Raiden Boss: Electro Dominion and Battle Mechanics
The Raiden weekly boss in Genshin Impact presents one of the most intense encounters, combining fast-paced attacks, high Electro damage and multi-phase mechanics. Known officially as the Magatsu Mitake Narukami no Mikoto, this boss tests players’ endurance, team composition and ability to react to devastating AoE patterns. Understanding her moves and defensive windows is essential for clearing the fight efficiently every week.
Phase One: Strikes of the Thunderous Shogun
The battle begins with the Raiden Puppet using a mixture of sword combos, teleport slashes and wide Electro shockwaves. Many of these attacks track the player, requiring constant movement. Her basic slashes deal moderate damage but can quickly overwhelm unprepared teams. The boss frequently teleports, so ranged characters may struggle with consistent damage unless properly positioned.
Players should look out for the crescent-shaped sword waves that sweep the arena. Dodging to either side or sprinting through them at the right moment prevents heavy incoming damage. Shielders or healers are crucial here, as Electro DoT effects accumulate quickly.
Phase Transition: The Magatsu Energy Core
At mid-HP, the Raiden Puppet summons the Magatsu Energy Core, creating a shield phase that must be broken to continue. During this stage, she becomes significantly more aggressive, using arena-wide AoE bursts and high-damage Electro pulses. Elemental Bursts deal reduced damage due to her resistance buffs, so teams should rely on fast Skill rotations and strong off-field applicators.
Breaking the shield quickly prevents additional AoE waves that can threaten survival. Characters with rapid multi-hit skills—such as Electro, Cryo or Hydro supports—excel at shattering the core’s durability.
Phase Two: Empowered Electro Dominion
After the shield breaks, the boss enters her empowered phase. Her attacks become significantly faster, with new patterns that include vertical sword strikes, explosive slashes and continuous shockwaves. Teleport frequency increases, making melee fights risky without disruption resistance or healing programs.
One of her most dangerous moves is the expanding Electro ring, which deals heavy damage if players fail to sprint or iframe through the shockwave. Another is the lightning dive that creates a massive AoE blast upon impact—keeping distance during her airborne animation is key.
Recommended Teams and Characters
Teams with strong healing and shields perform extremely well in this fight. Hydro and Cryo supports reduce incoming pressure through Freeze setups, while units with coordinated off-field damage help during shield phases. Characters with resistance to interruption—either naturally or through artifacts—maintain higher uptime in melee range.
Electro carries can still perform well thanks to strong personal damage, although reaction setups may be limited. Ranged DPS units often have an easier time avoiding mechanics due to constant repositioning options.
How to Survive Electro Pressure
Raiden’s repeated Electro hits make survivability a priority. Electro shields, high healing throughput or characters who cleanse status effects drastically reduce the risk of being overwhelmed during rapid attack chains. Dodging remains essential, as many of her strikes are designed to punish static positioning.
Managing stamina effectively is crucial. Dashing too frequently during the early phases may leave players unable to evade the larger AoE bursts in the later ones. Learning the rhythm of her combos allows for precise, minimal dodges.
Rewards and Weekly Drops
Defeating the Raiden boss grants valuable weekly resources, including talent materials for Inazuma characters, weapon billets and ascension items tied to high-level characters. Her unique drops are required for the progression of several powerful units, making the encounter a core part of the weekly farming routine.
Conclusion
The Raiden weekly boss is a challenging but rewarding encounter that emphasizes mobility, survival tools and tactical rotations. Mastering her Electro dominion allows players to clear the fight quickly, secure essential upgrade materials and refine their overall combat skills. With proper team building, awareness and defensive planning, the Raiden Puppet becomes a consistent and manageable weekly challenge.
