Genshin Impact is due for another major update, and the 5.2 special program has finally revealed details for the upcoming patch. Here’s everything new coming to Genshin Impact in Version 5.2, titled Tapestry of Spirit and Flame, which releases on November 20.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Trailer

Genshin Impact 5.2 livestream Primogem codes

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Each code grants 100 Primogems, along with some other useful materials. Redeem them either in-game or on Genshin Impact’s official redemption page. Act fast; special?? program redemption codes expire quickly?!

Genshin Impact 5.2 Banners

The first half of Genshin Impact Version 5.2 will feature character banners for Chasca (5-star Anemo Bow) and Lyney (5-star Pyro Bow). They will be accompanied by the 4-star Electro Bow character Ororon. The weapon?? banners will feature Chasca’s 5-star signature Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage, as well as Lyney’s sig??nature The First Great Magic.

The banners in the second half of Genshin Impact 5.2 will rerun Zhongli (5-star Geo Polearm) and Neuvillette (5-star Hydro Catalyst). The weapon banner will include Neuvillette’s signature Catalyst Tome of the Eternal Flow. The other 5-star weapon will probably be St??aff of Homa, though there’s a small chance for Vortex Vanquisher instead.

Two new 4-star weapons will make their debut on the weapon bann??ers: Waveridi?ng Whirl (Catalyst) and Flower-Wreathed Feathers (Bow). It’s still unconfirmed whether they will run in the first half or the second.

New characters: Chasca and Ororon

Chasca and Ororon have featured prominently in Genshin Impact’s story in Natlan, and? now, they join the playable roster. The special program revealed some new information about how these characters will play.

Chasca is a 5-star Anemo Bow character who’s really neither Anemo nor a Bow user. Her attacks infuse different elements based on Pyro, Hydro, Electro, and Cryo teammates, so Chasca deals mixed-element “rainbow�damage instead of just Anemo. And although she equips a Bow, Chasca actually summons a giant revolver which she rides like a flying steed and fires like a shotgun. Chasca looks to be a unique on-field DPS who focuses on mixed-element damag??e.

Ororon is a 4-star Electro Bow character who deals off-field Electro damage using his Skill and Burst. His kit incentivizes Electro-Charged teams utilizing Electro and Hydro characters??. It sounds like he’ll be a possible alternative to Fischl in Electro-Charged teams that require Nightsoul mechani??cs. Ororon has the ability to leap high into the air before gliding slowly to the ground, and if you enter aiming mode while in the air, Ororon can hover in place.

Genshin Impact’s Xbox release and special wings

With Version 5.2, Genshin Impact will be available to play on Xbox Series X|S. Travelers logging into Genshin Impact on Xbox will receive a new pair of green wings (Wings of Fate's Course Intertwined), as well as two Intertwined Fates and a Northlander Billet Trove. Going forward, Xbox users will receive additional exclusive goodies with each patch, consisting of Fates/Primog?ems? and other upgrade materials.

Users on other platforms won’t receive the Fates and other materials, but they can still get the Xbox wings! During Version 5.3, everyone logging into Genshin Impact?? on any platform will receive the Xbox wings in their mailbox. This only lasts through Version 5.3, going away once 5.4 rolls around. However, Xbox ?users will be able to claim the wings anytime by logging in on their Xbox Series X|S.

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Genshin Impact has several g??acha banners that change on a three-week basis. Read on for an analysis of the current?? and upcoming banners and see where you should spend your wishes!

Current Banners in Genshin Impact

Current banners end on:
October 29, 2024

Genshin Impact’s current rate-up 5-star characters are Xilonen (Geo Sword) and Chiori (Geo Sword). They are accompanied by the 4-star characters Collei (Dendro Bow), Candace (Hydro Polearm), and Dori ?(Electro Claymor?e).

Genshin Impact’s current rate-up 5-star weapons are Peak Patrol Song (Sword) and Uraku Misugiri (Sword). They are accompanied by the 4-stars Mountain-Bracing Bolt (Polearm), Rust (Bow), Sturdy Bone (Sword), Sacrificial Greatsword (Claymore), and Favonius Codex (Catalyst). Of the 4-stars, Mountain-Bracing Bolt and Sturdy Bone are exclusive to the weapon banner and cannot b??e obtained via standard wishes.

There is currently no Chronicled Wish banner in Genshin Impact.

Upcoming Genshin Impact Banners

Genshin Impact 5.1 banners

The second half of Genshin Impact 5.1 will feature Nahida, a 5-star Dendro Catalyst character, along with Hu Tao, a 5-star Pyro Polearm character. We can expect Nahida and Hu Tao's ba??nners on October 29.

Genshin Impact 5.2 banners

There are two new characters coming to Genshin Impact in Version 5.2. They are the Anemo Bow user Chasca and Electro user Ororon.

How good are the current Genshin Impact banners?

Disclaimer: There is no pity for a specific 4-star character or weapon. Do not pull for a specific 4-star unless you are prepared to pull several 5-stars along the way. The weapon banner is even more punishing than the character banners. Do not pull unless you are okay with receiving at least one of each featured weapon.

How good is Xilonen?

Xilonen is a strong support who debuffs enemies and provides healing. Geo characters usually synergize poorly with other elements, but Xilonen breaks the mold by actively encouraging Pyro, Hydro, Electro, and Cryo teams. With the Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City artifact set, Xilonen provides additional buffs when she triggers Crystallize. Unless you play primarily Anemo, Dendro, or Geo teams, Xilonen will be a valuable pickup. Her kit functions differently depending on which elements are present in her team, though, so be sure you know how she will work in your team before you decide to pull.

How good is Chiori?

Chiori is a decently strong off-field Geo DPS unit. She ha??sn't had a particularly strong presence in the meta since her release, prima??rily because Geo teams just aren't that popular. Still, even if Chiori is rarely the best option for a team, she's never the worst option either. If you like Chiori, be sure to play her in a Geo team where she can synergize with other characters' Geo constructs. If you don't play Geo teams, and you're not in love with Chiori, then she's an easy skip.

4-Star Characters

The featured 4-star characters are Collei, Candace, and Dori. None of them are particularly exciting. If you're thinking about pulling for Xilonen or Chiori's Constellations, you might want to hold off until they r??er?un with less tragic 4-stars you'll actually want to play.

Of the three 4-stars, Collei is the strongest. She's a Dendro Bow use?r with decent (if unreliable) Dendro application. Every player gets Collei for free upon clearing Floor 4 of the Spiral Abyss, but her Constellations improve her ability to deal damage and apply Dendro. If you want to play Collei, I recommend getting as many Constellations for her as you can.

Candace and Dori are both niche support characters. Neither of them see much play, simply because so few characters want what they offer. Candace converts melee attacks to Hydro damage and buffs Normal Attacks. Dori heals and provides Energy generation. Most teams that can use either Candace or Dori will be better off replacing them with someone else. Constellation 6 Candace allows her to apply some extra Hydro, though, which can enable ??some unique Vaporize or Bloom teams.

5-Star Weapons

Peak Patrol Song is Xilonen's signature weapon. This 5-star Sword has a DEF% secondary stat and allows Xilonen to buff teammates even more than she already does with the Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City artifact set. Peak Patrol Song is the only weapon in Genshin Impact that fully synergizes with Xilonen's kit. 4-star?? alternatives include Favonius Sword for some bonus Energy, or Flute of Ez?pitzal to improve her healing.

Uraku Misugiri is ?Chiori's signature weapon, but you can use it on DPS Xilonen or Albedo too. For the very few characters can take advantage of its passive, it's a significant DPS upgrade over their 4?-star options. Even with Uraku Misugiri, though, it's hard for me to recommend playing DPS Xilonen without at least Constellation 2.

4-Star Weapons

The 4-star weapons, in general, are quite good. Rust is useful for Normal Attackers, Favonius Codex can be a good for supports, and Sacrificial Greatsword has its uses on the likes of Chongyun. Sturdy Bone is a new banner-exclusive 4-star Sword that increases Normal Attack damag??e after sprinting. Mountain-Bracing Bolt is a banner-exclusive 4-star Polearm that increases Skill damage. Neither of these new weapons are game changers, but the Polearm could be an interesting option for Kachina, Emilie, or Cyno.

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Genshin Impact is infamous for its incomprehensible ability descriptions, and the new ch?aracter Xilonen takes this wordiness to the next level. If you don’t want to spend an evening reading the novel that makes up her kit, here’s a quick run-down on how to play Xilonen as both a support and DPS. You’re welcome.

Is Xilonen a DPS or support?

Xilonen’s kit enables her to function as either an on-field DPS or an off-field support. Despite this flexibility, Xilonen is far more effective as a support than a DPS. You can still play Xilonen as an on-field DPS, but I recommend obtaining at le??ast Constellation 2 and a 5-star CRIT weapon if you choose to go this route.&nbs?p;

DPS Xilonen uses different combos than support Xilonen. Scroll down to the relevant secti??on based on how you want to play ?her.

How to play support Xilonen

As an off-field support, Xilonen requires a team with at least two characters that are Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo. This team element requirement is critical since it significantly alters how Xilonen functions. You can see whether your team qualifies by using Xilo??nen’s Skill and looking at the colors of the three triangles next to her Nightsoul meter. Only one triangle is allowed to be yellow??. If at least two triangles are orange, blue, purple, or light blue, then your team will work with Xilonen.

Once you have your team, you need to figure out your rotation. Xilonen should take the field before your on-field DPS in order to activate her buffs. Switch to Xilonen, use her Burst, then Skill, then two Normal Attacks. After two Normal Attacks, her Nightsoul meter should fill up and disappear??. If your combo is interrupted, you may need an additional Normal Attack to fill up the meter, since it passively drains over time.

