2.4 update is an upcoming update for Genshin Impact. Guide includes banners, release date, patch notes. This guide includes 2.4 game version, weapons, characters, & what to expect.
Table Of Contents
| 2.4 Version Updates | |||||||||||
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 Shenhe | Yun Jin | ||||||||||
| Xiao | Zhongli | Ganyu | |||||||||
| Fleeting Colors In Flight | Key Sigils In Enkanomiya | ||||||||||
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2.4 Update Patch Notes - Release Date
| Version | Schedule Details |
|---|---|
| 2.4 | January 5, 2022 ~ 11:00 (Server Time) |
New Update Every 6 Weeks
Mihoyo announced that they plan to release new content for the game every 6 weeks.
2.4 Update Is Scheduled On January 5, 2022
2.4 Update is scheduled to be released on January 5, 2022. The maintenance will start at 06:00 AM of your Server Time and is expected to end on 11:00 AM.
2.4 Update Content Summary
| Fleeting Colors in Flight Events | |
|---|---|
| Fleeting Colors In Flight 01/25 - 02/12 | |
| Flameplume Starflower | Wondrous Shadows |
| The Great Gathering | Oceanic Defender |
| Prosperous Partnership | - |
2.4 Update Patch Notes - New Characters & Banners
Xiao Rerun Banner and Shenhe/Yun Jin Banner Confirmed
Since the introduction of 2-Character Banners in 2.3, we will also be getting more of them for this version. For the first half, we will be getting Xiao's Rerun Banner and Shenhe's Banner.
Will Share Pity / Pull Count Between Banners
Remember that the 2-Character Banners will share pity / pull count. Be sure to keep in this mind when pulling for the corresponding banners!
Xiao Rerun BannerTwo New Characters Featured In Banner
After Arataki Itto and Gorou, we will also be getting new characters in version 2.4. Shenhe, A Cryo Polearm character as well as Yunjn, a Geo Polearm character will be featured as banner characters!
Banner For Shenhe Details2 Rerun Banners Confirmed
For the second phase of 2.4, Zhongli and Ganyu will have a rerun banner. Both banners will be featured simultaneously!
Ganyu Rerun Banner
Check below for details on Ganyu's Rerun Banner!
Ganyu Rerun BannerZhongli Rerun Banner
Check below for details on Zhongli's Rerun Banner!
Zhongli Rerun Banner2.4 Update Patch Notes - New Boss & Enemies
Upcoming Enemies List
| New Boss | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rimebiter Bathysmal Vishap | Bolteater Bathysmal Vishap | - |
| New Abyss Lector | ||
| Pyro Abyss Lector | - | - |
| New Specters | ||
| Pyro Specter | Cryo Specter | Electro Specter |
New World Boss: Bathysmal Vishap
Vishaps are creatures that dwell beneath the oceans. They are said to be found in the depths of Enkanomiya Island.
New Abyss Lector
It was seen from the livestream that there would be a new enemy from the Abyss. Pyro Abyss Lectors deal delayed burst of damage regardless if characters. are shielded or not.
Pyro Abyss Lector Location & DropsNew Specters
Under the recent Inazuma Diaries, new specters with Electro, Pyro, and Cryo elements will be released for the 2.4 game update as one of the new enemies in the game.
Specter Location & Farming Locations2.4 Update Patch Notes - New Areas
Enkonomiya Island
It was announced in the 2.4 Livestream that there will be an all-new world region called "Enkanomiya". It is located in the abyss below Watatsumi Island.
Enkonomiya Release & How To Unlock2.4 Update Patch Notes - Upcoming Events
Fleeting Colors In Flight (Lantern Rite Rerun)
| Event Duration |
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The Lantern Rite Event will be back for Version 2.4 with tons of new events and rewards to offer!
| Lantern Rite Events For 2.4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prosperous Partnership | Oceanic Defender | The Great Gathering |
| Wondrous Shadows | Flameplume Starflower | - |
Prosperous Partnerships
Just like the first Lantern Rite, you can invite any 4-star Liyue character of your choice. Complete the quest "The Stars Inscribe The Year's Wishes" and collect two kinds of event currency to unlock this event.
