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Hu Tao Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Hu Tao (Qiqi wants to punch her face) Element: Pyro Weapon: Polearm Pros: Low E CD Average Q CDExtremely easy to playCrazy good self-buffsExtremely tanky for DPSHas self-sustain with QCRIT DMG as hidden statEasy to gearGood multipliers Cons: High risk,…

Hu Tao Quick TL;DR DPS Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁! PSA #1: Don’t want to die? Then make sure your DPS is alive and kickin so they can keep your team from passing onto the afterlife PSA #2: Both Hu Tao’s abilities scale off ATK, but…

Moment of Bloom Wish Character Banner: Is It Worth Rolling?
I’ll get straight to it! Characters Hu Tao Why she’s so good: Has fairly mid-high range normal/charged attack multipliers – Most characters that are normal/charged attack heavy typically have fairly high multiplier — this is usually an exception for most…

Keqing Quick TL;DR Electro DPS Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁! PSA #1: DPS are glorified firework shows, and your team is just there to help ignite the firework PSA #2: Both Keqing’s abilities scale with ATK. SHE IS LITERALLY THE MOST WEEB CHARACTER. Teleports behind you…

Epitome Invocation – February 23, 2021
I’ll get straight to it! Weapons Staff of Homa 3 Main reasons why it’s so good: Extremely high CRIT DMG scaling – Pretty self explanatory, but for characters who have innately CRIT% this is must get. Allows a flexible Circlet…

Ganyu Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Ganyu (officially recognized as cocogoat by miHoYo) Element: Cryo Weapon: Bow Pros: Low E CD Average Q CD Insanely easy to play Has crazy scaling/multipliers Easy to gear + massive AoE Can consistently apply cryo Able to buff herself with…

Zhongli Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Zhongli (HE WILL HAVE ORDER) Element: Geo Weapon: Polearm Pros: Low E CD Low Q CD Has massive AoE Petrification CC goes through shields/armor Extremely easy to gear/play Not constellation dependent Great at breaking Geo shields Practically 100% crystallize/shields uptime…

Xiangling Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Xiangling (The OG F2P carry) Element: Pyro Weapon: Polearm Pros: Consistent pyro proc Average E CD Extremely low Q CD REALLY clean normal attacks Extremely easy to gear/play Free 10% ATK buffs C2 gives her last hit an AoE pyro…

Xinyan Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Xinyan (She’s got the power of Rock’N Roll) Element: Pyro Weapon: Claymore Pros: Consistent pyro proc E ready 5s after duration ends Low Q CD (15s) Average Q Cost (60) Good Phys DPS Passive buffs Phys DMG Constellations are ALL…

Ningguang Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Ningguang (sugar = tiny crystals, so Ning = sugar mama) Element: Geo Weapon: Catalyst Pros: Consistent geo proc Low E CD Extremely low Q CD Extremely low energy cost Really easy to gear/play Crystallize = free shields Free charged attacks…

Mona Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Mona (more like moan-a) Element: Hydro Weapon: Catalyst Pros: Consistent hydro proc Average E CD Low Q CD E provides great CC Has high nuke potential Great AoE Q clears/CC’s fodder fast Low stamina consumption when sprinting Cons: Dash sucks…

Lisa Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Lisa (it’s Lisa Impact… I L O S T) Element: Electro Weapon: Catalyst Pros: Consistent electro proc Low E CD Low Q CD Easy to gear/play Massive AoE Self sustaining energy regen Not really reliant on constellations Crazy damage scaling…

Keqing Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Keqing (pronounced “kuh-ching” like Lightning McQueen’s “kuh-chow”) Element: Electro Weapon: Sword Pros: Consistent electro proc Extremely low E CD Extremely low Q CD Low energy cost Has CRIT DMG as hidden stat Practically free 15% CRIT% at all times Decent…

Fischl Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Fischl (insert JoJo meme here) Element: Electro Weapon: Bow Pros: Consistent electro proc Easy to gear/play Great damage output Benefits greatly from superconduct Does not rely on abilities Good passive energy regen Cons: High E CD Average Q CD Requires…