Xilonen’s Burst heals the on-field character over time, and filling up the Nightsoul meter activates her debuffs. After you’ve finished her Normal Attacks, you can switch Xilonen for your on-field DPS, who will then dea??l increased damage and enjoy some healing.

How to play DPS Xilonen

I don’t recommend building Xilonen as a DPS unless you’re either a whale or just really dedicated. Her damage isn’t amazing for a 5-star, but it’s still good enough for most content. For reference, in similar teams, my DPS C0 Xilonen with Uraku Misugiri does about 20-30% more damage than my C6 Noelle?? with Redhorn Stonethresher. Your resu??lts may vary.

DPS Xilonen requires at least two Geo teammates. I recommend Gorou and either Albedo or Chiori. If you lack any of those, Navia, Zhongli, and Yun Jin are also potential options. Once you have your team s??et up, try using Xilonen’s Skill. At least two of the triangles ?next to her Nightsoul meter should be yellow.

Havin??g two Geo teammates changes how Xilonen’s kit functions. Instead of Normal Attacks filling up her Nightsoul meter, the meter will constantly drain over time. Since Xilonen’s Normal Attacks deal increased Geo? damage while her Skill is active, they will be her main source of damage.

To play Xilonen as an on-field DPS, first rotate through your supports to set up their abilities. Then, switch to Xilonen and use her Burst, then Skill. Follow up with as many Normal Attacks as you can before her Nightsoul meter completely drains. This will us?ually be three sets of four Normal Attack combos, for a total of 12 hits.

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Genshin Impact has never seen a character like Xilonen before. She’s a Geo character, but she can buff multiple elements and heal her teammates. With such strong supportive abilities, will Xilonen affect the meta, or can yo??u afford to skip her?

Is Xilonen worth pulling in Genshin Impact?

Xilonen is shaping up to be an incredibly strong support for Pyro, Hydro, Electro, and Cryo teams. Xilonen’s flexibility and ease of use in Genshin Impact teams definitely make her worth your pulls. Even at Constellation 0 with ??4-star weapons (Favonius Sword or Flute of Ezpitzal), she can enable your team to hit for bigger numbers while simultaneously keeping them alive.

Xilonen’s role in teams is similar to that of Kazuha, an Anemo unit who ?provides similar elemental buffs and debuffs.?? Xilonen can’t replace Kazuha’s crowd-control and sustained elemental application, but she can provide healing instead. If you’re looking for a buffer for your elemental teams, Xilonen is a good option and an alternative to Kazuha.

Outside of meta reasons, Xilonen is just nice to have for exploration. She skates faster than Kachina’s Turbo Twirly and saves stamina when c?limbing cliffs. She also generates some Phlogiston when other characters trigger their Nightsoul Transmission traversal a??bilities. There’s also the sheer cool factor of a DJ cat woman on rollerblades who can transform into a glittery ocelot. Her trailer theme is an absolute banger, too, if you haven’t checked it out already.

Are Xilonen’s Constellations worth it?

Xilonen is already strong at C0, but her Constellations further improve her abilities to various degrees. You don’t need Constellations for Xilonen to perform well a??gainst most enemies. I only recommend pulling for Constellations if you’re not saving up for future characters and/or you have the disposable income for extra wishes.

It’s not worth pulling for Xilonen’s first Constellation on its own. It improves her exploration perks by allowing her to skate for longer. Constellation 1 can mostly be considered a ste?pping stone on the way to Constellation 2.

If you do choose to pull for Constellations, Constellation 2 is my recommended stopping point for Xilonen. Constellation 2 improves Xilonen’s buffs based on the elem??ents present in her team. It also allows her to support Geo DPS teams. If you want to play Xilonen specifically with Itto, Noelle, Albedo, or Chiori, Constellation 2 is a must-have.

Constellations 3 through 5 improve Xilonen’s supportive capabilities, but to a lesser degree. Constellation 6 a?llows Xilonen to become an on-field DPS. These? higher Constellations exist for whales who want to hyper-invest into their Xilonen. 

Is Xilonen’s signature weapon worth it?

Xilonen’s signature 5-star Sword is the Peak Patrol Song. It has a DEF% secondary stat with a passive that buffs your team’s elemental damage based on the equipping character’s DEF. In short, it improves Xilonen’s buffing abilities, making it Xilonen’s best weapon overall. Peak Patrol Song is worth it if you want a weapon that synergizes well with Xilonen’s kit.

Xilonen has perfectly usable 4-star options. Favonius Sword takes care of her Energy Recharge needs while providing more energy for the entire team. Flute of Ezpitzal can be crafted using billets and improves Xilonen’s healing. There aren’t any 4-star weapons that directly improve Xilonen’s unique kit, though. If you want a weapon that actually feels like it ???????????????????????????belongs on Xilonen, you’ll need Peak Patrol Song.

Don't worry too much about how your weapon looks on Xilonen. During normal team rotations, you won't actually see he??r we??apon. Xilonen prefers to kick enemies with her rollerblades instead.

Should you pull for Xilonen’s C2 or her signature weapon?

Maybe you have the extra wishes for either Constellation 2 or Peak Patrol Song, but not bot?h. Which one is better for your Xilonen?

For most teams, Xilonen’s Constellation 2 is better than R1 Peak Patrol Song. However, with the recent changes to Genshin Impact’s weapon banner, Constellation 2 can be about twice as expensive as a 5-star weapon. If you’d rather save some pulls for future Natlan characters like Chasca? or Mavuika, Peak Patrol Song is the cheaper option. You ca??n always obtain C2 Xilonen when she reruns.

If you plan to play Xilonen primarily with an Electro DPS, keep in mind that her C2 bonus for Electro is finicky. 25 ener?gy is nice, for sure �and it affects the whole team, not just your Electro characters. But you won’t be able to take advantage of the extra energy or the 6s Burst cooldown reduction unless you specifically build your team for it.

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Genshin Impact has released preview images (known in the community as “drip m??ark??eting� for its next cohort of upcoming characters. This round of drip marketing features the peacekeeper Chasca and the enigmatic Ororon. Here’s what we know about them so far.

Chasca the Anemo archer

If you’ve played through the first couple of Archon Quests in Natlan, then you’ve already met Chasca. She’s a Bow user from the Flower-Feather tribe, which represents the Anemo element. Apparently, Chasca was raised by Saurians, resulting in a combative nature. When she was found and adopted by a human family, Chasca had to learn how to navigate human interactions in a more peaceful manner. Now, Chasca embraces her role as Peacemaker, resolving?? tribal conflicts wherever they may arise.

As for Chasca’s playable kit, we’ve see??n her use a Bow during cutscenes, and her Anemo Vision is clearly visible at her hip. Other than her weapon and element, though, we don’t know how Chasca will actually play. Given Chasca’s story involvement and how her element matches her tribe’s theme,? it’s likely that Chasca will be a 5-star character. More details should be on their way in a few weeks.

Ororon the enigmatic traitor?

We never actually saw Ororon during the Archon Quests in 5.0, but we did hear him speak a few lines. He appears to be from the Masters of the Night-Wind �the Natlan tribe symbolizing the Cryo element. Despite his tribal affiliation, though, Ororon is shown to have an Electro Vision. The Arch??on Quest reveals that Ororon is collaborating with the shady Fatui Harbingers, though it's unclear whether he’s being coerced or acting of his own free will. Aside from his brief involvement in the Archon Q??uests, we don’t know much else about Ororon.

Ororon officially has an Electro Vision, but his weapon type remains unknown. We haven’t even seen him in-game yet, hindering speculation about his playable kit. Fun fact: Ororon is only the fourth male Electro character to join the Genshin Impact roster. All ten other Electro characters in Genshin Impact are female, resulting in the ?most skewed gen??der ratio of all elements.

When are Chasca and Ororon coming to Genshin Impact?

Going by past release trends, we can expect Chasca and Ororon to become playable sometime during Genshin Impact Version 5.2. Our roadmap puts 5.2 at a November 20 rele?ase date. The two newcomers should make their debut either on that date or three weeks later on December 11, depending on how HoYovers??e staggers their banners.

While we wait for Chasca and Ororon, Geo Sword user Xilonen is releasing very soo?n on October 9. Be sure to check back then for more resources on Xilonen’s builds and if she is worth pulling!

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Genshin Impact recently celebrated its fourth anniversary since its launch in September of 2020. In addition to a plethora of other anniversary rewards, there’s a web event wher??e you can grab some extra goodies, i??ncluding Primogems and an event-exclusive recipe. Here are all of the puzzle answers so you can breeze through and claim all of the prizes!

Genshin Impact’s fourth anniversary web event, titled Teyvat’s Special Delivery, can be accessed via its official webpage. Be sure to log into your Genshin Impact account before starting, since your prizes will be deliv??ered directly through your in??-game mail.

Click through the t?utorial until you get to a list of locations. For each locati??on, you’ll have to deduce the correct package recipient based on a brief description. 

Before you submit an answer, you’ll need to complete some missions to gain stamina. These missions include various activities within Genshin Impact, ?as well as clicking some social media links. You don’t cons??ume stamina for wrong answers, but solutions for each location and description are below.

1. Mondstadt

This is a delivery to Mondstadt. Recipient: Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius
Answer: Albedo

2. Liyue

This is a delivery to Liyue. Recipient: “Famous�poet of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
Answer: Hu Tao

3. Inazuma

This is a delivery to Inazuma. Recipient: Divine Priestess and Strategist
Answer: Sangonomiya Kokomi

4. Sumeru

This is a delivery to Sumeru. Recipient: Botanical expert and Amurta researcher
Answer: Tighnari

5. Fontaine

This is a delivery to Fontaine. Recipient: “Angel of Salvation�and head nurse
Answer: Sigewinne

6. Natlan

This is a delivery to Natlan. Recipient: Veteran guide of the People of the Springs
Answer: Mualani

Once you’ve delivered packages to all six nations of Teyvat, claim your event rewards. Your prizes will appear in your Genshin Impact mailbox, including a cooking recipe you can only earn through this event. Be sure to log into your Genshin Impact account an?d collect these rewards before they expire! Happy a?nniversary!