Prosperous Partnership Guide & RewardsUpcoming Character Outfits
| Keqing's Skin | Ningguang's Skin |
|---|---|
| Opulent Splendor | Orchid's Evening Gown |
During the Lantern Rite Event, Travelers can obtain Ningguang's skin, "Orchid's Evening Gown" for free upon completing all the conditions for "The Moon's Comely Brow". Keqing's skin can be purchased at a discounted price from the shop.
Skin System (Character) - Skin List & Release DateMay Fortune Find You
| Event Duration | January 25, 2022 ~ February 09, 2022 (Server Time) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Reach Adventure Rank 5 or above. |
| Event Rewards |  |
During the Lantern Rite Event, another daily-check in event will be present and award Travelers 10x Intertwined Fate just for logging in!
Flowing Lights And Colors
| Event Duration | February 09, 2022 ~ Until the end of Version 2.4 (Server Time) |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Reach Adventure Rank 2 or above. |
| Event Rewards |  |
During the event, log in to the game to receive Fragile Resin, Intertwined Fate, and other rewards!
A Study In Potions
Help Timaeus complete his line of research in attempting to create a legendary alchemical medication and obtain rewards!
A Study In Potions Guide & RewardEight Locales Over Mountains And Seas
Take part of the event with the famous Inazuman creature, Kichiboushi the Tanuki. Show Kichiboushi the different local practices in every nation in Teyvat! Complete this event and obtain rewards!
Eight Locales Over Mountains And Seas Guide & RewardLantern Rite Gifts
| Event Duration | 2022/02/09 00:00:00 until the end of Version 2.4 |
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The Lantern Rite Gifts is a new log in event released in the 2.4 Update. Log In for 5 days to get rewards straight to your mail as part of the event!
Mail Log In Event 2.4 - Lantern Rite GiftsWindtrace Rerun
The classic Hide & Seek game will make its return for version 2.4! Play with your friends or with other travelers in Co-Op and obtain rewards!
Windtrace Event GuideNew Hangout Events
There will be two (2) new hangout events for the 2.4 update which involves Liyue characters Ningguang & Yun Jin. Complete their Hangouts to earn rewards!
Upcoming Hangout Events
Hangout Event Characters & Guides2.4 Update Patch Notes - New Features
Serenitea Pot Realm Music
Players can now add background music for their Serenitea Pot by purchasing music-related furnishings from the Depot.
Housing Shops - Traveling Merchant (Chubby) & NPC Furniture ShopsSpiral Abyss Update
| Floor 11 (Update) |
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| • All party members' Normal Attack DMG increased by 50%. |
| • Updated the monster lineup for this floor. |
| Floor 12 (Update) |
| • Certain opponents in this challenge possess the Honed Spirit effect, which grants them 10% Physical and All Elemental RES. When opponents with Honed Spirit take hits from attacks that are considered Normal Attack DMG, they will lose 3% Physical and All Elemental RES. A maximum of 30% of each may be lost this way. The RES lost this way will be reset every 20s. |
| • Updated the monster lineup for this floor. |
3 Lunar Phase Will Refresh
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Blade-Flourish Moon (Phase 1) | When the active character's Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks hit opponents multiple times within 2s, that character's Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 5% for 8s. Max 15 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s and will be cleared if the character goes down or leaves the field. |
| Blooming Moon (Phase 2) | When the active character hits opponents with attacks that are considered Normal Attack DMG, there is a 50% chance of unleashing a shockwave at the hit opponent's position, dealing AoE True DMG. One shockwave can be released in this way every 0.3s. |
