https://www.thegamer.com Genshin Impact is a free-to-play action RPG from HoYoverse. Travel to the massive open world of Teyvat, make new friends, and discover the secrets of the Archons, gods who preside over the seven nations. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:30:22 GMT en-US hourly 60 When a game presents you with a world as big and beautiful as Teyvat in Genshin Impact, it can be easy to get lost in all the side content. From gathering materials, taking part in various activities, and venturing on side quests, there's never a shortage of distractions. One of these quests, Time and the Wind, is a standout for just how tricky it can be.

]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:15:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-how-to-observe-the-shadow-on-the-sundial/ Primogems are the currency in Genshin Impact that allows players to make gacha pulls for characters. This can help expand the player's team, and figuring out how to pull characters for less is a huge topic among the games community. Players who don't want to spend real money on the game are always looking for ways to collect primogems.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:15:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-every-quest-liyue-primogems/ The Skyforest Nail is a huge part of the Dragonspine region in Genshin Impact. This is because it is found at the very top of the mountain and is guarding a domain called the Peak of Vindagnyr. It is also the only way for the player to collect all the Crimson Agate for the Frost Bearing Tree. The path to the nail is a bit complex, though, as it is a multipart quest with little to no direction from the game.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:45:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-skyfrost-nail/ Collecting figures of your favorite video game characters is one of the most common ways to express your love for a particular series. Good Smile Company's Nendoroids includes a wide range of characters from video games, each re-imagined in the adorable chibi-like style.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-video-game-nendoroids/ Let’s face it., video games are expensive. If you want a triple-A open-world game, you’ll probably have to drop $60-$70, further destroying your wallet. But don’t worry, there are plenty of high-quality open-world games you can play right now for free.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:30:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-free-open-world-games-play-download-now/ Multiple sources from Seoul, South Korea, report that a huge Genshin Impact event has been evacuated following a bomb threat. This reportedly stems from an anonymous Twitter user, who shared an image of what they claimed to be a bomb. In a Sinophobic tweet, they reportedly said they wanted to kill Genshin Impact players, and implied they had already planted the bomb in the arena.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 14:29:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-event-bomb-threat-shutdown-korea/ Genshin Impact is a free-to-play action role-playing game with gacha mechanics. You can play cross-platform on PlayStation 4 or 5, PC, Android, and iOS. You'll explore the world of Teyvat as either Aether or Lumine, male-female twins who are known as Traveler. Pairing up with other characters you'll meet on your journey, you'll face a range of foes and uncover some intriguing secrets.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:00:21 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-worth-playing/ Mihuyo's Genshin Impact now offers you the chance to own your very own home, a Serenitea Pot to call your own. After completing the quest to unlock the item, which allows you to visit your very own realm, you can begin to personalize it.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:15:19 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-serenitea-pot-load-guide/ Genshin Impact is a huge open-world action role-playing game in which you take on the role of The Traveler, exploring the world of Teyvat, looking for their sibling. Along the way, you'll collect new characters via the gacha system, as you build a party that can face the challenges in store.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:53:59 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-complete-guide/ Every character in Genshin Impact has a range of different talents. These are specific to them and will influence their combat as well as give them other skills and abilities. They can be leveled up in the same way as character levels, weapons, and artifacts. Constellations can also affect them.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-talents-guide/ There are tons of video game locations you’d probably love to visit if you could, and it wouldn’t surprise anyone if some of your top picks were fantasy settings. There’s just so much to love about a beautifully crafted fantasy world and all the rich history and lore that can be found all around only makes things all the better.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/video-games-best-fantasy-settings/ You're the type of person who could spend a year on just one game, but a year's becoming too short. You want a game that spans into lifetimes that you can't imagine, maybe a thousand or more — and you want to be able to witness centuries pass by you without turning into dust.

