Everything That Was Revealed in Genshin Impact Update 1.2 Live stream

Published 12/11/2020, 11:31 AM EST

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Genshin Impact welcomes all the travelers to the Icy peaks of Dragonspine, where the snow never melts and water constantly freezes over.

Monsters that will make use of Cryo elements will rule this land. Prepare your Pyromancers and Electro users, because this icy peak will have an unknown nemesis, new ruin guards, and new Frost Hilichurls giants.

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Everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact update 1.2

The update fashions on an amazing landscape that deals damage if you roam around without a shield or Pyro bonus on your characters.

This will push the meta further towards the shield bearers that can protect and effectively deal with the vicious Dragonspine peak.

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If you step into this location, you will be exposed to the extremities of cold that will immediately cause you trouble. A new status for cold will be added on top of your health bar. If it fills up, you will take continued damage and you will eventually succumb.

The only way to counteract that will be a heat source. Therefore, Pyro and shield characters are important for this adventure.

It is being rumored that the next banner will have Benet. If the rumors prove to be true, then players can get their hands on one of the most versatile claymore users as he can take on any role for the team.

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New storyline and event reward weapon

Mihoyo, in their blog post on PlayStation, revealed everything that was discussed in the Chinese live stream. They revealed a new storyline quest that would take Knights of Favonius and residents of Mondstadt on an expedition headed by Albedo, who is going to be the next 5-star character in the upcoming banner.

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Genshin Impact Update 1.2: Data Miners Uncovers New Creatable Legendary Weapons

As mentioned in the previous leaks, Festering Desire is going to be an event reward that players can pick up after the story-line comes to a close.

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They have also revealed a new event, ‘The Chalk Prince and the Dragon’ that will start alongside update 1.2. Dragonspine will harbor many mysteries and a secret civilization festering in the depths of the mountain for travelers to uncover.

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