Genshin Impact Walkthrough

Welcome to the ultimate Genshin Impact Walkthrough! Whether you're a newcomer to the enchanting world of Teyvat or a seasoned traveler looking to master every aspect of this sprawling RPG, our comprehensive guide is the perfect companion for your adventure. Dive deep into this exciting walkthrough to discover expert tips and strategies across key topics: from Starting Your Journey and Navigating Teyvat, to uncovering Key Locations and Challenges, mastering the art of Using Characters and Abilities Effectively, and Unlocking All Endings for the complete Genshin Impact experience. Embark on your quest with confidence and become the hero Teyvat needs!

Genshin Impact Walkthrough

Starting Your Journey

Welcome, Traveler! If you're diving into the vast world of Genshin Impact, you're in for an epic adventure filled with elemental magic, mysterious lands, and unforgettable characters. Starting your journey might seem overwhelming, but don't worry. Here’s your go-to guide to help you get your bearings in the world of Teyvat.

1. Choose Your Traveler

At the beginning of Genshin Impact, you’ll kick off by selecting your protagonist: either Lumine (the female twin) or Aether (the male twin). This choice is purely cosmetic and won't affect your gameplay or abilities, so pick whichever character you resonate with more.

2. Meet Paimon

Right after making your choice, you’ll befriend Paimon-your energetic and chatty guide. She’ll assist you through the game, offering tips and helping you understand the world around you. Keep an eye on her advice, especially when you’re just getting started.

3. Unlock Waypoints and Statues of The Seven

One of your primary tasks when you start is to unlock Waypoints and Statues of The Seven. These statues serve a few crucial purposes:

• Restoring HP: They can heal your characters and revive the fallen.
• Revealing the Map: Activating them will uncover sections of the map, making navigation easier.
• Gaining Rewards: Offering Anemoculus or Geoculus (special items scattered around) to these statues will give you rewards including Adventure Rank (AR) points and stamina upgrades.

Take your time to unlock these. They’re scattered throughout the game world of Mondstadt and Liyue, which are your first two regions to explore.

4. Understanding Your Adventure Rank (AR)

Your Adventure Rank is crucial. Think of it as your player level. The higher it is, the more game features you unlock:

• World Level: As you increase your AR, your World Level will rise too, beefing up the enemies but also increasing the loot.
• Quests and Domains: Certain quests and domains (dungeons) are only available at specific AR levels.
• Co-op Mode: Once you hit AR 16, you can jump into Co-op Mode to play with friends.

Focus on increasing your AR by completing quests, discovering chests, and exploring the world.

5. Diving Into Quests

Quests are your primary source of story content and rewards. There are various types to keep an eye on:

• Archon Quests: Main story missions you don't want to miss for rich lore.
• Story Quests: Character-focused missions that delve deeper into individual backstories.
• World Quests: These are scattered across Teyvat and often give great rewards and backstory.

Always take note of your quest menu. It gives you a clear idea of what tasks await you.

6. Elemental Synergy and Combat Basics

Understanding elements and how they interact is key. The elements include Anemo (wind), Geo (earth), Electro (electric), Dendro (nature), Hydro (water), Pyro (fire), and Cryo (ice). Combining elements causes powerful effects:

• Overloaded: Combining Electro and Pyro.
• Superconduct: Combining Electro and Cryo.
• Swirl: Combining Anemo with any element.
• Vaporize: Combining Hydro and Pyro.

Get a feel for how these interact. Your starter character will wield Anemo, but you’ll soon meet others, such as Amber (Pyro) and Kaeya (Cryo), providing you chance to mix and match for powerful combos.

7. Managing Your Inventory

You’ll gather tons of items, from cooking ingredients to artifacts. Keep an eye on:

• Weapons: Level up and enhance regularly to keep up with stronger enemies.
• Artifacts: Equip your characters with artifacts that boost their stats.
• Ascension Materials: Essential for leveling up characters and weapons beyond certain levels.

Use the in-game tools to sort through your items, keeping your most useful gear front and center.

8. Daily Commissions and the Adventurer's Handbook

When you hit Adventure Rank 12, don’t forget to check daily commissions from the Adventurers’ Guild. They’re a reliable source of experience points, primogems, and other rewards. Plus, your Adventurer's Handbook offers task lists that guide you through various activities, providing rewards along the way.

By following these tips and steadily powering up your characters, you’ll be well-prepared to take on anything that Teyvat throws at you. Now, start exploring, and may the stars guide you on your journey, Traveler!

