The latest Honkai Star Rail 3.5 mission introduces one of the game’s most formidable challenges: the boss known as ‘First Genius, Entelechy, Zandar’ or Lygus. This encounter is particularly tough, and players often find themselves facing significant obstacles during the battle. This guide provides valuable strategies for defeating Zandar, outlining his move set, optimal character selections, and effective ways to counter his abilities.
Understanding Zandar’s Boss Fight Mechanics
In a dramatic reveal, Lygus discloses his true identity as one of the nine vessels of Zandar One Kuwabara. This twist leads to an intense boss battle.
Defeating First Genius, Entelechy, Zandar requires an understanding of his complex range of abilities. Here’s a quick rundown of Zandar’s moves:
| Move Name | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Summon and Heal | Zandar can summon mythical enemies and heal them during his turn. |
| Mode Change | Zandar can shift modes and takes increased damage during these changes. |
| Evolution Mode | In this base mode, more enemies or allies on the field speed up mode changes. |
| Antinomy State | Recharges an ally’s Ultimate and allows immediate action, but at a cost of 50% of their Max HP. |
| Disputation Mode | Zandar readies his Ultimate while taking more damage; defeating 10 enemies resets this mode. |
| Query: Prime Mover’s Outcome | Zandar’s ultimate ability inflicts massive AoE damage and causes Entanglement. |
Defeating Lygus AKA Zandar in Honkai Star Rail
Now that you’re familiar with Zandar’s moves, it’s time to strategize on defeating him. Selecting the right characters is crucial. Here’s what to keep in mind:
Best Characters for the Zandar Boss Fight
Zandar’s rapid mode changes rely heavily on the number of enemies and allies present. Hence, using a Remembrance character can complicate matters. Focus on characters that deal Physical, Ice, or Wind damage. Here are some top picks:
| DPS | Support | Sustain |
|---|---|---|
| Hysilens | Ruan Mei | Lingsha |
| Phainon | Robin | Aventurine |
| The Herta | Tribbie | Gallagher |
| Blade | Jade | Natasha |
| Argenti | Pela | Fu Xuan |
| Jingliu | Bronya | Geopard |
| Black Swan | Sunday | Huohuo |
| Saber | Tingyun | – |
Consider forming the following effective teams:
- The Herta Hypercarry: The Herta, Jade, Ruan Mei, Lingsha
- Phainon Hypercarry: Phainon, Sunday, Bronya, Tingyun
- Argenti Hypercarry: Argenti, Jade, Ruan Mei, Lingsha
- Hysilens Stacked DoT: Hysilens, Kafka, Black Swan, Gallagher
Armed with an appropriate team composition, you’ll be better positioned to counter Zandar’s dangerous mechanics.
Countering Zandar’s Boss Mechanics
- First, avoid triggering the Ultimate ability from the Antinomy State effect unless the ally is Phainon. The damage from other characters is not worth the risk.
- Second, eliminate Zandar’s summoned enemies swiftly during Disputation Mode to mitigate the damage from his Ultimate attack.
- Lastly, steer clear of using multiple characters with Memosprites—if necessary, limit it to just one.
Now you’re all set to take on First Genius, Entelechy, Zandar in Honkai Star Rail! Do you have any questions or need further clarification about defeating this boss? Feel free to leave a comment below.