The developers from HoYoverse had been on hand during the massive special program livestream, dedicated to Genshin Impact 6.0… Or, as developers put it, “Luna I”, the first chapter of Nod-Krai. New region, characters, reactions, story, systems and features, all of that and more awaits you when Luna I launches. Let’s dive right in!
Story-wise, the importance of Nod-Krai had been apparent all the way in Natlan. Mavuika let the Traveler know that people there possess some kind of special, ancient power related to the moon. But the truth of the matter is bigger than those simple words could imply.
Lying at the edge of Teyvat and bordering Snezhnaya, Nod-Krai is a region more susceptible to the Abyss invasion than others we’d visited so far. The “moon” is a major aspect of the new Song of the Welkin Moon saga as a whole. Nod-Krai’s ancient elemental energy is known as Kuuvahki, and its power is used in almost every facet of the region’s life.
Unlike the previous regions with their Visions and even Natlan’s Phlogyston, Nod-Krai characters draw their powers from Moon Wheels, the power of which comes from Teyvat’s three moons. With the power of Kuuvahki, Nod-Krai characters can trigger special Lunar reactions. This way, Ineffa and Flins use Lunar-Charged while Lauma triggers Lunar-Bloom.
All Travelers can get a free copy of Aino (4-star Hydro Claymore) for free by progressing through “A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves”. After all, you would likely need Lunar reactions to complete the region’s puzzles!
Nod-Krai Exploration
In the upcoming Archon Quest, players can look forward to more interactions with the three new characters and the ones we’re yet to meet. Version Luna I also brings new content to the open world. Travelers will have the chance to help Flins, Lauma, and Aino build meeting-points – a bit more fleshed out version of the Travelers’ Tales.
Columbina “The Damselette” is no longer the Third of the Fatui Harbingers, instead she goes by the title of Moon Maiden now. Travelers will get to meet her very soon – venturing to Hiisi island will let you encounter her for the very first time at a special time and place. You can chat with her, accept commissions, and earn rewards for completing them.
There are also completely new locations to explore. Once you sail forth from Natlan, your adventures will start in Lempo Island’s Nasha Town, where merchants have formed a commerce “Voynich Guild” to maintain basic order. Heading west from there, you can reach the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop that belongs to Aino and Ineffa.
However, this is not the entirety of Nod-Krai that you will get to explore. There are a total of three island areas waiting for you in Version Luna I! Further up north, you can encounter the Fatui’s Kuuvahki Experimental Design Bureau that stands over ancient ruins on the Paha Island. Meanwhile, Hiisi Island is home to the Frostmoon Scions, who worship Moon Goddess Kuutar.
Genshin Impact – Version Luna I Character Banners Feature:
- Phase I: Lauma (5-star Dendro Catalyst), Nahida (5-star Dendro Catalyst)
Lauma, the Moonchanter and a five-star Catalyst wielder, introduces the new Lunar-Bloom reaction with her Dendro powers. Utilizing the Verdant Dew, a special resource generated from the Lunar-Bloom reaction, she can boost her team’s Bloom-related damage. With her unique bond with animals, she can even take on a half-human, half-deer form to sprint and leap with agility.
- Phase II: Flins (5-star Electro Polearm), Yelan (5-star Hydro Bow), Aino (4-star Hydro Claymore)
Flins, a five-star Polearm wielder, commands Electro with Lunar-Charged strikes — unleashing either a devastating single blow or a storm of spear attacks. As an experienced Lightkeeper, he can also hear the whispers of the Wild Hunt during exploration.
Meanwhile, Aino, a four-star Hydro Claymore wielder and creator of Ineffa, brings both mechanical ingenuity and a touch of home. Her workshop and inventions, including the duck-shaped combat device “Knuckle Duckle,” add playful new interactions to the adventure. Players can recruit Aino to their party for free by progressing through the new Archon Quests in Nod-Krai.
- Sumeru – Chronicled Wish Banner:
- Characters: Dehya (5-star Pyro Claymore), Alhaitham (5-star Dendro Sword), Wanderer (5-star Anemo Catalyst), Cyno (5-star Electro Polearm), Nilou (5-star Hydro Sword) & Tighnari (5-star Dendro Bow)
- Weapons: Light of the Foliar Incision (5-star Sword), Key of Khaj-Nisut (Sword), Beacon of the Reed Sea (Claymore), Staff of the Scarlet Sands (Polearm), Tulaytullah’s Remembrance (Catalyst), Hunter’s Path (Bow)
Genshin Impact – Version Luna I New Features Include:
- Rainbow’s End: Silvery Flux Anniversary Rewards. Primogems x1600 via in-game mailbox, new robot kitten pet, an in-game two-person lounge, and a variety of enhancement materials. Additionally, take advantage of the long-in event that will award a total of Intertwined Fates x10 and other select rewards;
- Uncover Lunar Realms, Hone the Eventide Radiance – invite a character of your choice from the Standard Banner ‘Wanderlust Invocation’. Travelers will also receive the materials to raise the selected character to level 60.
- Initial Top-Up Bonuses will be reset after the Version update;
- Oculi, Shrines of Depths, and other content in Version Luna I will provide Adventure EXP;
- “Test Run” now features new basic tutorials and its rewards have been reduced;
- The Battle Pass now offers harvestable rewards, and the Stardust purchase limit in the Shop has been increased;
- Reduces the difficulty of open-world enemies and some Domain challenges in Co-Op mode;
- Upgrade the Treasure Compass through the Joint “Meeting Point” Construction, and track Oculi, treasure, and clues in Nod-Krai;
- Open the “Lunar Treasury” to obtain “Dust of Enlightenment”;
- Preview the fourth affix on 5-star artifacts;
- Optimized the method of claiming bonus rewards;
- When a new 5-star character or weapon receives a drop rate boost, the corresponding Talent and Weapon Ascension Domains will be open every day for the next seven days;
- Once a 5-star character reaches their maximum Constellation level, and you receive a copy again, you will additionally gain a Masterless Stella Fortuna, an item that lets you convert the extra 5-star Stella Fortuna to push characters beyond the current cap — all the way to Level 100.
- New long-term event: To Temper Thyself and Journey Far. Reach weekly progress goals by completing Daily Commissions and spending Resin at least 5 days a week across a 12-week period. Earn various rewards, including getting a chance to obtain a Constellation for certain 5-star characters from a limited pool. Keep an eye on future announcements for more details!
- The all-new UGC system “Miliastra Wonderland” will arrive in Version Luna II, bringing a variety of UGC games and a handy editor.
- New region: Nod-Krai, offering new zones, enemies, and exploration mechanics;
- New characters: Lauma, Aino, Flins;
- New weapons, including the 4-star Catalyst coming from the version event;
- 2 new artifact sets: Night of the Sky’s Unveiling & Silken Moon’s Serenade;
- New Events: The Clink Clank Whiz-Kid!, Clink Clank Clash, Lightgleaner’s Journey, Dodoco’s Blow-Up-Erative Bomb-Nanza!, and more;
