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Duel Before the Throne
Genshin Impact

Duel Before the Throne

Learn how to defeat La Signora and the Crimson Witch of Embers in the Duel Before the Throne Archon Quest in Genshin Impact. Includes strategies and tips.

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Learn how to defeat La Signora and the Crimson Witch of Embers in the Duel Before the Throne Archon Quest in Genshin Impact. Includes strategies and tips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Chase Kujou Sara to Tenshukaku: After completing 'Blind Loyalty, Reckless Courage,' head to Tenshukaku where the Raiden Shogun is speaking with Signora. Approach Signora to trigger a scene where Kujou Sara is found unconscious. The Traveler challenges Signora to a duel.
  2. 2
    Defeat La Signora: Signora has a shield, but you can still damage her. Avoid staying too close for extended periods. The Temperature Meter will rise, causing gradual health loss. Destroy the heart statues in the room to lower the meter. La Signora uses ice attacks like Raining Icicles and Homing Icicles. Constantly circle her, attacking occasionally, and avoid frosted areas on the floor. When her health is low, she shields herself in ice; collect Crimson Lotus Moths to damage this shield.
  3. 3
    Defeat Crimson Witch of Embers: Upon defeating La Signora, she transforms into the Crimson Witch of Embers, using Pyro attacks. Similar to the previous phase, destroy heart statues to manage the Temperature Meter. The Crimson Witch uses Pyro Whip attacks and leaves the floor covered in flames, increasing your temperature. She also summons pyro balls that rain from the sky; watch the ground for shadows to avoid their impact. When she transforms into a pyro tornado, stay at the outer edge of the arena to better anticipate its movement.
Tips
  • Constantly sprint to avoid homing icicles.
  • Circle La Signora while attacking intermittently to avoid her ice attacks.
  • Avoid staying in frosted areas on the floor to prevent the Temperature Meter from rising too quickly.
  • Collect Crimson Lotus Moths to break La Signora's ice shield.
  • Pay attention to the shadows on the ground to dodge the pyro balls summoned by the Crimson Witch of Embers.
  • Keep to the outer edge of the arena when the Crimson Witch of Embers transforms into a pyro tornado.

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