
While Genshin Impact enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of the 5.4 update in just a week, the current version presents an intriguing opportunity to effortlessly conquer bosses with seemingly insurmountable health pools. Interestingly, this exploit utilizes the Hydro Traveler, a character often overlooked as one of the least effective damage dealers in the game.
The mechanics behind this exploit are deceptively straightforward for those of us who aren't diving into the game's programming code. The strategy revolves around the Hydro Traveler's Elemental Burst and the Xiao Lanterns, which players can collect during the Lantern Rite Festival. Here's how it works: by strategically placing a certain number of Xiao Lanterns around a boss, and then unleashing the Hydro Traveler's Elemental Burst, you can witness the boss's health bar diminishing dramatically.
This phenomenon occurs because the Elemental Burst inflicts additional area-of-effect (AoE) damage when it interacts with objects. With a hundred lanterns in play, the damage can escalate into the millions, making short work of even the toughest bosses.
It's evident that this exploit is likely to be patched in upcoming updates, but for the time being, Genshin Impact offers players a golden window to effortlessly breeze through boss battles. This unique opportunity not only adds a layer of fun to the gameplay but also showcases the creative ways players can interact with the game's mechanics.