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It feels like just yesterday that Genshin Impact had a massive update that introduced Natlan. But the team at HoYoverse isn’t done, and we now have details for Genshin’s next major update: Version 5.1, titled The Rainbow Destined to Burn.

Genshin Impact Version 5.1 releases on October 9, 2024. Check back later for even more details, as well as pre??-install information and m??aintenance rewards.

Genshin Impact 5.1 trailer

Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream Primogem codes

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Each code awards 100 Primogems on top of various other materials. To redeem, visit the official webpage or enter the code in-game. These codes expire soon after the spec??ial program?? premiere, so get going!

Genshin Impact 5.1 Banners

The first half of Version 5.1 will feature Xilonen (5-star Geo Sword) and Chiori (5-star Geo Sword). They will be accompanied by their si?gnature 5-star Swords, Peak Patrol Song and Uraku Misugiri.

The second half of Version 5.1 will feature reruns of Nahida (5-star Dendro Catalyst) and Hu Tao (5-star Pyro Polearm). Their? 5-star signature weapons are A Thousand Floating Dreams and Staff of Homa.

In addition to these 5-stars, three new 4-star weapons will be available on the weapon banners. These are Sturdy Bone (Sword), Mountain-Bracing Bolt (Polearm), and Fruitful Hook (Claymore). Mountain-Bracing Bolt, in particular, appears to be Kachina’s preferred weapon, at least in cutscenes. There's no information yet on which banners will include the??se weapons.

Xilonen

There’s one new 5-star character coming to Genshin Impact in 5.1: Xilonen. ?Xilonen is a famous smith from the Children of Echoes wh??ose handiwork can be seen in everything from the Pyro Archon’s sunglasses to Kachina’s Turbo Twirly. She’s a DJ on the side, and she’s crafted herself a special pair of earbuds so she can listen to music on the go. Xilonen uses her special rollerblades to skate around Natlan, even traversing sheer cliffs.

There are two ways to play Xilonen. If you have two or more Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, or Electro characters in your team, Xilonen will be able to support them by reducing enemy RES to those elements. Give her the new Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City artifact set, and she’ll provide DMG buffs, too! If your team is primarily? Geo, though, Xilonen will function more as a damage dealer.

Events

The flagship event for Genshin Impact 5.1 is Chromatic Ode of Candies and Roses, aka the Sabzeruz Festival. Travelers will return to Port Ormos and collaborate with Sumeru characters to plan a birthday surprise for Nahida. Given all that she’s been through, Nahida deserves a proper birthday celebration. This event will feature several minigames, including a flower carriage rhythm game, a spot-the-anomaly game, and some combat trials. Completing the event rewards players with the usual Primogems and Ascension materials, as well as a free Candace.

The other events in this patch consist of Aphid Treasure Trace (use Xilonen’s net to capture corrupted aphids), Feast of Pursuit (a high-difficulty combat event), and Reminiscent Regimen: Thrill (a co-op combat e??vent). Liben will also be making a return to the city ??of Mondstadt, trading various valuable goods in exchange for odds and ends.

Other additions to Genshin Impact 5.1

We can expect new Archon Quests that continue Natlan’s storyline. Acts 3 and 4 of Natlan’s Archon Quests will feature some new characters: Citlali and Ororon. Neither of them is playa??ble in Version 5.1, but they probably will be added to the roster in future updates.

A new world boss will be available in Natlan: the Secret Source Constructor. This is a mysterious ancient machine that looks like a larger version of the Secret Source machines in Natlan’s open wo??rld. Xilonen will likely use the Secret Source Constructor’s boss materials to? Ascend.

Exploration rewards will be added for the existing regions of Natlan. Complete exploration objectives before the end of Version 5.2 to receive Primogem rewards. Future regional releases will also have exploration rewar?ds for the two Versions following their introduction.

New Envisioned Echoes trails will be added for Zhongli and Keqing. Zhongli’s Echo looks like golden dragon scales, while Keqing’s has little purple flowers. Use Keys of Echoes to unlock their respec?tive trials and unlock th??ese cosmetics.

If you’ve been regularly clearing the Spiral Abyss, your experience will now be streamlined. Completing Floor 12 with full stars will allow you to skip Floors 9 and 10 in the next cycle, claiming th??eir rewards directly from the Abyss screen. Completin??g Floor 11 with full stars only allows you to skip Floor 9.

The crafting experience will receive an overhaul, allowing you to sort by character at the crafting bench. No more scrol?ling through pages and pages of items �just select the character you’re trying to level up and see the materials they need.

5.1 appears to be a lighter patch for Genshin Impact, adding no new regions and only on??e new character. Still, I'm grateful for the opportunity to catch up on exploration, and I'm excited? to see how Natlan's story will continue.

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After some cheeky teasing on Twitter/X, Genshin Impact has revealed more details on its collaboration event with McDonald’s. Here’s everything we know about Genshin Impact’s first fast food collab in the United States.

The Genshin Impact x McDonald’s collaboration event is limited to pa?rticipating locations in the United States from September 17 through 29. That’s less than a two-week duration to get your tasty food and in-game goods.

Genshin Impact x McDonald’s rewards

So what do you get from this event? There are two McDonald’s menu items related to the event: the Genshin Impact Apple Pie and Genshin Impact Deluxe McCrispy�Meal. The apple pie comes in a special Genshin-them?ed box featuring special art of Kazuha and Beidou. The Deluxe McCrispy�Meal also has the limited-edition apple pie, along with a crispy chicken sandwich, fries, and a drink. Each item comes with different r??ewards, delivered via a redemption code.

How to participate in the event

The Genshin Impact x McDonald’s collaboration event only runs from September 17 through 29, 2024. You’ll need to be in the United States near a participating McDonald’s location. If y??ou (or a friend) can make it to a participating McDonald’s within this time period, here’s how to get your rewards.

1. Download the McDonald’s app. Make sure you’re registered in the McDonald’s Rewards program and enable email notifications.
2. Open the McDonald’s app and tap on the Genshin Impact x McDonald’s collaboration event banner.
3. Select the item(s) you want. You can only get one of each reward package per order.
4. Check your email for the redemption code(s).
5. Redeem your code(s) either in-game or on Genshin Impact’s official redemption page. The rewards will be sent to your in-game mailbox.

The fine print states that you can only get one redemption code per apple pie or meal purchase. If you want multiple of each reward package, you’ll need to make multiple orders. Redemption codes will work for all global servers, so if you live outside the United States, you can still redeem the rewards if a friend grabs you a code. Each reward package can only be redeemed once per Genshin Impact account, so you can’t hoard Golden Apple Pastr?y items by buying apple pie?s in real life.

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Genshin Impact could be teaming up with fast food g??iant McDonald’s, going by an unusual post on Twitter/X. 

The tweet features an image with nine items from Genshin Impact laid out in a row. From left to right, they are Mora, Cecilia, Dandelion Seeds, Onigiri, Noctilucous Jade, Apple, Lakelight Lily, Dandelion Seeds, and Silk Flower. The first letter of each name spells out �strong>MCDONALDS.�nbsp;

For its part, McDonald's has made its own Twittter/X post with a "quest" to text a certain number. From the account's bio, it looks like there will be more quests to come. They've also changed their profile picture and banner to feature images from Mondstadt, which is a nice touch. In turn, the Genshin Impact account responded with a picture of Paimon wearing a M?cDonald's service visor.

Genshin Impact has partnered with fast food chains before, like KFC, Dominos, and Pizza Hut. Each collaboration event came with in-game goodies like Primogems, Serenitea Pot?? furnishings, and exclusive wind gliders. However, these collaboration events have been limited to east Asian locations. The cryptic post on the English-language Twitter/X account could mean there’s a McDonald’s collaboration event coming to North America.

A McDonald’s collab would be a great opportunity to hand out the fancy red Wings of Delicacies, an exclusive wind glider that was previously only available in China and South Korea. Genshin Impact tweeted back in July that the wings would become available in more regions, with more detai?ls revealed by the end of?? the year. For those outside of Asia, this could be the event we've been waiting for.

Or not. The previous two fast food gliders (Wings of Feasting an??d Wings of the Starlit Feast) were distributed globally via a Twitch event and Amazon Prime, respectively. If the new Wings of Delicacies are given out via a McDonald’s collab, it would mark the first time a special glider is distributed via an actual fast food chain in North America.

If you’re looking to get your hands on a fancy red wind glider in Genshin Impact, or just curious to see what comes next, keep an eye out for another announcement from HoYoverse. Maybe grab a few friends to share so?me burgers with.

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The Silk Flower in Genshin Impact can be spotted in two different areas of Teyvat. ?They're among the required ascension materials for characters like the book lover Xingqiu and funeral parlor dire?ctor Hu Tao.

Silk Flower Genshin Impact location

You can spot Silk Flower in Genshin Impact by heading to the Wangshu Inn area. It's locat?ed within the Bushui Plain area within the ??Liyue region. Head west of the Mingyun Village and south of Dihua Marsh to find it. There are two main areas within this section. Near the inn, look for red bushes on the groundfloor outside.The Silk Flowers are harvested from these small red bushes.

Once you've sp?otted them all, head across the bridge, and you'll?? find more Silk Flowers growing near the umbrellas and yellow plants of this section.

