Genshin Impact

Tenebrous Papilla Location and Boss Guide

Genshin Impact Tenebrous Papilla Boss Guide

Tenebrous Papilla is a Natlan world boss in Genshin Impact 5.0. See the boss's location, how to get to the Gluttonous Yumkasaur, how to beat it, its boss drops, and other information here!

How to Get to the Tenebrous Papilla

Entrance to the Cave is at the Bottom of a Cliff

The entrance to the Tenebrous Papilla's lair is at the bottom of cliff just southeast of the Flower Feather Clan's settlement. Simply drop down to the very bottom to happen upon a large opening on the cliff's face.

Follow the trail ahead to reach the Tenebrous Papilla's location.

Natlan Map Guide

Tenebrous Papilla Location

East of the Flower Fetaher Clan's Settlement

The Tenebrous Papilla is located in a subterranean cave east of the Flower Feather Clan's settlement in Natlan.

There will be two waypoints accessible once you're there—one by the entrance and the other right next to the boss.

How to Beat Tenebrous Papilla

Take Note of the Bosses it Mimics

Each battle with the Tenebrous Papilla is a battle against 3 other World Bosses. However, in each battle, it can only mimic a maximum of 3, and they will all be the same lineup.

While it will not necessarily mimic the tactic of a World Boss' weakness such as the Yumkasaur King's devouring of Flamegranates, the Tenebrous Papilla is not resistant to anything. Feel free to go all out on the DMG!

Tenebrous Papilla Boss Lineups

Lineup 1
Genshin - Cryo Regisvine Genshin - Pyro Regisvine Genshin - Electro Regisvine
Regisvines
(any variant)
Genshin - Aeonblight Drake ImageAeonblight Drake Genshin - Jadeplume Terrorshroom ImageJadeplume Terrorshroom
Lineup 2
Genshin - Electro Hypostasis Genshin - Hydro Hypostasis
Hypostases
(Hydro and Electro)
Genshin - Maguu Kenki ImageMaguu Kenki Genshin - Primo Geovishap ImagePrimo Geovishap
Lineup 3
Genshin - Millennial Pearl Seahorse ImageMillennial Pearl Seahorse Genshin - Legatus Golem ImageLegatus Golem Genshin - Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King ImageGluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King

List of World Bosses

Best Teams for Tenebrous Papilla

Nightsoul Teams

Nightsoul Teams
Kinich Image Kinich Emilie Image Emilie Bennett Image Bennett Thoma Image Thoma
Mualani Image Mualani Xilonen Image Xilonen Dehya Image Dehya Thoma Image Thoma

When the Tenebrous Papilla reaches 50% HP below, it will conjure a Void Ward that will negate a lot of your DMG. Using Nightsoul-aligned attacks will circumvent this ward nicely.

Kinich and Mualani will work wonders in dealing Nightsoul-aligned DMG while keeping your DMG output as high as it can be. Having Xilonen in the party will also dramatically increase your DMG for a much swifter battle.

Hyperbloom Teams

Hyperbloom Teams
Alhaitham Image Alhaitham Nahida Image Nahida Yelan Image Yelan Shinobu Image Shinobu
Raiden Image Raiden Nahida Image Nahida Furina Image Furina Baizhu Image Baizhu

Another approach to to defeating the Tenebrous Papilla is through the Hyperbloom reaction, which still remains one of the game's most powerful elemental reactions.

A good DPS such as the Raiden Shogun and Alhaitham supported by Nahida's off-field DMG will make a huge difference in your DMG output.

Best F2P Team

Best F2P Teams
Traveler (Dendro) Image Traveler (Dendro) Lisa Image Lisa Collei Image Collei Barbara Image Barbara
Traveler (Geo) Image Traveler (Geo) Xiangling Image Xiangling Kachina Image Kachina Noelle Image Noelle

For an F2P Team, one can opt for a Hyperbloom Team or a Geo-centered team with Kachina in the party for Nightsoul-aligned DMG.

Both parties will still be able to deal substantial DMG, with the latter having the ability to break through the Tenebrous Papilla's Void Ward.

Best Characters by Role

Main DPS
Genshin - Alhaitham ImageGenshin - Kinich ImageGenshin - Mualani ImageGenshin - Raiden Image
Sub DPS
Genshin - Emilie ImageGenshin - Furina ImageGenshin - Nahida ImageGenshin - Yelan Image
Support
Genshin - Baizhu ImageGenshin - Bennett ImageGenshin - Dehya ImageGenshin - Shinobu ImageGenshin - Thoma ImageGenshin - Xilonen Image

Best Elements to Beat the Tenebrous Papilla

Recommended Elements
Geo ImageCryo ImageAnemo ImageElectro ImageDendro ImageHydro ImagePyro Image

The Tenebrous Papilla does not have any weaknesses or resistances but will instead have mimic the attacks of other World Bosses in rapid succession. Hence, Travelers may use whichever character suits their playstyle best.

