As Genshin Impact nears Version 6.0, leaks have begun to shape player expectations, especially regarding one of the most talked-about updates: weapons. Supposedly, seven new 4-star weapons will be introduced, five of which belong to the Nod-Krai craftable line. Two others, according to data miners, will be unlocked from a quest and from an event respectively. Stat upgrades aside, these additions further cement the deepening ties into elemental gameplay and regional lore.
Nod-Krai Craftable Arsenal
Typical of a new region, Genshin’s Nod-Krai introduces an entire set of forgeable 4-star weapons, including Sword, Polearm, Bow, Catalyst, and Claymore. What stands out, though, is the synergy with Elemental Reactions as well as a unique mechanic called Lunar Phase.
- The Forge Sword focuses on Energy Recharge and HP scaling for utility to healers or hybrid supports. Triggering an Elemental Reaction grants Max HP to the user, fitting for Nilou or Xianyun in particular.
- The Forge Polearm is a good choice for DPS units because it includes ATK as a secondary stat and offers a hefty bonus to Electro-Charged and Lunar-Charged damage. Expect this very niche synergy to be quite helpful for Raiden or Cyno.
- The Forge Bow and Forge Claymore, on the other hand, focus on enhancing Elemental Mastery after a reaction. If Lunar Phase (there might be a new regional or combat buff mechanic) goes over a special threshold, they trigger other effects-they could very well relate to meta changes with rotation dynamics.
- The Forge Catalyst goes down the Bloom path, raising damage for Bloom and Lunar-Bloom. This is quite the green light for Dendro and Hydro to continue being pivotal for team comps.
Together, these weapons would probably cover nearly every elemental system but require players to fine-tune their reaction execution.
City Sword : Quest-Based Utility with Tactical Energy Scaling
One of the more interesting leaks is that City Sword is supposedly attained via a 6.0 questline. Unlike the craftables, this sword gives Buffs to Elemental Burst Damage tailored depending on the character’s Energy threshold. The scaling mechanic is flexible, increasing Burst Damage between 20% up to possibly 48%.
Free Event Catalyst
Meanwhile, it is said that 6.0 will grant all players a free 4-star Catalyst, provided a brief limited-time event will take place for this. Its official name is kept under wraps for now, but the early data suggest that it increases Blood and Lunar-Bloom damage, similar to the craftable variant. Perhaps this could mean that the future events of Nod-Krai will strongly focus on Dendro-Hydro synergy or maybe it would be a nod toward the introduction of a new character who makes the best use of this Catalyst.
Though the weapons may not directly compete with top-notch 5-stars, their passives are complex and rewarding in terms of interactions, both for casual and theory-crafting players. Placing heavy emphasis on Elemental Reactions, Lunar Phase, and Energy scaling sounds almost like a brave step toward adding more layers to combat in the game. For those getting into Nod-Krai, these weapons could possibly be your strongest allies, in battle and in creative endeavors.