Genshin Impact | On The Trail Of Behemoths Event Guide

On The Trail Of Behemoths is an event for Genshin Impact 5.3. See release date, how to unlock, gameplay, tips, strategy, and rewards for On The Trail Of Behemoths.

On The Trail Of Behemoths - Overview & Release Date

Release Date	01/14/2025 10:00 - 01/27/2025 3:59
Unlock Condition	- Reach Adventure Rank 30 and above - Complete the Archon Quest Song Of The Dragon And Freedom
Reward	▼All Rewards

On The Trail Of Behemoths is a limited-time event that is happening on Version 5.3. This event is about fighting modified versions of some existing Bosses. It is now available for Travelers to play!

On The Trail Of Behemoths - Event Tips

Use Food Buffs & Recovery Items

Consumable items such as potions & food can be used during the event challenges. You can also use your NRE gadget for emergency healing.

Co-Op With Another Player To Fight Bosses

Unlike the other boss events with Co-Op mode, this event can only have one (1) other player to play the event with.

On The Trail Of Behemoths - Boss Stages & Tips

Click To Jump To Boss Challenge Tips
▼ Secret Source Automaton Boss	▼ Legatus Golem	▼ Hydro Tulpa
▼ Emperor Of Fire And Iron	-	-

Stage 1: Secret Source Automaton Boss Challenge Tips

Use Natlan Characters

Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is the boss for Day 1's challenge. Natlan characters that enter Nightsoul state can make it summon pillars faster and allow the boss to be stunned earlier.

Characters That Can Enter Nightsoul State
Kachina	Mualani	Kinich	Xilonen
Chasca	Ororon	Mavuika	Citlali
Pyro Traveler	-	-	-

Bring Wall Climbing Characters

Characters like Kachina, Xilonen or Mavuika can be used to get on top of the two pillars summoned by the boss.

Stage 2: Legatus Golem Challenge Tips

Bring Claymore Or Geo Characters

Legatus Golem is the boss for Stage 2's challenge. Use Claymore or Geo characters to burst down his shield to reduce its damage RES!

Recommended Claymore / Geo Characters
Mavuika	Navia	Itto	Eula
Xilonen	Kachina	Chiori	Zhongli
Albedo	-	-	-

Overload Can Also Help In Shieldbreaking

The Overload Reaction deals Blunt damage that can reduce the HP of enemy shields. One character to note for this is Klee. She has innate Pyro infusion and her Attacks deal Blunt damage for shieldbreaking.

Recommended Characters For Overload
Chevreuse	Klee	Mavuika	Arlecchino
Ororon	Clorinde	Bennett	Fischl
Raiden Shogun	Pyro Traveler	-

Heatshield Potion For Defense Against Pyro Attacks

Legatus Golem's Attacks deal Pyro damage. You can use the Heatshield Potion for additional defense along with DEF-boosting food.

Stage 3: Hydro Tulpa Challenge Tips

Utilize Hydro-Reacting Elements

Hydro Tulpa is the boss for Stage 3's challenge. This boss has a permanent Hydro aura but cannot be frozen. Take of advantage of this and bring a Pyro, Electro or Dendro DPS!

Recommended DPS Characters
Mavuika	Clorinde	Arlecchino	Raiden Shogun
Cyno	Hu Tao	Alhaitham	Kinich

Defensive Supports Are Good For Resisting Boss Damage

The Hydro Tulpa is a stationary boss most of the time and can be hit easily with a melee character. But it can still deal high damage which makes bringing a defensive support recommended.

Recommended Defensive Supports
Zhongli	Xilonen	Dehya	Layla

Stage 4: Emperor Of Fire And Iron Challenge Tips

Bring A Hydro Character For Shieldbreaking

Emperor Of Fire And Iron is the boss for Stage 4's challenge. This boss starts with a Pyro shield that enables it to deal more damaging attacks and gives it increased RES to all damage. Use Pyro-reacting Elements to quickly burst the shield down! Hydro characters with fast attacks are especially recommended for this boss.

Recommended Hydro Characters
Neuvillette	Furina	Ayato	Childe
Kokomi	Yelan	Xingqiu	-

Heatshield Potion For Defense Against Pyro Attacks

The Emperor Of Fire And Iron often uses Pyro attacks before its shield is down. You can use the Heatshield Potion for additional defense along with DEF-boosting food.

On The Trail Of Behemoths - Rewards

Rewards List

Rewards List
Primogem x400 Mora x160,000 Blazing Sacrificial Heart's Hesitance x4 Delirious Desolation of the Sacred Lord x4 Night-Wind's Mystic Premonition x4 Hero's Wit x4 Adventurer's Experience x32 Mystic Enhancement Ore x36 Sanctifying Unction x8

Event Quests Rewards List

Rewards List
Primogem x20 Mora x20,000 Adventurer's Experience x8 Helka's Notes x1

Event Related Articles

Current Wish (Gacha) Banners

Banner	Boosted Character / Weapon
To The Looking-Glass The Mademoiselle Said 7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	Sandrone Beidou Diona Freminet
Starry Night's Whispers 7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	Citlali Beidou Diona Freminet
Heavenlit Prophecy 7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	Yae Miko Cyno Wriothesley Qiqi Mizuki Kagura's Verity Staff Of The Scarlet Sands Cashflow Supervision Skyward Blade Sunny Morning Sleep-In
7/1/2026 - 7/21/2026	A Teaspoon Of Transcendence Starcaller's Watch Favonius Sword Rainslasher Dragon's Bane Sacrificial Fragments Sacrificial Bow
Beginners' Wish Permanent	Noelle
Wanderlust Invocation Permanent	-