]]> Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/games-that-take-place-over-more-than-1000-years-list/ A roaming samurai from the Inazuma region, Kaedehara Kazuha is a former military and one of the best Anemo users in Genshin Impact. Since he has impressive stats on his own, he can be equipped with a wider range of weapons, unlike some playable characters that really only work best with four and five-star weapons.

]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kaedehara-kazuha-best-weapons/ Update 17:19 BST 14/07/2023 - Hoyoverse has provided a statement to Video Games on Sports Illustrated, reading, "“We truly regret to learn about the ongoing situation. Genshin Impact values and respects the work and effort of everyone involved, and we support our voice actors to claim their proper due. We have made payments to our recording studio on time, and we immediately urged the studio to pay our voice actors from our past payment. Meanwhile, we are also seeking alternative solutions.”

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:00:59 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-voice-actors-owed-thousands-after-months-without-pay-mihoyo-non-union/ Genshin Impact introduced an exciting event to the world of Teyvat called Kaveh Hangout: The Pendulum of Weal and Woe. As part of the game's 3.7 update, this event provides the perfect opportunity to discover more about the character of Kaveh and his backstory.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:15:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kaveh-hangout-event-achievements-guide/ Whenever Genshin Impact sees the release of a new area, there are a few World Quests that come along with it. Some of these quests start when you reach a certain part and unlock a puzzle. Capturing Light And Shadow is one such quest, and you can find it in the Veluriyam Mirage area.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:40:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-capturing-light-and-shadow-quest-walkthrough/ With each update, Genshin Impact launches a bunch of events that are the main source of Primogems for the free-to-play and low-spending players. Some of these events also feature time-limited areas that go away when the next version update drops, and you can't get the exploration Primogems from these areas after they're gone.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-secret-summer-paradise-event-guide/ The beloved open-world action RPG, Genshin Impact, has captured the hearts of millions with its captivating storyline and endearing characters. Within the vast and stunning world of Teyvat, we have encountered numerous heartwarming moments that have resonated deeply.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-heartwarming-moments/ Genshin Impact, the open-world action role-playing game by miHoYo, has captivated players with its breathtaking world and captivating gameplay. One of the game's standout features is its rich assortment of enemies and monsters, each with unique designs and fascinating concepts.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-enemies-monsters/ Genshin Impact, the critically acclaimed open-world action RPG developed by HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo), has captivated players worldwide with its expansive universe and captivating gameplay. At the heart of this immersive experience lies a diverse roster of characters, each possessing their own intricate backstories and distinct personalities.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-characters-best-character-development/ Genshin Impact is a free-to-play RPG that allows you to explore the beautiful world of Teyvat; completing quests, vanquishing enemies, and exploring the secrets of its inhabitants. This is done mostly through the eyes of the Travelers, a pair of separated twin siblings. You'll play as either Lumine or Aether, and during your journey to find your sibling will encounter many other interesting people that can join your party.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-every-playable-characters-age-height-birthday/ As a mobile gamer, you've had your fair share of frustration with games that couldn't be accommodated by your phone. Not everybody has phones that can shoulder heavy graphic needs, and most of us have scarce mobile space, which has us deleting all the videos and photos we have to make more room.

]]> Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/mobile-games-big-file-size-heavy-gb/ Genshin Impact has always drawn comparisons to Breath of the Wild, launching two years later with incredibly similar visuals, mechanics, and even minigames. The big difference is that Genshin is a Gacha game available across myriad platforms, but it doesn't look like Mihoyo is done taking inspiration from Nintendo, as Hoyoverse leaker and Twitch streamer SipSipStefen has shown off screenshots from a new Animal Crossing-like life sim.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:52:43 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-mihoyo-animal-crossing-competitor/ With all the hype around the Zelda series and Tears Of The Kingdom in particular, it only makes sense that you might be on the lookout for some other similar games. Since the genre of action-adventure games is so vast, there are tons of games for you to choose from, especially on PS5.