Navigating Teyvat

So, you've just started your journey in Genshin Impact and the world of Teyvat spreads out before you. Exciting, right? Let's break down the essentials of getting around this vast, beautiful world without getting lost or overwhelmed.

The Map: Your Best Friend

First things first, learn to love your map. You can access it by pressing M on PC or tapping the map icon on your screen if you're on mobile or console. It displays all the key locations: cities, waypoints, statues of the seven, and more. Familiarize yourself with it because it’ll be your guide to everything Teyvat has to offer.

Statues of the Seven: These statues are more than just fancy decorations. They serve as fast travel points, restore your character’s health, and even give you a bird's eye view of the area. Activate them whenever you find one; it’ll mark the area on your map and make future travels easier.

Waypoints: Scattered across Teyvat, these small obelisks are mini fast travel points. Activate them as you explore, and they’ll save you tons of walking later. Trust us, your legs will thank you.

Getting from A to B: Movement Basics

Teyvat is huge and varied, so knowing the best way to travel is crucial:

Walking and Running: Your default mode of travel. Run when you’re in a hurry, but keep an eye on your stamina bar. Running out of stamina while crossing a river or climbing a cliff can be deadly.

Climbing: You can climb almost any surface in the game. However, your stamina continues to deplete, so always check you have enough to make it to the top. Watch out for rainy weather; it makes surfaces slippery and harder to climb.

Swimming: Water can slow you down but swimming is sometimes unavoidable. Keep an eye on your stamina as crossing larger bodies of water can drain it fast. Run out, and you'll start losing health.

Gliding: As soon as you earn your wind glider in Mondstadt, use it. Gaining some height from cliffs or structures and gliding down saves time and stamina. Plus, it’s super fun!

Unlocking Regions

Teyvat is divided into several regions, like Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, and more. Each has its unique landscape and secrets.

Adventure Rank: Many regions require a high enough Adventure Rank (AR). Focus on activities like quests, daily commissions, and opening chests to raise it. The higher your AR, the more of Teyvat you'll get to explore.

Quest-Based Unlocks: Some regions also require you to complete specific quests. Keep an eye on your quest log and prioritize region-unlocking quests to access new areas more quickly.

Pro Tips for Navigating Teyvat

• Use Elemental Sight: Activated by pressing and holding the middle mouse button on PC, or using the appropriate touch-screen/button commands on other platforms, Elemental Sight can help you find hidden objects and pathways.
• Waypoint Markers: Customize your map with personal markers. Use them to mark places of interest, like elite boss locations or high-value resource spots.
• Team Composition: Some characters have passive abilities that aid in exploration. For instance, Kaeya's ability to reduce sprinting stamina consumption is super helpful.

Adventure Teamwork

Don’t forget, Genshin Impact is even better with friends. Team up in co-op mode to explore the vastness of Teyvat together. Some puzzles and bosses are easier when tackled as a team.

By understanding these basics, you’ll become a pro at navigating Teyvat in no time. So go on, embrace the adventure and explore every nook and cranny of this enchanting world!

Key Locations and Challenges

Genshin Impact’s world, Teyvat, is vast and teeming with secrets and challenges. Here's your go-to guide for some of the key locations you should explore and the significant challenges you'll face there.

Mondstadt

Mondstadt is the City of Freedom and the starting hub for most players. This bustling city is ruled by the Anemo Archon, Barbatos, and includes many important spots:

• Mondstadt Cathedral: A grand structure where you can find Venti, one of the central characters.
• Knights of Favonius Headquarters: A key plot location where you’ll meet Jean and other main characters.
• Windrise: A serene area with a massive oak tree, great for gathering Anemoculus and a few hidden treasures.

Challenges in Mondstadt

• Mondstadt Ley Line Outcrop: These are challenges that spawn waves of enemies. Complete them to earn Mora and experience.
• Stormterror’s Lair: Here, you face Dvalin in a dramatic boss fight that progresses the story and offers significant rewards.

Liyue

Head southeast and you'll find Liyue, a region inspired by Chinese landscapes and mythology. Ruled by the Geo Archon, Rex Lapis, this region has its own unique flair.

• Liyue Harbor: The bustling center of commerce and adventure in Liyue.
• Wangshu Inn: A landmark inn perched atop a mountain, offering amazing views and interesting quests.
• Qingce Village: A quaint village filled with hidden quests and prime spots for farming local specialties.