Diluc Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Diluc (the pyromaniac batman of Mondstadt) Element: Pyro Weapon: Claymore Pros: Consistent pyro proc Low E CD Extremely low Q CD Low energy cost Easy to play/gear Ridiculous damage scaling Passive buff up almost 100% of the time Doesn’t rely…

Chongyun Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Chongyun (ice ice baby) Element: Cryo Weapon: Claymore Pros: Consistent cryo proc Low E CD Low Q CD Low energy cost Easy to gear/play Decent damage scaling Passives have nearly 100% uptime Cons: Conflicts with superconduct Lacks AoE in abyss…

All That Glitters Patch 1.3 Guide: What Can You Do in Week 2?
Greetings Travelers! After the calm before the storm, as of the 10th of Feburary you’ll have until the end of the month to enjoy The Lantern Rite! But what exactly does that mean you can do this week? (If you…

Childe Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Childe (pronounced “child,” not “chill-de”…) Element: Hydro Weapon: Bow Pros: Consistent hydro proc Low Q CD High damage scaling Riptide is extremely strong E damage is nuts Bow form is reliable Exceptional at triggering hydro reaction chains Increases team’s normal…

Beidou Quick TL;DR Team Comp Guide
Beidou (she really do be bae tho) Element: Electro Weapon: Claymore Pros: Low E CD Has shield/counter Has damage reduction Good damage scaling Easy to gear/play Practically 100% uptime on self-buffs Consistent electro proc HAS SWIMMING STAMINA REDUCTION (poggers) Cons:…

All That Glitters Patch 1.3 Guide: What Can You Do on Day 1?
Greetings Travelers! The Lantern Rite is finally here and we have lots to do on Day 1 of the patch – but what exactly can you right now? Xiao Banner Xiao is finally here and stands as one of the…

Teyvat Times Issue No. 4
This is the fourth issue of the Teyvat Times that will be published by MiHoYo! This official online Genshin Impact newsletter that contains statistics from Travelers all around the world, but unfortunately this will be the final issue according to their Twitter account.

Hypostatic Symphony
It’s finally here! Our beloved friends, the hypostases, have returned to grace (or slap) us once more – this time, with a new twist. Here’s our guide to get you started! Introduction You’ll need adventure rank 20 to access this…

Jean Quick TL;DR Healer and Support Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 2.0 😁! PSA #1: Supports are there to help make the DPS’ job a “breeze,” and healers are just basically HM slaves. They either do their job or get benched into the Pokemon PC PSA #2: Both Jean’s…

Qiqi Quick TL;DR Healer and Support Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁! PSA #1: Healers are the white mages of the group, and you NEVER f**k with the white mage (cause they decide whether or not you get up from that charging Stonehide Lawachurl) PSA #2: Both Qiqi’s…

Keqing Quick TL;DR Physical DPS Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁! PSA #1: DPS are glorified firework shows, and your team is just there to help ignite the firework PSA #2: Both Keqing’s abilities scale with ATK. SHE IS LITERALLY THE MOST WEEB CHARACTER. Teleports behind you…

Diluc Quick TL;DR DPS Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁! PSA #1: DPS is your god. You will worship them. You will love them, and they will love you back PSA #2: Both Diluc’s abilities scale with ATK. Mother truckers hits harder than a butt cheek…

Keqing DPS Build Guide
Keqing is a five-star Electro character from Liyue that uses the Sword weapon to dish out quick devastating attacks to the enemies. Here is our DPS character build guide as the main DPS role for your party. OVERVIEW Everyone in…

Adrift In The Harbor
Adrift In The Harbor is the latest Character Event Wish in Genshin Impact that will run from January 12, 2021 until the next patch 1.3 (date to be announced). The banner will feature an increased drop rate for the brand…

Traveler (Geo) Quick TL;DR Support Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁! PSA #1: Supports are honestly the backbone of any team. DPS may look like they’re doing the hard work, but honestly supports put the team ON THEIR BACKS WITH THEIR ROCK SOLID FOUNDATION PSA #2: Both…

Traveler (Anemo) Quick TL;DR Support Build Guide
UPDATED FOR 1.5 😁! PSA #1: A good Support is always willing to take one for the team. Even if your DPS is messy, it’s their job to pick up the pieces. PSA #2: Both Traveler’s (Anemo) abilities scale off…