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Genshin Impact 5.2 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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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 Xbox Release Date and Time Countdown
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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: Start and End Time
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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.

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 Banners: Characters and Weapons
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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.

Genshin Impact: All Chasca Materials
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Genshin Impact 5.2 features Chasca, the new 5-star Anemo character who is an S-tier DPS. All of her character ascension materials are Withering Purpurbloom, Saurian Fang drops, Ensnaring Gaze, and Vayuda Turquoise. All of her talent ascension materials are Saurian Fang drops, Talent Books Conflict, Silken Feather, and Crown of Insight.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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The date of Genshin Impact 5.2 livestream has been announced by Hoyoverse. Here's the date and time for Genshin Impact 5.2 livestream, including a quick summary of what we can expect.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Adds More Artifact Inventory Optimizations, But Still No Artifact Loadouts
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Genshin Impact will add further Artifact Inventory optimizations in version 5.2 as revealed by the latest Dev Notes. The version 5.2 will implement add better Artifact Auto-lock feature and a new option to mark Artifact pieces as favorites. However, there is still no information from the developers on possible Artifact loadouts in the future.

Genshin Impact 5.2: Release Date, Leaks & Banners
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Genshin Impact 5.2 is expected to be one of the biggest updates in recent patches, adding a massive map extension to the Natlan's map. The 5.2 version will also add two new playable characters and two new tribes for exploration. Other than that, you can expect a ton of Primogems for exploring the new area.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Banner Leak Hints at Best DPS Character Rerun
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Genshin Impact 5.2 banners have been leaked on Reddit via HomDGcat and it reveals some strong rerun characters. The leak reveals that the first phase will feature Chasca and Lyney, while the second phase will feature Neuvillette and Zhongli. The 4-star reruns leaked are Heizou and Fishl, who will appear alongside Ororon in one of the two phases.

What Is Fake or False Sky in Genshin Impact ? Answered
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The Fake Sky or False Sky was first mentioned by Scaramouche in 1.1 event and later by Il Dottore "The Doctor" in the Sumeru Archon quest and has been revealed for the first time in the act IV of the Natlan Archon quest. The Fake Sky of Genshin Impact is one of the mysterious aspects of the game's lore and there are multiple different theories about it in the community.

Genshin Impact Spinel Fruit Location and Farming Guide
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Spinel Fruit is a collectable material in Natlan which is used for ascending and leveling up weapons and in crafting recipes. The Spinal Fruits are hard to farm in Natlan as they are all located in underground areas that are hard to reach. There are 21 Spinal Fruits in the Natlan Region of Genshin Impact and they are found in underground caves near Ameyalco Waters, Ancestral Temple, and Tepeacac Rise.

Genshin Impact 5.1: Brilliant Chrysanthemum Locations and Farming Guide
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Brilliant Chrysanthemums are a type of material in Genshin Impact which are used for ascending and leveling up characters. The Brilliant Chrysanthemum is one of the main material for Xilonen in Genshin Impact version 5.1. There are 71 Brilliant Chrysanthemum in the Natlan Region of Genshin Impact and you can easily farm the materials in 2 specific locations.

Best Xilonen Teams in Genshin Impact (Ranked)
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Xilonen is a Geo off-field Support unit who can work with most Hypercarry teams and characters, excluding Anemo and Dendro. The best teams of Xilonen will capitalize on her Elemental Reduction on enemies and clear battles with ease. The best Xilonen teams are Hypercarry teams, the best one being Neuvillette Hypercarry.

Xilonen Best Weapons in Genshin Impact (Ranked)
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Xilonen is a Support unit that performs best alongside any hyper carry team as she decreases Elemental Resistance of enemies. The Flute of Ezpitzal is the best free-to-play weapon for Xilonen, and Freedom Sworn is her best 5-star alternative option. Peak Patrol Song is the best weapon choice for Xilonen and it is also her signature weapon in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact Xilonen Materials and Farming Guide
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Genshin Impact 5.1 features Xilonen, the new 5-star Geo character who is an S-tier Support. All of her character ascension materials are Brilliant Chrysanthemum, Sentry’s Wooden Whistle, Warrior’s Metal Whistle, Saurian-Crowned Warrior’s Golden Whistle, Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, 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 Kindling, Mirror of Mushin, and Crown of Insight.

How to Reach Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device Boss in Genshin Impact
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Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is a newly added boss in 5.1 and is located east of the People of the Springs tribe. This boss drops the Xilonen ascension material: Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core, among other things. You can reach this boss by dropping into the cavern next to the Teleport point located above it.

Genshin Impact 5.1 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Genshin Impact 5.1 will be released on October 09, 2024, at 11:00 AM (UTC+8). The new version will add one new 5-star character — Xilonen, and four new weapons — Peak Patrol Song, Sturdy Bone, Mountain-Bracing Bolt, Fruitful Hook. The version 5.1 will also add the Act III and IV of the Chapter V of the Archon quest to the game.

Genshin Impact 5.1 Maintenance: Start and End Time
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Genshin Impact 5.1 maintenance will begin at 06:00 AM and end on 11:00 AM (UTC+8) on October 09, 2024. The servers will be down for 5 hours during the Maintenance and players will be compensated with 300 Primogems. The Genshin 5.1 pre-installation is also released alongside the maintenance information.

Genshin Impact 5.2 Leak Reveals Two New Obtainable Gliders with Fascinating Origins
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Stepleaks have leaked information about two new obtainable gliders in Genshin Impact 5.2. One of the obtainable gliders is leaked to be related with Dainsleif or Khaenri'ah while the other is going to be Natlan aesthetic glider. The leak bolsters that Dainsleif or more information on Khaenri'ah may be revealed in version 5.2 Archon quest.

Genshin Impact Leak: This Fatui Harbinger Won’t Be Playable for a Long Time
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Leaks from HomDGCat reveals all the character IDs of playable Natlan characters. Only Il Capitano has been found to have an NPC ID among the Natlan cast of characters, according to the leak. The character IDs are also missing three characters, which points towards three more playable characters that are yet to appear in 5.x versions.

Leaks via Honey Hunter reveals weapon lore of the three new 4-star weapons featuring in 5.1 weapon banner. The three weapons — Mountain Bracing Bolt, Sturdy Bone, and Fruitful hook, were wielded by past heroes of Natlan. Each of the weapon has a unique story that also reveals a little bit of the Natlan's lore, like the mention of the Tyrannical Python King.

New Genshin Impact Banner Leak Reveals Upcoming Natlan Characters
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The upcoming Genshin Impact 5.2 and 5.3 banners have been leaked via DK2. Chasca and Ororon are expected to feature in the version 5.2 and Mavuika and Citlali in version 5.3. Mavuika, Chasca and Citlali are expected to be 5-star characters while Ororon is expected to be a 4-star character.

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 5.1 Livestream Codes: Free 300 Primogems
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Genshin Impact has scheduled a livestream event for the upcoming version. Here are all Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream codes.

Genshin Impact 5.1 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream has been announced by Hoyoverse. Here's the date and time for Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream.

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.

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 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.

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 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.