That's not all, however. Fast travel to Liyue Harbor. Within the temple section west of the city, you'll spot plenty of Silk Flowers to grab. This is where Madame Ping is located, and it's near a waterfall. Go to the grassy spots, and you'll find these pretty flowers. Most are nestled in nearby trees. Others are hiding behind rocks. It's arguably easier than finding Sprayfeather Gills and Wolfhook.

Other ways to get Silk Flowers

Silk Flowers can be bought from three different shopkeepers in Liyue. Fengtai sells them at Yilong Wharf, Ms. Bai is at Qingce Village, and Verr Goldet is located in Wangshu Inn. Quiwei isn't actually in Liyue but still sells Silk Flowers; she's in Port?? Ormos in Sumeru. They'll each have five Silk Flowers. You can buy this resource again three days later.

You can get Silk Flower seeds from Tubby's Realm Depot in the Serenitea Pot and then plant them. You can only get five per week. You can also use the seed dispe??nsary and gather them from the wild.

How many Silk Flowers do you need to ascend Xingqiu?

To ascend Xingqiu, you'll need a total of 168 Silk Flowers, which is quite a lot. You'll also have to get 46 Cleansing Hearts. You can get these by defeating the repetitive Rhodeia of Loch. This boss spawns annoying water-based enemies, some of which require you to have a ranged character like Venti. You'll need to get the following as well:

• 1 Varunda Lazurite Sliver
• 9 Varunda Lazurite Fragments
• 6 Varunda Lazurite Gemstones
• 9 Varunda Lazurite Chunks
• 18 Damaged Masks
• 30 Stained Masks
• 36 Ominous Masks

The masks can be gathered by taking down hilichurls all across Teyvat. The Varunda Lazurite materials can be obtained by defeating the Hydro Hypo??stasis, Hydro Tulpa, and Rhodeia of Loch.

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Wolfhook in Genshin Impact is used to ascend Mondstadt's resident wolf boy Razor and the adorable Mika. This material can be collected in one specific locati?on within Teyvat. Here's where you can find it.

Wolfhook Genshin Impact location

Southwest of the main Mondstadt town across the water, you'll find Wolvendom. This is where you'll find Wolfhooks growing within the wilderness. Unfortunately, it's one of the most annoyingly hidden. They grow within thick bushes that make these small purple fruits so hard to find. Keep follo?wing up the path throughout Wolvendom until you reach Lupus Boreas, Dominator of Wolves.

Keep running into the bushes and frantically press the grab button to get the Wolfhooks you require. Ther??e are usually two in each bush. It can be a pain, but once you get higher up the hill, they typically sprout more often.

You can also buy 5 Wolfhook from Chloris, a seller that walks around the paths of Windrise. They become available every three days. A couple more can be spotted, strangely, in Fontaine. In the mountainous range northwest of Loch Urania and east of the Experimental Field Generator, you'll find a broken cart ??with a few Wolfhook hanging around it.

How much Wolfhook do you need to ascend Razor?

To ascend Razor to his highest level, you'll need a total of 168 Wolfhook. According to the Genshin Interactive Map from Appsample, only 35 Wolfhooks can be picked up once, so it will be a longer process than usual. In comparison, 73 Sprayfeather Gills can be found in the region of Natlan.?? Mi??HoYo needs to add another Wolfhook spawning area in Teyvat and fast!

You'll also need the following to ascend Razor:

• 420,000 Mora
• 46 Lightning Prism
• 1 Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
• 9 Vajrada Amethyst Fragments
• 6 Vajrada Amethyst Gemstones
• 9 Vajrada Amethyst Chunks
• 30 Stained Masks
• 18 Damaged Masks
• 36 Ominous Masks

These masks are dropped by defeating hilichurls throughout Mondstadt. You can also craft higher-level masks like the Ominous Masks to make the process easier. You can get the Lightning Prism by beating up the Electro Hypostasis. The Vajrada materials can be gathered from a bunch of bosses, including the Coral Defenders, Electro Hypostasis (again), and Electro Regisvine.?

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Sprayfeather Gill in Genshin Impact is an ascension item that can help Mualani level up. It's a beautiful Natlan flower that can be picked up throughout the African-insp??ired nation.

Sprayfeather Gill Genshin Impact location

You'll find the majority of the Sprayfeather Gills in Genshin Impact by visiting the Ameyalco Waters area in Natlan. It's in the northe??rn section?? of the Toyac Springs region.

The Sprayfeather Gill grows near the water.?? Look at the shrubs and rocks within this area, and you'll spot the blue and orange plant that's, in fact, taller than Bennett.

How many Sprayfeather Gills do you need to ascend Mualani?

To ascend Mualani to her max level, you'll require 168 Sprayfeather Gill. Additionally, you'll need a grand total of 46 Mark of the Binding Blessing that can be gained by taking down the Holawaqa Ngoubou boss. 420,000 Mora is also needed to get to her maximum level, which can b?e gained in multiple ways.

To get Mora in Genshin Impact, you can use promo?? codes, redeem a special PlayStation Plus-exclusive pack, finish quests, and have characte?rs complete expeditions with the Adventurer's Guild. You can also get your Daily Commission Rewards finished.

You'll also need the following materials t??o fully level up Mualani:

• 1 Varunda Lazurite Sliver
• 9 Varunda Lazurite Chunk
• 9 Varunda Lazurite Fragment
• 6 Varunda Lazurite Gemstone
• 18 Sentry's Wooden Whistle
• 36 Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle
• 30 Warrior's Metal Whistle

The whistles drop from many different Saurian-Crowned Warriors across Natlan. Varunda Lazurite materials can be gathered from a bunch of different bosses, such as the Hydro Hypostasis from Inazuma and Rhodeia of Loch from Liyue

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Kachina is a free 4-star Geo character in Genshin Impact. Depending on how you want to play her, Kachina’s build will be slightly different. Here’s an overview of the different builds you can use on Kachina depending on your playstyle.

Best Kachina build for exploration

If you don’t intend to use Kachina in difficult combat scenarios, her build isn’t too important. Her damage scales with her DEF stat, so equip a Polearm that gives her CRIT, DEF, or Energy Recharge. Natlan’s craftable 4-star Polearm, Footprint of the Rainbow, is an easily obtainable option. Participate in Genshin Impact’s Natlan web event to get one for free in your mail.

Kachina’s artifact sets are flexible for overworld exploration. 4pc Noblesse Oblige or 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith will allow Kachina to grant teammates a 20% ATK buff. You can also use the 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City set to grant team buffs when Kachina triggers Crysta??llize. Since the latter is a new artifact set in Version 5.0, though, you may just want to stick with whatever support set you already happ??en to have.

As for Kachina’s artifact stats, aim for DEF ??or Energy Recharge sands, Geo DMG goblet, and CRIT circlet. Her artifact subst??ats should prioritize CRIT, DEF, and Energy Recharge. I like to have at least 150% Energy Recharge, just so I can use Kachina’s Burst more often, but don’t worry too much about Energy Recharge.

Best Kachina support build

As an off-field unit, Kachina should try to maximize her DPS while still maintaining support capabilities. Favonius Lance single-handedly takes care of Kac??hina’s Energy Recharge needs while providing Energy for the team. If you don’t have Favonius Lance, the Natlan craftable Footprint of the Rainbow is a good s??econd choice.

If playing Kachina in actual teams with proper rotations, her artifact set should be 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City. You can use 4pc Noblesse or 4pc Tenac?ity of th?e Millelith as interim sets, but the new Scroll artifact set should be your end goal.

Kachina’s artifact main stats should be DEF sands, Geo DMG goblet, and ??CRIT circlet. Prioritize CRIT and DEF substats. Try for at least 120% Energy Recharge, but it’s okay to just use Kachina’s Burst every other rotation.

Best Kachina build for DPS

Kachina doesn’t make for the best on-field DPS unit, but you can absolutely play her as one! Be sure to prioritize CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG as much as possible. This means equipping her wi??th a CRIT or DEF polearm, like Staff of Homa, Staff of the Scarlet Sands, White Tassel, or Footprint of the Rainbow.

As for artifact sets, DPS Kachina should use 4pc Obsidian Codex, which gives her 40% CRIT Rate while on-field in her Nightsoul’s Blessing state. No other set comes close in terms of DPS.

DPS Kachina’s artifact main stats should be DEF, Geo DMG, and CRIT DMG. She shouldn’t need additional Energy Recharge if paired with Gorou or another Geo support, but ??you can build some if yo??u like. As an on-field DPS, Kachina will be able to gain more Energy for herself, anyway.

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Starting from Version 5.0, Genshin Impact has a new way to create artifacts with custom stat loadouts. Of course, there are limitations. Here’s everything you need to know about the Artifact Transmuter in Genshin Impact, including how to obtain and use it.

How to get the Artifact Transmuter in Genshin Impact

Before we get star??ted, you need to own the Artifact Transmuter. T??his gadget can be obtained from the Adventurer’s Handbook.

1. Open the Adventurer’s Handbook (F1 on PC).
2. Click the Embattle tab toward the bottom left.
3. Use the arrow keys toward the top to turn to Chapter IV.
4. Claim your Artifact Transmuter at the top of the list.

You need to have obtained at least 25 5-star artifacts before you can claim the Artifact Transmuter. This shouldn’t be an issue if you’ve been playing Genshin Impact for any length of time. If you don’t meet this requirement, don’t worry. You can farm 5-star artifac?ts fairly easily once you reach Adventure Rank 45, but you’ll start earning them naturally before that.

How to use the Artifact Transmuter in Genshin Impact

The process of creating an artifact is called Defining. You can Define one artifact of each artifact se??t per Version. For example, if you Define a Viridescent Venerer piece, you must wait for the next Version update to Define another Viridescent Venerer piece. But you can Define a Marechausee Hunter piece right away.

To use the Artifact Transmuter to Define a custom artifact, follow?? the steps?? below.

