Greetings, Vacationers! We’re excited to announce that Genshin Affect Model Luna I, Track of the Welkin Moon: Segue, shall be launched on September 10. This replace, which marks the start of the year-long Track of the Welkin Moon model collection, may also introduce a significant new area, Nod-Krai.
The brand new model collection will tie collectively previous story clues and characters, reply some long-standing questions, and reveal extra concerning the secrets and techniques of the moon. The stage for these occasions is Nod-Krai, a brand new self-governing area on the fringe of Teyvat. Blessed by pure moonlight, Nod-Krai is a land wealthy with a singular and highly effective vitality which has attracted numerous people and factions, all with their very own targets and ambitions which frequently make them battle. Nevertheless, it’s also this exact same vitality that shall be essential to your journey, guiding you as you discover the area and resolve its mysteries.
We invite all Vacationers who’ve completed the Mondstadt Archon Quest “Prologue: Act III – Track of the Dragon and Freedom” to enter Nod-Krai. You possibly can entry the area by way of a Teleport Waypoint at its entrance. When you have additionally accomplished “Chapter I Act III – A New Star Approaches” in Liyue, it is possible for you to to start out the brand new Archon Quests in Nod-Krai instantly.
Collect beneath the moonlight
Moonlight pierces the haze, casting rippling shadows towards the unknown. To uncover a brand new Fatui scheme associated to the “Historical Moon’s Remnants,” Vacationers should set sail from Natlan, heading north to the self-governing area of Nod-Krai situated on the southernmost a part of Snezhnaya. Nod-Krai is a land the place an historic elemental vitality known as Kuuvahki could be discovered. This distinctive energy influences the lives of its folks, however it additionally attracts factions with competing targets, resulting in fixed battle. Stroll the paths of this land, Traveler, and see with your personal eyes how these factions search and harness this potent vitality.
In Model Luna I, Vacationers can discover three distinct island areas inside Nod-Krai. Your journey begins in Nasha City, the place the residents have woven the traditional vitality of Kuuvahki into their on a regular basis lives. Right here, road indicators hum with a mild vitality, and intelligent gadgets retain the traces of historic energy. Head west, and you can see the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop, house to the whimsical inventors Aino and Ineffa. Proceed westward and you can see your self at Hiisi Island, the place you’ll enter the lands of the Frostmoon Scions. The devotees right here, who brook no blasphemy in the direction of the moon, worship the moon goddess Kuutar whereas fiercely guarding the purity of their religion. But, within the shadows, unseen forces are stirring up a disaster. Additional north alongside the coast, the Fatui’s Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau stands over historic ruins. The Fatui have come right here to construct struggle engines fueled by Kuuvahki. You possibly can select to face them head-on or infiltrate quietly to uncover their secrets and techniques. As you discover Nod-Krai, you may additionally encounter the Wild Hunt, a harmful pressure rising from the Abyss that leaves a path of destruction in its wake. Standing towards this darkness are the Lightkeepers, an historic order that defends the liberty and peace of the land. They carry particular lanterns that change coloration to warn of the sort of hazard that’s coming.
In the meantime, Columbina, who as soon as served because the Fatui’s Damselette, has left them and is now lingering in her homeland of Nod-Krai. Right here, she is revered because the Moon Maiden. Apparently, the statues of the Idol of the New Moon discovered all through Nod-Krai bear a hanging resemblance to Columbina’s look earlier than she joined the Fatui, hinting at her previous id. Now, she has her very personal haven, the Sanctuary of the Silver Moon Courtroom, situated close to Hiisi Island. Stroll there by the moonlight, fulfill her requests, and it’s possible you’ll earn her help in your journey.
Within the new Archon Quest, the Traveler will help Lauma, the Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions. Be a part of her to confront the Fatui and uncover the secrets and techniques behind their religion within the moon goddess. Additionally, you will see for your self the unwavering resolve of the Lightkeepers as you combat alongside Flins, a warrior of their order, to defend the land. This journey may also introduce you to new allies, such because the retailers of Nasha City, whereas additionally presenting a menacing debut of the Fatui Harbinger Sandrone, the Marionette.
Struggle alongside new allies and unleash the ability of the Moon
In Nod-Krai, sure characters blessed by the moon can channel the traditional vitality of Kuuvahki in fight via their Moon Wheels. This distinctive means triggers particular Lunar reactions. Each Lauma and Flins are among the many characters who’ve this means.
As a Moonchanter of the Frostmoon Scions, Lauma listens to her folks, soothes their worries, and safeguards their covenant with the land. Mild, clever, and deeply linked to nature, she has earned the belief of her companions. Even the small creatures influenced by Kuuvahki appear to share this belief, approaching and interacting together with her each time she is close to. Lauma may even remodel right into a cervitaur, permitting her to sprint swiftly throughout the land.