]]> Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/zelda-similar-ps5-games-like-loz-ranked/ The Dendro element was released in Genshin Impact alongside Sumeru in the Version 3.0 update. This led to an influx of Dendro characters, and they were all successful because of the way Dendro reactions are designed. Even the four-star characters like Kaveh were highly anticipated and a ton of people summoned for him.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kaveh-build-guide/ It might be satisfying when you pull a desirable five-star character in Genshin Impact, but the real struggle starts there since you have to get the perfect weapon and artifacts for that character. The game is over two years old and has plenty of choices for both of these gear types.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 18:46:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-baizhu-build-guide/ Baizhu was one of the characters who were seen in Genshin Impact from the very start. He had a Dendro vision, which made it quite obvious that players would have to wait a long time to put him in their party since the element wasn't in the game yet. He was finally released during the Version 3.6 update.

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2023 16:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-baizhu-ascension-materials-location-guide/ Genshin Impact's Yae Miko is making history as the strongest catalyst wielder to date, beating out Klee's max base attack of 311 with her max base attack of 340. Objectively speaking, this five-star Electro user has it all: easily triggered elemental reactions, consistent passive damage, and a fast-building and powerful elemental burst.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-yae-miko-best-weapons/ There are five types of weapons in Genshin Impact, and each character can only wield one of these types. Although, some characters can have unique weapons when they trigger an ability. Each weapon has a unique secondary stat and passive, which leaves you with a ton of choices.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kirara-best-weapons/ Eula is an interesting character in Genshin Impact. Shunned by the people of Mondstadt due to her lineage, Eula has a rebellious streak that has her demand "vengeance" against her enemies. But for those who know her say she's merely misunderstood. She's a loyal and dear friend to those closest to her despite the prejudice she fights against.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 17:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-eula-ascension-talent-materials/ If you're a Genshin Impact player, you know that character releases are one of the most hype moments of the game. Apart from the excitement of getting new characters in your roster, you also get to spend all the Gacha currency that you've accumulated over time. Though it can be quite hard to acquire a new four-star character.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kaveh-ascension-materials-location-guide/ In Genshin Impact, the Statues of the Seven provide players with the ability to unlock maps, change elemental talents, buff stats and heal all those powerful party members. They also serve as waypoints to some of the most picturesque areas within the game.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-every-statue-seven-map-location/ The massive world laid out for you in Genshin Impact is just begging to be explored. Secrets are hidden around every corner, rewarding you for going off the beaten path and allowing your curiosity to guide you.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-uncover-the-secret-of-the-uninhabited-island/ The Electro Hypostasis is one of the elemental bosses in Genshin Impact. Harnessing the power of lightning, the Electro Hypostasis can be a tough fight, but also a rewarding one. The Electro Hypostasis drops some great materials to level up your Electro characters, offering Ascension Materials, Prisms, and more. Learning how to defeat this Hypostasis quickly can give you a real jolt in the arm.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-electro-hypostasis-boss-fight-guide/ Leveling up is one of the most rewarding parts of an RPG like Genshin Impact. Unlike most RPGs, though, there are a ton of different ways to become more powerful in the game, which can sometimes distract you from focusing on your individual character's level.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-character-exp-farm/ Whenever you get a new character in Genshin Impact, you have to go through a long process to build them up. This includes farming different materials to upgrade them, choosing their weapon, and farming the best artifacts for them. After all this, the next step is to choose the team you want to put the character in.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:46:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kirara-best-team-party-setup/ Honkai Impact 3rd, Genshin Impact, and Honkai: Star Rail. You've probably heard of these hit games that came from HoYoverse. And you're probably more than familiar with its amazingly stylish and deadly characters. But wait, don't some of these protagonists look a little familiar? Haven't you seen them before in a musical world filled with voice banks?

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-honkai-impact-star-rail-vocaloid-characters/ Many bemoan some of the free-to-play aspects of Genshin Impact. Aside from the main story quests and character quests adding to the plotline and lore of Teyvat, there are additional components in the game that force you to farm for items. Between the experience materials, ascension materials, and Mora, those with multiple characters have their work cut out for them.

