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Best Kinich Weapons in Genshin Impact (Ranked)
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Kinich is a Main-DPS unit that performs best alongside Pyro characters, leaving quite a few good Claymore options for her. The Earth Shaker is the best free-to-play weapon for Kinich, and Serpent Spine is his best alternative option. Kinich's Signature Weapon, Fang of the Mountain King, is his best Claymore option.
Best Kinich Teams in Genshin Impact 5.0 (Ranked)
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Kinich is a Dendro on-field Main-DPS with a focus on Burning and Burgeon reactions as he does considerably more damage when they are triggered. The best teams of Kinich will trigger the Burning and Burgeon reaction and maximize his on-field damage output. The best Kinich teams are Hyperbloom, Burning, and Burgeon teams.
Missing Pyro Characters of Natlan Hints at a Major Twist in Genshin Impact
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The Pyro Nation of Natlan is filled with lore drops, with ties straight to the Abyss and the region responsible for setting up the story for the Snezhnaya arc, it holds a ton of importance. Ironically, the Pyro Nation has revealed no Pyro vision wielders so far in the Archon quest other than the Pyro Archon herself. This has stirred up a wicked theory in my mind about the possibility of the Traveler becoming the next Pyro Archon in the story.
Genshin Impact Leak Reveals New Location in Snezhnaya
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New dialogue leaks from version 5.1 reveals the name of a city in Snezhnaya — Nordekalle. Nordekalle is said to be located at the southern tip of Snezhnaya and is a place where people from all over Teyvat gather. The dialogues also make it seem as if the situation in Snezhnaya is quite tense.
How to Use Pyro Sigils in Genshin Impact: Unlock Tona’s Flame
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Pyro Sigils can be used to obtain various rewards by exchanging them at Tona's Flame in the Stadium of Sacred Flames. You can obtain Pyro Sigils by exploring Natlan, opening chests in Natlan and leveling up the Statue of Seven in Natlan. Leveling up Tona's Flame will reward Acquaint Fates, Crown of Insight, Natlan Shrine Depths keys, Sanctifying Elixers, Primogems, and much more.
How to Get to Natlan in Genshin Impact? Answered
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Natlan is west of Sumeru and can be reached by traveling west from the Temples Forsaken. There will also be an active Teleport point at the start of Natlan's map, as long as players have finished the Prologue Act 3 Quest. Players can also start the Natlan Archon Quest early in version 5.0 using the new Quick Start quest feature.
All Genshin Impact Codes (September 2024)
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Genshin Impact is entering the Natlan arc, which means a ton of new characters, weapons and game mechanics. Use Genshin redeem codes to stay one step ahead of the curve, in order to pull and level-up the newly added characters in the game.
Genshin Impact 5.0 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Genshin Impact will be released on August 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). The maintenance break for Genshin 5.0 release will start at 06:00 (UTC+8) and will last for approximately 5 hours, rewarding 300 Primogems. The pre-download for Genshin 5.0 is 38 GB for PC and 3.2 GB for Android and iOS users, and 73 GB of PS5 users.
Genshin Impact Launches New Pokemon Go Style Web Event
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Genshin Impact introduces a new Pokemon Go style web-event to draw more attention to the upcoming Natlan release. Players can visit the web-event using their phones, select a location to summon one of the three Saurians and capture their pictures. The captured picture of the Saurian is transformed into a Natlan style poster that the players can download and share to win prizes.
Genshin Impact Is Coming to Xbox and Game Pass: Check out the Release Date
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Genshin Impact showcased a new Natlan gameplay trailer in the Gamescom 2024. The Gamescom trailer also revealed that the game is finally releasing on Xbox Series X/S on November 20, 2024. The new trailer revealed a few new key visuals for the upcoming Natlan version.
