Decoding the Dragonspine Drama: Who Needs the Tail of Boreas in Genshin Impact?
You’re trudging through Wolvendom’s icy wilderness. You’re dodging wolves and icicles all for… a tail? Specifically, the Tail of Boreas. If you’re confused by this chilly quest, we’re here to clarify. Let’s break down who truly wants this wolfish item in Genshin Impact.
The Elite Four: Characters Who Want the Tail of Boreas
Only a few of Genshin’s best need the Tail of Boreas. Think of it as a rare ingredient for their talent upgrades. Here’s the list:
- Qiqi
- Qiqi, our forgetful zombie, requires the Tail of Boreas to improve her healing and damage. If you want to enhance her talents, expect to face some wolves. As noted, this material is vital for leveling Qiqi’s skills.
- Traveler
- The Traveler, whether Anemo, Geo, or Electro, seeks Boreas’s tail as well. Even the main character scavenges from a massive wolf, like Qiqi. This item boosts the Traveler’s combat abilities.
- Venti
- The Anemo Archon is in need too. Venti, with his carefree attitude, requires the Tail of Boreas. Perhaps it enhances his songs. You’ll need to engage with Boreas to level up Venti’s talents.
- Xingqiu
- Finally, Xingqiu, the chivalrous warrior, also joins the Tail of Boreas fans. Maybe it adds flair to his Guhua Clan swordplay. Indeed, he is the fourth character who benefits from this boss material.
If you aim to develop any of these characters, trips to face Lupus Boreas are essential.
Decoding Boreas: Beyond Just a Big Wolf
Now, let’s discuss the big bad wolf: Boreas, also known as Lupus Boreas or Andrius. He is not just a random beast roaming Wolvendom. This wolf has lore, history, and dislikes specific elemental damages.
- Drops and Desires: Who Wants What Boreas Gives?
- While we focus on the Tail, Boreas drops various valuable items upon defeat. Characters seek different parts of his essence. Besides the Tail, he also drops the Ring of Boreas. Barbara, Keqing, Klee, and Mona want those rings. So, if you build these characters, you’ll farm Boreas for rings.
- Elemental Annoyances: Cryo and Anemo Unwelcome
- Planning to charge in with Cryo DPS or Anemo support? Think again. Boreas is nearly immune to Cryo and Anemo damage. Bring alternative elements to chip his health down effectively.
- Weekly Boss Woes: Location and Unlocking
- Boreas is a Weekly Boss. You can only earn his rewards once a week, so farming the Tail becomes a ritual. He resides in Wolvendom, Mondstadt. To challenge him, complete Razor’s Story Quest, Lupus Minor Chapter: Act I – The Meaning of Lupical. He’s not an easy battle with two phases to navigate.
- Mythological Musings: King of the North Wind
- Andrius’s name comes from Greek mythology! Boreas, in myths, is the God of the North Wind. Known as “King of the North Wind,” Boreas is depicted as a winged old man or a young man holding a conch shell. This conch shell represents him! Who knew a Genshin boss had such an intricate backstory?
- Lupical Lore: Razor’s Family Bonds
- Razor talks about “Lupical.” To him, it means family. Boreas is part of that family. When Razor mentions Lupical, he’s usually talking about his wolf pack and the giant weekly boss.
- Divine Debates: Is Andrius a God?
- Is Lupus Boreas a god in Genshin? The answer is complicated. Andrius was a powerful being in Mondstadt’s past. He played a role in the Archon War against Decarabian, the God of Storms. While he might not be an Archon today, he possesses divine history.
Boss Drops 101: The Grind is Real
Let’s discuss boss drops in general because farming Boreas is part of leveling your talent.
- The Magic Number: 18 Drops for Max Talent
- How many boss drops do you need to max out character talents? Brace yourself: it’s 18. A total of eighteen drops are required for all three talents (Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, Burst) to reach Level 10. You will need one drop to level from 7 to 8 and two drops plus a Crown of Insight to go from 9 to 10. Prepare for a lengthy grind ahead.
- Weekly Boss Unlocks and Co-op Notes
- Weekly bosses, like Boreas, usually appear in Trounce Domains. They are mostly easy to teleport to. However, Andrius prefers the scenic outdoors of Wolvendom. Unlocking these bosses involves progressing through Archon Quests or specific Character Story Quests. Want to fight in co-op? Due note that claiming rewards in co-op can be tricky. Rewards are usually tied to the host’s status. But for Boreas, your claim status will always show, no matter whose world you are in.
There you have it. The Tail of Boreas is desired by Qiqi, Traveler, Venti, and Xingqiu. Boreas himself embodies a mythological wolf-god with elemental allergies. The boss drops serve as a necessary grind for Genshin greatness. Go forth, brave the blizzard, and gather those tails! Be sure to bring a Pyro or Electro character along for help.
