Conquering Raiden Shogun: Ultimate Guide to Defeating Genshin's Toughest Boss

Man, lemme tell ya – facing Magatsu Mitake Narukami No Mikoto still gives me adrenaline shakes even in 2025! This ain't just some weekly boss grind; it's a full-on spiritual journey through eternity with the Electro Archon herself. Raiden Shogun wasn't kidding when she said "now you will perish" during that Story Quest cutscene. After countless wipes and controller-throwing moments, I've cracked the code to surviving her divine wrath. Trust me, this fight's tougher than explaining gacha rates to a newbie! 😂

🔑 Unlocking the Thunder Dome

First things first – you gotta complete "Imperatrix Umbrosa Chapter: Act II – Transient Dreams." Yeah, that scripted fight at the end? Total bait. The real pain starts at the "End of Oneiric Euthymia" Trounce Domain under Grand Narukami Shrine. Pro tip: Stock up on Sweet Madames like it's Thanksgiving before entering. You'll thank me later.

🛡️ Survival Squad Essentials

Raiden hits like a truck full of electro-charged Hilichurls, so your team comp needs BIG brain energy:

• 🛡️ Shield META:

Zhongli's still OP AF

Diona for cryo shields + heals

Budget option: Thoma

• 💖 Healer MVPs:

Kokomi's jellyfish = life insurance

Barbara works but careful with self-electro!

• 💥 DPS Choices:

| Element | Top Picks |

|---------|-----------|

| ❄️ Cryo | Ganyu / Ayaka |

| 🔥 Pyro | Hu Tao / Yoimiya |

| ⚡ Electro | Bring at least ONE for Flower mechanic |

⚡ Decoding Raiden's Dance of Death

Her attack patterns feel like playing Dark Souls on expert mode. Here's the cheat sheet:

Phase 1 - Sword/Polearm Stance Switcheroo

• Clone Fakeout: When she splits into four? Only the REAL one does X-shaped slashes. Nuke that clone ASAP!

• Lightning Ring O' Death: See electro circles? Run to edge like your pulls depend on it!

• Polearm Combo: She winds up → dash BACKWARDS twice. That final AOE? Pure evil.

Phase 2 - Baleful Shadowlord (aka OH SH*T MODE)

This is where 90% of runs go die:

1. She gets thicc electro shield + drains your energy

2. ❗INSTA-KILL MECHANIC ALERT❗: When she disappears into sky eye, find the Flower of Remembrance

3. SPAM electro attacks on flower to get shield

4. NO SHIELD = party wipe. Period.

5. Break shield with cryo/pyro DPS windows

🎁 Loot Piñata Rewards

After the suffering comes the dopamine:

• Talent mats for Yae Miko/Cyno/Shinobu

• Weapon billets (that sweet Northlander drop copium)

• Exclusive goodies:

• Mudra of the Malefic General

• Tears of the Calamitous God

• The Meaning of Aeons

But honestly? The real reward is flexing that "I beat Raiden Shogun" achievement. Makes me wonder... is this fight actually teaching us about eternity through suffering? Or did Mihoyo just wanna watch us suffer? 🤔