Genshin Impact Kinich Materials and Farming Guide
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Genshin Impact 5.0 will feature Kinich, the new 5-star Dendro character who is a Hypercarry DPS. All of his character ascension materials are Saurian Claw Succulent, Juvenile Fang, Seasoned Fang, Tyrant’s Fang, Overripe Flamegranate, and Nagadus Emerald. All of his talent ascension materials are Juvenile Fang, Seasoned Fang, Tyrant’s Fang, Talent Books Kindling, Denial and Judgement, and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact Iansan: Leaked Kit, Speculated Release Date, and More
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Iansan is one of the upcoming Natlan characters, first revealed 3 years back in the 'Teyvat Chapter Storyline Preview: Travail' trailer. She is leaked to be a 5-star character and a Polearm weapon type user in Genshin Impact. Iansan is expected to have a Electro vision, as she was shown using Electro attacks during the Natlan trailer.
10 Details You Probably Missed in the Genshin Impact 5.0 Natlan Trailer
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Genshin Impact 5.0 Natlan trailer was released by Hoyoverse, and it is packed with action, lore drops and plenty of hidden secrets. The little details shared in the the Natlan trailer can hint at major plotlines, secrets and twists for the Natlan Archon quest for fans with the correct keenness in their eyes.
Genshin Impact Capturing Radiance New Banner Mechanic Explained
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Capturing Radiance is a new banner mechanic to increase the odds of obtaining featured characters. Once triggered, players are guaranteed to get the 5-star featured character. The Capturing Radiance doesn't change the probability of normal 50/50s or affect them in anyway.
Genshin Impact Anniversary Rewards (2024): Free 5-star Character
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Genshin Impact's Fourth Anniversary Event will coincide with the 5.0 version. The event will reward Intertwined Fates, Primogems, Sanctifying Potion, Resins, Exclusive Pet Gadget, and an Explosive Toy. The Anniversary Event will also allow players to select a 5-star character from the Standard banner for free.
Genshin Impact Kachina Materials and Farming Guide
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Genshin Impact 5.0 features Kachina, the new 4-star Geo character who is a Sub-DPS. All of her character ascension materials are Quenepa Berry, Sentry’s Wooden Whistle, Warrior’s Metal Whistle, Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle, Overripe Flamegranate, and Prithiva Topaz. All of her talent ascension materials are Sentry’s Wooden Whistle, Warrior’s Metal Whistle, Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle, Talent Books Conflict, Fading Candle, and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact Mualani Materials and Farming Guide
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Genshin Impact 5.0 features Mualani, the new 5-star Hydro character who is a Hypercarry DPS. All of her character ascension materials are Sprayfeather Gill, Sentry’s Wooden Whistle, Warrior’s Metal Whistle, Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle, Mark of the Binding Blessing, and Varunada Lazurite. All of her talent ascension materials are Sentry’s Wooden Whistle, Warrior’s Metal Whistle, Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle, Talent Books Contention, Lightless Mass, and Crown of Insight.
Genshin Impact 5.0 Livestream Codes: Redeem Free 300 Primogems
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The Genshin Impact 4.8 Livestream is scheduled for August 16, at 12:00 AM (UTC-4). The Livestream waiting room will open 15 minutes early. The Livestream will give out three redeem codes worth 300 Primogems. To redeem the codes, visit the redeem website > login > set the correct server > enter the code and redeem it.
Genshin Impact 5.0 Natlan Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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The Genshin Impact 5.0 Livestream is scheduled for August 16, at 12:00 AM (UTC-4). The 5.0 livestream will be streamed on the official Genshin Impact Twitch and YouTube channels. The Livestream will reveal information about the 5.0 version and provide Redeem codes for Primogems.
Genshin Impact Natlan Leak Hints a Tragic Past for Muratans
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A recent leak via GenshinLeakFlow has revealed three new Murals from Natlan that provide potential story spoilers. The murals possibly depicts the Pyro Dragon Sovereign, Xbalanque, and the envoys of Celestia. There are many different theories about the Murals, one of them being a possible coalition between Celestia and Xbalanque against the Pyro Dragon Sovereign.
