Summary
- Version 5.5 of Genshin Impact will introduce two new artifact sets.
- Long Night's Oath is designed for Varesa and focuses on Plunging Attack damage.
- Finale of the Deep Galleries set may hint at a future playable character's unique energy system.
Genshin Impact has officially revealed two new artifact sets that will arrive in the upcoming Version 5.5. Artifacts are a major part of each character's build, and every playable unit in Genshin Impact can carry up to five different artifact pieces.
Genshin Impact's recent Special Program has revealed tons of interesting changes that will arrive in the next update, including a new part of Natlan that will become explorable. As per usual, the main focus of this update will be on the two playable characters, Varesa and Iansan, who have already been confirmed for the first banner cycle.
Genshin Impact Reveals Ifa's Design and Element
Genshin Impact's recent Special Program event for Version 5.5 reveals the appearance and element of a new character, Natlan's veterinarian, Ifa.
Genshin Impact's official social media accounts have revealed more details about two new artifact sets that will arrive with the release of Update 5.5. The first set is called Long Night's Oath, and it will most likely serve as the signature set for the upcoming Genshin Impact five-star Electro user, Varesa. The set's bonuses revolve around Plunging Attack damage, which will apparently be Varesa's primary source of damage. Genshin Impact has confirmed that Varesa will be a DPS character who, just like the rest of the Natlan lineup, benefits from having other characters from the Pyro nation in her team.
Genshin Impact Version 5.5: Two New Artifacts Revealed
Long Night's Oath
2-piece bonus: Plunging Attack Damage is increased by 25%.
4-piece bonus: After the equipping character's Elemental Skill, Plunging Attack, or Charged Attack hits an enemy, they will gain 1/2/2 stacks of an effect called Radiance Everlasting. This effect can be triggered once every second, and it will increase the damage of the user's Plunging Attacks by 15% for 6 seconds. The effect is limited to 5 stacks.
Finale of the Deep Galleries
2-piece bonus: Increases Cryo damage bonus by 15%.
4-piece bonus: When the set user has 0 Elemental Energy, Normal Attack and Elemental Burst damage are increased by 60%. The effect can only be triggered by one of these attack types, and it can also be applied even if the user is not on the field, making it a valuable item for off-field characters in Genshin Impact.
While the Long Night's Oath set is probably designed for Varesa, it can potentially be used by other characters who rely on Plunging Attacks, such as Genshin Impact's fan-favorite Anemo user Xiao. While this set is pretty straightforward, many fans seem confused about the 4-piece bonus effect of the Finale of the Deep Galleries set, as it can only trigger if the character has 0 Elemental Energy.
For most characters in Genshin Impact, it's almost impossible to maintain 0 Elemental Energy, with some exceptions, like the Natlan Archon Mavuika, who has a completely different energy system. However, the 2-piece effect provides a Cryo damage bonus, which is essentially useless on Mavuika since she's a Pyro user. This has led many players to believe that the set is probably designed for a future playable unit whose kit has yet to be revealed.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
