With the Genshin Impression livestream launched on March 31, the following occasions of the sport have been introduced. As per traditional, there are new characters and weapons to gather. This replace additionally opens a brand new space for exploration and associated quests. The ‘flagship occasion,’ a brand new hangout, and new artifacts may even be added to acquire in your accounts.
New Characters and Returning Banners
Two new characters are coming in Patch 3.6. They’re Baizhu (5* Dendro Catalyst) and Kaveh (4* Dendro Claymore). The previous can be an thrilling addition to your workforce due to his therapeutic and shielding capabilities.
He additionally has the bizarre passive talent that lets him concoct medicines as you accumulate plant assets within the wild. Sure, a small portion of HP can be recovered once you choose up flowers, fruits, or herbs. Lastly, he’s the primary Dendro shielder character, which has by no means been seen earlier than.
Kaveh is Alhaitham’s roommate and the star of the Kshahrewar Darshan of the Akademiya. Nevertheless, regardless of his recognition, his sturdy empathy and compassion all the time lead him to monetary difficulties. That can be his level of competition with the scribe, his polar reverse. Kaveh has minor therapeutic capabilities, however his talents primarily revolve across the Bloom response.
The opposite character banners for this patch are Nahida’s and Nilou’s reruns. Baizhu can be accompanied by Ganyu and Kaveh within the second part of the patch. Uncommon, as Hoyoverse typically places the brand new featured characters within the first part.
The Epitome Invocation (Weapon) Banners can be for ‘A Thousand Floating Desires’ and ‘The Key of Khaj-Nisut’ for the primary part. ‘Jadefall’s Splendor’ and the ‘Amos’ Bow’ will comply with within the second. Baizhu’s signature weapon is a part of the Primordial Jade collection together with the Primordial Jade Winged-Spear and the Primordial Jade Cutter.
New Artifacts
Two artifact units can be launched on this patch. The primary is Nymph’s Dream. Its 2-set impact is a rise (+15%) in Hydro DMG. For the 4-set impact, when assaults (regular, charged, plunge) and talents (E Ability and Burst) hit enemies, the character receives a stack of Mirrored Nymph for 8s. Every stack will add to ATK (9% per iteration) and Hydro DMG Bonus (5-6% for each stack).
The second is Vourukasha’s Glow. The two-set impact is a lift to HP. When two extra are added, it will increase Elemental Ability and Burst injury by 10%. If the equipping character takes injury, the talked about bonus will increase by 80% (to 18%, not 80%) for 5s. This could stack as much as 5 occasions (50% complete). This could nonetheless set off even when the equipping character isn’t on-field.
New Location
It will likely be referred to as the Girdle of the Sands. In line with leaks, will probably be positioned north/northwest of the Desert of Hadramaveth, the sandstorm space. After all, this might imply extra exploration objectives reminiscent of Dendroculus, chests, and puzzles.
The livestream additionally introduces a brand new gadget to make use of within the space. This may make some hard-to-reach areas extra accessible, permitting you to fly freely and even drop bombs.
In line with tales, this space was probably the most necessary websites of the Abyssal invasion throughout the Cataclysm. Monsters from Khaenri’ah poured out, and the land grew to become a battlefield, solely ending when the gods suppressed the invasion. The placement nonetheless bears scars from this occasion, displaying that even the desert sand can’t cowl all the pieces.
New Boss and Enemies
A brand new weekly-recurring boss can be added, the Guardian of Apep’s Oasis. You’re not exactly making an attempt to combat it. As a substitute, you’ll analysis what ails it and find out how to heal or alleviate its ache. The ‘battle’ can have three phases, every with a distinct purpose.
There may even be an Abyss-themed world boss, the Iniquitous Baptist. It’s much like Abyss Lectors, however with 4 arms and might use 3 components concurrently. It would undoubtedly be difficult to defeat, and it’ll seemingly drop the boss supplies for Baizhu and Kaveh.
Hilichurl enemies may even get two new additions. They’re the Hilichurl Rogues, with an Anemo and Hydro variant. They’ve by some means discovered to wield uncommon weapons for hilichurls (the Hydro variant makes use of a scythe) and wander round. In the event that they see a gaggle of its kin being attacked, they may assist, however they’re normally lone drifters, not a part of any tribe.