1. Go to your inventory and use your Artifact Transmuter in your Gadgets bag.
2. Choose your desired artifact set from the list on the left.
3. Choose the piece you want to create. Flowers and feathers cost one Sanctifying Elixir, sands cost two, circlets cost three, and goblets cost four.
4. Choose your desired main stat and two substats.
5. Select “Define�to consume your Sanctifying Elixir(s) and obtain your custom artifact!

As long as you pick different artifact sets, you can Define as many artifacts as you like, provided you have enough Sanctifying Elixirs. These are a limited resour??ce, though, with precious few available through repeatable means.

How to get Sanctifying Elixirs in Genshin Impact

N??ow that you know how to use the Transmuter, you need Sanctifying Elixirs to start crafting custom artifac??ts. The most reliable way to obtain those is to extract them from your existing leveled artifacts. Take these steps to convert your artifacts into a Sanctifying Elixir.

1. Go to your inventory and use your Artifact Transmuter in your Gadgets bag.
2. Select the Artifact Extraction tab at the top.
3. Select the artifacts you want to consume. They can only be 5-star artifacts of level 4 or higher, and each artifact grants a different amount of points.
4. Once you reach 100 points, select Extract to create your Sanctifying Elixir.

You can only convert artifacts into a Sanctifying Elixir once per Version. More Sanctifying Elixirs can be earned by exploring Natlan’s open world or reaching level 26 on the premium Battle Pass (Gnostic Hymn). There may also be Sanctifying Elixirs included in event?? rewards, like the anniversary rewards that will be mailed to all players during Version 5.0.

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Just like Fontaine characters had Arkhe, Natlan characters in Genshin Impact have a new m?echanic called Nightsoul. Here’s everything you need to know about Nightsoul and how to take advantage of it!

Nightsoul’s Blessing state

All Natlan characters so far ??can enter a “Nightsoul’s Blessing�state, usually by using? their Elemental Skill. This results in a stance change. You can tell when a character is in their Nightsoul’s Blessing state by looking for a colorful, glowing outline, along with some glowing markings on their body.

Nightsoul’s Blessing manifests differently for each character. Kachina hops into Turbo Twirly and rides it around. Mualani summons an inflatable shark and surfs?? across terrain. Check your character’s Talent information to see what their Nightsoul’s ?Blessing does.

Nightsoul points

While in their Nightsoul’s Blessing state, Natlan characters generate and consume Nightsoul points. The specifics vary by character. In general, Nightsoul points influence how long a character can stay in their Nightsoul’s Blessing state.

For example, Mualani gains 60 Nightsoul points when she enters her Nightsoul Blessing state, and she consumes them at a steady rate. She can gain 20 points back when she picks up a Pufferfish from one of her passive abilities, essentially extending how long she can stay on her s?hark??.

Nightsoul Burst

When you have one or more Natlan characters in your party, dealing Elemental damage triggers Nightsoul Burst. You can tell when this happens when a white sun symbol appears over your screen. Having more Natlan characters in your party lets you trigger Nightsoul Burst more often. A character does not have to be from Natlan to trigger Nightsoul Burst. They just need to deal Elemental damage.

Nightsoul Burst in and of itself does not deal damage, nor does it increase your character’s damage. It’s just an event that can be used to trigger othe??r effects. 

Some Natlan characters or artifacts have passives that trigger upon a Nightsoul Burst. For example, Kachina gains ?20% Geo DMG when a party member triggers Nightsoul Burst. The 2pc set bonus for the Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City artifact set generates some Energy when Nightsoul Burst is triggered.

Nightsoul Transmission

Nightsoul Transmission refers to Natlan characters�ability to smoothly transition into their traversal skills in Natlan. While your active character is sprinting or in certain states of movement, swapping to a Natlan character causes them to automatically enter their Nightsoul Blessing state. You can tell when a character’s Nightsoul Transmission is ready by an orange glow around their name in your team side?bar.

Those are all the Nightsoul-related terms in Genshin Impact. Hopefully, this glossary was helpful to you. It will be interesting to ??see how future Natlan characters will incorporate ?Nightsoul mechanics into their kits.

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Welcome to Natlan, the nation of Pyro in Genshin Impact! With a new nation comes a new set of 4-star craftable weapons, some of which are actually quite good. Here’s where to find the blueprints for Natlan’s weapons so you c??an craft as many as you need.

Natlan Smithy location: Stadium of the Sacred Flame

All of Natlan’s craftable weapon blueprints can be purchased from Alom at Natlan’s Smithy. The Smithy is located in the southern section of the Stadium of the Sacred Flame. From the teleporter at the entrance to?? the Stadium, walk forward until you see a small set of stairs to the left. Go up the stairs and through the door. Head down the corridor, and you should be face to face with the Smithy.

Talk to Alom and ask to buy some weapons. He has the forging blueprints for Natlan’s craftable weapons for sale. They don’t cost M?ora, though. Instead, you’ll need to trade various Natlan regional materials as well as Condessen??????????????????????????ce Crystals.

Once you have the blueprints, the weapons can be forged using Condessence Crystals, White Iron Chunks, and Borderland billets. If you don’t have B?orderland billets, you can convert billets of another type at an Alchemy bench. Before you spend your precious billets, though, you might be able to get some of them for free.

Get some Natlan weapons for free

At the time of writing, Genshin Impact has a web event with three of the craftable weapons as prizes. All three weapons have been unlocked as rewards, so all you need to do is click through the web event to receive them. This only takes a few minutes, and your rewards should be delivered instantly via in-game mail. The web event runs until September 24, so if you haven’t participated yet, do it now!

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The new nation of Natlan is here in Genshin Impact, and with it comes a new Reputation syste?m. Natlan’s Reputation system works a bit differently from other nations� and it requires a few steps to unlock in the first place. Here’s a brief overview of Natlan’s ??Reputation system and how to unlock it.

How to access Natlan Reputation boards

Natlan’s Rep??utation system is split across the six major tribes of the region. As of Version 5.0, only three tribes are ??accessible: the Children of Echoes, Scions of the Canopy, and People of the Springs. The central hub for each tribe has its own NPC in charge of Reputation.

You can’t just run up to them and talk to them, though. To unlock the Reputation system in general, you need to progress through Natlan’s first Archon Quest. It took me about three hours from starting the Archon Quest to get to the p??oint where I could access the Reputation system. You’ll receive a pop-up notice in-game alerting you that Natlan’s Reputation system is unlocked for you.

Once you’ve unlocked the Reputation system, talk to the Reputation NPC for each tribe, identified by a triangle icon above their head. For the Children of Echoes, that’s Cauich. A little boy named Aclla manages Reputation for the Scions of the Canopy, and Kahuna is in charge for the People of the Springs. Once you see the triangle-shaped Reputation icons on your map, you can click the Reputation icons to teleport to the Reputation NPCs immediately.

Natlan’s Reputation system, explained

Each tribe has its own Reputation board. Complete the Tribal Chronicles quests, explore th??e region, and participate in some World Quests to earn Reputation EXP. Each tribe has its own list of Reputation?? rewards.

Once you’ve maxed out Reputation levels for each tribe, you can earn additional rewards based on ?how many tribes you’ve helped. The rewards here are more valuable, including Natlan’s treasure compass, Pyroculus resonance stone, and Natlan’s wind glider.

How to get Natlan’s wind glider in Genshin Impact

Natlan’s wind glider, Wings of Soaring Flame, is red and black, with a distinct fiery flair. In order to obtain this rare red set of wings, you’ll need to reach maximum Reputation level with five different tribes of Natlan. Version 5.0 only features three of the six total tribes, so the Wings of Soaring Flame are unobtainable as of N??atlan’s debut. Keep working on each tribe’s Reputation level, though, and you should be able to claim them eventually.

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Genshin Impact Version 5.0 introduces the newest explorable area of Natlan, also known as the Nation of Pyro. There's plenty of content to discover here, from the Saurian dragons to elite warriors. In this guide, we'll help you embark on this latest journey by showing you how to get to Natlan and unlock its Archon quest in Genshin Impact.

How to reach Natlan in Genshin Impact

To unlock Natlan in Genshin Impact, complete the Archon Quest Prologue: Act III Song of Dragon and Freedom in Mondstadt. It's a reasonably early quest in th?e game, so it shouldn't be too difficult to finish if you're just getting started. Anyone who has achieved this miss??ion will find a waypoint to the left of the Desert of Hadramaveth.

Simply travel over to this side to explore all of Natlan's wonders. Alternatively, you can stick with the Archon quests to get there using the main storyline pathway. It mandates a few more requirements, but it's perfect for those who enjoy following Genshin Impact's immersive narrative.

How to unlock Natlan Archon quest in Genshin Impact

Travelers can unlock the Natlan Archon quest in two ways: the standard main story route or the Quick Start feature. If you want to get the ball rolling quickly, use the ladder method. For this, you must be Adventure Rank 28 or above and complete the Quest Chapter 1: Act III, A New Star Approaches in Liyue.

Look under?? the Events Overview page to confirm the Quick Start option for the Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched?? Sojourn. Remember that this will skip over any previous quests you may have missed out on. However, you can always check back on these storylines later to catch up.

If you want to experience the story without Quick Start, you'll need to be Adventure Rank 40 or above and complete Archon Quest Chapter IV: Act VI "Bedtime Story." The choice is entirely up ??to you based on your?? gameplay style.

Regardless of the method you choose, the rewards are equally satisfying. Both routes lead you to Natlan, where you'll receive a new quest destination in Romaritime Harbor. Start the Natlan! A New Adventure mission on the bottom floor of? the harbor.

Once you arrive, a cutscene commences with various Genshin Impact characters, unlocking the waypoint to Natlan. While there, progress further in the Act 1 Natlan Archon Quest to earn Kachina, the four-star Geo polearm wielder, for free. You can also pick up new resources, like the Phlogiston, to boost your party's overall performanc?e.

