Genshin | 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

More Information Coming Soon!

Hydro Tulpa will be the Stage 3 boss for this event. This section will be updated once it has unlocked in-game!

Stage 4: Emperor Of Fire And Iron Challenge Tips

More Information Coming Soon!

Emperor Of Fire And Iron will be the Stage 4 boss for this event. This section will be updated once it has unlocked in-game!

On The Trail Of Behemoths - Rewards

Event Related Articles

Current Wish (Gacha) Banners

Banner	Boosted Character / Weapon
Ancient Flame Ablaze 1/1/2025 - 1/21/2025	Mavuika Kachina Bennett Diona
Starry Night's Whispers 1/1/2025 - 1/21/2025	Citlali Kachina Bennett Diona
1/1/2025 - 1/21/2025	A Thousand Blazing Suns Starcaller's Watch Lithic Blade Sacrificial Sword Favonius Lance Favonius Codex The Stringless
Beginners' Wish Permanent	Noelle
Wanderlust Invocation Permanent	-

Current 5.3 Events

5.3 Current Events
Emblem Of Steadfast Valor 01/09/2025 - 01/20/2025	A trial challenge event using Saurians and Trial Characters.
On The Trail Of Behemoths 01/14/2025 - 01/27/2025	A new combat domain challenge for 5.3 update.
Repertoire Of Myriad Melodies	A new permanent Rhythm game that will be released on 5.3 Update.

Upcoming 5.3 Events

5.3 Upcoming Events
Springtime Charms During Version 5.3	This event will be the Lantern Rite (main event) for the 5.3 update.

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