However, it is worth noting that the Tenebrous Papilla has the capability to conjure a Void Ward, which can be dispelled much faster with Nightsoul-aligned DMG. Bring along characters who can do just that.

5.0 Character Tier List

Defeat Tenebrous Papilla in Co-Op Mode

Are you missing specific characters, or have you not built a full party yet? Teaming up with others from our Co-Op boards is a great way to quickly beat the Tenebrous Papilla and other bosses!

Genshin Co-Op Boards
Genshin - Friend Request BoardFriend Request Board Genshin - Co-Op BoardCo-Op Board Genshin - Supporting castBoardSupporting Cast Board

Tenebrous Papilla Attack Patterns

Void Ward

Tenebrous Papilla Void Ward

The Tenebrous Papilla deploys a Void Ward, similar to the Tenebrous Mimiflora, while it charges and prepares to unleash a powerful attack. If the ward remains unbroken before this attack, it will kill your active character instantly.

The Void Ward is like a shield and can be broken instantly using Nigthsoul-aligned Elemental attacks. Other elemental attacks can also help break the Void Ward.

Nightsoul's Blessing and Burst Guide

Tenebrous Papilla Drops

All Tenebrous Papilla Item Drops

Drop Level
Lv. 30+
Any Lv.
Lv. 40+
Lv. 60+
Lv. 75
Lv. 40+
Any Lv.
Lv. 60+
Lv. 75+
Lv. 40+
Any Lv.
Lv. 60+
Lv. 75+

Tenebrous Papilla Artifact Drops

Artifact Set Drops
Adventurer Adventurer Berserker Berserker Instructor Instructor
Gladiator Gladiator's Finale Wanderer Wanderer's Troupe

Used to Ascend Chasca

Character Element Weapon
Chasca Chasca (5★)

The boss drop of the Tenebrous Papilla, Ensnaring Gaze is used to ascend Natlan characters. So far, only Chasca uses this material for ascension.

We will update this section once more characters require this material.

New and Upcoming Playable Characters

Tenebrous Papilla Release Date

Releases in Version 5.2

Genshin Impact Version 5.2
Genshin - Version 5.2
Release Date November 20, 2024

Tenebrous Papilla was released among other new content on November 20, 2024, in Version 5.2!

Version 5.2 Release Date and Details

Genshin Impact Related Guides

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List of Bosses

Field Bosses

Geo HypostasisGeo Hypostasis Anemo HypostasisAnemo Hypostasis Electro HypostasisElectro Hypostasis
Cryo RegisvineCryo Regisvine Pyro RegisvinePyro Regisvine OceanidOceanid
Primo GeovishapPrimo Geovishap Cryo HypostasisCryo Hypostasis Maguu KenkiMaguu Kenki
Perpetual Mechanical ArrayPerpetual Mechanical Array Pyro HypostasisPyro Hypostasis Hydro HypostasisHydro Hypostasis
Thunder ManifestationThunder Manifestation Golden WolflordGolden Wolflord Bathysmal Vishap HerdBathysmal Vishap Herd
Ruin SerpentRuin Serpent Jadeplume TerrorshroomJadeplume Terrorshroom Electro RegisvineElectro Regisvine
Aeonblight DrakeAeonblight Drake Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer NetworkAlgorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network Dendro HypostasisDendro Hypostasis
Setekh WenutSetekh Wenut Iniquitous BaptistIniquitous Baptist Icewind SuiteIcewind Suite
Emperor of Fire and IronEmperor of Fire and Iron Experimental Field GeneratorExperimental Field Generator Millennial Pearl SeahorseMillennial Pearl Seahorse
Hydro TulpaHydro Tulpa Solitary SuanniSolitary Suanni Legatus GolemLegatus Golem
Goldflame Qucusaur TyrantGoldflame Qucusaur Tyrant Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain KingGluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King Secret Source Automaton - Configuration DeviceSecret Source Automaton - Configuration Device
Tenebrous PapillaTenebrous Papilla

Comment

9 Anonymous3 days

Alhaitham/Nahida/Xingqiu/Shinobu was the team I used to demolish that stupid ass void shield, but that was with the OW Boss. Don't even want to imagine how this boss is in Spiral Abyss (and WHY did they even add bro).

8 Anonymous4 days

mee to its just complete bolloks, and I've got 5 star team n weapons, crowned out

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