Summary
- Genshin Impact fans have long speculated about new weapon types alongside 5-star characters, but none have been introduced yet.
- Introducing new weapon types could diversify combat, set characters apart, and give players new goals to achieve in the game.
- New weapons could create unique attack combos and Elemental synergies, enhancing buildcrafting and combat experiences in Genshin Impact.
In the past, there have been several instances where fans have speculated that one or more new weapon types would be introduced alongside new 5-star characters in Genshin Impact. For example, when Yae Miko was first introduced, there was speculation that this character’s signature wand would be a new weapon type. Then more recently, when Chevreuse and Nadia were introduced in Genshin Impact’s version 4.3 update, there was speculation that these characters would introduce firearms as primary weapons, neither of which turned out to be true.
Despite seemingly having multiple perfect opportunities to do so by now, Genshin Impact still has yet to experiment with introducing new primary weapons. Considering how much of a game-changer new weapons could be if they were properly balanced, future updates for Genshin Impact arguably shouldn’t shy away from the challenge of expanding upon the game’s existing variety of weaponry with fun and meaningful additions.
The Case For Genshin Impact to Add New Weapon Types
- Unique attacks, combos, and Elemental synergies could make combat more diverse
- Could help to set new characters apart from existing characters
- Upgrading new gear naturally gives new and longtime players a new goal to achieve
New Weapon Types Could Take Genshin Impact’s Combat to the Next Level
Naturally, the biggest advantage of introducing new weapons to the game is that they could have a lasting impression on Genshin Impact's combat. When it comes to what new weapon types could bring to the table in Genshin Impact, this mostly boils down to two different aspects, which are normal/charged attack combos and synergies with Elemental damage types.
Given that bows and catalysts innately deal one of the seven Elements in Genshin Impact based on the Elemental damage type of the character wielding the weapon, it might be worth experimenting with new weapon types that have different Elemental synergies. For example, Genshin Impact could introduce new weapons that have fixed Elemental damage types regardless of the Elemental damage type of the character wielding the weapon. While this would presumably have balancing implications, allowing players to pair two different Elemental damage types together could be an insanely powerful tool to have access to for the sake of buildcrafting and producing Elemental reactions.
In regards to normal and charged attack combos, these are a character’s most reliable attacks in between the cooldowns of their Elemental Skills and Burst. Consequently, introducing new attack combos via new weapon types could truly shake up combat when it comes to the latest new characters in Genshin Impact, setting them apart from the characters that came before them.
New Weapon Types Could be a Natural Progression for Genshin Impact
Beyond how new weapon types could immediately affect the game’s combat, introducing new weapons could also be justified as a natural progression for Teyvat’s lore in Genshin Impact. Given how most of the characters in the game explicitly display the influences from their region of origin, this creates the opportunity for Genshin Impact to introduce a new weapon type unique to the characters from each region in the game. Although, with how many regions and characters Genshin Impact already has, reworking existing characters isn’t a likely possibility, but this could still happen for future regions coming to the game, such as Genshin Impact’s upcoming Natlan region, and beyond.
While it would presumably be a difficult challenge to add new weapon types to the game that are properly balanced, it could prove to be worth experimenting with. So ultimately, Genshin Impact should consider adding this highly-requested feature to the game at some point in future updates for the game.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
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!
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Metascore
- 86
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
