Genshin Impact’s recently debuted “Labyrinth Warriors” Event is one players don’t want to miss. Only the first of five installments have been released, and fans are already calling for this plot-driven dungeon-crawler to remain a permanent fixture inGenshin Impact’s expansive world. The event brought back some familiar faces:the canonical combination of Childe and Xinyanhas piqued the interest of those uninterested in similar combat challenges like the Spiral Abyss.
Genshin Impactplayers frustrated by the Spiral Abyss might enjoy the save features and absence of time-based constrictions in Labyrinth Warriors. Besides generous amounts of Primogems anda free Xinyan constellation, Labyrinth Warriors is worth experiencing for the sub-plot, character interactions, and atmosphere. There are quite a few mechanics introduced, however, and its easy to feel overwhelmed navigating the Mystic Onmyou vernacular. This guide will break down the new features comprehensively and provide insight for best practices and those ever-essential loot locations.
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Shikifuda
Shikifuda are beneficial talismans that bestow unique properties upon the party. Players select3 out of 9Shikifuda before the trial begins, Shikifudacannot be changedonce the trial is initiated. Only one Shikifuda of each type may be summoned at the same time, but two different Shikifudas can simultaneously exist. The Shikifuda options are as follows:
Unlike Charms, Shikifudas are manually summonedup to 3 timesto create the buff. Players should carefully consider how their desired team comps mesh with the Shikifuda effects. Certain Shikifuda combinations fosterideal environments for Elemental Reactions. Here are a few examples:
Emplacements
Emplacements are mechanisms activated by the player to battle, update their party, or receive Charms. Every trial room has one Emplacement, each identified by its unique sword pattern. As players progress further into the Domain,theGenshin Impactmap will light upwith icons indicative of anticipated and discovered Emplacements. Completing an Emplacement interaction darkens their circular emblem on the map. These are the possible Emplacements:
Traps
There are several trapshidden throughout the Domain, from wall fixtures shooting projectile lightning to loose platforms falling from above. The wall fixtures, along with Electro-imbued floor panels, are pretty easy to spot. Unfortunately, the crushing debris gives little warning, andCursed Fields– slightly darker ground squares hiding explosives andCursed Seals– are difficult to perceive in the gloomy halls. This is why a healer or Ensorcelled Waters Shikifuda is recommended to accompany the Combat party.
Charm Magic vs Charms
Charm Magicis a series oflong-term buffsinnate to Shiki Taishou. These buffs range from environmental effects, such as multiplying Explosive Barrels, to buffing other buffs: such as increasing the chances of pulling high-level trial Charms. Charm Magic is separate fromCharms, which are accrued by defeating all opponents in Emplacement challenges and haveshort-termlifespans. The “Charm Magic” section contains a list of Shiki Taishou’s personal Charms and the opportunity toadvancethem with Damaged Replicas. “Martial Trials” will grant players additional rewards for leveling particular Charm Magic. Charm Magic cannot be changed or upgraded during a trial. A bit aboutCharms:
Exchanged for prizes in the Event Shop
Completing the Trial Objective & Emplacement Challenges
Teams
Labyrinth Warriors allows players to select two 4-person parties: the first is “Combat” and the second “Support.” The characters cannot overlap. The Combat team remains on the trial field until encountering a Curative Emplacement, which is a pit stop for character swapping and a full party heal. Some important notes regarding teams:
The Ominous Demesne - Floor 1
Enemy Buff:
Enemy Leaders are buffed by Attendants. Each Attendant increases the Leader’s Elemental RES & Physical RES by 10% and restores the Leader’s HP every 12s (5% per Attendant). Destroying Attendants destroys their effects.
The Ominous Demesne - Floor 2
Enemy Buffs:
Ruin Graders will recover an “immense” amount of HP when their HP drops below 30% unless defeated in the next 10s. This effect occurs once per Ruin Grader.
Martial Trials
Event Shop
The Event Shop will expand and more rewards will become available in the Martial Trials as the event continues on its staggered released schedule.
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