Genshin 7.1 Ronova Weekly Boss: Unlock, Fight & Drops

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 turns Ronova, the Ruler of Death, into a new Weekly Boss after years of story setup. The encounter is tied to the new Snezhnaya Archon Quest, where the Traveler joins the nation's forces in the confrontation with Ronova, before the fight becomes part of the game's repeatable weekly boss system.

The important launch-day caveat is that HoYoverse's public Version 7.1 notes confirm Ronova as a Weekly Boss but do not publish a full repeatable-fight move list or the names of her unique weekly talent materials. This guide therefore sticks to confirmed information and avoids filling gaps with beta or datamined claims.

The safest plan is to progress the new Archon Quest, keep a weekly boss claim available if possible, and check Ronova's live reward preview before spending Original Resin.

How to unlock the Ronova Weekly Boss

Ronova is introduced through the Version 7.1 Archon Quest.

The new story continues with Chapter VII: Act III and Act IV, "A Rekviem for the Underworld." HoYoverse's quest requirements list:

• Adventure Rank 18 or above
• completion of Chapter VII: Act II, "Wraith's Nocturne"

Version 7.1's official overview confirms that the story builds toward a climactic battle against Ronova and that the Ruler of Death also becomes a new Weekly Boss.

The public update notes do not separately state the exact quest step that activates the repeatable Trounce encounter. If it is still locked, continue the Version 7.1 Archon Quest rather than searching the open world for an unrelated boss entrance.

For the wider patch, GameMarket's Genshin Impact 7.1 update overview covers Vesna, Vodyanitsa, the new Archon Quest, anniversary rewards, and the rest of the version.

Ronova is a Weekly Boss, not a normal world boss

Ronova uses Genshin's weekly boss reward structure rather than the repeatable world-boss loop used for character ascension materials.

Think about Ronova in terms of weekly claims, not repeated farming. Weekly boss rewards normally cost 60 Original Resin, with the first three Trounce reward claims of each week discounted to 30 Original Resin across the shared weekly boss roster.

If you already used all three discounted claims earlier in the week, Ronova's reward will cost the normal amount when you reach her.

Because Version 7.1 launched midweek, players who already cleared their normal bosses may reach Ronova with no discounted claims left.

Should you save a weekly boss claim for Ronova?

If you are building new or upcoming Snezhnaya characters, yes—at least until you have checked the live reward screen.

The public Version 7.1 web notes do not name Ronova's three unique talent drops or clearly assign them to Vesna or Vodyanitsa. Do not spend Resin based on a leaked material name or old beta chart.

Open the live boss reward preview first. If a character you are building actually uses one of Ronova's drops, then the weekly claim becomes immediately valuable. If not, you can decide whether another Trounce Domain is a better use of your weekly discount.

What drops from Ronova?

As a Weekly Boss, Ronova belongs to the same reward category as Genshin's other Trounce encounters.

The reward pool should include the normal Weekly Boss categories, such as:

• boss-specific Character Talent Materials at eligible difficulties,
• Adventure EXP and Companionship EXP,
• Mora,
• character ascension gems,
• artifact rewards,
• a chance at Dream Solvent,
• a chance at weapon billets where applicable.

The critical unknown in HoYoverse's public Version 7.1 notes is the exact name of Ronova's unique talent materials. This article therefore does not copy a three-item list from pre-release data. The live reward screen and Character Talent screen are what matter.

Dream Solvent makes the first weeks less painful

If Ronova follows the standard modern Weekly Boss structure, her boss-specific talent materials can be converted between one another using Dream Solvent once the relevant conversion recipes are available.

This is useful during the first weeks because the material you need may not be the one that drops. Check the Crafting Bench's conversion menu rather than treating a "wrong" Ronova drop as wasted. Dream Solvent does not convert it into an unrelated boss's material.

What is officially confirmed about the fight?

HoYoverse describes the Version 7.1 confrontation as a climactic battle against Ronova during the escalating crisis in Snezhnaya.

Ronova is the Ruler of Death, and the story places her directly against Snezhnaya's plan to resist the Heavenly Principles. This is one of Version 7.1's central story confrontations.

What the public patch notes do not provide is a complete repeatable-boss mechanic sheet.

At the time of writing, HoYoverse's public Version 7.1 update details do not give:

• a complete attack list,
• official phase-by-phase instructions,
• a named elemental weakness,
• a published recommended-element list,
• exact shield-breaking requirements,
• exact unique weekly material names.

Any guide claiming a full optimized mechanic rotation should therefore be checked against the live encounter.

How to prepare for your first Ronova clear

Without inventing mechanics, several preparation steps are still safe. Bring reliable sustain, keep enough Energy to recover after movement or a missed window, and use a complete team you already understand instead of assuming one element is mandatory.

On the first attempt, learn the attack timing and safe windows before trying to optimize clear speed.

Story spoilers and the first clear

Ronova is deeply tied to the Version 7.1 Archon Quest.

If you care about the story, avoid opening detailed boss videos or community mechanic breakdowns before reaching the encounter yourself. A weekly boss guide can easily reveal more than attack patterns because the arena, phase transitions, and supporting characters may all carry story context.

The Weekly Boss is permanent, so there is no need to rush purely because Version 7.1 launched on September 23. The new Archon Quest also grants 620 Primogems when completed.

What to check before spending Resin

When you unlock the repeatable fight, inspect three things before claiming the reward:

1. Ronova's live drop preview — confirm the names of the unique talent materials.
2. Your character's Talent screen — verify whether the character you are building actually uses one.
3. Your remaining discounted Trounce claims — check whether the reward costs 30 or 60 Original Resin.

That prevents the common launch-week mistake of farming a new boss simply because it is new. If your discounted claims are already gone, waiting for the next reset can also be reasonable.

Ronova is a story boss first and a farming target second

Ronova is one of Version 7.1's biggest additions, but the practical question is whether your account needs to farm her immediately.

The fight is confirmed, the story route is clear, and the Weekly Boss structure is familiar. What should not be guessed are the exact material names, final character usage, and the complete repeatable-fight mechanic sheet.

Progress the Archon Quest, unlock the encounter, read the live reward preview, then decide whether Ronova deserves one of your weekly claims.

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