Genshin Impact has revealed an interesting chart showing the revenue difference between its two currently featured five-star characters, Varesa and Xianyun. With the pool of playable characters constantly expanding with each new update, double banners have become standard in Genshin Impact.
This gacha mechanic allows players to pull for two different five-star characters at the same time, sharing the same pity and four-star lineup. As usual, each Limited Character Banner lasts approximately three weeks, meaning players still have around 15 days to acquire Varesa and Xianyun, as well as the new four-star character, Iansan.
Genshin Impact Leaks Major Details About New Cryo and Dendro Elemental Reaction
A Genshin Impact leak reveals details about a new Cryo and Dendro elemental reaction that is expected to arrive in the upcoming 5.6 update.
A credible Genshin Impact stats website, Paimon.moe, has revealed the banner sales difference between the Electro catalyst user Varesa and Liyue's Anemo support Xianyun. According to the data, Genshin Impact's new Natlan character Varesa is responsible for over 71% of the sales, which is not a big surprise considering she's the only new five-star character in this update. Varesa belongs to the Collective of Plenty, one of the main tribes in the Natlan region. Regarding her role on the battlefield, she is almost exclusively used as a main DPS, specializing in dealing damage with her Plunging Attack. Her reliance on Plunging Attacks is likely the main reason she was released alongside Xianyun, who is considered the best support for PA DPS units.
Genshin Impact: Should You Pull for Varesa or Xianyun?
Overall, fans don't seem too happy with Varesa's kit, with most complaints mentioning its lack of flexibility. Aside from being centered around Plunging Attacks, Varesa also relies on having Nightsoul users in her team composition. The Nightsoul system is exclusive to Natlan characters in Genshin Impact, meaning players who have yet to acquire a character from the Pyro nation cannot use Varesa to her full potential. Nonetheless, Varesa is still regarded as one of the most fun characters to play, especially for exploring the overworld.
Before her official arrival in update 4.4, Varesa's banner colleague Xianyun was one of the most anticipated characters in the game. Back when the game was released, Xianyun appeared in her crane form and was known by her adeptus name, Cloud Retainer. Xianyun is considered an S-tier support in Genshin Impact who can fit into many different team compositions. To maximize both characters' potential, players should pull for their signature weapons, which are currently featured on the Limited Weapon Banner.
HoYoverse has confirmed that the second banner will also feature two powerful characters: the Anemo Archon Venti and Natlan's Geo support, Xilonen. Venti will likely be the last Archon to appear on a banner for a while, considering that the four previous updates all featured a Genshin Impact Archon.
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
