The air crackled with anticipation as my squad and I approached the unknown. Whispers of monstrous entities lurking in the shadows of Nod-Krai had spread like wildfire, and we were about to confirm the rumors. This wasn’t just another quest; it was a trial by fire in Genshin Impact Luna IV, where five new bosses awaited, ready to test our limits.
Confronting the Colossi of Luna IV
Remember the thrill of facing your first world boss? Genshin Impact Luna IV rekindles that excitement with two elite bosses and three formidable Local Legends scattered across the newly expanded Nod-Krai map. Here’s a breakdown of each new challenge:
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Hexadecatonic Mandragora | South West of Dreadshade Mire |
| Hiljetta | North east of Dreadshade Mire |
| The Homesick Lone Wolf | South of Kipumaki Cliff |
| Heretic of the False Moon ‘Il Dottore’ | False Moon Institute Domain |
| Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares | Ashveil Peak |
Hexadecatonic Mandragora: Taming the Toxic Bloom
The first time I saw it, I nearly choked on my tea. The Hexadecatonic Mandragora, a Local Legend, lies southwest of Dreadshade Mire, ready to pummel unsuspecting adventurers with dendro-infused attacks. No quests tie you to this encounter; simply head to its location and prepare for a unique two-phase battle.
This boss hits hard and fast, employing rapid jumping attacks in its initial mushroom form. But it has a weakness. Pyro characters can trigger reactions that accelerate its phase shifts, potentially bypassing some of its more devastating moves.
In its second phase, the Mandragora splits into several smaller mushrooms, each launching dendro cores. If you’re aiming for the Valinat Chronicle challenge, eliminating these smaller foes before another phase shift is essential. Pyro reactions are your friend here.
What elemental reactions work best against the Hexadecatonic Mandragora?
Pyro-based reactions, such as Vaporize and Overload, are highly effective against the Hexadecatonic Mandragora due to its Dendro element. These reactions deal significant damage and can help to quickly burn through its health in both phases.
Hiljetta: Dancing with the Deep Sea Diva
I watched a friend get one-shot by Hiljetta. A valuable lesson was learned that day. This Local Legend in Wavechaser Plain may seem slow, but her attacks pack a wallop. Evasion is key, as her wind-ups are lengthy but her strikes are devastating.
Freeze reactions are your golden ticket. Repeatedly freezing Hiljetta prevents her from donning her battle armor, which significantly reduces the difficulty. For the Valiant Chronicle, you’ll need to disrupt her armor-up sequence three times. If a freeze team isn’t an option, consider leveraging the power of Kuuvahki to interrupt her.
The Homesick Lone Wolf: Echoes of the Past
This boss fight hits different, especially if you’ve been playing Genshin Impact since day one. The Homesick Lone Wolf, another Local Legend, summons ancestral spirits protected by substantial shields. Overcoming this obstacle requires exploiting specific elemental reactions.
Electro or Pyro Swirl reactions will shatter the ancestral shield, leaving the wolf vulnerable. Time your attacks during this brief window to maximize damage and bring down this nostalgic foe quickly. If you fail, the shield regenerates, and you have to start again.
Heretic of the False Moon ‘Il Dottore’: Weekly Torment
Il Dottore, the puppet master, becomes a weekly boss in the False Moon Institute Trounce Domain after you face him in the Archon quest. With a diverse moveset, this fight demands attention to detail. His mechanics aren’t just about dealing damage; they’re about adhering to his twisted rules.
- Rules: Il Dottore imposes rules that, if broken, drain your party’s energy. Obey them, and your energy is instantly replenished.
- Do not face the Doctor: Avoid directing your character’s camera toward Il Dottore.
- Stay: Movement is penalized. Remain still or attack at close range.
- Reverse: Movement directions are inverted.
- Moonfall: He summons pillars that provide cover from his subsequent attacks. Use them to shield yourself and regenerate energy.
- Rifts: Cryo damage is inflicted within these areas. Defeating the shade within the rift negates the effect, particularly useful when Il Dottore stands within it.
- Rainfall: Dodge the falling raindrops. Evacuate the final, larger area of effect.
- Ice Pillars: He hurls ice pillars at the Traveler. Stay near the middle or enter a rift to evade.
Is it possible to solo the Il Dottore weekly boss?
While challenging, it is indeed possible to solo the Il Dottore weekly boss. It requires a well-geared character, a solid understanding of Il Dottore’s mechanics, and careful execution to avoid breaking his imposed rules and surviving his attacks. Characters with high survivability and consistent damage output are preferred.
Il Dottore is manageable with any team if you understand his mechanics.
Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares
The final boss, Lord of the Hidden Depths, is a straightforward DPS check. It becomes a contest against the clock. This new overworld boss in Genshin Impact Luna IV will summon enemies and shields, demanding high damage output in short bursts.
Lunar reactions shine here, but any elemental reaction team can work. The key is maximizing damage output during its vulnerable phases.
Each boss in Genshin Impact Luna IV presents a unique puzzle, a test of skill, and a challenge to your team-building prowess. If the Domains are dark corridors, your characters are the light. Is your team ready for what awaits in the shadows?