]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:30:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-parametric-transformer-guide/ Video games are designed to capture your heart and captivate you with their narratives, gameplay, and designs. Some of the best are filled with locations that are mixed with danger, safety, and in some special cases, cosiness. Sometimes these places are entirely optional, while others are where our journey begins.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 20:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/the-best-cosy-locations-in-games/ Genshin Impact's in-game card trading game, Genius Invokation, allows you to explore how your favorite characters are played with in card form. You are given the opportunity to choose from a range of the main game's currently playable characters by inviting your desired character to a match. If you can defeat them in a card battle, even if it takes a few attempts, you'll receive their character card.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 20:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-character-cards-genius-invokation-tcg/ If you're looking for reliable information on Genshin Impact elements and their weaknesses, you've come to the right place. Like many games of its ilk, Genshin Impact places a large emphasis on its elemental effectiveness system — essentially, certain elements are strong against others, while other ones can be nearly useless.

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2023 19:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-elements-weakness-complete-guide/ If your friends have been stalling their abyss runs, it's because they couldn't drop their cards at Genshin Impact: Genius Invokation TCG. This game feature isn't competitive with rankings, even if you can fight friends and random travelers. Regardless, that shouldn't stop you from building amazing team compositions that will help you beat the game's content like a pro.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:31:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-invokation-tcg-best-team-compositions/ As Genshin Impact continues to release new content, shiny new characters are always close behind. Kirara, a four-star Dendro sword user from Inazuma, was released in patch 3.7.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kirara-ascension-materials-location-guide/ Kirara, everyone's favourite new cat girl in Genshin Impact, has arrived on the scene. She's a four-star Dendro sword user from Inazuma, working for the Komaniya Express delivery service. Kirara is known as a youkai in Inazuma, which is something of a supernatural creature.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kirara-best-builds/ Kazuha marks a huge step for Genshin Impact as he is the first character from Inazuma that is playable. In fact, he even helps to officially introduce the game's second story chapter. Kazuha is a 5-star Anemo sword-user and can provide a lot of support with his ultimate. He's the perfect pick for racking up swirl damage on the field and helping to control the battle flow.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 21:15:22 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kazuha-ascension-talent-materials-list/ It's a big world out there in the land of Teyvat, and you'll constantly be distracted by interesting places to explore, enemies to fight, and tons of materials to pick up. Out of the dozens of plants out there just begging to be collected in Genshin Impact, Violetgrass is one of the most useful, yet elusive.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:46:30 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-violetgrass-location-guide/ Many games feature gorgeous cathedrals and fictional churches with stunning architecture. But there are also a lot of notable shrines in gaming that we remember vividly, whether for their significance or aesthetic. If you don't know these shrines for either of those things, then you most likely do because of their generous rewards.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 23:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-shrines-in-video-games/ The Primo Geovishap is a boss introduced in version 1.4 of Genshin Impact. He was the first boss of his type released and is considered to be one of the most difficult battles in the game. You can't just rely on running in with a strong DPS to subdue this boss. In addition, if you pulled Hu Tao and Xiao, you need to beat the Primo Geovishap several times in order to fully ascend their characters.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:16:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-defeat-the-primo-geovishap-boss-fight-guide/ The story is one of the major attractions in Genshin Impact and Perilous Trail is a part of it. The quest dropped in the Version 2.7 update, and it unveils many hidden secrets about The Chasm, which was also a very anticipated area ever since the start of the game since it had its name etched on the map but no one could get there until Version 2.6.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-perilous-trail-quest-domain-walkthrough-guide/ Jack of All Trades, Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang, Kuki Shinobu has finally set foot in the vast world of Genshin Impact and the community is very excited. She is the only responsible member of the gang, and she cleans up after the other members. Kuki loves being free and that is exactly the reason she's a part of the group.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 16:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-builds-kuki-shinobu/ Carrots are a precious resource in Genshin Impact, and if you want to get a lot of carrots for your recipes, or perhaps even for a special event, then you'll need to farm for them. There aren’t exactly a lot of uses for carrots, but if you need them, especially for the recurring Marvelous Merchandise event, then you will need to get them fast, and that’s what this guide is here to help with.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-buy-farm-carrots/ If you're an iOS user or ever have been one, you will agree that Apple's App Store falls quite short on its gaming gallery compared to its Android counterpart. Although, on paper, App Store has more games than Android stores, the third-party downloading freedom on the latter changes it all. Additionally, most of the significant titles are available as paid apps.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/ios-best-free-coop-pvp-games/ There's an undeniable buzz around Honkai: Star Rail, some of which come from its audiovisual appeal and hilarious dialogue. You may even be a part of Genshin Impact's player base that often jokes about Honkai: Star Rail being the game with every optimization you've been begging for in Genshin Impact from Hoyoverse.