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So, you’ve got your free Natlan 4-star character. Congrats! Kachina is a Geo character in Genshin Impact who is incredibly helpful for exploring Natlan. Here’s how to play Genshin Impact's Kachina, both for overworld traversal and in c??ombat.

How to ride in Kachina’s drill

Kachina’s Skill summons a little drill car called Turbo Twirly. Simply tapping the Skill button summons it as a separate entity. Kachina can then swap to other characters, leaving Turbo Twirly to?? deal AoE Geo damage pe?riodically.

If you want to keep Kachina on-field, hold the Skill button to summon Turbo Twirly and hop inside. You can then ride around using normal directional inputs. Running into a wall will cause?? Turbo Twirly to latch on and start climbing. This is a great way to scale la?rge vertical surfaces while saving stamina!

Using a Normal Attack while riding Turbo Twirly will deal an instance of AoE Geo damage. Use?? this to damage enemies or to interact with the puzzle elements scattered around Natlan. Kachina and Turbo Twirly is basically an alternative to using a Tepetlisa??ur. Anytime you can use a Tepetlisaur to climb walls or break ores, you can use Kachina to do the same thing.

While Turbo Twirly is on the field, Kachina can use her Skill again to mount or dismount Turbo Twirly. This is a good way to rep?osition Turbo Twirly, if you need to.

How to play Kachina in a team

Kachina has great overworld utility, but you might also want to use her in a team. Kachina does well with other Geo teammates like Navia, Noelle, or Itto. In these teams, Kachina will be in an off-field role. Tap Kachina’s Skill to summon Turbo Twirly, use her Burst, then switch to teammates. Turbo Twirly will deal a small amount of damage while generating Geo particles for ??your teammates.&nbs??p;

In a more active role, you can use Kachina’s Burst, then hold Skill. You can then ride around spamming Normal Attacks to deal Geo damage to nearby enemies. Kachina’s damage might not be particu??larly high, but you can supplement it with off-field DPS units like Albedo and Xiangling. 

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Mualani is a hard-hitting 5-star DPS character in Genshin Impact who deals damage while surfing on a shar??k. Now that you have the whole new region of Natlan to explore,? here are Mualani’s best weapons and artifacts to get you started!

Mualani’s best weapons

Mualani’s best weapon is her signature 5-star Surf’s Up. It gives her a good amount of CRIT DMG and HP, as well as a buff to her Normal Attacks. It is a 5-star weapon, though, so you’ll have to rely on the gacha system to ?obtain it. If you happen to have A Thou?sand Floating Dreams or Tome of the Eternal Flow, those are good 5-star options too, though not as strong as Surf’s Up.

The 4-star Ring of Yaxche is an effective, accessible weapon for Mualani. It has an HP secondary stat and its passive increases its wielder’s Normal Attack damage by a portion of their HP. As an HP-scaling Normal Attacker, Mualani can take full advantage of this weapon. Best of all, Ring of Yaxche can be obtained for free. Go to the Natlan Smithy to obtain its blueprint and craft as many copies as you have the billets for. You can also get one in your mail for free by participating in the Natlan web event.

The Battle Pass exclusive Sacrificial Jade is a risky play. It is possible for Sacrificial Jade to outperform Ring of Yaxche under some circumstances, but it is difficult to build around. Since Mualani gets so much CRIT Rate from ??her Ascension stat and artifact set (see artifact section below), Sacrificial Jade can result in too much CRIT Rate and not enough CRIT DMG. Unless you’ve somehow gotten very lucky with your artifacts, or you have an R5 Sacrificial Jade lying arou??nd, I recommend just sticking with Ring of Yaxche.

Best artifact sets for Mualani

Mualani’s best artifact set is 4pc Obsidian Codex. This is a new artifact set in the Natlan region whose passive centers around the Natlan-exclusive Nightsoul mechanic. Mualani is able to trigger the artifact buffs through normal play, gaining up to? 15% DMG and 40% CRIT Rate. No other artifact sets come close to Obsidian Codex. Your end-game goal for Mualani’s build should be a 4pc Obsidian Codex set.

While you’re farming for Obsidian Codex, though, what can you use in th?e meantime? If you happen to have 4pc Gilded Dreams or 4pc Heart of Depths, those can serve as interim artifacts. Otherwise, try combining 2pc set bonuses that increase Normal Attack DMG, Hydro DMG, or HP.?? 

Artifact stat priorities for Mualani

HP Sands will usually be better than Elemental Mastery, but they’re fairly similar, depending on your weapon. A CRIT Rate circlet is not recommended, s?ince Mualani has so much CRIT Rate baked into her kit and artifacts. Go CRIT DMG if at all possible.

As for substats, prioritize CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, HP, and Elemental Mastery. Energy Recharge is nice to have, but don’t go out of your way to build more than about 120%. Mualani’s Burst damage is roughly on par with one of her fully-charged Normal Attacks. It’s okay to forgo casting her Burst every rotation if it means you can build more off??ensive?? stats overall.

Mualani can b?e extremely strong when built with the ab??ove specifications. She’s plenty of fun, too, so I hope you enjoy playing her as much as I did!

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With the release of Natlan, there’s a lot of interest in the first 5-star character from the new nation. Mualani is an on-field Hydro DPS, but how does she stack up against other DPS options? Is Mualani strong enough to redefine Genshin Impact’s meta?

Is Mualani worth pulling?

Mualani is available in the character event banner for the first half of Version 5.0. She’s the first character in Genshin Impact who can truly take advantage of the Vaporize reaction with a Hydro trigger. With the proper Pyro teammates, Mualani is incredibly strong. If you do decide? to pull for Mualani, then you won’t be disappointed by her damage.

In terms of raw damage, Mualani in a Vaporize team is roughly on pa??r with Neuvillette in a mono Hydro Furina team. Neuvil??lette is still unique for his ability to sustain himself with his own healing. Mualani can’t heal herself, but she can be useful for open-world exploration.

Only pull for Mualani if you like her. If you’re pulling for meta reasons alone, there are plenty of other strong DPS options to choose from. While Mualani may be the only character specializing in forward Vaporize teams, very few scenarios will call for that specific strateg??y.

Are Mualani’s Constellations worth it?

Mualani’s Constellations increase her damage to varying degrees. Her first two Constellations both provide noticeable increases. If you choose to pull for Mualani’s Constellations at all, I recommend stopping at C1 or C2. However, if you have to choose between Constellations and her signature weapon, the signature?? weapon might be a better value.

The rest of her Constellations provide smaller damage increases, with the exception of C6, which is a massive damage boost. Only pull for C6 Mualani if you have the budget and you really like her; there’s no content in Genshin Impact that’s hard enough to require??? C6 5-star characters.

Is Mualani’s weapon worth it?

Mualani’s signature 5-star weapon, Surf’s Up, is her best weapon by a sizable margin. When compared to Ring of Yaxche, the damage increase from Surf's up is slightly higher than Constellation 1 alone. However, Constellati??on 1 and 2 together result in more damage than Surf’s Up alone.?? 

Especially with the recent chang?es to the weapon banner, Surf’s Up provides better value for your Primogems. You only need one Fate Point to guarantee your desired weapon, and the weapon banner has a more generous pity system. If you have the Primogems to spare, I recommend prioritizing Mualani’s weapon over her Constellations.

Mualani is a complete? unit at C0 with free-to-play weapons. Her Conste?llations and weapon make her stronger, but she’s plenty strong already. Don’t feel pressured to spend Primogems you don’t have, and engage with the gacha system responsibly.

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Mualani is the first 5-star DPS character from ??Natlan, and her kit contains some new Natlan mechanics. Her in-game skill descriptions can be pretty confusing, so here’s a summary of what you need to do when playing Mualani!

Mualani’s kit and Nightsoul explained

Nightsoul Blessing is the state that Mualani enters when you use her Skill. When Mualani is riding her shark, she is in her Nightsoul Blessing state. In this state, Mualani will continuously consume points and drain the meter to her left. The meter is a? handy way of visualiz??ing how much time Mualani can spend in her Nightsoul Blessing state.

You’ll see three fish icons next to the meter, too. These icons represent Wave Momentum stacks, which increase the damage o?f Mualani’s next No??rmal Attack. Ideally, all three fish icons should be glowing when you use a Normal Attack.

Mualani’s best rotation in Genshin Impact

Start by setting up your teammates�abilities. Ideally, this includes a Pyro character like Xiangling to keep a Pyro aura on enemies. You can also supplement with a Dendro character to induce Burning, and maybe a shielde?r to keep Mualani safe. As long as there’s consistent Pyro app?lication, though, Mualani will be happy.

Swap to Mualani and immediately use her Skill. Ride through enemies three times to mark them and gain stacks of Wave Momentum. You can ride through different enemies or? the same enemy three times. It’s better to mark different enemies if you can, but you need to be quick, so don’t go too far out of your way to travel to an enemy.

Once all three fish icons are glowing, use a Normal Attack. Mualani’s shark will deal a powerful hit of Hydro damage on the nearest character. At the same time, several missiles will be launched t?oward other marked enemies.

You should be able to repeat this combo three times. Ride through enemies to apply a mark and gain stacks, then use a Normal Attack. If you see a pink Pufferfish on the field, try to pick it up. It will give you more time to ride your shark. Otherwise, you might run out of time during your third combo. If you see your meter running?? low but you only have two stacks, just use a Normal Attack and consume the stacks while you still can. It’s better to deal reduced damage with two stacks than to miss out on the attack altogether.

After Mualani hops off of her shark, if she has the Energy for it, cast her ?Burst. Depending on your team and how much Energy Recharge Mualani has, you might not be able to use her Burst every rotation. This is totally fine! Just use her Burst at the end of her combo if it happens to be available.