Lastly, there may even be two new consecrated beasts. One is the Consecrated Horned Crocodile, and the opposite is the Consecrated Fanged Beast. Just like the others, you possibly can stun them as soon as they launch a crystal, and also you hit it with particular components.
Occasions in 3.6
The flagship occasion is ‘A Parade of Windfall,’ which some have referred to as a ‘sports activities pageant’ for the Akademiya. It has two elements.
Within the first, every of the six Darshans has ready numerous actions for individuals and rewards for any winner. There are all types of actions:
Rtawahist: Astrolabe constellation association (organize stars to kind the constellation)
Kshahrewar: Teapot association (organize teapot furnishings and panorama platforms so you possibly can move by way of checkpoints and get to the purpose)
Vahumana: Archaeology actions (seek for relic replicas with a selected machine)
Haravatat: Storytelling (ask inquiries to get to the reality of the story)
Spantamad: Fight experimentation (timed fight with buffs and debuffs)
Amurta: Mimetic replication (management bionic animals based on a rhythm)
The second is the ‘Interdarshan Championship.’ The six colleges have despatched out their representatives to try to win the status of being the perfect Darshan. There are 6 playable characters for every:
Cyno (Spantamad)
Kaveh (Kshahrewar)
Faruzan (Haravatat)
Tighnari (Amurta)
Layla (Rtawahist)
(Wanderer for Vahumana, unrevealed within the livestream, however he was within the trailer)
This occasion will reward a free invitation for Faruzan, permitting you to have the character (or a constellation improve) with out wishing or losing fates.
An occasion to improve and follow utilizing the brand new gadget may even be accessible. You’ll use Sorush (the ‘machine’) to finish numerous duties and get acclimated to utilizing it. You’ll tackle battle challenges, take a look at your navigational abilities, or remedy puzzles utilizing its talents.
There may even be two new battle occasions. One will make the Traveler courageous sandstorms to assist a researcher out. Gamers must shield the cannons to drive the Wenut away. On the similar time, enemies attempt to sabotage your efforts in a raging sandstorm.
The opposite is a ‘rerun’ of the Brewing Potions occasion. In-universe, you’re testing some concoctions, however these offer you a random buff in gameplay. Discover a social gathering configuration that permits you to use these highly effective boosts and defeat as many enemies as potential!
Lastly, close to the top of the patch, there can be an Overflowing Mastery occasion, the place all talent guide domains can have double rolls. It will likely be time to farm these books for expertise upgrades!
A Hangout for Layla
Layla can have her hangout tales in 3.6! Be taught extra about this sleepy Rtawahist scholar and earn Primogems and different nifty stuff. Possibly we’ll see a proof about her sleepwalking habits or no less than get to see her enjoyable as an alternative of stressing out.
Nahida’s Story Quest, Act II
For those who haven’t seen, normally, HYV will add a second weekly boss to a nation with the second chapter to an Archon’s Story Quest. Zhongli’s SQ added Azhdaha and Ei’s the Shogun Puppet combat. Venti doesn’t have his but, however 3.6 will add Nahida’s and the Guardian of Apep boss. Then once more, there are already two weekly bosses in Mond, Stormterror and the Spirit of Andrius.
Like the opposite Act II Story Quests, this chapter will clarify extra about Apep’s position in sustaining the steadiness in Sumeru. Additionally, hopefully, we are going to determine what’s inflicting its sickness and discover a resolution.
Let’s All Look Ahead to Genshin Impression 3.6!
Surprisingly, there’s no phrase about TCG updates. HYV is likely to be switching to an ‘every-other-update’ schedule for it. Nonetheless, we are able to anticipate extra characters to be added to its roster in future patches. Even with out that, the following replace is thrilling sufficient.
New characters, areas, occasions, and extra will preserve Vacationers busy for the following six weeks. By then, the following replace can be on the horizon, beginning the cycle anew. This places us one step nearer to the discharge of Fontaine. After this, there’ll solely be one or two (seemingly the latter) updates earlier than a brand new nation opens!
Certain, it’s nonetheless months away, however every single day brings it nearer and nearer. The hype is actual, and the sport’s storyline is heating up with all of the revelations the Sumeru chapter has introduced. If HYV can trip that momentum and keep it up with the impactful plot traces, any Traveler in it for the lore can be overjoyed.
