As Genshin Impact continues to evolve in 2025, one of the most challenging weekly bosses remains The Knave (Arlecchino), the Fourth of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. Whether you're farming materials for characters like Chasca, Kinich, Kachina, or Emilie, or just looking to test your combat skills, this comprehensive guide will help you conquer this formidable foe with ease.

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Where to Find The Knave

The Knave's Trounce Domain, known as Scattered Ruins, is located in the Liffey Region of Fontaine, just south of Mont Esus East near some unnamed circular ruins. To unlock this boss fight, you'll need to:

  1. Complete Arlecchino's Story Quest Act 1

  2. Reach Adventure Rank 40

For veterans who've already unlocked the domain, you can simply use the Quick Challenge feature from the Adventurer Handbook by selecting the Domains Tab and choosing Trounce Domains.

Understanding The Knave's Mechanics

Like other Harbingers in Genshin Impact, The Knave has two distinct phases, each with unique attack patterns and mechanics that can trip up even experienced players.

Bond of Life: The Key Mechanic

The most crucial mechanic in this fight is the Bond of Life status that The Knave applies to your characters. Here's what you need to know:

  • When a character has Bond of Life, any healing will be absorbed to clear this status

  • Clearing Bond of Life grants your next Charged Attack with Scarlet Nighttide

  • Scarlet Nighttide deals massive True DMG and can interrupt The Knave's powerful attacks like Bloodtide Banquet

  • If a character with Bond of Life gets hit again, they'll take significantly increased damage (potentially one-shotting them)

"This fight is all about timing," as my buddy from Texas would say. "You gotta roll with the punches and strike when the iron's hot!"

Phase 1: Attack Patterns and Strategy

During the first phase, The Knave uses various attacks including:

  • Fiery Slashes: Basic scythe combos dealing Pyro DMG

  • Fiery Plunge: Leaps into the air and dives toward you

  • Fiery Lunge: Quick dash followed by a scythe slash

  • Fiery Swoop: Throws scythe like a spinning wheel

  • Fiery Chakram: Launches spinning blade projectiles

  • Fiery Lattice: Creates cross-shaped slashes on the ground

  • Bloodtide Banquet: Her strongest attack that can be interrupted with Scarlet Nighttide

When The Knave reaches 70% HP, she'll activate "Fall of Darkness, Rise of Destruction," applying Bond of Life to all characters and gaining increased attack power. This is when the fight gets more intense.

Phase 2: When Things Get Serious

At 10% HP in Phase 1, The Knave transitions to her second form, becoming more aggressive and mobile. She'll immediately plunge down with a devastating attack, so be ready to dodge!

Phase 2 attacks include:

  • Dark Plunge: Powerful diving attack to start the phase

  • Fiery Fury: Rapid combo attacks with dual scythes

  • Particle Beam: Fires devastating laser beams

  • Fiery Pull: Throws both scythes as spinning wheels

  • Bloodtide Banquet (Blast): Enhanced version of her signature attack

"When she starts charging that beam, you better hit the deck faster than a jackrabbit on a hot griddle!" as my American friend would say.

Best Teams for Conquering The Knave

Focus on Fast Charged Attackers

Characters who can quickly execute Charged Attacks are invaluable for this fight:

  • Wriothesley: His rapid punches make triggering Scarlet Nighttide easy

  • Neuvillette: Can quickly charge and release powerful attacks

Healers Are Essential

Since clearing Bond of Life requires healing, bringing strong healers is crucial:

  • Baizhu: Provides consistent healing and strong support capabilities

  • Furina: Can rapidly heal the team while providing damage boosts

  • Kokomi: Offers reliable healing and Hydro application

Shield Support

While shields won't prevent Corrosion effects, they can still help mitigate damage:

  • Zhongli: Provides the strongest shield in the game

  • Layla: Offers good shield uptime with Cryo application

Weekly Boss Rewards

Defeating The Knave rewards:

  • Character Talent Level-Up Materials (used by Chasca, Kinich, Kachina, Arlecchino, and Emilie)

  • Weapon Billets

  • Artifact Sets

  • Adventure EXP and Mora

Remember that the first three weekly boss challenges each week only cost 30 Original Resin instead of 60!

Pro Tips for Success

  1. Timing Is Everything: Save your Scarlet Nighttide for interrupting Bloodtide Banquet

  2. Dodge Strategically: The Knave telegraphs most attacks with prediction lines

  3. Co-Op Option: If struggling solo, team up with other players

  4. Manage Bond of Life: Clear it quickly to avoid being one-shot

  5. Watch for Phase Transitions: Be ready to dodge immediately when Phase 2 begins

If you're shooting for achievements, try to unleash 4 Scarlet Nighttides in a single battle, and aim to complete the fight without getting hit while affected by Bond of Life.

The Knave may be tough as nails, but with the right strategy and team composition, you'll be farming those talent materials like it ain't no thing. Happy hunting, Travelers!