Azhdaha in Genshin Impact is an ancient and formidable dragon-like creature known as the "Lord of Vishaps." Here's an overview based on in-game lore. Here are strategies to help you defeat him.
By preparing for the elemental shifts and utilizing the right characters and strategies, you'll be better equipped to face Azhdaha, gaining access to his drops like the Dragon Lord's Crown for talent upgrades, among other valuable materials.
Finding Azhdaha's Boss Location 
1.Adventure Rank: You should be at least Adventure Rank 36 to unlock the quest that leads to Azhdaha's domain.
2.Story Progression: You need to have completed Zhongli's second story quest, "Historia Antiqua Chapter: Act II - No Mere Stone". This quest will introduce you to Azhdaha and unlock his weekly domain.
Prerequisites
3.Teleport to Nantianmen: Start by teleporting to the waypoint located in Nantianmen, which is southeast of Mt. Aocang in Liyue.
4.Travel to the Domain: From the Nantianmen waypoint, head southeast into the cave. You will descend into an underground area where you'll eventually find the entrance to Azhdaha's domain. This cave is part of the larger Dragon-Queller tree system.
5.Domain Entrance: Look for an ominous entrance with unique, dragon-themed decorations or structures, indicating the Trounce Domain where Azhdaha resides. This domain is named "Beneath the Dragon-Queller".
Engaging Azhdaha
6.Weekly Boss Challenge: Upon entering the domain, you will find yourself in a battle arena with Azhdaha. Interact with the domain to start the fight. Remember, this fight will cost 60 Original Resin for the first reward claim of the week, and 30 Resin for any subsequent claims within the same week.
Understanding Azhdaha's Phases
•Azhdaha has multiple phases where he switches between different elements, adding complexity to the fight. Here’s a basic rundown:
•Phase 1: Typically starts with an elemental form (either Hydro or Pyro).
•Phase 2: Switches to another element, bringing new attacks and requiring different elemental counters.
•Subsequent Phases: May include absorbing additional elements like Cryo or Electro, altering his attack patterns.
Best Team Composition 
Main DPS
•Diluc or Hu Tao: For consistent Pyro damage, effective against Azhdaha’s Hydro forms.
•Ganyu or Eula: Cryo users for dealing with Pyro forms, with Ganyu providing ranged options.
Sub-DPS/Support
•Xingqiu or Mona: For Hydro application to react with Pyro or to counter Pyro forms with Freeze reactions.
•Fischl for Electro application, useful for Overload or Superconduct, depending on Azhdaha's phase.
Healer/Shielder
•Bennett: Offers healing, an attack boost, and Pyro resonance. Can cleanse elemental effects with his burst.
•Zhongli: His shield provides safety from Azhdaha's powerful attacks, and his burst can petrify Azhdaha.
Utility
•Venti or Sucrose: For crowd control and Elemental Mastery sharing, although Venti might not lift Azhdaha, Sucrose's swirl can spread elements effectively.
Strategies for Defeating Azhdaha
Elemental Counters
•Hydro Form: Use Electro or Cryo. Characters like Fischl or Kaeya can be effective.
•Pyro Form: Use Hydro or Cryo. Xingqiu or Ganyu would be optimal choices.
•Dodge and Position for Tail Attacks and Stomps: These have significant AoE. Time your dodges or use shields to avoid damage.
•Dodge and Positioning for Elemental Breath: Often follows a charge up. Either run to the sides or use a shield.
Phase Transitions
•Azhdaha switches elements after you bring his health down to certain thresholds. Prepare your team composition to switch strategies accordingly.
Using Geo Constructs
•Place Zhongli's or other Geo constructs strategically to block some of Azhdaha's charges or to create safe zones.
Healing and Shielding
•Constant healing might be necessary due to Azhdaha's high damage output. Zhongli’s shields are particularly effective for their durability and debuff resistance.
Burst Timing
•Save your Elemental Bursts for when Azhdaha exposes his weak points or during phase transitions where he might be stunned or more vulnerable.
Environmental Awareness
•Watch out for the environmental hazards like falling rocks or the ground becoming electrified or burning, which happens especially in his latter phases.
Azhdahas' Reward Drops
•Primogems: You can receive Primogems upon defeating Azhdaha for the first time each week.
•Mora: The in-game currency.
•Hero's Wit: Used for leveling up character talents.
•Local Specialties: Such as Qingxin or Noctilucous Jade.
•Common Crystals: Like Luminous Sands from Liyue.
•Boss Materials: Specifically, Azhdaha drops materials used for character ascension and talent upgrades:
Amethyst Lumps (or its enhanced versions like Amethyst Lumens)
Dead Ley Line Leaves
Crystalline Bloom
Juvenile Jade
These materials are essential for ascending and enhancing characters like Zhongli, Albedo, and others who require Geo-related materials.
•Artifact Enhancement Materials: Such as Enhancer, Prism, or even a chance at a 5-star artifact.
Note: The exact drops can vary, but you are guaranteed certain items like the boss-specific materials (e.g., Crystalline Bloom) and have chances at others. Remember, like all weekly bosses, Azhdaha can only be challenged once a week per account, resetting every Monday at 4:00 AM (server time). Note: If you're looking for the most efficient way to farm these materials, focus on defeating Azhdaha at least once a week, and consider using characters that can quickly and safely defeat him to maximize your weekly rewards. |
Tips for Winning this Boss Fight! 
•Energy Recharge: Ensure your team has enough Energy Recharge to keep their bursts available, particularly for healers or shielders.
•Adaptability: Be ready to switch characters or tactics based on Azhdaha's current elemental form.
•Elemental Absorption: If Azhdaha absorbs Cryo or Electro, remember these will modify his attacks. Use this knowledge to prepare your reactions or shields.
•Resin Efficiency: Remember, the first defeat in a week costs 30 resin, subsequent fights cost 60 resin for rewards, so plan your resin usage accordingly.
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