In the eagerly anticipated Genshin Impact update, Version 5.5 is set to incorporate the remaining Fontaine Artifact sets into the much-utilized Strongbox system. Fans of the game have a lot to be excited about, as the Fontaine era has left a significant mark on players with its unique artifact offerings. Characters like Furina, who is recognized as a premier Support character, have broadened the artifact set options, such as the Marechaussee Hunter set, allowing non-Fontaine hypercarry characters to enjoy its benefits. Meanwhile, older favorites like Fischl found new life with the Golden Troupe set, offering fresh ways to boost their abilities.
However, any veteran of Genshin Impact will tell you that farming for artifacts isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Despite attempts from developers to ease this grind with tools like the Sanctifying Elixir or the Strongbox, the road to outfitting your character with the right artifacts remains daunting. While strongboxes have received updates with additions like Marechaussee Hunter and Golden Troupe in the Natlan version, several key sets are still conspicuously absent.
Fortunately, the upcoming Version 5.5 aims to change that by adding the much-anticipated Artifact Sets: Song of Days Past, Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods, Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy, and Unfinished Reverie into the Strongbox. This update is great news for Navia fans, who have tirelessly farmed at Waterfall Wen since Version 4.3. With these additions, players can direct their resources elsewhere, taking full advantage of the new Artifact Domain.
As we look forward to these updates, let’s dive into the significance of these recently added artifact sets. Although Song of Days Past doesn’t enjoy the same popularity as others, its inclusion is nevertheless a welcome change for the community. There’s also a lot of buzz surrounding the new Artifact Sets, which seem tailored for Varesa and Skirk. Varesa’s set enhances Plunging Attacks, while Skirk’s appears geared towards characters lacking Elemental Energy.
And there’s more good news on the horizon. Developers are considering a tweak to the Sanctifying Elixir in Version 5.5, promising that your selected attributes will see at least two guaranteed upgrades. We expect further details to come during the next developer livestream scheduled for March 14, 2025. As for the Version 5.5 update itself, mark your calendars for its release date on March 28, 2025.
In Genshin Impact’s expanding world of Teyvat, each update brings a burst of new possibilities. This massive realm, filled with life and elemental energy, never ceases to captivate players. You might recall your journey began with an otherworldly arrival, only for you and your sibling to be separated by a mysterious god. With lost powers and a world transformed by the passage of time, your adventure in this rich, textured landscape continues as you seek answers from the elemental gods, exploring, uniting with diverse characters, and unlocking Teyvat’s secrets.