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-genshin-impact-comparison/ Gaming has evolved substantially over the years. You aren't relegated to playing a game on just one console or needing a memory card if you want to play it at a friend's house. Now, most games allow you to transfer your progress from one system to another and even play with friends on a different system.

]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/best-cross-platform-mobile-games/ In Genshin Impact, Cor Lapis is a Liyue-specific material that you'll need to collect if you want to ascend characters like Chongyun, Keqing, and Zhongli. Cor Lapis is a bit different from your typical ascension materials in the game, since it has to be mined like iron ore, but is counted as a speciality item.

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 20:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-cor-lapis-locations-farming-routes/ Bennett is a four-star sword-wielding Pyro character in Genshin Impact. Although he is the sole member of Benny's Adventure Team, Bennett is a great support character that can drastically increase his team's damage output. He pairs exceptionally well with high-damage Pyro characters – or any main DPS – and works best on Vaporize-focused teams.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 21:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-bennett-ascension-talent-materials-guide/ Qingxin is a Liyue speciality that players can find when exploring Genshin Impact. It's a large, white flower that can be easy to spot on the tops of cliffs, and it is an essential item for those who are looking to ascend Xiao and Ganyu. This plant is generally located on top of mountains, so finding them can be a little daunting at first.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-qingxin-best-farming-locations/ The Anemo Hypostasis is one of the many elemental bosses in Genshin Impact. This is one of the first Hypostasis-type enemies that you will face in the open world. Using the power of wind, the Anemo Hypostasis moves swiftly around the arena and attacks with tornadoes.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 17:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-how-to-defeat-the-anemo-hypostasis/ Calla Lilies are an important resource in Genshin Impact. Used both for ascension and for crafting, these bitter flowers will quickly become a mainstay in your inventory. However, there are only a few places you can find a Calla Lily in Teyvat – otherwise, you could look for hours with no success.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 16:45:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-calla-lily-locations-farming/ In Genshin Impact, Geoculi are found across the Liyue territory to be offered up at any of the Statues of the Seven found throughout that land. As there are too many Geoculi to cram into one article, we've broken Liyue up into regions.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 15:46:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-geoculus-location-liyue-minlin-walkthrough/ One of the many Abyssal Domains you can find in Genshin Impact is known as the Hidden Palace of Guizang Formula and is packed full of rewards just as you'd expect. Just like the other Abyssal Domains, you aren't free to simply stroll up and enter it right away. Even once you know where to find this specific dungeon, it is protected by one decently cryptic puzzle.