From here, you can swap back to Mualani’s s??upports and restart your rotation. Good luck in your battles!

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Kachina, a 4-star Geo character, is coming to Genshin Impact as part of a free event wish. There’s no catch. No gambling. Just follow a few simple steps to have Kachina join your party as you journey through Natlan. Here’s exactly what you need to do to get your free Kachina in Genshin Impact.

How to get Kachina in Natlan

All Travelers will receive Kachina for free as they progress through the Natlan Archon Quests, titled “Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn.�Archon Quests are the main story quests in Genshin Impact, and you’ll want to prioritize them wherever possible. If you’re not caught up on Genshin’s Archon Quests, though, you can skip f??orward to the Natlan Archon Quests via a Quick Start function in the events menu. The Quick Start function will only be available until Version 6??.0. If you want to skip forward in the Archon Quests to get Kachina, you’ll need to do it before Version 6.0.

You can only receive one copy of Kachina this way. If you want Kachina’s Constellations, you’ll have to pull for them on one of Genshin’s myriad banners.

Is Kachina good in Genshin Impact?

Most of Kachina’s value comes from her exploration utility. With Kachina in your party, you have a convenient means of scaling cliff??s and interacting with puzzles,?? even if there are no Tepetlisaurs nearby. If you’re looking for an off-field Geo DPS, Albedo and Chiori will deal far more damage. The Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City artifact set has the potential to make Kachina a good support for elemental teams, though, since it provides a significant buff to teammates when she triggers Crystallize.

Since?? Kachina can be obtained for free, I can’t complain about Kachina’s value. She’s a decent enough 4-star character, and I suspect she will only become more popular as we discover more synergies with teammates.

Are Kachina’s Constellations worth it?

Kachina’s Constellations improve her damage and make her kit smoother. They are completely unnecessary if you just want to use Kachina for exploration. ??If you want to build your Kachina for difficult combat scenarios, then I definitely recommend pulling for Constellations.

The 4-star characters on Version 5.0’s first set of character banners aren’t great. Mualani and Kazuha are great units, but Xinyan isn’t, and you probably already have a maxed-out Bennett. Kachina’s Constellations are welcome if you’re pulling for either of t??he? two 5-stars, but don’t pull on the event banners specifically for Kachina.

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Kaedehara Kazuha made his Genshin Impact debut in?? 2021, becoming one of the most powerful 5-star Anemo characters on the roster. Now, with the release of Natlan in 2024, are Kazuha and his Constellations st??ill worth it?

Kazuha is great with no constellations at C0

Kazuha is a strong unit without any Constellations. Kazuha’s Constellations improve his crowd control, Energy Recharge, and buffing capabilities, but the o?nly one that significantly changes his gameplay is Constellation 6.

If you do decide to pull for Kazuha’s Constellations, I recommend stopping at Constellation 2. C2 lets Ka?zuha buff his teammates�Elemental Mastery, making him an upgrade over Sucrose in ??teams that would otherwise prefer her.

Kazuha’s Constellations explained

Kazuha’s Constellation 1 shortens his Skill cooldown and allows him to cast his Skill a??gain after he Bursts. This gives him an extra charge of his crowd control ??ability and allows him to generate more energy for himself. It also means he takes a few more seconds of field time, though.

Kazuha’s Constellation 2 buffs your team’s E?lemental Mastery by 2??00 for the duration Kazuha’s Burst is active. This is a significant buff to reaction teams who rely on Elemental Mastery. This is also a good stopping point for most players.

Constellation 3 adds three levels to Kazuha’s Skill talent. This has minimal impact if Kazuha is primarily built with Elemental Mast?ery.

Constellation 4 allows Kazuha to regenerate some energy for himself when using his Skill. He’l?l also passively regenerate energy while gliding, though?? this rarely comes into play during combat.

Constellation 5 adds three levels to Kazuha’s Burst talent. It’s better than Constellation 3, but you should only get this if you inten??d to go for Constellation 6.

Constellation 6 i?nfuses Kazuha’s Normal Attacks with Anemo after using a Skill or Burst. He also gains a DMG bonus on his Normal Attacks based on his Eleme??ntal Mastery stat. This Constellation allows Kazuha to be played on-field.

Is Kazuha still good in Genshin Impact 5.0?

As we enter the new nation of Natlan, Kazuha remains a powerful unit in many teams. His ability to Swirl, buff, debuff, and gather enemies is still unmatched. If you don't have C0 Kazuha already, he's one of the few Genshin Impact characters I recommend with no caveats.

Kazuha's Constellations are still optional. They haven't decreased in value, but you might want to save your Primogems for upcoming Natlan characters.

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Every Genshin Impact update comes with a server maintenance period, preparing it for the game's upcoming features. However, since downtimes can last quite a while, we're here to explain how long Genshin Impact will be down for V?ersion 5.0, including details on required storage space.

Genshin Impact Version 5.0 maintenance start time

According to the game's official site, Genshin Impact 5.0 server maintenance begins on Aug. 27 at 3 p.m. PST/5 p.m. CST/11 p.m. EST. It's estimated to last five hours, but it could go on longe??r if o??ther updates are needed.

To better prepare for Genshin Impact 5.0, enable the Pre-Installation mechanic to pre-load the patch. All players, including mobile, PC, and PlayStation, have this feature available to them, found on the Start Game page. If you're an Xbox user, you'll need to wait until Nov. 20, when Genshin Impact arrives on this platform. It'll drop around the s??ame time as Version 5.2, bringing new characters and quests to unlock.

After Genshin Impact 5.0 completes its maintenance period, you will receive 300 Primogems in your mailbox to compe?nsate for the wait time. However, you must at least be Adventure Rank 5 or above and clai?m these rewards before Version 5.0 concludes.

What is the update size of Genshin Impact 5.0?

The Version 5.0 Update Maintenance Preview indicates that the PC pre-download is roughly 26-38 GB. Her??e's a list of the recommen?ded available storage space for a complete overview:

• Mobile: 40 GB
• PC: 100 GB
• PlayStation: 120 GB

I know it's a tall order to set aside this amount of space, but it may be the only way to access Genshin Impact 5.0's latest features. The ??best you can ?do is prepare for its pre-load to tie up any loose ends before its launch.

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Genshin Impact com?es with several banners you can wish on to ?obtain rare characters and weapons. Each banner is a different type of slot machine, and understanding their probabilities is key to avoiding disappointment.

This article is part of a series on Genshin Impact’s convoluted gacha system. It’s impo??rtant to understand exactly what you’re getting into when you engage with predatory gambling mechanics like these. By knowing your chances, you can get a realistic idea of what to expect from your pulls and make smarter decisions when spending your precious Primogems.

Genshin Impact wishes, explained

The standard banner is a great place to start learning about Genshin Impact’s complicated wishing system. The character and weapon banners function similarly, with small differences. The Chronicled Wish banner is th??e most unique, and it’s only available on rare ?occasions. You can read about these special banners on their own pages.

Genshin Impact’s standard banner uses blue Acquaint Fates as its pull currency at a rate of one Fate for one pull. No other banner uses Acquaint Fates. You can spend Primogems on the standard banner, but doing so is a mistake. Save your other pull ?currencies for?? the event banners. Only use Acquaint Fates to pull on the standard banner.

When you make a wish (or “pull�, you’ll usually receive a blue-rarity 3-star weapon. I recommend keeping at least one Refinement Rank 5 copy of the?se weapons in your inventory. Some of these 3-star ??weapons, like Harbinger of Dawn or Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers, are actually worth using.

Occasionally, you’ll get a rarer purple 4-star prize. On the standard banner, this can be either a character or a we??apon. The 4-star prize pool is massive, and you can see exactly what’s in it from t??he banner details in-game. The base rate for getting a 4-star on any given pull is 5.1%.

Very rarely, you’ll get an orange 5-star prize. On the standard banner, the 5-star prize pool includes both characters and weapons. The base rate for getting a 5-star on any given pull is 0.6%. Ther??e is no way to home in on a specific 5-star of your choice; it’s always random. As of Version 5.0, the list of standard 5-star characters and weapons is as follows:

Genshin Impact soft and hard pity

All banner types in Genshin Impact have a pity system. This m?eans that after a certain number of wishes (or “pullsâ€?, the game will take pity on you and give you a rare item. The base probabilities for 4-star and 5-star prizes are pretty low, but the pi??ty system effectively bumps up those rates to achieve a more consistent pulling experience.

After a certain number of pulls without a 4 or 5-star prize, your chances of pulling a rarer prize will gradually increase. This is called soft pity. As? you continue to pull on the standard banner, the probability for a rarer item keeps increasing until it reaches 100%.

Hard pity is the absolute maximum number of pulls you have to make in order to get the rare item. If you reach hard pity, you are guaranteed to pull a rare prize. The number of pulls you have to make in order to reach soft and ha?rd pity is different for 4-stars and 5-stars.

Genshin Impact’s standard banner rates and pity

From your last 5-star pull, you’ll need to do 74 pulls to reach the soft pity range. Additional pulls from here on out have increased chances of getting a 5-star prize. Your 90th pull is guaranteed to be a 5-star. When?? you see the golden shine indicating a 5-star, ??your prize can be any of the standard 5-star characters and weapons from the table above. 

From your last 4-star pull, your 9th pull has an increased chance of being a 4-star prize. If this fails, then your 10th pull is guaranteed to be a 4-st??ar.

Does the standard banner guarantee pulling a weapon after a character?

There is a slight weighting system that ensures you don’t get too many 5-star characters in a row with no weapons and vice versa. It’s definitely possible to pull three Jeans one after the other, but your next 5-star will probably be a weapon. Your 4-star??s are also weighted, so you don’t get too many characters or weapons in a row. I've never pulled more than three consecutive 4-star characters or weapons.

