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Genshin Impact Update 3.4 Guide: All Content in Version 3.4

Genshin Impact will continue to evolve with the release of the 3.4 version on January 18, 2023. Although the 3.4 update is a few weeks away, HoYoverse has unveiled all the new content, including new characters, weapons, enemies, areas, quests, and more, via the livestream. With that said, this article provides a detailed breakdown of everything new coming in the Genshin Impact 3.4 update.

Genshin Impact 3.4: New Characters

Alhaitham

Alhaitham, one of the new characters in Genshin Impact 3.4

  • Rarity: 5-Star
  • Vision: Dendro
  • Weapon: Sword
  • Normal Attack: Performs up to 5 rapid strikes.
  • Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to unleash two rapid sword strikes.
  • Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

Yaoyao

Yaoyao, one of the new characters in Genshin Impact 3.4

  • Rarity: 4-Star
  • Vision: Dendro
  • Weapon: Polearm
  • Normal Attack: Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.
  • Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.
  • Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.

New Weapon: Light of Foliar Incision

Light of Foliar Incision, a new weapon coming in Genshin Impact's 3.4 Update.

Light of Foliar Incision is an upcoming 5-star sword for Alhaitham in Genshin Impact 3.4. In order to obtain this new weapon, players must pull its banner from the Epitome Invocation 3.4 Phase 1. Here’s a detailed breakdown of weapon affixes:

  • Level 1: CRIT Rate is increased by 4%. When Normal Attacks deal Elemental DMG, the Foliar Incision effect will be obtained, increasing DMG dealt by Normal Attacks and Elemental Skills by 120% of Elemental Mastery. This effect will disappear after 28 DMG instances or 12s. You can obtain Foliar Incision once every 12s.
  • Level 2: CRIT Rate is increased by 5%. When Normal Attacks deal Elemental DMG, the Foliar Incision effect will be obtained, increasing DMG dealt by Normal Attacks and Elemental Skills by 150% of Elemental Mastery. This effect will disappear after 28 DMG instances or 12s. You can obtain Foliar Incision once every 12s.
  • Level 3: CRIT Rate is increased by 6%. When Normal Attacks deal Elemental DMG, the Foliar Incision effect will be obtained, increasing DMG dealt by Normal Attacks and Elemental Skills by 180% of Elemental Mastery. This effect will disappear after 28 DMG instances or 12s. You can obtain Foliar Incision once every 12s.
  • Level 4: CRIT Rate is increased by 7%. When Normal Attacks deal Elemental DMG, the Foliar Incision effect will be obtained, increasing DMG dealt by Normal Attacks and Elemental Skills by 210% of Elemental Mastery. This effect will disappear after 28 DMG instances or 12s. You can obtain Foliar Incision once every 12s.
  • Level 5: CRIT Rate is increased by 8%. When Normal Attacks deal Elemental DMG, the Foliar Incision effect will be obtained, increasing DMG dealt by Normal Attacks and Elemental Skills by 240% of Elemental Mastery. This effect will disappear after 28 DMG instances or 12s. You can obtain Foliar Incision once every 12s.

Genshin Impact 3.4 New Boss: Setekh Wenut

An eyeless predator from deep within the Great Red Sand that uses sound and vibrations to seek out its prey. Wenut relies on sounds and vibrations to track down its prey. It can use the power of Anemo and can go into a floating state, firing at its prey. Here’s the list of materials and items that you can potentially obtain by defeating Setekh Wenut:

  • Adventure EXP
  • Mora
  • Companionship EXP
  • Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
  • Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
  • Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
  • Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone
  • Pseudo-Stamens
  • Berserker
  • Instructor

Banner Overview

There are two Event Wishes in Phase 1:

  • Caution in Confidence – Alhaitham
  • Invitation to Mundane Life – Xiao

There are two more Event Wishes in Phase 2:

  • Moment of Bloom – Hu Tao
  • Discerner of Enigmas – Yelan

New Map: Desert of Hadramaveth

Desert of Hadramaveth, the new map in Genshin Impact 3.4

Part of Sumeru, the Desert of Hadramaveth is the new area coming to Genshin Impact 3.4 version. The new map features sandstorms that can obstruct vision and a huge sand vortex. In fact, developers have recommended to finish the Golden Slumber World Quest first in order to accept the new World Quest, The Dirge of Bilqis, associated with this region.

New Quests

  • Alhaitham Story Quest, ‘Vultur Volans Chapter,’ will feature the moment when he acts as the Acting Grand Sage after the departure of the Grand Sage, Azar.
  • The new questline ‘The Dirge of Bilqis’ can be accepted after completing Golden Slumber. Focused on your new journey into a new region and encountering Tanit Camps, featuring Jeht and Benben.

Genshin Impact 3.4 New Events

The Exquisite Night Chimes

As the year’s end draws near, the bustling Lantern Rite is soon approaching. You and Paimon return to Liyue Harbor and find yourselves pleasantly surprised by many old friends and a special guest from abroad.

Second Blooming

Re-encounter the Witch of Purple Rose in a land rich with her namesake.

Warrior’s Spirit

The capacity to bear the weight of charity and mercy; the capability to wield both blade and might. Such is the first precept of the Warrior’s Spirit. Yet, with the shifting of ages, past and present have begun to drift. In the same fashion, the Warrior’s Spirit event of today bears changes as well.

Exhilarating Extreme Beetle Brawl

In exceptional spirits, you and Paimon returned to Inazuma, only to run into the Arataki Gang, who greeted you with hands clasped and expressions grinning. They seem to be scheming to deal with a mighty foe.

New Skin: Kamisato Ayaka – Springbloom Missive

Kamisato Ayaka’s Springbloom Missive skin can only be obtained through Shop using Genesis Crystal after version 3.4 at a discounted price for a limited time. The price will be reverted to normal, starting with version 3.5.

New Skin: Lisa – A Sobriquet Under Shade

Lisa’s A Sobriquet Under Shade skin can be obtained for free from the Second Blooming event by completing event tasks.

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