But what about the uninitiated looking to drop into the fantasy world of Teyvat for the first time?

Pyro attacks, for instance, are effective against Cryo enemies, while also burning up wooden shields.

Experimenting with these combinations is what makes combat a constant spectacle.

Genshin Impact - a character with a large sword on their back looks outwards towards a blue-hued environment

There are treats here, such as Hydro healing songstress Barbara or the delightfully kooky Electro archer Fischl.

Genshin Impact even beatElden Ringto the punch by expanding its open world below ground.

For now though, I’m quite content with roaming Teyvat for another 500 hours.

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Sumeru can’t come soon enough.

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Genshin Impact - a cinematic combat shot of a character drawing their sword

Genshin Impact - combat in a bright green field with swirling yellow effects and sparkles

Genshin Impact - chaotic combat with lots of colourful red effects

Genshin Impact - a cinematic close up of a female character during combat

Genshin Impact - gacha mechanics, depicting three characters and a load of weapons being unlocked

Genshin Impact - two female characters stand next to each other in front of dramatic scenery at night

Genshin Impact - two female characters chatting

Genshin Impact - a female character called Oz with her glowing blue bird

Genshin Impact - a character standing on a strange, blue, floating platform

Genshin Impact - a female character climbs a cliff