Summary
Genshin Impacthas officially revealed two new weapons that will arrive in the upcoming version 5.3. The Special Program event forGenshin Impact5.3 previously confirmed that this update will feature three new roster additions: the Pyro Archon Mavuika, the Cryo support Citlali, and Liyue’s new four-star unit Lan Yan.
To the surprise of many players, Mavuika and Citlali will both arrive in the first banner phase despite having five-star rarity. The second part of the update is reserved for Lan Yan, who will likely play a significant role in the upcoming Lantern Rite Festival, one ofGenshin Impact’s main annual events.
Weapons play a large role in the build of most characters, significantly impacting their power on the field. With each new roster addition,Genshin Impactintroduces a signature weaponthat perfectly fits the new character’s playstyle.Genshin Impact’s official X account has revealed the stats of the two new weapons that will arrive in update 5.3. The first weapon is called A Thousand Blazing Suns, and it will serve as the go-to weapon for the Pyro Archon Mavuika. The weapon will significantly increase its user’s ATK and CRIT DMG. The second weapon is Starcaller’s Watch, and its main asset is increasing Elemental Mastery and the active character’s damage.
A Thousand Blazing Suns (Claymore)
Starcaller’s Watch (Catalyst)
Many fans claim that while Mavuika’s signature weapon will probably be one of the most powerfulclaymores inGenshin Impact, they dislike the fact that its passive effect is tied to the Nightsoul system, which is exclusive to Natlan characters. RecentGenshin Impactleaks have also revealed that the weapon will feature a special animation whenever Scorching Brilliance is active.
Starcaller’s Watch will be an excellent fit for Citlali’s playstyle, which revolves around shielding potential. It could also be a great choice forGenshin Impact’s catalyst supportswho can provide shields. It should be noted that the values provided in the announcement are for Refinement Level 1.
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