Published 16:28 IST, December 21st 2020

Genshin Impact 1.3 update details: Changes, release date and characters

Genshin Impact 1.3 update details for you. Zhongli gets a massive update in 1.3. Here is everything about upcoming changes, release date and characters.

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Genshin Impact developer, miHoYo has anunced a major update coming to game and it is called Genshin Impact 1.3 update. Many leakers have been talking about this upcoming update which has revealed several new things about it. However, as soon as Genshin Impact 1.3 leaks were making a lot of buzz, developers decided to provide a sneak peek of what to expect. Many players around world have been wondering about Genshin Impact 1.3 release date, Zhongli buffs and more. If you have been wondering about same, n do t worry, here is everything you need to kw about it. 

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Genshin Impact 1.3 release date

According to a post on miHoYo's news blog, Genshin Impact 1.3 release date is slated to come out in February 2021. This update will include Lantern Rite Festival in Liyue. This celebration is one of most well-kwn in Chinese culture as it is meant to mark beginning of spring. Lanterns are lit to symbolize light returning to world, much like sunlight illuminates horizon, and brings families back toger.

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Genshin Impact 1.3 update

Regarding Zhongli buffs 

  • Adjustments to Passive Talent “Dominance of Earth”

    • Original Effect: Increases Planet Befall’s DMG by an amount equal to 33% of Zhongli’s Max HP.
    • Post-Adjustment Effect:  DMG dealt by following of Zhongli’s attacks will be increased based on his Max HP -
      • rmal, Charged and Plunging Attack DMG will be increased by 1.39% of Max HP.
    • Stone Stele, Resonance, and Holding Mode DMG of Dominus Lapidis will be increased by 1.9% of Max HP.
    • Planet Befall’s DMG will be increased by 33% of Zhongli’s Max HP.

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  • Adjustment to Dominus Lapidis’ Holding Mode

    • Original Effect: Causes nearby Geo energy to explode, causing following effects –
      • Creates a shield of jade. shield’s DMG Absorption scales are based on Zhongli’s Max HP and have 250% Geo DMG Absorption.
      • Deals AoE Geo DMG.
      • If re are nearby targets with Geo element, it will drain a large amount of Geo element from a maximum of 2 such targets. This effect does t cause DMG.
    • Post-Adjustment Effect: Causes nearby Geo energy to explode, causing following effects –
      • If maximum number of Stone Steles has t yet been reached, it will create a Stone Stele.
    • Creates a shield of jade. shield’s DMG Absorption scales are based on Zhongli’s Max HP and have 150% Physical DMG and Elemental DMG Absorption.
    • Deals AoE Geo DMG
    • If re are nearby targets with Geo element, it will drain a large amount of Geo element from a maximum of 2 such targets. This effect does t cause DMG.

te: This adjustment will also greatly increase interruption resistance of Dominus Lapidis’ Holding Mode.

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Regarding Geo Elemental Mechanics

  • Adjustment to Geo Resonance “Enduring Rock”

    • Original Effect: Increases resistance to interruption. When protected by a shield, it increases Attack DMG by 15%.
    • Post-Adjustment Effect: Increases shield strength by 15%. Additionally, characters protected by a shield will have following special characteristics: DMG dealt increased by 15%, dealing DMG to enemies will decrease ir Geo RES by 20% for 15s.
  • Geo Shield Balance Adjustments - Geo Shields are adjusted from “having 250% Geo DMG Absorption” to “having 150% Physical DMG and Elemental DMG Absorption”.

    • Affected effects include:
      • Geo Shield created by Zhongli’s Elemental Skill
      • Geo Shield created by elle’s Elemental Skill
      • Geo Shield created when picking up Geo Crystals dropped by Geovishap Hatchlings

16:28 IST, December 21st 2020