The Lord of Eroded Primal Fire is one of the toughest bosses introduced in Genshin Impact and featured in the Natlan storyline. Defeating this weekly boss is crucial for farming talent ascension materials like Eroded Horn and Eroded Sunfire. This guide covers everything you need to know—from finding the boss to combat strategies and rewards.
How to Find the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire
To unlock this boss fight, players must complete Act V of Chapter 5, titled “Incandescent Ode of Resurrection,” in the Archon Quest. The first encounter with the boss occurs during the quest, but this version is more scripted compared to the weekly challenge.
After completing the quest, the Trounce Domain – Stone Stele Records becomes available west of the Stadium of the Sacred Flame. Players can start the fight by interacting with the Natlan Heroes Monument.
Best Characters for the Battle
Recommended DPS Characters:
- Natlan’s Nightsoul Characters: Mavuika, Chasca, Mualani, Kinich
- Other Strong DPS Options: Arlecchino, Xiao, Navia
Support Characters:
- Shield Providers: Zhongli, Noelle, Citlali (if available)
- Ranged DPS Options: Ganyu, Neuvillete, Yanfei
- Healers: Kokomi, Barbara, Baizhu
Tip: Nightsoul characters are highly effective due to their elemental attacks. However, players lacking them can compensate with strong general DPS units.
Boss Attack Patterns and Strategy
Attack Patterns:
The Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, also referred to as Gosoythoth, boasts agile moves and unpredictable attacks. It uses slashes and projectiles that require quick dodging.
Key Phases to Watch Out For:
- Summoning Pillars:
- Mid-battle, the boss summons three pillars.
- Destroy them quickly using Nightsoul attacks to trigger the boss’s exhausted state.
- Field Shrinkage:
- As the fight progresses, the battle area shrinks, making dodging harder.
- Focus on defeating the boss quickly during this phase.
Winning Strategy:
- Stay close to the boss to avoid projectile attacks.
- Destroy pillars as fast as possible to weaken it temporarily.
- Time your most powerful attacks during its exhausted state for maximum damage.
- Use shielders and healers to survive prolonged battles.
Rewards for Defeating the Boss
Successfully defeating the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire grants players exclusive talent ascension materials essential for character upgrades.
Key Drops Include:
- Eroded Horn
- Eroded Sunfire
- Eroded Scale-Feather
Note: Mavuika currently requires these materials as of Version 5.3, and future characters may also depend on them for ascension.
Final Tips
- Preparation is Key: Focus on building a balanced team with strong DPS and supportive shielders or healers.
- Timing and Dodging: Learn the boss’s patterns to avoid heavy damage.
- Team Optimization: Prioritize characters who can deal high burst damage during the boss’s weakened state.
With this guide, you’ll be well-equipped to conquer the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire and secure valuable resources for your team in Genshin Impact!
