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Posted on August 11, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Tower of Fantasy vehicles

With a big ol’ world like Aesperia to explore, it’s a good thing that we have access to a variety of Tower of Fantasy vehicles. These wonderful mounts speed up your exploration, help you zip from one location to the next, and make you look super cool doing (the latter being the most important, of course). There are currently eight vehicles to unlock, each with their own requirements.

So, in this Tower of Fantasy vehicles guide, we list every one that you can unlock, from your basic glowing motorbike, all the way up to a baby pink, robotic emu (or ostrich. Ugh, semantics). We also go over each of their unlock conditions, the locations of their parts, and take a look at ToF vehicles maintenance so you can keep those beauties humming. With our help, charting this fresh, exciting world will be a breeze.

If you wanna work out where to test your treads, check out our Tower of Fantasy map guide. We’ve also got guides to all the Tower of Fantasy characters, Tower of Fantasy weapons, and Tower of Fantasy events, along with a Tower of Fantasy tier list and Tower of Fantasy codes, with a bunch of freebies up for grabs.

How do Tower of Fantasy vehicles work?

After unlocking a vehicle, you can cycle through and choose which one you want to use by heading to the ESC menu and going to the Vehicle page. Then you simply tap on the vehicle and hit activate. When out in the world, you can summon your vehicle at any time by tapping the assigned button, and you can drive around and jump by using the same buttons you would if you were on foot. You can still collect items on the floor while riding your vehicle, but dashing or attacking has you instantly dismount.

Each vehicle has its own Maintenance Missions which refresh automatically on a daily basis, up until your vehicle’s Maintenance level surpasses your Wanderer level. The higher the vehicle’s maintenance level, the higher its popularity. Reaching certain vehicle maintenance levels also unlocks paints, which you can use to change the colour of your vehicle through the modification feature.

Vehicle maintenance requires maintenance materials. You can obtain these through purchases at the sundry merchant, purchases at the commissary, enemy drops, and password chests.

How do I unlock all the ToF vehicles?

There are multiple Tower of Fantasy vehicles to unlock, some by reaching certain milestones in the game, and others by snagging and assembling specific materials. Massive shout out to Game8 and the hard-working fans that have already located many of the parts required to assemble the vehicles. There are still a few parts we don’t know the locations of, but we’ll be sure to update this guide as soon as we find out.

ToF Falcon

Unlock conditions: Obtainable through main story quest line, during your first visit to Hykros

ToF 2613

Unlock conditions: originally a Chinese version exclusive, Hotta has now released 2613 as a pre-registration reward. If you pre-registered for Tower of Fantasy, you can claim it from the rewards page

ToF Mechbird

Unlock conditions: obtain through the Road Strife Global Launch Special Rewards Event, during week four of the launch celebrations. Check out the official Tower of Fantasy rewards overview page to find out more.

ToF Dust Wheeler

Unlock conditions: reach Grand Marshal rank in the PVP game mode Apex League. You receive it at the end of the season after reaching the rank

ToF Chaser

Unlock conditions: obtain and assemble both Chaser parts. They are:

Magnetic Rod: found near the top of the Rust Corridor, near coordinates (-830, 472)
Maglev Stalker: rare drop from the Vermin Brothers

ToF Omnium Beast VII

Unlock conditions: obtain and assemble all three Omnium Beast VII parts. They are:

Omnium Beast’s Right Arm: rare drop from Behemoths Surtur, Bergelmir, Farbauti, Mimir, and Utgarda
Omnium Beast VII’s Left Arm: head to the warehouse near coordinates (90, 965), and release the barrier using password 1647. You can find the part inside
Omnium Beast Cockpit: location not yet known

ToF Monocross

Unlock conditions: you need to collect and assemble all four Monocross parts in order to unlock this vehicle. They are:

Unicorn Power Core: location not yet known
Unicorn Bionic Frame: head to the facility at coordinates (660, -1235), and enter password 7092. You can find the Unicorn Bionic Frame at the end
Unicorn Cymberlimbs: from a chest near coordinates (925, -410)
Unicorn Independent Head: rare drop from bosses Devotee Eber and Devotee Noah

ToF Voyager

Unlock conditions: you need to collect and assemble all four Voyager parts in order to unlock this vehicle. They are:

Voyager Thruster: dropper by enemies Okka, Hethlu, Smoli, and Sendrys
Voyager Control Station: head to the warehouse near (510, 765) and use the password 3594 to get inside
Voyager Engine: location not yet known
Voyager Hull: location not yet known

That’s it for our Tower of Fantasy vehicle guide. If you’re feeling the need for speed and zooming around Aesperia isn’t quite doing it for you, check out our picks for the best racing games on mobile.

