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White Tassel can be obtained by opening chests in the Liyue region of Genshin Impact. This weapon increases the Normal Attack damage for the wielder and also has a Crit Rate Bonus effect. The best character for White Tassel are Arlecchino, Cyno, Hu Tao, Xiao, Rosaria.
Genshin Impact Varesa: Leaked Kit, Materials, Signature Weapon
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Genshin Impact 5.5 is the next big Natlan update and it will feature the new playable 5-star character — Varesa, from the Collective of the Plenty tribe. She is leaked to be lucha-libre styled DPS unit who loves dealing plunging damage in proper high-flying wrestling fashion.
Genshin Impact: Controller Support on Android Spotted in Latest Beta
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Genshin Impact may soon add controller support to Android devices. A new leak from Sparkle Graveyard has revealed that the latest Genshin Impact 5.5 beta has added controller support for Android devices. The controller support for Android starts from Android 9.0 and above, as per the leaks.
Genshin Impact 5.4 banners released on February 12, 2025 and will end on March 25, 2025. First half of 5.4 version will feature Yumemizuki Mizuki and Sigewinne, while the second half will feature Furina and Wriothesly. The banners will also feature 4-star characters and weapons, alongside the signature 5-star weapons of the 5-star featured characters.
To start this quest, speak with Yumemizuki Mizuki in Inazuma. Learn about Emura Ichigensai and help Mizuki get back customers in Aisa Bathhouse. Defeat Kuroyume inside the domain to complete this quest.
Genshin Impact 5.4 will be released on February 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). The new version will add one new 5-star character — Yumemizuki Mizuki and take players back to Inazuma. The version 5.4 will also add new story quest for Yumemizuki Mizuki in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact: Natlan Is Set to Expand In Version 5.5, As Per Latest Leak
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Genshin Impact 5.5 leaks reveals that the pre-requisite for the 5.5 test server requires finishing the Nata world mission series. This likely hints towards the final Natlan expansion in Genshin Impact 5.5, adding the third quest to the Saurian companion mission series. The version 5.5 is also rumored to add the Flower Feather Clan and feature Iansan as the next Natlan playable character.
Yumemizuki Mizuki is a good Anemo driver and healer with good resistance shredding abilities. Yumemizuki Mizuki's kit lets her enter the Dreamdrifter state, allowing her to deal damage to adjacent enemies and triggering swirl reactions pretty easily.
Genshin Impact 5.3: Lantern Rite Event Release Date and Rewards
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Genshin Impact 5.3 Lantern Rite Event will start from January 25, 2025. Players must be Adventure Rank 20+ and complete the Archon Quest Prologue Act 3 to unlock the Lantern Rite event. The second phase of 5.3 also adds two 5-star reruns — Clorinde and Arlecchino, and one new 4-star character — Lan Yan.
Genshin Impact 5.4 Livestream has been scheduled for January 24, at 7:00 AM (UTC-5). The Genshin 5.4 livestream will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch channel. The 5.4 version will release one new character and take the players back to Inazuma.
Genshin Impact Clorinde: Kit Rotation, Best Build, Weapons & Artifacts
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Clorinde is a five-star Electro character in Genshin Impact and she wields a Sword. She scales off of Attack and her best artifact sets are Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy. She can obtain Bond of Life by using her enhanced Normal attacks, Elemental Burst, or receiving healing other than from her Skill.
Arlecchino is a five-star Pyro character in Genshin Impact and she wields a Polearm. She scales off of Attack and her best artifact sets are Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy and Gladiator's Finale. Her Normal Attacks become pyro-infused when she has the Bond of Life status, significantly increasing her damage output.
Lan Yan is the new 4-star character in Genshin Impact 5.3 second phase and she is a really strong shielder. She is part of the yearly Liyue character released during Lantern Rite event, so a lot of players are interested in getting her, even though she is a 4-star character.
The Go Further In mission is part of the Journey of Star and Flames questline. This mission requires players to use the Saurian indwelling abilities to reach the final area. Use the Iktomisaurus' Special Elemental Sight to easily finish the puzzles in the mission.
From Natlan to Snezhnaya: How Genshin Impact Can Win Back Players in 2025
Abubakar Mohammed
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Natlan has been underwhelming so far, and I'm sure a lot of players agree with this sentiment. As a long-term player whose experience with the game has been nothing short of extraordinary, I had high hopes for the region. While the overall story and many aspects of the map failed to impress, here's how HoYoverse can make Snezhnaya a better experience.
