Elemental Counters
Now onto the best builds for the field bosses of Genshin Impact. Field bosses are slow-to-respawn creatures that appear in fixed places on Teyvat's map. These first few will be Elemental Hypostasis bosses, which can also come in "Pure" Hypostasis form, making them an event boss. The first is Geo Hypostasis, an earth-powered boss that can be found in Guyun Stone Forest in Liyue.
- Element - Geo
- Weakness - Geo
- Any Geo character or character with a Claymore is recommended
Field Boss Anemo Hypostasis Elemental Counters
Much like its Geo cousin, the Anemo Hypostasis is a field boss that also is in its Pure form, making it an Event boss. Either way, the wind is a difficult element to counter. This boss is located near the ancient windy city of Mondstadt.
- Element - Anemo
- Weakness - None
- Any fast-moving character is good for this fight
- Players should learn the attacks, figuring out how to dodge each, then defeating this enemy is pretty easy.
Field Boss Electro Hypostasis Elemental Counters
This electro boss is also found in Mondstadt, and it is also a fairly easy fight once players learn the cube's attacks.
- Element - Electro
- Weakness - Pyro
- Bring a Geo character to break pillars
- Learn attacks and dodges to avoid damage
Field Boss Cryo Hypostasis Elemental Counters
The fourth of the six cube bosses is Cryo Hypostasis. This icy cube is decorated with pale blue snowflakes, making it look rather harmless, but its Cryo attacks can leave players out in the cold. Not only does this boss accelerate the speed of Sheer Cold damage the party, but it can also heal itself. Getting rid of this cube as quickly as possible with fire is the best way to defeat it.
- Element - Cryo
- Weakness - Pyro
- This cube is completely immune to Cryo damage, but it can be melted by Pyro characters
- Superconduct is not a good reaction to aim for in the fight
- Players should level up the Frostbearing Tree and make a Genshin Impact Warming Bottle if they can before the fight
Field Boss Pyro Hypostasis Elemental Counters
The Pyro Hypostasis is the first of the field bosses in Inazuma that Genshin Impact players will encounter, located in Kannazuka. Unlike other Hypostasis foes, the Pyro Hypostasis focuses on making the player react quickly, as failing to eliminate its revival cubes will prolong the fight. However, this battle can be made easier by utilizing a Hydro catalyst, or bow user.
- Element - Pyro
- Weakness - Hydro
- The Pyro Hypostasis is immune to Pyro damage, so avoid using a Pyro DPS
- A Hydro character is a must for an easy fight
- Hydro catalysts and bow users, like Barbara or Tartaglia, are recommended because they can get rid of the Hypostasis revival cubes quickly
Field Boss Hydro Hypostasis Elemental Counters
The Hydro Hypostasis is currently the most recent Hypostasis boss to be added to Genshin Impact, located on Watatsumi Island. Summoning water droplets, these unique summons can either heal the boss or attack the player. As such, players should ensure they break these water droplets with priority.
- Element - Hydro
- Weakness - Elements besides Hydro (Cryo, Pyro, and Electro recommended.)
- The Hydro Hypostasis is immune to Hydro damage, so the player's DPS should be in another element
- While any other element besides Hydro works in this fight, Cryo, Pyro, and Electro are recommended because of their high power reactions
Field Boss Cryo Regisvines Elemental Counters
The Cryo Regisvines also has an Event form like the Hypostasis' called the Resurgent Cryo Regisvines. But in its basic state, this chilling enemy is a field boss. Located in Falcon Coast, Mondstadt, this icy, flower-like being is like a giant Whopperflower made of cold.
- Element - Cryo
- Weakness - Pyro
- Using ranged Pyro DPS characters to aim for the jewel in its chest is the best way to fight
Field Boss Pyro Regisvines Elemental Counters
The Pyro Regisvines is basically the same as its Cryo counterpart, only fiery instead of icy. Players will want to also aim for the jewel center of this fire flower to take it down.
- Element - Pyro
- Weakness - Hydro and Cryo
- Pyro characters can help very little in this fight
- Players should focus on the Reactions Hydro and Cryo can bring to the party.
Oceanid Elemental Counter
Oceanid is also known as Rhodeia of Loch, the Voice of the Water. She is located in Bishui Plain, Liyue. Unlike many of the other fights, this field boss uses Mimics to do her fighting, and players have to battle and damage Mimics to damage her as well.
- Element - Hydro
- Weakness - Cryo, Pyro, Electro
- Players will want at least one ranged DPS for damaging flying Mimic
- Elemental Reactions, like Electro-charges and Frozen, will be super important for this fight.
Field Boss Maguu Kenki
Though first introduced during the Golden Apple Archipelago event, Maguu Kenki is a field boss located on Yashiori Island, Inazuma. Using both Anemo and Cryo attacks, players should be aware that Maguu Kenki does not have any immunities to these elements until 75% health or lower.
- Element - None; Anemo or Cryo during the second phase
- Weakness - All elements besides Geo for Anemo. Pyro or Anemo for Cryo.
- Maguu Kenki is a fast-paced melee fighter, so players should avoid using a bow user for this fight. Catalyst users may be one of the most effective weapon users.
- The elemental weakness of Maguu Kenki will depend on which element is imbued. Most elements work against its Anemo form, but high damage reactions against Cryo are more narrow. Having a Pyro DPS is highly recommended.
Field Boss Perpetual Mechanical Array
While finding the Perpetual Mechanical Array may seem difficult in itself, Genshin Impact players will find the field boss to be even more difficult to fight. While the boss uses purely physical attacks, it also lacks any real elemental weaknesses. The trickiest part about the Array is its Defense Mode, a phase where four Ruin Sentinels attack the player and the Perpetual Mechanical Array itself becomes undamageable; players should target the highlighted Sentinel to end the phase.
- Element - None
- Weakness - None
- The Perpetual Mechanical Array has high defense and attack, so players should bring a good healer to battle. Especially one with a quick burst heal, like Barbara and Jean, as players will be moving more in this battle than in others.
- The Array lacks any special weakness to the elements, so players should be prepared to set up their own reactions. Teams are recommended to include an enabler.
- Bow users are not recommended for this boss fight, as the arena leaves little room to set up charged shots.
Field Boss Thunder Manifestation
Seirai Island's exclusive boss fight, the Thunder Manifestation can prove to be a fairly difficult foe for even experienced Genshin Impact players. Fast-moving, and incredibly fierce, it can be trouble should players not learn the beast's move set. On the topic of element counters, the Thunder Manifestation uses purely Electro move sets.
- Element - Electro
- Weakness - Pyro, Anemo
- Players will want at least one ranged DPS, as the Thunder Manifestation is a flying boss
- Higher individual-focuses elemental reactions, like overcharged, will prove most effective; Hydro and Cryo reactions may be underwhelming for some players
- The Thunder Manifestation uses movement-based attacks, so a fast-paced bow or catalyst user will prove to be the most effective
Mythical Beast Primo Geovishap Elemental Counter
This boss can spawn in one of four different elements. Each element has its own counters, but players should be ready for any of them when encountering the Primo, located in Liyue.
- Element - Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, or Electro
- Weakness - Depends on Elements
- Players will want a shield character
- Players can peek into its lair as they come to it and see which color the creature's scales are. This will let them know what element the Primo will be.
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