Posted on August 3, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Genshin Impact Nahida release date, element, and theories

Among the sea of Sumeru characters revealed in Genshin Impact’s third teaser trailer for the new region, one mysterious little girl has sparked up a lot of interest. Sat atop a tree branch with a cheeky smile, dressed in delicate, fairy-like clothes, Genshin Impact’s Nahida is definitely up to something – and we’re here to theorise what.

So, let’s take a closer look at Genshin Impact’s Nahida, along with her design, potential element, release date, and what’s behind that mischievous, knowing little smile. We’ll be sure to update this guide when Hoyoverse shares more about her, but in the meantime, let’s get to theorising!

For more information on the upcoming nation, check out our Genshin Impact Sumeru, Genshin Impact Alhaitham, Genshin Impact Dehya, and Genshin Impact Nilou guides. We’ve also got a handy-dandy Genshin Impact tier list, along with all of the new Genshin Impact codes so you can get saving for those new characters.

Who is Genshin Impact’s Nahida?

We saw our first official glance at Genshin Impact’s Nahdia in the third Sumeru teaser trailer. Hoyoverse didn’t reveal much about her, only referring to her as a ‘mysterious girl’, but her unique design might just give us a couple of hints as to who she is.

Of course, we know that Nahida is associated with Genshin Impact’s Sumeru, and her outfit certainly enforces this. She has a predominantly green, white, and silver colour scheme, with her clothes taking the shape of flower petals. Her cape is reminiscent of a pair of wings, making her look almost like a tree fairy. She’s also adorned with little motifs that look similar to four-leaf clovers, which also appear in her pupils.

And this is where it gets interesting – many of us have come to theorise that Nahida may actually be Genshin Impact’s Lesser Lord Kusanali, Sumeru’s archon. We already know (through various dialogue lines) that Kusanali is young and small in stature, which fits in with Nahida’s model. Also, her fairy-like appearance ties in with the meaning of Kusanali, which comes from the Pali words kusa (kusa-grass, a sacred plant) and naku (a hollow stalk or tube). In Chinese, her name literally translates to ‘little lucky-grass monarch’, and that seems to fit Nahida’s design perfectly – especially with the clover-like symbols.

The most compelling argument for Kusanali being the dendro archon is her appearance. Like previous archons, she doesn’t appear to have a vision on her, and her hair is tipped with a green gradient – something that appears to be a common trait shared by Genshin Impact’s Zhongli, Genshin Impact’s Raiden, and Genshin Impact’s Venti.

Remember this is, however, all theory-crafting, and Hoyoverse is yet to give us any confirmation, but it’s fun to guess!

What is Genshin Impact Nahida’s element?

Though nothing is confirmed, Nahida’s design makes us think that she’s likely a dendro wielder.

When is Genshin Impact Nahida’s banner?

We don’t know Genshin Impact Nahida’s release date or banner yet, but we’re pretty sure it won’t be in version 3.0, so we’ll likely have to wait until 3.1 onward. However, she could still appear in the storyline before then – we’ll keep our eyes peeled.

What are Genshin Impact Nahida’s skills?

Hoyoverse is yet to share anything about Nahida’s skills, role, or rarity yet. But we’ll let you know as soon as we find out.

That’s everything we’ve got on Genshin Impact’s Nahida so far, we may have to wait until we get to Sumeru to find out more. In the meantime, head over to our list of the best games like Genshin Impact to find something new to play.

Posted on July 30, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ouroboros guide

What are Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ouroboros? Well, the latest entry in the JRPG franchise brings together different races, weapons, and features from every entry and mashes them together – it’s all pretty exciting for longtime fans. We talk about it a bit in our Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review, but for a more detailed analysis keep reading.

The main thing you need to know about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ouroboros is that it’s the combination of two characters, who join together to create a large new form that resembles a robot, piloted by both of the characters at once. It’s a little bit Neon Genesis Evangelion in design, a bit like Pacific Rim in function, and is completely badass.

We’ve got a nice, lengthy explanation of the XC3 Ouroboros system below, but that’s not all. For more info, check out our Xenoblade Chronicles 3 classes, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 characters, or Xenoblade Chronicles 3 pre-orders guide to make sure you’re good to go on the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 release date.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ouroboros

When in battle, two characters from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 can fuse together in a system called interlinking. Noah and Mio can combine together, as can other members of the core party, Lanz & Sena, or Eunie & Taion. Fusing to create an Ouroboros makes them considerably more powerful, and grants them special abilities. You must be mindful though, as using this ability too much can cause the XC3 Ouroboros to overheat.