]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 15:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-hidden-palace-of-guizang-formula-guide/ As an avid player of Genshin Impact, you know that one of the most crucial parts of the game is acquiring the correct characters for your team. Now if you unlocked Baizhu and were wondering how to create the best team around your new team member, fear not, as we've compiled a list of team compositions that work exceptionally well with Baizhu.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 22:15:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-baizhu-best-team-compositions/ Jueyun Chili is likely one of the first Liyue specialties you came across, especially if you did Xiangling's story quest. These spicy ingredients can be used both for ascending characters and for cooking dishes in Genshin Impact. They are used by Xiangling as an ascension material and are an essential ingredient in eleven dishes in the game.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 20:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-jueyun-chili-locations-farming-routes/ Dragonspine didn't waste time with introducing Genshin Impact players to unique concepts like sheer cold and the Frostbearing Tree. Leveling up the Frostbearing Tree can be an irritating process, especially since seven Crimson Agate are hidden away. While some will be naturally found by playing through the regions, others may baffle you as you strive to level-up the tree.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 17:15:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-secret-crimson-agates/ The newest area to come to Genshin Impact, The Chasm, finally lets you explore the depths of Liyue as you pursue underground mysteries and investigate chasmic calamities. This new area is massive in scale, featuring spiral cliffs above ground and bottomless pits below. Only the bravest of adventurers will be able to conquer The Chasm.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 16:16:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-the-chasm-archaic-stones-location/ If you're making your way through Liyue in Genshin Impact, then you'll eventually need to know exactly how to repair the Guizhong Ballista, a powerful 'adeptus' weapon used against evil 'adeptibeasts' that are causing trouble.

]]> Sat, 13 May 2023 15:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-repair-the-guizhong-ballista-archon-quest-walkthrough/ Electro is probably one of the most overpowered elements in the Genshin Impact universe, so you wanted to read up on who we think is the best Electro user in Teyvat, especially since the appearance of a properly calibrated Dendro.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 12:45:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-every-electro-character-ranked/ Hydro is one of the most underrated Elementals in Genshin Impact. You would be surprised to find some of the most powerful characters in the game falling under this category. Because of that, we wanted to review all the available characters you could unlock, discuss their unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and analyze their potential roles in team composition.

]]> Fri, 12 May 2023 00:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-every-hydro-character-ranked/ Kaveh is Genshin Impact's first Claymore user that has a Dendro vision. He may not look like a fighter, but he uses his brains to utilize his automated suitcase, Mehrak, to attack for him. He excels when given many Elemental Mastery points, especially in a team that consistently uses Bloom, Quicken, or Spread reactions.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 00:45:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kaveh-best-weapons/ Bird eggs are amazing, and they can literally revive your character, all with a minor bit of preparation. This is great because running out of health in a bad location can only mean bad things are going to happen, but eating good food can make you last that much longer during fights, and survive the harsh wilderness - even the frigid mountainside of the Dragonspine region in Genshin Impact. Whatever you need bird eggs for, they’re great to have, and we’re going to help you get even more of them with this guide.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-buy-farm-bird-eggs-guide/ Azhdaha is a tanky boss that was introduced in Genshin Impact 1.5. He is a weekly boss that can be accessed after doing the second part of Zhongli's story. However, the Azhdaha you will fight with Zhongli is much less powerful than the weekly boss. This is because Azhdaha has the ability to switch elements, forcing players to quickly counter his new form.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-azhdaha-boss-defeat-tips/ The Genshin Impact 1.6 update introduced the ability to insert any characters you have pulled into your Serenitea Pot. This feature is perfect for anyone who wants to learn a bit more about their favorites and has a passive way to raise their companionship level.