Challenges in Liyue

• Geo Hypostasis: Found in the area, you'll need to tackle this elemental boss to gather materials for character ascensions.
• The Chasm: A deep mining pit filled with hidden treasures, puzzles, and formidable foes.

Inazuma

Inazuma is an island nation inspired by Japanese culture, with unique locations and some of the toughest challenges in the game.

• Narukami Island: The main island with the city of Inazuma at its heart, ruled by the Electro Archon, Raiden Shogun.
• Ritou: The entry point to Inazuma, where you'll spend some time dealing with bureaucracy before exploring further.
• Tatarasuna: An industrial area plagued by a heavy Electro presence and tough enemies.

Challenges in Inazuma

• Thunder Manifestation: An Electro boss that drops valuable rewards needed for leveling up certain characters.
• Domain of the Wayward Path: A domain filled with powerful foes and puzzles, but conquering it nets you top-tier artifacts.

Dragonspine

Dragonspine is a frozen, mountainous area south of Mondstadt, presenting unique environmental challenges.

• Starglow Cavern: Full of underground pathways and puzzles, perfect for explorers.
• Skyfrost Nail: A huge pillar of ice with secrets at its base and apex.

Challenges in Dragonspine

• Cryo Hypostasis: A Cryo elemental boss you’ll need to defeat for valuable resources.
• Subzero Climate: Always be mindful of the Sheer Cold status effect here, which constantly drains your health unless you stay warm.

The Hidden Gems

Apart from these main regions, Teyvat is filled with hidden spots and minor landmarks that offer their own rewards and experiences.

• Cecilia Garden: Located in Mondstadt, this domain provides Ascension materials key to your character's progress.
• Hidden Treasure Areas: Scattered all over Teyvat, these are marked by Seelie posts or hidden in plain sight and offer valuable chests.

Tips for Tackling Challenges

1. Elemental Strategy: Always have a balanced team with diverse elemental abilities. Some enemies have specific weaknesses.
2. Resource Management: Collect everything! You never know when you’ll need a certain flower or ore.
3. Keep Warm in Dragonspine: Use Scarlet Quartz and warming areas to manage Sheer Cold.
4. Upgrade Artifacts: Don’t forget to constantly upgrade your artifacts to help you manage tougher challenges.

Explore these key locations and take on these challenges to fully immerse yourself in Genshin Impact’s world. Happy adventuring!

Using Characters and Abilities Effectively

Alright, Traveler! Mastering Genshin Impact isn’t just about grinding levels-it's about knowing how to use your characters and their abilities. Here’s a lowdown to make sure you’re getting the most out of your roster.

Elemental Synergies: The Core of Combat

Genshin Impact’s combat is all about mixing and matching elements to create powerful reactions. Each character has an elemental vision: Pyro (Fire), Hydro (Water), Electro (Electricity), Cryo (Ice), Anemo (Wind), Geo (Earth), or Dendro (Nature). Combining these elements can cause a variety of elemental reactions with explosive results.

• Overloaded (Pyro + Electro): Massive AoE (Area of Effect) damage.
• Frozen (Cryo + Hydro): Freezes enemies, making them vulnerable.
• Superconduct (Cryo + Electro): Reduces enemy defense and deals Cryo AoE.
• Swirl (Anemo + any element): Spreads the elemental effect for additional damage.

Choosing Your Team

Creating a balanced team is crucial. Here are some tips:

• Main DPS (Damage Per Second): This character deals the most damage. They should always be on the field, delivering high burst damage. Examples: Diluc, Keqing, Ganyu.
• Sub DPS: They support the main DPS with additional damage. They typically have strong Elemental Skills and Bursts. Examples: Xingqiu, Fischl, Xiangling.
• Healer: Keep everyone powered up. Look for characters like Qiqi, Barbara, or Bennett.
• Support/Buffers: These characters provide shields, heals, or elemental resonance. Pick someone like Zhongli, Diona, or Sucrose.

Understanding Abilities

Each character has a Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, and Elemental Burst. Here’s how to use them efficiently:

• Normal Attacks: Basic combos that build your standard damage. Some characters, like Childe, have unique follow-ups.
• Elemental Skill: Your bread and butter. These skills generate Elemental Particles to charge your Elemental Bursts. They usually have a short cooldown.
• Elemental Burst: This is your ultimate move, dealing huge damage or providing big buffs/debuffs. You'll spend Energy (which you gain from Elemental Particles) to use it, so timing is everything.