| Awakening Moon (Phase 3) | When the active character's Normal, Charged, or Plunging Attacks hit opponents multiple times within 2s, the character gains a stack of Emergence for 8s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.1s. Emergence will be cleared when the character goes down or leaves the field. When the character gains 15 Emergence stacks, the stacks will be cleared and a shockwave will be unleashed that deals True DMG to nearby opponents. After a shockwave is unleashed in this way, all party members will deal 25% increased DMG for 10s. |
All Spiral Abyss Floor Guides
Updates Announced From Developer's Letter
| System Optimizations | |
|---|---|
| Artifact Domain | ・You can click on the Source section of Weapon Ascension Materials or Talent Level-Up Materials, and be redirected to the corresponding Domain. |
| Enemies | ・ Enemies, once defeated, will no longer be regarded as target. |
| Map | ・Navigation on map became easier. |
| Artifacts | ・New filters for the artifacts. |
| Crafting | ・Optimizes the display interface for Crafting and Forging. |
| Menu | ・Adds function to customize shortcut wheel. |
| Spiral Abyss | ・Optimizes the Spiral Abyss Display Interface. |
Additional Gameplay Adjustments
| New Recipes | ・Dragon Beard Noodles ・Heartstring Noodles ・Cloud-Shrouded Jade ・Bountiful Year |
|---|---|
| New Additional Achievements | ・Wonders of the World ・Memories of the Heart ・The Light Of Day (New Category) |
| New Furnishings | ・Leisure Device: "Speedy Rhythm ・Euphonium Unbound: Soaring ・Euphonium Unbound: Winding and more! |
| New Namecards | ・Travel Notes: Flowing Hues ・Shenhe: Comb ・Yun Jin: Rhyme ・Inazuma: Tokoyo |
| New Wildlife | ・Deep Sea Unagi (Capturable) ・Floating Ray |
| New Fishes | ・Divda Ray ・Formalo Ray |
| Rifthounds In Wolvendom | ・ After completing the Story Quest "Lupus Minor Chapter: Act I," Rifthound Whelps will appear in Mondstadt's Wolvendom and its vicinity. |
| Audio | ・Optimizes some quest and NPC voice-overs in English, and some character voice-overs in Japanese. ・In Mona's Story Quest, "Astrolabos Chapter," the English voice actor for the NPC Huai'an is changed to David Goldstein. ・ In Diona's Hangout Event, her English voice actor will be Dina Sherman once again (in previous versions, the voice of Diona in English was temporarily provided by Jackie Lastra). |
| Gameplay Adjustments | ・Adjusts animations when some polearm-wielding characters take hits, to reduce interspersed movements. ・Adjusts the animation of some claymore-wielding characters when holding their weapons. |
2.4 Update Patch Notes - New Weapons & Artifacts
Calamity Queller
| Name | Weapon Type How To Get |
|---|---|
| Calamity Queller | Polearm Pull from Weapon Banner |
The Calamity Queller is a Polearm and said to be Shenhe's 5 Star BIS weapon. It is assumed to be available in the weapon banner along with Shenhe's Banner.
Calamity Queller How to Get & Is It Good?2.4 Update Patch Notes - New Quests
New Archon Quest
The Crane Returns On The Wind will be available in the Version 2.4 Update. It will require completing previous Archon Quests to unlock.
The Crane Returns On The Wind How To Unlock & Rewards2.4 Update Patch Notes - New Materials
New Furnishing Materials
These (2) two new furnishings are created by Tubby herself, and it is made from the Scoreboard and Flash Step components. More furniture will also be added for this version!
| New Furnishing Blueprints For 2.4 | |
|---|---|
| Speedy Rhythm | Euphonium Unbound |
Dragonheir's False Fin
Dragonheir's False Fin is a Character Level-Up material for Shenhe. It is dropped by the Bolteater Bathysmal Vishap & Rimebiter Bathysmal Vishap.
Dragonheir's False Fin Location & How To FarmDivine Bridle
A quest item that can be obtained through completing the Hyperion's Dirge. After getting the item, it will be used as a final material needed in the quest called The Phaethons' Syrtos.
Divine Bridle Item Details
