The Sumeru region in Genshin Impact offers a rich variety of landscapes, intricate lore, and powerful new bosses. One of the most significant additions is the Sumeru Trounce Domain, also known as the domain where players can challenge weekly bosses to earn valuable talent level-up materials and other rewards. Unlike standard domains, Trounce Domains are unlocked through Archon Quests and story progression, making them a key part of both gameplay and narrative. If you’re aiming to power up your characters with materials specific to Sumeru bosses, unlocking this domain is an essential step in your journey. Here’s how to unlock the Sumeru Trounce Domain and what you should know before entering it.
What Is a Trounce Domain?
Trounce Domain Overview
Trounce Domains are boss arenas where players can fight powerful weekly bosses. These battles typically reset every week and drop rare materials used to level up character talents. In Sumeru, the key Trounce Domain is the ‘Joururi Workshop,’ where players face off against the Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal.
Unlike normal domains, Trounce Domains do not allow co-op until the unlocking quest is completed. Additionally, these domains offer multiple difficulty levels based on your World Level, with higher difficulties yielding better rewards.
How to Unlock the Sumeru Trounce Domain
Complete Archon Quest Chapter III: Act V
To access the Sumeru Trounce Domain, players must complete a portion of the Sumeru Archon Questline. The specific quest required is:
- Archon Quest Chapter III: Act V – Akasha Pulses, the Kalpa Flame Rises
This quest involves key story elements including Nahida, the Akademiya, and Scaramouche. During the quest, players will enter the Joururi Workshop and battle the Shouki no Kami as part of the story. After this quest is completed, the domain becomes permanently unlocked for weekly challenges.
Minimum Requirements
Before starting the Archon Quest, make sure you meet the following prerequisites:
- Adventure Rank 35 or higher
- Complete previous Archon Quests up to Chapter III: Act IV
- Unlock the Sumeru region through natural exploration or Teleport Waypoints
Once the required quest is completed, the Trounce Domain will appear as a marked location in Sumeru and can be revisited weekly for rewards.
Locating the Sumeru Trounce Domain
Find the Joururi Workshop
The Sumeru Trounce Domain is called the Joururi Workshop. It is located in the Chinvat Ravine area, just southeast of the city of Sumeru. The domain is nestled inside a large, ancient structure accessible by a short path from the nearby teleport waypoint.
To reach it efficiently:
- Teleport to the waypoint in Chinvat Ravine or the Sumeru City outskirts
- Head southeast toward the quest marker location
- Look for the ancient facility resembling a factory or workshop
- The entrance to the Trounce Domain is a large portal inside the structure
After unlocking it, the domain will remain available on your map, clearly marked with the Trounce Domain symbol.
About the Weekly Boss: Shouki no Kami
Who Is Shouki no Kami?
Shouki no Kami, also referred to as the Prodigal, is a powerful artificial god created during the Sumeru Archon Questline. Also known as Scaramouche in his enhanced form, this weekly boss features a unique battle environment with multiple attack phases, a special floating control device, and mechanics tied to Electro, Pyro, Hydro, and Cryo attacks.
Battle Strategy
This fight is unlike any other Trounce Domain encounter. To survive and win, you need to master the floating platform mechanics and elemental reactions:
- Use Electro attacks to power up the floating control device
- Trigger elemental attacks with Pyro, Hydro, or Cryo depending on the phase
- Avoid wide-range laser and AoE attacks from the Prodigal
- Bring a healer and shield character to manage incoming damage
Once defeated, Shouki no Kami will drop valuable weekly boss materials that are crucial for leveling up characters released during the Sumeru update.
Weekly Boss Rewards
Talent Materials and More
Completing the Sumeru Trounce Domain rewards you with several useful items. Some are guaranteed, while others depend on RNG (random number generation). Rewards include:
- Talent Level-Up Materials like ‘Daka’s Bell,’ ‘Puppet Strings,’ and ‘Mirror of Mushin’
- Adventure EXP
- Mora and Hero’s Wit
- Artifacts (3★ to 5★ quality)
- Ascension materials for weapons and characters
You can claim rewards once per week using Original Resin (30 Resin), or use a Dream Solvent to convert the weekly boss drops to materials suited for different characters.
Tips Before Entering the Domain
Build an Appropriate Team
Due to the nature of this boss fight, choose a team that balances offense and survivability. Suggested team roles include:
- Main DPS: Characters like Raiden Shogun, Yoimiya, or Cyno for consistent damage
- Support: Elemental applicators like Mona, Bennett, or Fischl
- Healer: Kokomi, Jean, or Diona
- Shield: Zhongli or Noelle
Keep an eye on elemental energy to activate the control panel and survive the most difficult phases.
Use Buff Items
Craft and consume food items that enhance attack, defense, or stamina regeneration. This is especially helpful when fighting higher difficulty versions of the boss.
Recommended buffs include:
- Adeptus’ Temptation (ATK Boost)
- Lotus Flower Crisp (DEF Boost)
- Barbatos Ratatouille (Stamina Boost)
Post-Battle Suggestions
Use Dream Solvent Wisely
Because weekly bosses drop randomized talent materials, it’s common not to get the item you need. Dream Solvent can be used at the crafting bench to convert one type of boss drop into another specific to your character’s requirements. Be sure to complete other Trounce Domains weekly to increase your chance of obtaining this rare conversion material.
Resin Management
Since claiming rewards requires Original Resin, be mindful of how much you spend. You only get three weekly boss reward claims at 30 Resin each. Plan your week so that you don’t run out of Resin right after unlocking this domain.
Unlocking the Sumeru Trounce Domain is a significant milestone for any Genshin Impact player progressing through the region’s story. Not only does it provide a thrilling boss battle against one of the game’s most iconic villains, but it also unlocks essential materials for character growth and future ascensions. By completing Archon Quest Chapter III: Act V and exploring the Chinvat Ravine area, you gain permanent access to this domain. Be sure to build a strong team, manage your Resin, and prepare for battle so you can consistently farm high-value rewards each week. With the Sumeru Trounce Domain unlocked, your path to strengthening your roster becomes much smoother and more rewarding.