Summary
- Genshin Impact is updating Mondstadt and Liyue Domains, making it easier to grind talent books and materials, according to a leak.
- Early Domains punished players for not having specific characters, but changes in Version 4.8 aim to balance difficulty.
- The nerfs to Domains in Mondstadt and Liyue are seen as a positive change, hinting at potential new characters to come.
Genshin Impact is redesigning many of the Domains in Mondstadt and Liyue, allowing players to have a more comfortable time grinding the talent books, weapon materials, and Artifact Sets of the two starting regions. While it didn't take long for Genshin Impact to settle on an overall design philosophy when it comes to open-world design, combat difficulty, and team building, the early Domains and arguably 4-Star characters remain in stark contrast to their newer counterparts.
Bennett is largely considered to be one of the best 4-Star characters in Genshin Impact because he was released at a time when HoYoverse wasn't yet sure how to properly balance 4-Star and 5-Star ability kits. Similarly, the Domains found in Liyue and Mondstadt adhere to an older design philosophy, where Genshin Impact expected players to build specialized teams to counter the Domains. As opposed to rewarding good team compositions, it punished players for not having the right characters, with the most blatant examples being the talent and weapon Domains in Mondstadt.
According to HomDGCat, it would seem that HoYoverse has decided to nerf the early Mondstadt and Liyue Domains in Version 4.8. The only two Domains in Genshin Impact that were left unchanged are the Midsummer Courtyard in Mondstadt, and the Taishan Mansion in Liyue. Debuffs such as Engulfing Storm and Condensed Ice were removed entirely, while the enemy line-ups were either reduced in number, or changed into an easier combination. A notable example of the latter is Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern, whose line-up is now a single Ruin Guard as opposed to three Abyss Mages.
Genshin Impact Affected Mondstadt and Liyue Domains in Version 4.8
Peak of Vindagnyr
- Nerfed line-up.
Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula
- Nerfed line-up.
- Removed Overload punishment.
- Added a 75% Cryo damage bonus.
Domain of Guyun
- Nerfed line-up.
- Removed Melt punishment.
- Added shockwave when triggering Superconduct.
Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern
- Nerfed line-up.
- Added a 75% Geo damage bonus.
Forsaken Rift
- Nerfed line-up.
- Removed Condensed Ice.
- Added a 75% Pyro damage bonus.
Cecilia Garden
- Nerfed line-up.
- Removed Slowing Water.
- Added a 75% Electro damage bonus.
Hidden Palace of Lianshan Formula
- Removed Engulfing Storm.
- Added a 75% Hydro damage bonus.
The changes should come as welcome news to many Genshin Impact fans, especially to new accounts who haven't leveled their Mondstadt weapons and characters yet. However, the curious timing of this change could potentially imply that more Mondstadt characters may be on the horizon. The last 5-Star character from Mondstadt was Eula, who made her debut in Version 1.5. Furthermore, unlike the other regions of Teyvat, Mondstadt has no Dendro character on its national roster.
Ultimately, this can be seen as another win for players who were hoping that HoYoverse would make quality-of-life changes to Genshin Impact. Natlan is expected to introduce new combat mechanics, and with rumors that the level cap will increase to Level 100, there is a strong possibility that the easier Mondstadt and Liyue domains will come in handy, both for new and old Genshin Impact accounts.
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!
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Metascore
- 86
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