In battle, this 5-star Dendro Catalyst consumer may give her group a decisive edge with a brand new Elemental Response: Lunar-Bloom. As soon as the Bloom response is triggered with Lauma on the group, she will be able to convert it right into a Lunar-Bloom response. This creates a helpful fight useful resource known as Verdant Dew, which Lauma can then use to deal important Lunar-Bloom injury with the potential for CRIT Hits. In fight, Lauma can periodically deal AoE Dendro DMG and additional help the group by decreasing enemies’ Dendro and Hydro RES. Her fight type is concentrated on amassing Verdant Dew from Lunar-Bloom reactions and changing it into extra Lunar-Bloom injury.
Flins is a 5-star Electro Polearm consumer identified for his noble and aristocratic bearing. This veteran Lightkeeper who has lengthy devoted himself to defending Nod-Krai’s freedom and peace may even hear the whispers of the Wild Hunt whereas on exploration.
In battle, Flins offers highly effective Lunar-Charged DMG and might regulate his technique on the fly. For conditions that require a number of cases of Lunar-Charged DMG in a brief interval, he can use his customary Elemental Burst. In fast-paced, high-tempo fight, Flins can enter one other state along with his Elemental Ability which permits him to unleash a particular Elemental Burst that prices much less vitality on a extra frequent foundation.
As well as, Aino, the Whiz-Child Mechanic, is a 4-star Hydro Claymore consumer who could be invited to the Traveler’s social gathering without cost by way of the brand new Archon Quest. In fight, Aino may also assault enemies with Hydro DMG.
Past their roles in battle, these three new buddies have their very own day-to-day lives to dwell, and small, on a regular basis joys to savor. With a brand new function known as Assembly Factors, you may chat with them, assist construct these factors all through Nod-Krai, and unlock extra of their tales by progressing via sure occasions. Go to the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop the place Aino and Ineffa are all the time arduous at work, or step into the Frostmoon Enclave to learn the legends among the many Frostmoon Scions along with Lauma. Or, cease by Flins’s house to hearken to the long-guarded tales of the Lightkeepers.
Within the first half of Model Luna I, Lauma will make her debut alongside a rerun for Nahida. The Chronicled Want may also function the return of a number of Sumeru characters. Within the second half of the replace, Flins, Yelan, and Aino will be a part of the Occasion Needs.
Wander via the Moon-blessed land
As you gaze on the sky as blue turns to black and the pale moon rises, it’s possible you’ll surprise why this historic vitality attracts so many to its energy. Traveler, whenever you enter Nod-Krai, you can see traces of Kuuvahki in all places all through the land.
As you stroll via Nod-Krai, you’ll discover unusual objects shimmering with the ability of Kuuvahki, usually glowing with both a crimson or blue unipolar area. These fields behave in a really curious manner: two of the identical coloration will push one another away, whereas completely different colours are drawn collectively. Step shut sufficient to one in all these fields, and it’s possible you’ll enter an empowered state. On this state, you may resolve puzzles, gather objects, and even acquire a bonus in fight. Typically, standing close to a particular area will even permit you to carry out a particular soar, revealing paths that may in any other case be out of attain.
Nod-Krai is house to a particular elemental creature with numerous kinds referred to as the Kuuhenki. If you find yourself close to sure vegetation, just like the Moonshine Violet, you may acquire Kuuvahki vitality, which lets you harness the ability of the Kuuhenki and transfer freely. On this state, you may drift close to the mist patches within the space. Patches of a distinct coloration will draw you in, whereas patches of the identical coloration will push you away.
Because the Kuuhenki glides via the air, it leaves behind brilliant trails known as Moonlanes. Hitch a journey on these lanes to maneuver shortly, change paths, and work together with close by objects.
Deal correctly with the enemy
The risks and challenges of Nod-Krai are a relentless reminder to the Traveler to behave with warning. Nevertheless, one also needs to be courageous sufficient to face hazard head-on on the similar time. Within the area’s different areas, you’ll encounter enemies that demand cautious dealing with, as many are influenced by the traditional vitality of Kuuvahki. For instance, whenever you face the cave-dwelling boss, the Radiant Moonfly, you may briefly enhance your skills by therapeutic your HP to its most.
Not all challenges contain preventing belligerent foes. You possibly can hone your battle expertise utilizing Knuckle Duckle, a duck-shaped fight machine constructed by Aino. Results like Electro-Charged or Lunar-Charged assaults can offer you a fight effectivity enhance. Apparently, when Aino or Ineffa interacts with the machine, it may set off further dialogue choices. You would possibly even receive particular objects that change their look.
What’s extra, there may also be extra seasonal occasions and optimizations which can convey you bountiful rewards and make your journey a neater one. In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Genshin Affect, we’ve ready numerous items to thank our Vacationers, together with 10 Intertwined Fates, 1,600 Primogems, two unique devices, and a free 5-star customary banner character of your alternative.
Know that whenever you see the indicators of the brand new moon, the story of Model Luna I is about to be unveiled. Allow us to set out for the brand new area, Nod-Krai, as we flip a brand new web page within the story, and delight in its chilly moonlight.