Mavuika can play as a sub-DPS or a main-DPS, being equally strong in both roles. Her best teams will always feature Natlan characters as they really complement each other. She also doesn't use any energy, which makes her very unique in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact’s New Game Mode Allows Players to Create Their Own Gameplay Stages
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Genshin Impact plans to add a new creative mode in the future that will allow players to create their own gameplay stages. The gameplay stages can include puzzles, fights and competitions, which can be played with friends or strangers. The 5.3 Livestream also shared the silhouette of seven upcoming characters and one of them is likely Iansan.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Special Program will be broadcasted on December 20, at 7:00 AM (UTC-5). The livestream can be watched on Genshin Impact's official YouTube and Twitch channel. The 5.3 version will release three new characters and is also expected to feature the Lantern Rite event.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream Announced: Here’s What to Expect
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Genshin Impact 5.3 Livestream has been scheduled for December 20, at 7:00 AM (UTC-5). The Genshin 5.3 livestream will be streamed on their official YouTube and Twitch channel. The 5.3 version will release three new characters and is also expected to feature the Lantern Rite event.
Lan Yan is the next new character for the yearly Lantern Rite event in Genshin Impact. With the Lantern Rite even happening during version 5.3, the version is set to be packed with content. Lan Yan is a 4-star Shielder and she has an interesting kit.
Genshin Impact 5.3 will release Lan Yan, the new 4-star Anemo character who is a Catalyst user. All of her character ascension materials are Clearwater Jade, Nectar Material drops, Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, and Vayuda Turquoise. All of her talent ascension materials are Nectar Material drops, Talent Book Diligence and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact 5.3 features Mavuika, the new 5-star Pyro character who is best paired with other Natlan characters. All of her character ascension materials are Withering Purpurbloom, Whistle Drops, Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, and Agnidus Agate. All of her talent ascension materials are Whistle Drops, Talent Books Contention, and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact 5.3 will feature Citlali, the new 5-star Cryo character who is a Catalyst user. All of her character ascension materials are Quenepa Berry, Saurian Fang drops, Talisman of the Enigmatic Land, and Shivada Jade. All of her talent ascension materials are Saurian Fang drops, Talent Books Kindling, Denial and Judgement, and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact & HSR are Gifting 1,000 Free Primogems and Stellar Jades; Here’s How to Get Them
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Honkai Star Rail players will receive 1000 Stellar Jades on December 4th, 2024, and it will be claimable until version 2.7. Genshin Impact players will receive 1000 Primogems between December 4th and 8th, and it will be claimable until version 5.2 ends. HSR players must be Trailblaze level 4 or above and Genshin players must to Adventure Rank 7 or above to be eligible for the rewards.
Legendary Color is Act II of the Memories Flowing with Color quest line, the Tribal Chronicles of Masters of the Night Wind. This quest is fairly simple but has a touch of trickiness to it, giving many players trouble. The trick to solve this quest is using the abilities of Iktomisaurus to the full.
City Buried by Ash is the first quest to uncover the secrets of Ochkanatlan, a place filled with significant lore drops about Natlan and Genshin Impact. This quest is quite long and holds multiple tricky puzzle. Using this guide, you can easily finish this quest.
Tenebrous Papilla is a newly added boss in 5.2 and is located under the Flower Feather Clan. This boss drops the Chasca ascension material: Ensnaring Gaze, among other things. You can reach this boss by heading through the opening in the hill, where the waterway meets just North-east of Masters of the Night Wind clan.
Genshin Impact 5.2: Unveil the Secrets of the Island Within the Fog Quest Guide
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The latest map extension of Natlan in version 5.2 holds a ton of secrets, including a fogged island. Many players are having trouble with figuring out the secrets of this Island in the 'Unveil the Secrets of the Island Within the Fog' quest. The quest can be completed by simply transforming into Iktomisaurus and using the Spiritspeaker state to align two graffiti marks.
Escape The Sealed Space is a part of the Calling from the Masters if the Night Wind quest in Genshin Impact. This quest is a bit tricky and is giving many players issues. To solve it, players must transform into the Iktomisaurus and use its abilities.
