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The Lord of Eroded Primal Fire is the latest boss in Genshin Impact and will play a vital role in upcoming character leveling. The 5.3 update marked the beginning of Genshin Impact’s plans for 2025 and wrapped up the initial storyline of Natlan. This region has faced many ups and downs for various reasons. While the gameplay, landscape, and narrative have largely been enjoyable, the character designs received a mixed reception, sparking some controversy early on.
In version 5.3, two of the strongest characters in recent memory were introduced: the Pyro Archon Mavuika and the Cryo Shielder/Debuffer Citlali. Both characters stand out among Natlan’s lineup and are considered "must-pulls" for players who can invest. As with most Archons, Mavuika provides strong, versatile capabilities, while Citlali’s unique debuff skills justify her inclusion on various teams.
Finding the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire
Natlan’s Final Challenge
The battle against the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire can be initiated at the map’s edge, specifically west of the stadium and south of the Night Wind city. This location leads players to the tribute monument featured at the end of the story. Interacting with the monument tablet allows players to select a difficulty level. This site is thematically appropriate for the encounter, given its lore context, while also being conveniently located near various player support resources.
Strategies for Defeating the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire
Evade and Utilize Natlan Characters
While the fight against the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire isn’t overly complex, it can be punishing. The battle unfolds in three distinct phases, each triggered by specific health thresholds and centered on Void Wards. Players familiar with the storyline will recognize these Void Wards, which are best depleted using Nightsoul abilities or elemental damage. Therefore, bringing Natlan characters is highly beneficial, as they excel in this type of matchup; otherwise, consistent elemental damage dealers are essential.
Note: Kachina and Pyro Traveler are currently the only free-to-play characters that possess Nightsoul abilities.
In Phase 1, you have two primary strategies. The first option is to avoid all of the boss’s attacks until he eventually restricts the arena and transitions to Phase 2. During this phase, he unleashes large area-of-effect sword attacks that can leave harmful zones behind. He will also perform a four-orb attack if you maintain your distance for too long.
A more effective approach in Phase 1 is to dodge his main attacks and then initiate a brief damage phase. After inflicting some damage, the boss will obscure your vision and summon three Void Ward flowers around the arena. To stun him and begin a longer damage phase, you must destroy these flowers. If any flowers remain, he won’t be stunned, but the fight will still transition to Phase 2.
In Phase 2, the boss will employ long-range attacks and frequently move around. Pay special attention to his double sword plunge and triple slash attacks, both of which create lingering damage zones. If you keep some distance, you might create opportunities to strike from safety. At some point, he will summon three pillars of Void Wards, which offer high resistance but can also be destroyed to set up for another damage phase.
After stunning him twice, the boss enters Phase 3. Here, he will shield himself with Void Wards while preparing devastating attacks. While the shield is easier to break than the pillars, it can augment the damage he deals if players can’t break it in time. By this point, he should be weak enough that this stun phase might conclude the fight.
For greater success against the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, focus on evading his attacks since many can slice through shields or severely deplete health bars. Having spare abilities for invulnerability frames or healing capabilities is advisable. Characters like Bennett or Xilonen are excellent choices, as they provide powerful healing combined with buffs. In particular, Xilonen’s best builds are quite effective against Void Wards.
Team compositions can be versatile for this encounter but generally favor high burst or elemental damage setups. A strong combination would be a team featuring Mavuika, Xilonen, Bennett, and either Furina for Vaporize or Citlali for Melt. Other viable choices, if built correctly, include Mualani, Chasca, and Xinich. If you lack Natlan characters, teams centered around Navia or Arlecchino might also prove successful thanks to their burst damage phases.
Achieving Glory Against the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire
A Simple Objective
Currently, there is only one achievement associated with this battle: "Die, Or Go Parry II," which requires players to defeat the boss while the arena is at its smallest. This achievement isn’t particularly difficult, as it necessitates playing through all three phases rather than dispatching the boss immediately in the initial phase. For optimal results, allow the boss ample time to attack and demolish the arena before stunning him, and refrain from doing a full rotation during any DPS windows.
In summary, the Lord of Eroded Primal Fire offers one of the most visually impressive and creative boss battles in Genshin Impact. It may be one of the easier encounters due to multiple stun opportunities and their accessibility. However, it becomes increasingly challenging to trigger these without Natlan characters. Nevertheless, for many players, engaging in this boss fight means they have Natlan characters ready for enhancement in Genshin Impact, making the battle all the more meaningful.
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