Genshin Impact Natlan Map Leaks: Size, Tribe Settlements, and Caves
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The Natlan region in Genshin Impact 5.0 is expected to be as big as the Sumeru 3.1 map. There are six different tribes in Natlan, all having settlements away from each other and the Scions of the Canopy tribe being the closest to the main Natlan city. Leaks also suggest that there are 13-14 decently complex underground caves in the 5.0 Natlan map.
Who Is Pyro Archon in Genshin Impact? Answered
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The Pyro Archon is the deity and ruler of the Natlan, and the Genshin Impact community have been going wild about the real identity of the Pyro archon. With Mavuika introduced as a leading character in the Ignition teaser and mentioned as the Pyro Archon during the 5.0 Livestream, many players still express their doubts by calling her a fake Archon from Hoyoverse, as done similarly with Furina in Fontaine.
Genshin Impact Kachina: Kit, Release Date & Best Build
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Kachina is a four-star Geo character in Genshin Impact and she wields a Polearm. She scales off of Defense and her best artifact set is 4-piece Scroll of the Embered City's Hero. She is a strong off-field sub-DPS who can also act as a good support by strengthening ally defenses.
Genshin Impact Kinich: Kit, Release Date & Best Build
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Kinich is a five-star Dendro character in Genshin Impact and he wields a Claymore. He scales off of Attack and his best artifact set is the upcoming Natlan set Obsidian Codex or the old Deepwood Memories set. He is a strong on-field Dendro DPS who has increased mobility for a Claymore character.
Genshin Impact Chasca: Leaked Kit, Speculated Release Date and More
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Chasca is one of the upcoming Natlan characters, first revealed during the Natlan Ignition teaser. She is leaked to be a 5-star character and a Bow weapon type user in Genshin Impact. Chasca is confirmed to have a Cryo vision, as showcased during the Ignition Teaser.
Genshin Impact Citlali: Leaked Kit, Release Date, Weapon, and Element Type
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Citlali is one of the Natlan characters teased during the Ignition teaser in Genshin Impact. She is confirmed to have a Cryo vision and leaked to be a Catalyst weapon type user. Citlali also shares the same English voice actor as March 7th, making her a possible candidate for her EXPY in Genshin Impact.
Genshin Impact Ororon: Leaked Kit, Release Date, Weapons and Elements
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Ororon is one of the upcoming Natlan characters, first revealed during the Natlan Ignition teaser. He is leaked to be a 4-star character and a Bow weapon type user in Genshin Impact. According to leaks, he is expected to release in the version 5.2, sometime in late November.
Genshin Impact Natlan Leak Reveals Unexpected Fatui Harbinger Being Playable
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Genshin Impact leaks via White reveals an unexpected Fatui Harbinger becoming playable during the Natlan versions. According to the leak, Columbina will enter the Gacha pool in the 5.x versions while Il Capitano won't. The leak also provides new kit information about the new Natlan characters, Mavuika and Xbalanque,
The Captain (Il Capitano) is ranked one in the Fatui Harbingers and is considered the strongest of them all. He is expected to be a playable character in Genshin Impact, but unlikely to be featured in the banners during the 5.x arc. Il Capitano is expected to be a Cryo vision holder and a Sword user, as seen in the latest 5.0 trailer.
Genshin Impact Xilonen: Kit, Release Date, Weapon & Element
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Xilonen is a 5-star Geo character in Genshin Impact and she is a Sword user. Her leaked kit suggests very strong universal support abilities, which reduces enemy resistances and increases elemental damage of allies. She will feature in Genshin Impact 5.1, which is speculated to release around October 9.
Wuthering Waves has released a list of improvements and features that will be added to version 1.2 and one of them is auto regenerating Waveplate Crystals. Once the Waveplates cap is reached, Waveplate Crystals are automatically generated and can be used to replenish Waveplates later. Players can have 480 Waveplate Crystals at the maximum.
Genshin Impact Shikanoin Heizou Build, Kit, Weapons & Artifacts
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Shikanoin Heizou is a four-star Anemo character in Genshin Impact and he wields a Catalyst. He scales off of Attack and his best artifact set is 4-piece Viridescent Venerer. He is a decent on-field Anemo DPS who does increasing damage after triggering the Swirl reaction. Heizou is only good as a DPS in early and mid-game content.
