Summary
- Four new weapons for Genshin Impact 5.1 have been revealed, including Peak Patrol Song, a five-star sword.
- The other weapons are four-star and may offer benefits for characters like Kachina and claymore user Xiangling.
Genshin Impact has revealed four new weapons that will arrive in the upcoming update 5.1. Developer HoYoverse previously confirmed that the next update will introduce only one new five-star Genshin Impact character, Xilonen, meaning there will be three additional re-run banners.
Weapons are a crucial part of each character's build in Genshin Impact, as they significantly impact their power on the field. HoYoverse also releases a signature weapon alongside a new character that perfectly fits their playstyle.
Genshin Impact has officially revealed the stats for four new weapons that will become available in the upcoming update 5.1. Xilonen's signature five-star sword is called Peak Patrol Song, and it provides a substantial amount of DEF as its secondary stat. This means the weapon won't be very flexible and will likely only be viable for Genshin Impact Geo characters, whose kits usually scale with this stat. The sword's passive effect increases the character's DEF whenever they use a Normal or Charged Attack on an enemy. The sword can also increase the elemental damage potential of the whole team composition, scaling with the weapon holder's DEF.
Genshin Impact 5.1: Four New Weapons Revealed
- Peak Patrol Song - Five-star sword
- Mountain-Bracing Bolt - Four-star polearm
- Fruitful Hook - Four-star claymore
- Sturdy Bone - Four-star sword
The new four-star polearm is called Mountain-Bracing Bolt, which provides a lot of Energy Recharge. This could be a decent choice for the recently released Kachina, which was also available for free during Genshin Impact Version 5.1. Its passive effect decreases Stamina consumption while climbing and also increases Elemental Skill damage by 12%. The weapon holder will receive another Elemental Skill buff whenever a party member uses their skill.
Fruitful Hook is the name of the new four-star claymore in Genshin Impact. It revolves around an unusual part of a character's kit: the Plunging Attack. This means the weapon could be a decent choice for a couple of characters, including Liyue’s Pyro user Gaming. Xianyun could be another Pyro character who benefits from this weapon. Overall, it will be a great budget choice for most claymore characters that scale with ATK.
Many fans claim that Sturdy Bone has one of the best sword designs in Genshin Impact. This new four-star weapon also provides ATK as its secondary stat, meaning it will likely be a good fit for offensive sword users. The weapon's passive effect decreases Sprint Stamina consumption, and using this mechanic will also increase Normal Attack damage by 16%. Some fans have praised HoYoverse for giving stamina buffs to new weapons, which could impact their power on the field.
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
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
