Genshin Impact Player Creates New Scythe Weapon Type

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Weapons are a big part of Genshin Impact as they have the greatest impact on a character's damage output along with artifacts. There are five weapon types at the moment and each character can wield only one of them.

Each Genshin Impact limited banner that arrives has a weapon banner that usually includes one five-star and five four-star items. Each weapon in the game has its unique story which often inspires players to create their own concepts.

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A post on the official Genshin Impact subreddit reveals an interesting concept for a new type of weapon. Redditor MilkArt has shared his design for three different scythes — Rumbling Calamity, Primordial Jade Moon Blade and Scythe of Yama. The inspiration for all three designs have been taken from the existing weapon series. Rumbling Calamity would fit in the Inazuma Series and Primordial Jade Moon Blade belongs to the Primordial Jade weapons. However, while Scythe of Yama does not fit any specific weapon series, it's safe to say that it was based on the popular Genshin Impact polearm Staff of Homa.

Many in the community were impressed by the design and the thread gathered over 5.5k upvotes. While most fans are eagerly awaiting a new type of Genshin Impact weapon, a lot of them think that HoYoverse won't be introducing a new type of weapon anytime soon. However, multiple replies in the comment section claim that the game could introduce a scythe as part of a character's kit, similar to Childe's daggers that can be equipped once he activates his elemental skill.

There have already been a few rumors claiming that a new type of weapon will arrive to the game. Crossbows have been mentioned by a number of credible