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-guide-adding-characters-serenitea-pot/ Inazuma is an island region packed full of tons of ways for you to earn primogems in Genshin Impact. One of the best ways to quickly earn several primogems is by visiting the Shrine of Depths sprinkled around Inazuma's various islands.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 21:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-inazuma-shrine-depth-key-locations-guide/ The only thing that can dampen the excitement of discovering a dungeon in an open-world RPG like Genshin Impact is when you realize you aren't able to enter it and claim the tantalizing rewards within.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 20:15:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-cecilia-garden-unlock-guide/ Genshin Impact is a massive game, and the addition of Inazuma made the world of Teyvat even busier. With this region to play, you will want to start picking up the new regional specialties so that you will be ready to ascend your characters quickly.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 19:15:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-naku-weed-farming-locations/ Raw Meat is one of the most important resources in Genshin Impact when it comes to making food. You're no doubt aware that food in Genshin Impact can bestow upon you a huge range of powerful buffs, which can make you more deadly in battle or even level up faster — many of those recipes require raw meat as an essential ingredient.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 18:16:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-buy-farm-raw-meat/ Genshin Impact has a lot of resources and materials to collect in the game, and the cooking system just means that there are dozens of food items to harvest and gather before you’re able to cook everything that’s available. Fowl is one such item, and unsurprisingly, it comes from birds.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 17:00:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-buy-farm-fowl-location-guide/ Mint is a valuable material you can gather in Genshin Impact. You use it for recipes, Requests, and other in-game events, so you'll want to have a large supply to hand at all times.

]]> Tue, 09 May 2023 15:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-buy-farm-mint-location-guide/ Baizhu is Liyue's second-ever Dendro character and its first-ever five-star Dendro character. As a master of medicine, it's no surprise that his kit focuses on healing. He also has shielding capabilities and easy Dendro applications as a Catalyst user, so he makes for a top-notch support unit.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 14:30:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-baizhu-best-weapons/ As I walk through the luscious halls of Herta Space Station, my attention is diverted to a roundtable with a faint glimmer upon it, emanating from a small computer. I quickly sprint over and interact with it, only for the game to suddenly describe how my character feels anxious and is compelled to act. Instead of saving the world of springing into action like a typical hero, I use this cute little monitor to schedule a meeting.

]]> Mon, 08 May 2023 14:30:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-review/ Released with the 3.6 update, Kaveh is an architect from Sumeru City, who wields a claymore and a briefcase in Genshin Impact. Although this audacious architect currently resides with Alhaitham at his home, the two constantly fight and bicker, causing Kaveh to venture out into the world.

]]> Sat, 06 May 2023 14:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-kaveh-best-team-compositions/ The Adeptus, or Adepti, are a group of beings in Genshin Impact who are contractually obliged to protect the city of Liyue from demons and other nefarious influences. Rex Lapis, otherwise known as Morax or Zhongli, is the leader of the Adeptus and the Geo Archon.

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 22:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-what-are-adepti/ Genshin Impact's Paimon has been the subject of a lot of speculation and theories. Many believe that Paimon is the Unknown God from the intro cutscene, transformed into a diminutive form. She isn't the most subtle character, but is she really that suspicious?

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 21:31:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-who-what-is-paimon-explained/ Honkai: Star Rail is a big deal. It’s the next big thing from Hoyoverse, who made billions from the success of Genshin Impact. With unrivaled production values and millions of players jumping into the game across mobile and PC, it’s already safe to call this new venture a massive hit.

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 15:00:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-tiktok-ads-cringe-hoyoverse/ Honkai: Star Rail is the follow-up to Hoyoverse's successful open world darling Genshin Impact. With tons of unique and lovable playable characters to add to your arsenal in Genshin Impact, the developers earned a sizable following. As soon as Star Rail was announced, players kept their eyes open for what was to come next.

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 13:00:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-genshin-impact-similarities/ Honkai: Star Rail launched earlier this week and it's arguably HoYoverse's biggest release since Genshin Impact. This latest Honkai entry, with each game in the series telling mostly separate stories, has been sailing up the top games lists as it has racked up 20 million downloads and counting. It seems HoYoverse has another major hit on its hands, although it is still early days, while players have been busy discussing the game's merits.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 14:18:39 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/honkai-star-rail-stirs-debate-turn-based-combat/ This week's single biggest piece of news was the prevention of Microsoft's $68.7 billion merger with Activision Blizzard as the UK's Competition and Markets Authority blocked the deal, citing concerns over cloud gaming. Publishing its final decision in a 418-page report, the CMA's investigation contains a number of notable details, with the latest revealing insights into the ever growing costs of game development.

