The Desert King’s Tomb Guardian has been added to Genshin Impact along with the Sumeru Desert. This region became available after update 3.1. In this guide, we’ll tell you where to find the Guardian, how to defeat him, and what resources you can get to defeat him.
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- Where to find the Observation Matrix boss (Guardian of the Desert King’s Tomb) and how to defeat it in Genshin Impact
About Guardian of the Tomb of the Desert King
Guardian of the Tomb of the Desert King, also known as the Overwatch Matrix, is a world boss in Genshin Impact. You can fight with him right after you arrive in the Sumeru desert. After defeating the Guardian, you will receive a Light Conducting Tetrahedron in addition to artifacts, pestilence, and experience. This resource is necessary for the rise of Candace. At the moment it can only be disabled by this boss.
How to find the Observation Matrix (Guardian of the Desert King’s Tomb) boss
To get started you will need:
Then go to the point indicated on the map.
The boss is in the palace, next to the teleport.
Which characters should you fight against the Guardian of the Tomb of the Desert King
Your squad must have an Electro character, as this element takes the boss out of invisibility and paralyzes him temporarily. In addition, it is desirable to have a Dendro hero on the team for the Catalysis reaction to take place (a combination of Dendro and Electro).
A team with Electro as their main offensive hero:
- The main attacking character Electro Hero: Ke Qing, Raiden of Saino.
- Dendro character for catalysis reaction and extra damage: Kollei or Dendro Traveler.
- Anemo hero to improve elemental attacks: Kazuha, sucrose or Sayu.
- healer: Bennet, Xing Qiu, Qi Qi, Genie, Shinobu, Dory or Barbara.
A team with Dendro character as the main offensive hero:
- The main attacking character Dendro hero: Tignari.
- Electro character for the reaction Catalysis and paralyze the boss: Fischl, Lisa, Yae Miko or Bei Dou.
- Anemo hero to improve elemental attacks: Sucrose, Sayu or Kazuha.
- healer: Qi Qi, Bennett, Xing Qiu, Shinobu, Genie, Barbara or Dory.
Desert King’s Tomb Guardian Basic Attacks
Square strike. It is of two kinds – an attack from above and a flurry of blows. In any case, the affected area is marked in the arena. Leave her as soon as possible.
Self-guided laser. The boss fires a beam that will chase your hero. You have to run away from him until he disappears.
Explosive sphere. A ball will appear in the center of the arena, which will collect energy and then perform an area attack. You can retreat to the very edge of the arena or damage the mechanisms that appear in the arena using Electro attacks.
Rocket shot. Parts of the guard begin to spin, after which he fires a missile. Once you notice the rotation, perform a side jerk.
Attack shield. A translucent structure will appear in front of the boss, which will fly forward and damage your hero. Once you see her, dodge to the side. In this case, the shield will fly past you.
Use of additional mechanisms. Separate structures will appear in the arena and the boss himself will disappear. Attack rotating parts. As soon as you see a fiery wad in the center of the arena, shoot it. This will bring the Guardian back to the battlefield and continue the battle.
Tactics of the fight with the Guardian of the Tomb of the Desert King
When the boss is in the arena, attack him with the main character’s skills. Use the skills of supporting heroes and heal if necessary. Don’t forget to dodge the Guardian’s attacks and spells.
Once the boss disappears, hit the remaining parts using the Electro element. It is desirable to combine it with the Dendro element to cause the catalysis reaction. In this case, you will not only make the Guardian visible, but also paralyze him, making it possible to perform a series of blows on the enemy while immobilized.
What rewards can be gained for defeating the Guardian of the Tomb of the Desert King?
- mora;
- Adventure experience;
- character experience;
- Friendship experience;
- Agnitus Agate Fragments, Shards and Pieces (needed to take off Pyro characters):
- Fragments, shards and bits of turquoise Wayud (necessary for the rise of Anemo heroes);
- Light Guide Tetrahedron (source for the height of Kandakia);
- Artifact from the “Gladiator” set;
- Artifact from the set “Instructor”;
- Artifact from the “Banned” set;
- Artifact from the Fire Shaman set;
- Artifact from the “Healer” set;
- Artifact from the Wandering Ensemble set.
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Source: VG Times