Tenebrous Papilla Location and 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
Regisvines (any variant)	Aeonblight Drake	Jadeplume Terrorshroom
Lineup 2
Hypostases (Hydro and Electro)	Maguu Kenki	Primo Geovishap
Lineup 3
Millennial Pearl Seahorse	Praetorian Golem	Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King

List of World Bosses

Best Teams for Tenebrous Papilla

Nightsoul Teams

Nightsoul Teams
Kinich	Emilie	Bennett	Thoma
Mualani	Xilonen	Dehya	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	Nahida	Yelan	Shinobu
Raiden	Nahida	Furina	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)	Lisa	Collei	Barbara
Traveler (Geo)	Xiangling	Kachina	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
Sub DPS
Support

Best Elements to Beat the Tenebrous Papilla

Recommended Elements

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
Friend Request Board	Co-Op Board	Supporting Cast Board

Tenebrous Papilla Attack Patterns

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
Ensnaring Gaze	Lv. 30+
Agnidus Agate Sliver	Any Lv.
Agnidus Agate Fragment	Lv. 40+
Agnidus Agate Chunk	Lv. 60+
Agnidus Agate Gemstone	Lv. 75
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment	Lv. 40+
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver	Any Lv.
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk	Lv. 60+
Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone	Lv. 75+
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment	Lv. 40+
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver	Any Lv.
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk	Lv. 60+
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone	Lv. 75+

Tenebrous Papilla Artifact Drops

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

Used to Ascend Chasca

Character	Element	Weapon
Chasca (5★)	Anemo	Bow

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
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

All Boss Fight Guides

List of Bosses

Field Bosses

Geo Hypostasis	Anemo Hypostasis	Electro Hypostasis
Cryo Regisvine	Pyro Regisvine	Oceanid
Primo Geovishap	Cryo Hypostasis	Maguu Kenki
Perpetual Mechanical Array	Pyro Hypostasis	Hydro Hypostasis
Thunder Manifestation	Golden Wolflord	Bathysmal Vishap Herd
Ruin Serpent	Jadeplume Terrorshroom	Electro Regisvine
Aeonblight Drake	Algorithm of Semi-Intransient Matrix of Overseer Network	Dendro Hypostasis
Setekh Wenut	Iniquitous Baptist	Icewind Suite
Emperor of Fire and Iron	Experimental Field Generator	Millennial Pearl Seahorse
Hydro Tulpa	Solitary Suanni	Legatus Golem
Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant	Gluttonous Yumkasaur Mountain King	Secret Source Automaton - Configuration Device
Tenebrous Papilla