]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:37:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/triple-a-games-budget-exceeding-one-billion-dollars/ Once players get past the bliss of the anime world spliced with the Breath of the Wild gameplay formula, then it becomes readily apparent what kind of game Genshin Impact really is. Like most mobile RPGs, it involves a lot of grinding and while it has a dizzying amount of in-game resources to keep track of, the most important will always be the players' time.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:00:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-dps-characters-ranked/ Genshin Impact allows you to have four characters in one team, and you can choose from a wide range of characters, each with their own elements and play styles. The game is based around team play, and you can't do a lot with single characters, except for a few exceptions. You need to have synergy between them to succeed.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:00:14 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-tighnari-team-compositions/ Being able to get different beautifully designed characters is one of the main attractions for Genshin Impact. It's an open-world game where you play as a Traveler who finds out different secrets of Teyvat as they travel to multiple nations in search of their lost twin.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-nilou-best-weapons/ In Genshin Impact, there is power according to gameplay and there is also power according to the story. Those two aspects of power in the title often don't agree with each other's tier lists, just like in real life. As a result, we have mere funeral parlor pranksters more powerful than literal gods and elves deadlier than an actual army of knights when it comes to practicality.

]]> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 18:30:24 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-characters-lore/ There are many kinds of quests in the open world of Genshin Impact, and some of them are time-gated. In these quests, players have to finish a part of it and then wait for the server reset to start the next one. They were first introduced in the Tatarasuna area of Inazuma.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-an-artist-adrift-quest-walkthrough/ World bosses are an integral part of Genshin Impact since they provide the items required to upgrade characters, artifacts, and many other items. These bosses can be found in every region, and there's usually a specific way to defeat them without losing all the characters in your party.

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-iniquitous-baptist-boss-battle-guide/ One of the main exploration features in Genshin Impact is the collectibles that can give you a ton of Primogems. Two new areas were released as a part of the Sumeru Desert in the Version 3.6 update, and the Plumes of Purifying Light were the collectibles you could get here apart from Dendroculus.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:01:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-plume-of-purifying-light-locations/ When a new character is released in Genshin Impact, they can usually manipulate only one element with their vision. Though things are different for the main character of the game. As soon as you get past the first cutscene, you'll play as Anemo Traveler who can use a dynamic skill set.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:45:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-anemo-traveler-best-team-party-setup/ The open world of Genshin Impact is already huge, and it gets bigger with almost every update. The Archon, World, and Story Quests are the bread and butter of the game. If you're someone who loves exploring, you have to finish certain World Quests to unlock the secret areas in every region.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 18:30:15 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-monumental-study-quest-walkthrough/ First released in the version 3.5 update, Mika is a four-star Polearm-wielding character in Genshin Impact. He was a part of Grandmaster Varka's expedition group and was first introduced during a limited-time event in Mondstadt. He also uses his handy crossbow when you press or hold his Elemental Skill.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:16:13 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-mika-best-team-party-setup/ The open world is one of the biggest attractions of Genshin Impact, which is evident by the increase in the number of players whenever a new area is released. Apart from new Archon and World Quests, the new areas also feature loads of chests that can give you Primogems and other rewards.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:31:20 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-realm-of-farakhkert-luxurious-chest-locations/ Whenever a new area is released in Genshin Impact, it usually comes along with a new World Quest that has its own banner in the quest menu. For the northern areas of the Sumeru Desert, this quest is called Khvarena of Good and Evil, and it introduces you to some new adorable floating NPCs.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:30:18 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-khvarena-of-good-and-evil-guide/ There's always that big question once you've got a new five-star character in Genshin Impact: what weapon do you give them? Thankfully, when it comes to Ayaka, Genshin Impact has a healthy selection of swords to choose from. Since she's a fully-fledged DPS carry or main, she deserves the best you got in that crowded inventory of sharp objects.

]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://www.thegamer.com/genshin-impact-best-weapons-ayaka/