Genshin Impact 2.6 livestream reveals new weapon and artifacts for Ayato & Xiao
The recent Genshin Impact 2.6 livestream has revealed a new weapon (Haran Geppaku Futsu) and two new artifact sets that synergize with Ayato and Xiao. The new weapon is designed to be Ayato's signature weapon, and it will be a 5-star Sword. Sadly, the Special Program doesn't mention its stats or abilities, although both have been leaked already.
Fortunately for Travelers, the Genshin Impact 2.6 livestream does reveal the effects of the two new artifact sets. Their names are:
Both artifact sets have identical 2-piece set effects (ATK +18%) but have entirely different 4-piece set effects. Vermillion Hereafter is tailor-made for Xiao, while Echoes of an Offering is a Normal Attack-based set, which will work well with Ayato.
The new artifacts will be available in a new Domain known as The Lost Valley. According to the Genshin Impact 2.6 livestream, it will be located in The Chasm. However, this Special Program doesn't go into much detail about where exactly the player can find it.
Despite that, it still lists the effects of the two artifact sets. Both of them have an identical 2-piece set effect, which is ATK +18%. Vermillion Hereafter's 4-piece artifact set effect is:
By comparison, Echoes of an Offering has the following 4-piece artifact set effect:
As Vermillion Hereafter provides a substantial ATK buff if the player loses HP after casting their Elemental Burst, Xiao is inevitably the best character to use it. Similarly, Genshin Impact 2.6's Ayato can make good use of Echoes of an Offering thanks to his Elemental Skill, making his Normal Attacks significantly faster than usual.
Haran Geppaku Futsu is a brand new 5-star Sword that will make its debut in Genshin Impact 2.6. Although its effect wasn't shown in this Special Program,
Read more on sportskeeda.com
