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Albedo is a 5-star Geo off-field DPS in Genshin Impact who can easily fit into many teams. Here are the best artifacts and weapons for the Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius! Albedo’s damage primarily comes from his Skill. When playing Albedo you should use Albedo’s Skill, then swap to your next character. Bursting with Albedo is optional, but generally not recommended. The build advice below focuses on maximizing Albedo’s Skill damage. Artifact Sets 4pc Golden Troupe (4GT) As an off-field DPS who deals Skill…

The Fleuve Cendre Ferryman is a free 4-star Sword in Genshin Impact obtained by fishing in Fontaine. Here’s exactly what you need to do in order to obtain one of Furina’s best free-to-play weapons! Fontaine Fishing Association location First, talk to Delaroche, Fontaine’s representative for the Fishing Association. She can be found on some ruins jutting out of the water to the east of the Court of Fontaine. Screenshots by Destructoid Buy both the Sour Bait and Flashing Maintenance Mek Bait formulas from Delaroche for…

There’s no shortage of stuff to purchase with real money in Honkai: Star Rail. As a gacha game, much of the best gear is hidden behind a paywall, meaning you’ll need to crack open your wallet to get your hands on today’s most powerful items. That holds true for Light Cones, Honkai: Star Rail‘s form of weapons, but there are at least a few Light Cones you can access for free. Of course, “free” isn’t really free — you’ll still need to put in the hours and grind away to unlock these Light Cones. But at least you won’t…

Genshin Impact has just drip marketed their newest upcoming playable character, and this time, it’s a familiar face. Arlecchino played a pivotal role in the Fontaine Archon Quests, and very soon, players will be able to wield her in battle. Arlecchino’s Constellation is Ignis Purgatorius, Latin for “fire of purgatory.” This is in keeping with the Pyro Vision at the base of her neck. Her weapon hasn’t been shown, but her splash art suggests she might hold a Sword or Polearm. In the commedia dell’arte, Arlecchino is the…

Chiori is a 5-star Geo character in Genshin Impact whose damage scales with both ATK and DEF stats. Because DEF is important to Chiori, you will want to Ascend her to level 90 as soon as possible. Here are all of Chiori’s Ascension materials you’ll need to achieve that goal! Character Ascension Coppelia Chiori uses the purple Ousia version of Artificed Spare Clockwork Components as her boss materials. The Icewind Suite duo can be found near the Opera Epiclese. Talk to Maillardet and be sure to choose the “Dirge of…

It’s that time of the patch cycle again, where HoYoverse announces all of the new content coming to Genshin Impact. In case you missed the livestream, here’s everything that was announced for Genshin Impact Version 4.5: Blades Weaving Betwixt Brocade! 4.5 livestream Primogem codes DAKTDBWTZTYRAT3BDSWTYBKD5TKAUAWAGBJR Each code grants 100 Primogems and various other materials. Redeem them either in-game or on the official site. These codes expire within a matter of hours, so be quick! 4.5 new characters The one new…

The elite Valkyries’ adventures continue in Honkai Impact 3rd’s upcoming chapter, Mars Crisis. This time, we’ll see new faces join the team, from the eccentric Senadina to the animalistic Coralie 6626 Planck. If you have always wanted to go on a heroic deep space escapade, now is the perfect time to begin as Honkai Impact 3rd kicks off Part 2 on February 29. You won’t stray too far from our solar system as the team sets out on a quest to Mars. That means HoYoverse longtime players can look forward to all-new missions,…

Genshin Impact has a new web event for this year’s Lantern Rite celebration for Lunar New Year. If you’re someone who usually skips web events, you might want to participate in this one, lest you miss out on an exclusive in-game reward. The web event, titled “Dancing Beasts and Soaring Kites,” lasts until February 17. You can find it on its official website. Parts of it are time-gated over multiple days, so it’s better to get started sooner rather than later. Web event rewards include the usual Primogems, Mora, Hero’s…

Honkai: Star Rail is making the jump from Version 1.6 to Version 2.0 with a new playable area to explore. As someone who played Star Rail at launch but dropped it soon after, I wanted to see if it was worth revisiting. Luckily, I was granted access to a preview of Honkai: Star Rail’s newest update, so I hopped onto the Astral Express to check out the new area: Penacony, the Planet of Festivities. A bit of background about me: I’m a Genshin girl. I started playing Genshin Impact on release day in 2020, and I’ve been…

HoYoverse has released another round of its usual character teases for Genshin Impact, and if previous patterns hold up, it’s a peak into Version 4.5. However, there’s only one new character showcased this time, and it’s someone you might already be familiar with: Chiori of Chioriya Boutique. Chiori’s element, weapon, and Constellation Chiori’s drip marketing clearly shows her elemental Vision and weapons, locking her in as a Geo Sword user from Inazuma. Her art features a pair of wakizashi or small katana,…