Genshin Impact Rosaria Build, Kit, Weapons & Artifacts
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Rosaria is a four-star Cryo character in Genshin Impact and she wields a Polearm. She scales off of Attack and her best artifact set is 4-piece Emblem of Severed Fate She is a good Cryo Sub-DPS and suitable in Melt and Freeze teams. She is a good sub-DPS option for most of the content in the game.
Genshin Impact Yanfei Build, Kit, Weapons & Artifacts
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Yanfei is a four-star Pyro character in Genshin Impact and she wields a Catalyst. She scales off of Attack and her best artifact sets are Crimson Witch Flames and Flower of Paradise Lost. She is a good on-field Pyro DPS who does increasing damage with her charged attacks. Yanfei is only good as a DPS in early and mid-game content.
Genshin Impact: Razor Constellations Guide
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Razor is a 4-star Electro DPS character and he wields a Claymore as weapon. His Constellation 1 and Constellation 4 increases his damage output by a lot, making them essential for his build. Razor is a decent DPS unit, and his kit becomes a lot powerful after investing in his Constellations.
Genshin Impact Mualani: Kit, Release Date & Best Build
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Mualani is a five-star Hydro character in Genshin Impact and she wields a Catalyst. She scales off of Max HP and her best artifact set is Heart of Depth or the upcoming Natlan set Obsidian Codex. She is a strong on-field Hydro DPS who does increasing damage with her enhanced Normal Attacks after entering the Nightsoul Blessing state.
Genshin Impact 4.8: Outside the Canvas Event Guide
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Genshin Impact Outside the Canvas event is a photo-taking returning event. Players must finish the Archon Quest Prologue Act 3 and be atleast Adventure Rank 18 to play this event. The event rewards tons of Primogems, Mora, Hero's Wit, Mystic Enhancement Ore, Sactifying Unction, and Talent Level Up Materials.
All Genshin Impact Pneuma Characters
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Genshin Impact has a total of seven Pneuma aligned characters, including Furina who is aligned both ways. The Pneuma and Ousia damage types are specific to Fontaine characters and are only useful in the region of Fontaine. This mechanic is mostly unused, and only has few use cases while exploring the region of Fontaine or while fighting certain mechanical enemies of Fontaine.
Genshin Impact 5.0 Natlan Livestream Date Revealed
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The Genshin Impact 5.0 Livestream is scheduled for August 16, at 12:00 AM (UTC-4). The 5.0 livestream will be streamed on the official Genshin Impact Twitch and YouTube channels. The Livestream will reveal information about the Natlan characters, travel mechanics, other 5.0 information, and provide Redeem codes for Primogems.
Genshin Impact: Emilie Best Weapons (Ranked)
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Emilie is a sub-DPS unit that performs best alongside Pyro characters, leaving very few good weapon options for her. The Missive Windspear is the best free-to-play weapon for Emilie, and Staff of Homa is her best alternative option. Emilie's Signature Weapon, Lumidouce Elegy, is her best Polearm option. It provides a strong Crit Rate and Attack boost and further increases her Attack when dealing Dendro damage on Burning characters while being off-field.
Should You Pull Emilie in Genshin Impact
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Emilie is a strong Dendro off-field Sub-DPS and she is really good in mono-pyro teams. Her kit makes her less versatile as she can work mostly only work with Pyro characters that can trigger the Burning reaction. Emilie's massive attack multiplier when allies trigger the burning reaction is her main bread-and-butter when it comes to her Dendro damage output.
Best Emile Teams in Genshin Impact 4.8 (Ranked)
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Emilie is a Dendro off-field Sub-DPS with a focus on Burning reactions as she does considerably more damage when enemies are Burning. The best teams of Emilie will trigger the Burning reaction and maximize her off-field damage output. The best Emilie teams are Mono Pyro, Vape, Melt, and Aggravate teams.