How do I unlock the hidden domain in Mondstadt in Genshin Impact?

To unlock the hidden domain in Mondstadt, known as the "Temple of the Wolf," you need to complete a specific questline and solve a puzzle. This domain is tied to the quest "Lupus Boreas," which involves the Wolf of the North, Andrius. HereÔÇÖs a detailed guide on how to unlock it, along with tips and strategies to make the process smoother.

First, you need to reach Adventure Rank 21 and complete the Archon Quest "Prologue: Act III - Song of the Dragon and Freedom." This questline is essential because it introduces you to the main storyline involving Dvalin and the Stormterror crisis. Once youÔÇÖve completed this, youÔÇÖll unlock the world quest "Lupus Boreas," which is given by Varka, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. This quest will lead you to the hidden domain.

The Temple of the Wolf is located in Wolvendom, a forested area northwest of Mondstadt. To reach it, head to the Statue of the Seven in Wolvendom and follow the path north until you see a large arena-like structure. This is where youÔÇÖll face Andrius, the Wolf of the North. However, before you can challenge him, you need to complete a puzzle to unlock the domain.

The puzzle involves activating three elemental monuments scattered around the arena. These monuments are marked by glowing symbols and require you to use specific elements to activate them. The elements needed are Pyro, Cryo, and Electro. YouÔÇÖll need characters in your party who can apply these elements. For example, Amber or Bennett for Pyro, Kaeya or Rosaria for Cryo, and Lisa or Fischl for Electro.

Once youÔÇÖve activated all three monuments, the domain will unlock, and you can challenge Andrius. This boss fight is one of the weekly bosses in Genshin Impact, meaning you can only claim rewards once per week. Andrius has two phases: a wolf form and a humanoid form. In the wolf form, he uses melee attacks and dashes, while in the humanoid form, he uses Cryo-based ranged attacks.

For team composition, itÔÇÖs recommended to bring characters who can deal consistent damage and apply elements effectively. A good team might include a main DPS like Diluc or Keqing, a support character like Bennett for healing and Pyro application, a Cryo character like Kaeya for breaking shields, and an Electro character like Fischl for additional damage and reactions.

Artifacts and weapons should be optimized for your main DPS. For example, if youÔÇÖre using Diluc, equip him with the Crimson Witch of Flames artifact set and a high-damage weapon like the WolfÔÇÖs Gravestone or Prototype Archaic. For support characters, focus on artifacts that boost their elemental mastery or energy recharge, such as the Noblesse Oblige set.

During the fight, avoid standing in AndriusÔÇÖs Cryo AoE attacks, as they can deal significant damage and slow your characters. Use your elemental skills and bursts strategically to maximize damage and trigger elemental reactions like Melt or Superconduct. For example, using BennettÔÇÖs burst to apply Pyro and then switching to Kaeya to trigger Melt can deal massive damage.

Common mistakes include not bringing the right elements to activate the monuments or underestimating AndriusÔÇÖs damage output. Make sure your characters are well-leveled and equipped with appropriate artifacts and weapons. Additionally, donÔÇÖt forget to bring healing items or characters with healing abilities, as the fight can be lengthy and challenging.

Advanced techniques include using food buffs to increase your attack, defense, or stamina. Dishes like AdeptusÔÇÖ Temptation or Jade Parcels can give you a significant edge in the fight. You can also use potions that increase Cryo resistance to mitigate AndriusÔÇÖs damage.

In summary, unlocking the hidden domain in Mondstadt involves completing the "Lupus Boreas" quest, solving the elemental monument puzzle, and defeating Andrius. By preparing your team, optimizing your artifacts and weapons, and using strategic combat techniques, you can successfully unlock and conquer this challenging domain.