Unlocking the Apep Trounce Domain in Genshin Impact is a crucial step for players looking to challenge powerful weekly bosses and collect valuable rewards for character ascension and weapon enhancement. As part of the Sumeru region content, the Apep domain introduces new lore, mechanics, and battles that are both challenging and rewarding. To access this domain, players must meet specific progression requirements and complete certain quests tied to the main storyline. Knowing exactly what to do and how to prepare will save time and ensure you’re ready for the intense fight that awaits inside Apep’s domain.
Location of the Apep Trounce Domain
Where to Find the Domain
The Apep Trounce Domain, officially named the Realm of Beginnings, is located in the Sumeru region. Specifically, it lies beneath the desert area introduced in the later phases of the Sumeru storyline. You will not find this domain unlocked on the map by default, as it is tied to a specific Archon quest and World Quest progression.
How to Reach the Domain
Once unlocked, players can reach the domain by fast traveling to the nearby waypoint and descending into the underground area. The domain lies within the ‘Tunigi Hollow’ section of the Desert of Hadramaveth. If you haven’t explored this region fully, you may need to activate a few teleport waypoints and explore underground passages first.
Requirements to Unlock Apep Trounce Domain
Prerequisite Quest Completion
To unlock the Apep Trounce Domain, players must complete the following:
- Archon Quest: Chapter III, Act VI Caribert
- Archon Quest: Chapter III, Act V Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises
- World Quest: Khvarena of Good and Evil questline, especially the final part titled As the Khvarena’s Light Shows.
These quests unlock new areas and provide story context that leads directly to the Apep boss fight. Completing them is mandatory to access the domain for the first time.
Adventure Rank Requirement
You must be at least Adventure Rank 40 to enter weekly boss domains. This also applies to the Apep Trounce Domain. If you’re below AR 40, focus on increasing your rank by completing commissions, domains, and world quests.
Steps to Unlock the Domain
Step 1: Complete Necessary Quests
Begin by finishing the Sumeru Archon quests if you haven’t already. Progress through each act until you reach Caribert. After that, tackle the Khvarena of Good and Evil World Quest. This questline involves exploration, puzzles, and interacting with new NPCs and is essential for uncovering the underground area where the domain resides.
Step 2: Explore Tunigi Hollow
After the quests are complete, head to the Desert of Hadramaveth. Use your map to locate Tunigi Hollow. There will be a marked spot on your map where the domain icon appears. The domain is nestled underground, so you will need to find the entrance to the cavern system that leads to it.
Step 3: Activate the Domain
Once you reach the domain’s entrance, interact with it to activate it as a fast travel point. You’ll now be able to challenge Apep once per week for rewards. Make sure your party is properly prepared before entering, as this boss features multiple phases and mechanics that can catch unprepared players off guard.
Tips for Beating Apep in the Trounce Domain
Understand Apep’s Mechanics
The fight against Apep is unique compared to other Trounce Domains. It is divided into three phases, including a damage-protection phase and a healing support phase. Apep utilizes Dendro-based attacks and summons enemies that can interfere with your party’s actions.
Use a Balanced Party
Consider bringing a well-rounded team that includes the following:
- A strong main DPS to deal consistent damage
- A healer or shielder for survivability
- A support character to deal with enemy waves during the middle phase
- At least one character with good AoE abilities
Pay Attention to the Healing Phase
During the second phase of the fight, you’ll need to protect a small entity from enemies as it tries to heal the environment. If you fail to keep it alive, the boss fight will fail. This phase is time-sensitive and requires quick reaction to enemies spawning on different sides.
Elemental Recommendations
While Apep is a Dendro-aligned boss, it summons various elemental foes. Bringing Pyro and Electro characters can help eliminate enemies quickly. Cryo units with crowd control abilities, like Ganyu or Ayaka, can also help manage enemy waves during the protective phase.
Weekly Rewards from Apep’s Domain
Domain Drop List
Defeating Apep yields the usual weekly Trounce Domain rewards, which include:
- Talent Level-Up Materials (unique to Apep)
- Artifacts from high-tier sets
- Mora and character EXP materials
- Billets and Dream Solvent (occasionally)
The exclusive talent materials are essential for leveling up characters introduced in the Sumeru and Fontaine regions.
Using Resin Wisely
Remember, claiming rewards from any Trounce Domain costs 30 Original Resin or one Weekly Discount. Plan accordingly to maximize your resin usage across the week. You can fight the boss again without spending resin if you only want to practice or help other players in co-op mode.
Additional Preparation Before the Fight
Leveling and Gear
Make sure your characters are properly leveled (preferably Level 80 or higher) and equipped with strong weapons and artifacts. If you’re underpowered, the multi-phase battle can easily overwhelm your party. Focus on HP and healing bonuses for supports, and elemental mastery or critical stats for DPS characters.
Unlock Teleport Points Nearby
To make future runs more efficient, unlock all nearby waypoints and explore the surrounding area. You’ll also uncover chests and complete exploration achievements in the process.
Co-Op and Replay Options
Fighting Apep with Friends
The Apep Trounce Domain can be completed in co-op mode. This is a great option if you’re having trouble soloing the boss. Coordinate roles with your team to ensure one player protects the healing entity during the second phase while others focus on clearing mobs.
Replaying the Fight
After the first unlock, you can return to the domain any time during the week to retry the battle. If you fail, you won’t lose resin unless you choose to claim rewards. Use retries to practice the boss patterns and refine your strategy.
Unlocking the Apep Trounce Domain in Genshin Impact requires dedication, quest completion, and a bit of exploration, but the rewards are well worth the effort. By completing the necessary Archon and World Quests, reaching the domain, and preparing your team, you’ll be ready to face one of the most dynamic weekly bosses introduced so far. With the right strategy, you can defeat Apep, earn rare talent materials, and continue progressing your favorite characters. Make this domain a regular part of your weekly routine, and you’ll steadily build a stronger and more versatile team for all of Teyvat’s future challenges.