Genshin Impact Bug turns the weakest character into the strongest DPS in the game

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Not all DPS signs are equal in The influence of GenshinAnd we have a fairly comprehensive list of who is robust and who is not. But one strange interaction between the skill and the consumer subject raised a traveler from the lower part of the rankings upstairs.

Hydro Traveler lighthouse bomb

The influence of Genshin He is currently celebrating the New Year of the Moon during the annual event in Lantern Rite. As part of the event, players can buy items called Xiao Lanterns from NPC in Liyue. Older players can even have some Xiao lanterns equipped with the first lighthouse rite event in 2021. Xiao lanterns are consumables that, after using the inventory, recall nice paper lanterns that gently float into the sky. You can recall as much Xiao lighthouse as you want by filling the sky with the cloud of the lantern, up to a few seconds later.

Well, if you create several Xiao lanterns for the enemy, and then apply the Hydro Traveler series, you can quickly assemble many cases of hydro damage. Damage is enough to decide the most complex enemies and maybe break the game. The very number of lanterns can also cause huge amounts of delay.

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How does the Hydro Traveler error work?

There are two theories, as the interaction of Hydro Traveler/Xiao Lantern works. The Hydro Traveler explosion is usually quite mediocre. It creates a moving ball of water, which, though decently powerful, goes through enemies too quickly to deal significant damage. When the ball of the water strikes the existence for the first time, it triggers one tick of AOE damage. Additional injuries are inflicted at a constant speed if the enemy remains in the bubble of water when it moves forward.

The first theory is that Xiao lanterns are coded as unique entities, so when a ball of water strikes the lantern, it causes damage. Multiply it for dozens of lanterns, and at the same time you get a lot of damage. This explains a quick damage indicator that is ahead of the normal skill tick indicator.

The second theory is that Xiao lanterns physically stop the ball from passing through the enemy. The lanterns have a collision, so the lighthouse wall can prevent movement, forcing the enemy to repeat the injuries. While this interaction can happen, it does not explain how much damage immediately happens, significantly beyond the typical tick indicator for the Hydro Traveller explosion.

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Will Hydro Traveller be dealt with?

From writing, Genshin Impact’s The Hoyoverse developer did not recognize any problems with Hydro Traveller or Xiao Lanterns. It is not clear whether this interaction will be arranged, because Xiao lanterns are only available for purchase for a confined time. Elements such as Xiao lanterns cannot be used in a spiral abyss, limiting where this strategy can be used.

I do not recommend that this mistake yourself. This is clearly unintentional behavior, and Hoyoverse has the history of destroying players who apply mistakes to get an advantage. Your account can face a fleeting or lasting ban. In the meantime, let’s just wait and see if we apologize by post.


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