Genshin Impact's Pyro Archon Mavuika will become playable in version 5.3, releasing on January 1, 2025. Her kit reveals that she can ride a motorcycle and apply Pyro on enemies with her Skill. She also doesn't use Energy for her Elemental Burst. Mavuika's drip marketing showcases her riding a motorbike, which she can also use in her fight.
Genshin Impact 5.3 Leak: Lan Yan, the New Liyue 4-star Character Revealed
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Lan Yan is the new leaked character who is rumored to become playable in version 5.3. She is said to be a 4-star Anemo character who uses a Catalyst and her kit is able to create Anemo shields and pull enemies closer providing crowd control. Lan Yan is currently speculated to be related to Madame Ping, with rumors pointing her to be the grand daughter of the Adeptus.
Genshin Impact 5.2 features Ororon, the new 4-star Electro character who is a good Sub-DPS. All of his ascension materials are Glowing Hornshroom, Vajrada Amethyst, Saurian Fangs and Mark of the Binding Blessing. All of his talent materials are Saurian Fang drops, Talent Books Kindling, Lightless Silk String, and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact is giving a new wind glider as a special gift to all Genshin Impact players to celebrate their Xbox release. Players who have reached Adventure Rank 2 or more can claim this gift by logging into the game after version 5.2's release. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription users will also get a special Genshin Impact Xbox bundle in each version from 5.2.
Genshin Impact 5.2 will be released on November 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). The new version will add one new 5-star character — Chasca, one new 4-star character — Ororon, and three new weapons — Astral Vulture’s Crimson Plumage, Flower-Wreathed Feathers, Waveriding Whirl. The version 5.2 will also add the Interlude quest of Chapter V of the Archon quest to the game.
Genshin Impact is finally releasing on Xbox on November 20, 2024. The game will reward all players with a new Wind Glider to celebrate the Xbox release. Players with Xbox Ultimate Game pass will get an additional Genshin Impact Xbox Bundle every version after the release.
Genshin Impact 5.2 maintenance will begin at 06:00 AM and end on 11:00 AM (UTC+8) on November 20, 2024. The servers will be down for 5 hours during the Maintenance and players will be compensated with 300 Primogems. The Genshin 5.2 pre-installation is also released alongside the maintenance information.
Genshin Impact Chasca Kit, Constellations, and Signature Weapon
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Chasca is the new 5-star playable character featuring in the first phase of Genshin Impact 5.2 phase 1. She is an Anemo vision wielder and a bow weapon type user. Her kit allows her to deal multiple different elemental damage, based on the elements of her allies. Chasca can only pair with Hydro, Cryo, Pyro, Electro characters to get the best use of her kit.
Genshin Impact Pyro Traveler Release Date Leaked: Here’s When It Is Coming Out
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A recent leak from Flying Flame reveals the release date of the Pyro Traveler in Genshin Impact. According to the leak, players will get a C6 version of the Pyro Traveler directly after finishing 5.3 Archon Quest. The leak hints that whatever was holding the Pyro element blocked may finally be dealt with in version 5.3.
Genshin Impact Leaks: This Character Will Soon Get a Second Story Quest and a New Skin
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A new leak reveals information on a new skin and second story quest information for a popular character. The popular character is none other than Hu Tao, who the traveler accompanied on a phantom hunting mission during her first story quest. If the leak is true, then this new skin and quest may release during the next Lantern Rite event.
Genshin Impact 5.4 Leak Reveals a New Inazuma Character is in the Works
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Genshin Impact leak reveals that a new Inazuma character is in the works. The leak via Tieba mentions that the new character is set to feature in version 5.4. If the leak is true, then the Traveler will likely return to Inazuma in version 5.4 for more shenanigans.
Genshin Impact 5.2 version will start on November 20 and end on December 31, having the expected 42 days cycle. This version will feature two new characters and three new weapons in the banner. Both Ororon and Chasca will feature in the first phase of the 5.2 version.
Genshin Impact Chasca Build Guide: Artifacts, Weapons, and Teams
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Chasca is a 5-star Anemo DPS with a unique twist in her kit. She is a Bow weapon type user and can fly in her Nightsoul Blessing state. Her damage output depends on the number of different Pyro, Hydro, Cryo or Electro characters in her team, making her a lot different as a DPS from other Genshin characters.