Il Dottore, also known as The Doctor, steps into Genshin Impact as a challenging Weekly Boss tied to the Luna IV storyline. The fight focuses more on reading mechanics and reacting correctly than raw DPS. If you understand when to hide, when to turn away, and when to enter the realm, you can clear this boss safely even with free-to-play teams.
How to Unlock The Doctor Weekly Boss
You unlock The Doctor after completing the Archon quest:
Song of the Welkin Moon: Act VIII – “True Moon.”
Once you finish the quest, a Trounce Domain appears in the Ashveil Peak area of Nod-Krai. You can challenge the boss once per week and claim rewards using Original Resin. The Adventurer Handbook also allows quick access once unlocked.
Recommended Team Setup and Combat Prep
You can clear this fight with almost any well-built team. The fight favors steady damage rather than large single bursts.
What Works Best
- Reaction-focused teams (Hyperbloom, Electro-Charged, Lunar reactions)
- Consistent DPS instead of burst nukes
- A shielder or healer for safety during beam pressure
- Energy generation to maintain burst uptime
The boss can increase Elemental RES and recover HP if you deal massive damage in one hit. Sustained damage avoids triggering this penalty.
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You can also clear this fight comfortably with free-to-play teams that rely on reactions and shields, as long as you follow the mechanics correctly.
Genshin Impact The Doctor Boss Mechanics
The Doctor uses several mechanics that test awareness more than reflexes. Learn these patterns and the fight becomes predictable.
Moonfall Impact – Use the Pillars
The Doctor periodically summons three pillars and triggers a Moonfall attack.
What to do:
- Sprint behind a pillar immediately.
- Let the pillar block the incoming damage.
- Recharge your energy while waiting behind cover.
Staying behind the pillars keeps your team safe and helps you prepare bursts for the next damage window.
Warning Mechanics – Obey the On-Screen Prompts
The game displays warnings during certain attack phases. React correctly or you risk getting stunned or trapped.
Common warnings include:
- Do not face the Doctor: Turn your character away until the warning ends.
- Control inversion effects: Slow down your movement and avoid panic inputs.
- Movement punishment phases: Stay still when required to avoid being imprisoned.
Always respect these prompts. The game clearly telegraphs the danger window.
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Moonwither Realm – Kill the Clones for Free Damage
At certain HP thresholds, The Doctor opens rifts that lead into the Moonwither Realm.
How this phase works:
- Enter one of the rifts to avoid incoming damage.
- Inside, defeat all three clone enemies.
- Each defeated clone deals fixed damage to The Doctor.
- After clearing all clones, you return to the main arena.
You can repeat this process every time the rift appears. The clones deal reliable damage regardless of difficulty. This method allows safe clears even if you avoid fighting the boss directly outside.
Laser Beams – Keep Moving Laterally
The Doctor fires electric beam patterns across the arena.
How to avoid them:
- Strafe sideways instead of backpedaling.
- Maintain spacing from overlapping beams.
- Keep your camera zoomed out for better visibility.
The beams punish tunnel vision more than slow reactions.
Rewards for Defeating The Doctor
Clearing The Doctor grants weekly materials used for character progression and crafting.
Artifact Drops
- Gladiator’s Finale
- Wanderer’s Troupe
- Instructor
- Berserker
Weekly Boss Materials
- Mask of the Virtuous Doctor
- Madman’s Restraint
- Elixir of the Heretic
Additional Rewards
- Mora
- Character EXP materials
- Companionship EXP
- Elemental gemstones (Shivada Jade, Vajrada Amethyst, Varunada Lazurite)
- Dream Solvent
The Mask of the Virtuous Doctor currently upgrades Columbina’s talents.
Resin Cost and Weekly Reset
- First three weekly claims: 30 Original Resin each
- After three claims: 60 Original Resin
- Reset time: Every Monday (server time)
- Condensed Resin: Not usable
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FAQs
How do you defeat The Doctor in Genshin Impact?
You defeat The Doctor by hiding behind pillars during Moonfall, obeying warning prompts, entering the Moonwither Realm, and defeating all clones to deal safe damage consistently.
What is the best team to beat The Doctor boss?
Reaction-based teams like Hyperbloom, Electro-Charged, and Lunar reaction teams work best because they deal steady damage without triggering The Doctor’s resistance scaling.
How do you avoid Moonfall damage from The Doctor?
Run behind the pillars The Doctor summons and stay in cover until the Moonfall attack ends to avoid damage and regenerate energy safely.
What should you do inside the Moonwither Realm?
Enter the rift and defeat all clone enemies inside the Moonwither Realm to deal fixed damage to The Doctor and safely return to the battlefield.
Can The Doctor heal himself during the fight?
Yes, The Doctor can recover HP and increase elemental resistance if you deal massive damage in a single hit instead of steady damage.
How often can you fight The Doctor weekly boss?
You can challenge The Doctor once per week after completing the required Archon quest and unlocking the Trounce Domain.
What rewards drop from The Doctor boss?
The Doctor drops weekly materials like Mask of the Virtuous Doctor, artifact sets, Mora, Character EXP materials, and elemental gemstones.
Which character uses The Doctor boss materials?
Columbina currently uses The Doctor’s boss materials for talent upgrades in Genshin Impact.
