Summary
According to a recentGenshin Impactleak, Version 5.5 will add two new Artifact Sets to the game, one of which will have a unique mechanic for Cryo characters. When Natlan made its debut in August 2024, it launched with two extremely valuable Artifact Sets. The Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City and the Obsidian Codex were tailor-made to fit just about any Natlan character, as they engaged with the region’s Nightsoul mechanic. However,Genshin Impactplayers were wondering when Natlan would debut its second Artifact Domain, as Waterfall Wen came out during Fontaine in Version 4.3.
With Lan Yan being a Liyue character, and Mizuki hailing from Inazuma,Genshin Impactmanaged to skip the need for a second Artifact Domain in Version 5.3 and Version 5.4, but the upcoming map expansion makes new Artifact Sets a necessity. WithVaresa and Iansan coming toGenshin Impactin March 2025, Version 5.5 is expected to set the stage for the second half of Natlan’s patch cycle. The Artifact Sets that will make their debut in Version 5.5 will not only be made with Varesa in mind, but upcoming 5-Star characters as well.
.As shared by Narc1ssus, the upcoming Artifact Domain in Version 5.5 will feature two Artifact Sets, one with Plunging characters in mind, and the other for a very niche Cryo ability kit. While characters such asXiao inGenshin Impactwill benefit from the new Artifact Set, it seems to be specifically made for Varesa. On the other hand, the Cryo set seems to work for characters who don’t use Elemental Energy. Up until this point, only Mavuika and Sethos fit the bill, and neither of them are Cryo characters.
Second Set
In terms ofupcoming characters inGenshin Impact, only Skirk is expected to wield the Cryo element. While there is a chance that Effie or Dahlia are Cryo as well, the second Artifact is very likely made for Skirk and future characters like Skirk from Nod-Krai. The bonuses for the second Artifact Set imply that Skirk will likely have an Elemental Burst mode like Raiden Shogun, while her Normal Attacks will make up the rest of her rotation. Given Tartaglia’s ability to switch weapon sets via his Elemental Skill, this would certainly be fitting for his master.
As for the first Artifact Set, it’s highly likely to become a desirable set for Xiao and (potentially) Gaming. to maintain all five stacks of its Plunging Attack damage bonus, players would need to weave Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Charged Attacks on a 6-second rotation. Given the focus on Plunging Attacks in Version 5.5, it’s highly likely thatXianyun inGenshin Impactwill feature on the Event Banners in the upcoming patch. Version 5.5 is expected to launch on June 09, 2025.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