Additions to Genshin Impact's standard banner

Occasionally, new 4-star and 5-star characters are added to the standard banner's prize pool. All new 4-star characters make their way to the?? standard banner in the Version after their debut. Dehya and Tighnari are the only 5-stars to be added to the standard banner, and HoYoverse made this clear when the characters were first announced. Unless you're waiting for a specific 4-star character to be added to the standard banner, there's no real reason to hoard Acquaint F?ates without spending them.

Now that you understand the standard banner, try looking at some of the special event banners that are Genshin Impact’s bread and butter.

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A new web event for Genshin Impact takes us on a delightful tour of the n??ew ??nation of Nathan. In addition to the usual Primogems, however, this web event offers an opportunity to win some brand-new Natlan weapons. Here’s how you can get in on the action.

How to participate in Genshin Impact’s Natlan web event

The Natlan-themed web event, titled “Off We Go to the Nation of Pyro!�lasts until September 24 and can be accessed via its official webpage. Wait f??or the page to load, then click or swipe through the animations to reach the end. You can also skip this initial showcase with a button in the top left corner. After getting through the showcase, there are two things you need to do to claim all of the web event rewards.

Cheer for the Natlan weapons

Scroll down or click on the ??middle tile to Cheer for the Sacred Flame Pilgrimage. This part of the web event will award the new Natlan weapons. To participate, log into yo?ur Genshin Impact account and press the Cheer button at the bottom. You’ll add anywhere between 1-8 Cheers to the total Cheer count. When the web event counts 30 million Cheers across all servers, all participants will receive three of the new craftable Natlan weapons at the start of Version 5.0, as well as some materials.

A little tip: You can Cheer once per UID. This means that if you used your account to create characters on multiple servers, you can Cheer again for each additional ??character you have.

Once Version 5.0 is live, all participants should receive their prizes via in-game mail. Be sure to log in after the Natlan update on August 28 to claim your prizes and check out the n?ew con?tent.

Are the Natlan weapons good?

The three weapons featured in the web event are 4-star craftable weapons from Natlan. The Polearm, Earth Shaker, has a DEF secondary stat and gives its wielder additional DEF when casting a Skill. ?The Catalyst, Ring of Yaxche, has an HP secondary stat and improves Normal Attack damage based on its wielder’s maximum HP. The Claymore, Earth Shaker, has an ATK ??secondary stat and gives its wielder additional Skill damage when triggering a Pyro reaction.

Given the weapon types, it’s likely that the Polearm, Catalyst, and Claymore will be good options for Kachina, Mualani, and Kinich, respectively. If you want to save some Primogems and billets, it’s a good idea to try to snag these weapons early. These weapons are especially nice since, even though they're four-stars, the materials used to craft them are quite rare. Genshin Impact has never given out weapons?? as web event rewards befor?e.

If you miss out on this web event, you can still obtain these weapons by playing Genshin Impact. After V??ersion 5.0 releases, these weapons will be craftable at any smithy using weapon billets. Just be sure to buy the blueprints from Al??om at Natlan’s smithy.

Free Primogems

Of course, no web event is complete without Primogems. From the main page, click on the right tile for the Version 5.0 Preview. Scroll until you get to the page showcasing three new Elite enemies. Click a button at the bottom of the screen to claim your Primogem rewards. Your Primogems will arrive in your Genshin Impact inbox immediately �no need to wait for 5.0!

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Envisaged Echoes is a method of obtaining cosmetic particle effects for certain characters in Genshin Impact. If you want to unlock a fiery fea?ther trail for Diluc, the 5-star Pyro character, h??ere’s what you’ll need to do.

Unlock Diluc’s Envisaged Echoes challenge

In order to even qualify for the challenge, your Diluc must be level 90 and Friendship level 8. You can earn Friendsh??ip levels by having Diluc in your team whenever you spe??nd Resin, or by placing him in your Serenitea Pot.

Once your Diluc has reached these level requirements, you can unlock his challenge from the colorful easel in the Imaginarium Theater room. Head downstairs in the Knights of Favonius library, enter the Imaginarium Theater room, and the easel will be to your left. Unlock Diluc’s challenge using two Keys of Echoes. Keys can be earned by completing Imaginarium Theater cycles, which reset on the first of every month.

Best Diluc build for Envisaged Echoes

Before you enter the challenge, review your Diluc’s build. Though Diluc is usually built to take advantage of teammates, he will be on his own during the challenge. If you have a meta build with the 4pc Crimson Witch set and high Elemental Mastery, you may want to consider temporarily swapping out some gear. Focus on raw CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG and try for a roughly 1:2 ratio of CRIT Rate to CRIT DMG. His artifact main stats should be ATK, Pyro DMG, and CRIT Rate or DMG. You can try for 2pc artifact sets that boost Pyro DMG, Normal Attacks, or ATK, but just having enough CR??IT stats should be sufficient for clearing the challenge.

How to complete Diluc’s Envisaged Echoes challenge

When you begin the trial, you’ll see a set of five Pyro monuments??. These all need to be lit in quick succession, and you don’t have time to run around and hit them all individually. There are multiple solutions to this puzzle, but this one was the easiest for me:

1. Place Diluc right in front of the center monument closest to where you spawn. 
2. Aim for the farthest monument in the back, and cast Diluc’s Burst.
3. Quickly turn around and use a Normal Attack on the monument to your right that wasn’t hit by the Burst.

Once the portcullis opens, head forward into the second part of the challenge �a combat tri?al. There are three waves of enemies to contend with:

1. 4 Hilichurls and 1 Dendro shield Mitachurl
2. 2 Hilichurls and 1 Cryo shield Mitachurl
3. 2 Cryo Abyss Mages

Fight your way through each wave. Use Diluc’s Burst to temporarily infuse his Normal Attacks with Pyro, allowing him to deal increased damage with his Pyro Normal Attacks. His Skill has three charges too, all of which deal Pyro damage. Spam Diluc’s Burst, Normal Attacks, and Skills as often as you can. Diluc’s Pyro attacks should be pretty effective against the enemies�shields, even if it takes a f??ew hits to burn the Dendro shield down.

Defeat all 10 enemies within the time limit, and you’re done! Equip Diluc’s Envisa??????????????????????????ged Echo from the Dressing Room in his character screen, and show off your achievement.

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There's a new way to collect free Primogems, as Hoyoverse just added more third-party integration to Genshin Impact accounts. If you use Discord, you can now lin??k your Discord and HoYo accounts to earn in-game rewards.

For Travelers looking to save even more toward the next Genshin Impact ??banner, you can score 30 Primogems by linking the two accounts together, in addition to a few other perks of convenienc??e.

What does linking Genshin Impact and Discord do?

When you link your Genshin Impact account to Discord, you’ll be able to display in-game stats on your Discord profile. For now, this just includes your in-game nickname, Adventure Rank, server, and how long you’ve been playing your current session. HoYoverse has teased more features in the future, but as of now, th??is is pretty much it.

There are two links in addition to your in-game stats, but these just take you to the download page for Genshin Impact and the page where you can ?li??nk your accounts. Contrary to what the announcement's wording implies, you can't actually invite your friends to join your world through Discord.

As for your Genshin account, you’ll receive the one-time in-game mail containing 30 Primogems. After you link your accounts, click the button to send the rewards to your account. Make sure you log into Genshin Impact and collect your mail before it expires.

How to link Genshin Impact and Discord accounts

To link your Genshin Impact and Discord accounts, visit HoYoverse’s official webpage. 

1. Scroll down a bit, and you’ll see prompts to log into your accounts. 
2. Log into your Genshin Impact account, and make sure your UID is correct. 
3. Then, log into Discord. Authorize Katheryne to access your information.
4. Once your accounts are linked, click the button to claim your in-game rewards!

Troubleshooting

If you’ve gone through the steps above, and you don’t see your Genshin Impact information on your profile, there are a couple of steps you can take to remedy the pro??blem.

First off, the linking was probably successful, even if you don’t see your own fancy profile. I wasn’t able to see the additional information on my profile in Discord’s desktop app, but my friends were able to see it just fine. I was also able to see the information when viewing my profile on Discord’s mobile app or in Discord’s browser version. If you got your in-game mail with your 30 Primogems, the process probably? ??worked.

If you or your friends still can’t see your in-game information when you play Genshin Impact, go to your Discord user settings, then Authorized Apps. Check to see if Katheryne has the authorization she needs to work. If all else fails, try unlinking and re-linking your account. You ?can also try updating Discord by?? force-closing and restarting the app. 

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Since its initial release date nearly four years ago, Genshin Impact has developed a massive following on PC, mobile, and PlayStation,? with no signs of slowing down. If you know about this famous gacha game but never got the chance to play it, you'll now have another opportunity to with its release on Xbox consoles on November 20. For those on other platforms, you'll?? get to dive into the new region of Natlan soon, too.

During the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream on August 20, MiHoYo revealed that Genshin Impact will launch on Xbox series X/S and Xbox On?e on November 20, 2024. You'll have three months to decide whether to swap platforms or try it for the first time.

Even sooner than that, Genshin Impact's sixth nation, Natlan, will become available on August 28, giving everyone on PlayStation, PC, and mobile a chance to dive deep into a new region in just over one week. Like previous region updates, it'll come with its own set of resources, bosses, and quests to complete. During the trailer, we also get a chance to meet Mualani, Kachina, and?? Kinich, who'll all be future playable characters during and after the update.

Xbox players won't quite have a chance to access this new ??area on launch, but at least it'll be available fo?r the November release.

Genshin Impact's Natlan region will be available on August 28, 2024, and the game will la?unch on November 20 for Xbox One and Xbox Series ??X/S.

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