Rotation and Timing

The key to max damage output and effective combat is rotation and timing. Here’s how to think about it:

• Start with Your Supports: Use Elemental Skills of supporting characters to apply their respective elements and generate particles. This sets up the battlefield for reactions.
• Switch to Sub-DPS: Use their Elemental Skills/Bursts to trigger reactions and further charge your main DPS’s burst.
• Finish with Main DPS: When the battlefield is set up with multiple elements, unleash your main DPS for maximum damage.
• Repeat: Rotate back and forth between characters as your skills come off cooldown.

Character Swapping

Don’t just stick to one character. Swapping characters to maximize elemental reactions and skills is a must. Keep an eye on cooldowns and energy bars to know when to switch.

Utilizing Artefacts and Weapons

A character is only as good as their gear. Equip your characters with the right artefacts and weapons to boost their stats and complement their abilities.

• Artefacts: Focus on sets that match their role. For example, Gladiator's Finale for your main DPS or Noblesse Oblige for burst-centric characters.
• Weapons: Use weapons that bolster important stats like Crit Rate, Crit Damage, or Energy Recharge. A good weapon can be a game-changer.

Practice Makes Perfect

Every character plays differently. Spend some time exploring and practicing to get a feel for how each one operates. Experiment with different team compositions and see which combination fits your playstyle.

And there you have it! Using your characters and abilities effectively will turn the tide in any battle. Keep these tips in mind, and you’ll be smashing through domains and bosses with finesse. Happy traveling, and may the winds of Mondstadt guide you!

Unlocking All Endings

So, you've decided to dive into Genshin Impact's many storylines, and now you want to experience every possible ending. Lucky for you, we're here to guide you through unlocking them all. It's not as daunting as it sounds-just a matter of paying attention and making the right choices.

Hangout Events

Hangout Events are a great place to start! These are character-specific story quests where your choices matter. Genshin Impact currently offers Hangout Events for multiple characters, each with multiple endings. Here's a quick rundown on how to unlock all their endings:

1. Start the Event:

   • You'll need Story Keys to begin Hangout Events. You can earn these by completing daily commissions (8 commissions = 1 Story Key).

2. Branching Choices:

   • As you interact with characters, watch for dialogue choices that branch the story. These branches lead to different endings.

3. Memory Slots:

   • Missing an ending? Use the memory slots to replay specific parts without starting from scratch. These slots show you different branches and your progression. Navigate back to earlier choices and pick differently.

Character-specific Tips

Barbara

For Barbara’s Hangout Event, you’ll find multiple paths that can lead to one of her many endings. Here’s a brief map:

1. Gourmet Supremos:
   • Take her through a taste test journey where your choices revolve around food preferences. Choosing "I'm glad you enjoyed it" over "It’s not like that" can lead to one unique ending.
2. Wish Upon a Star:
   • Opt for helping Barbara fulfill her wishes meticulously. Remember to always choose options that resonate with her kind and gentle nature.

Bennett

Bennett's endings often depend on how you handle bad luck.

1. Fantastic Voyage:
   • Help him see his bad luck in a positive light. When stuck, try picking the luckier-sounding response to shift his perspective.
2. Steak Out:
   • Engage in the cooking competition with an optimistic approach. Picking the “Let's go together!” option tends to steer the event toward a happier ending for Bennett.

"Heart's Desire" Visual Form

Visual forms are helpful tools in Hangout events:

• Look for Heart Icons: Some dialogue options will show a heart icon. These are crucial for good endings. Try to maximize these hearts.
• Decision Pathways: Sometimes the right choice isn’t obvious. See how your choices affect the mood and reactions of the character.

Hidden and Secret Endings

Some quests contain secret endings that you can unlock with particular actions or by revisiting scenes multiple times.

Noelle

For Noelle’s Hangout Event:

1. Promising Apprentice:
   • Make sure you have reached max hearts during any combat training.
2. Knightly Exam Prep:
   • Fulfil all of her exam preparation requirements, and opt for supportive and encouraging responses.

Key Points to Remember

1. Replayability: Don’t hesitate to replay events using memory slots. It saves time and offers a streamlined way to unlock remaining endings.
2. Attention to Detail: Pay attention to dialogue and cues. Sometimes a subtle dialogue choice can change the outcome entirely.
3. Variability: Genshin Impact loves to reward curiosity. Explore every nook and cranny of the dialogue trees.

Unlocking all the endings not only grants you extra rewards and achievements but also expands your understanding of the characters and the universe of Genshin Impact. Now go ahead, collect those Story Keys, and dive into the heartwarming, and sometimes mysterious, stories awaiting you. Happy adventuring!