Noah and Mio have fused together! The giant form they combine to create is called Ouroboros. Lanz & Sena or Eunie & Taion can also pair up and transform into Ouroboros. #XenobladeChronicles3 pic.twitter.com/2JR5tN8Of8

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 20, 2022

different Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ouroboros forms

Noah and Mio XC3 Ouroboros

When Noah and Mio combine, they wield a huge sword during battle.

Lanz and Sena XC3 Ouroboros

Lanz and Sena combine to make a huge Ouroboros. This combination is great for protecting teammates from powerful attacks.

Eunie and Taion XC3 Ouroboros

The combination of Eunie and Taion makes this striking Ouroboros. Like this, they even have the ability to revive fallen allies.

We also got a look at alternate Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ouroboros forms, which you can check out below.

That’s all the XC3 Ouroboros nonsense we’ve got for now. Why not also check out our Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Mio guides to get to know your new leaders?

Posted on July 26, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Digimon Survive karma – the good, the bad, and the neutral

Unlike the Digimon games of old, Digimon Survive has a karma system as part of its branching narrative paths, with the decisions you make affecting how your journey pans out. Not only is the system related to how your Digimon evolve, but it also affects the ending you experience, and your chances of making friends along the way.

So, we’ve put together a Digimon Survive karma guide, making it easier to avoid putting a foot wrong as you set out to find your way home from the digital world. With three main options to choose from at each junction, and multiple branching paths standing between you and explaining the mysteries of the dilapidated lanscape, it’s pivotal you know where to go from the outset, so of course, we’ve got you covered.

To get even more of a head start on your dangerous quest through a monster-ridden post-apocalyptic world, be sure to check out our guides for Digimon Survive digivolution, Digimon Survive characters, and Digimon Survive endings. Or, if you were in the market for an old-school monster-taming RPG, check out our picks for the best games like Pokémon on Switch and mobile.

What is Digimon Survive karma?

There are three different kinds of karma in Digimon Survive, known as Moral, Harmony, and Wrathful. These karma types are pretty self explanatory, but if you want to make sure you know what you’re getting into, we’ve gone into more detail on each of them further down the page.

Each dialogue or story option has three options to choose from, moral on the top right, harmony on the bottom right, and wrathful on the left. With all the consequential options in Digimon Survive, you can’t redo without starting a new save, so be sure to think things through before selecting a response.

There’s also an attribute associated with each karma type, making it easier for you to convince monsters of a specific attribute based on your karma points. We’ve detailed the preferred attribute for each karma typing further down the page, so you can adjust your playstyle to make a couple of new Digimon pals.

The other big difference that karma makes on your adventure in the digital world is in how Agumon evolves, as well as several other specific digimon. With Agumon, there are three different evolutionary paths to follow – Greymon along the moral line, Tyrannomon on the harmony line, and an as of yet unknown Digimon down the wrathful line.

Digimon Survive karma types

Moral karma

Preferred attribute: Vaccine

All of the decisions that create moral karma are based on selflessness, justice, and leading with your heart on your sleeve. Unlike the peaceful passivity of harmony options or the unbridled aggression of wrathful decisions, moral decisions make a difference in the name of good. If you have more moral karma than any of the other types, it’s easier to convince Vaccine attribute Digimon to join the gang.

Harmony karma

Preferred attribute: Data

The neutral ground of the Digimon Survive karma types, harmony karma is about cooperation, understanding, and supporting your teammates emotionally in their new environment. A lot of the harmony decisions are more pacifistic, opting for words over action compared to moral and wrathful karma, but wild Data type Digimon will find this impressive enough to want to join your ranks.

Wrathful karma

Preferred attribute: Virus

As you can probably assume, wrathful karma is from brazen, single-minded, and potentially selfish decisions that put Takuma and the rest of the team in danger. Still, if you want to convince as many Virus attribute Digimon to join your roster, the best way is to go all out wrathful and form a team of melancholy monsters to take down Garururmon.

Where can I find my Digimon Survive karma rating?

You can find your Digimon Survive karma rating by going to the profile menu, and looking in the bottom right corner. The karma-analysis meter gives you the exact number of points you have for each of the three variations, as well as a visual analysis of how the three relate to each other. If you want to try and change your karma, you can keep an eye on it from this visualisation anytime you need.

With that, you’re ready to pursue the Digimon Survive karma that takes you on the path you most want to walk down, whether it be nice, nasty, or somewhere in between. Once you’ve experienced all three, why not stick around in the world of digital monsters with our picks for the best Digimon games.

Posted on July 8, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 heroes – I need a hero

To say you already have a big party in the new Xenoblade is an understatement, but the fearsome forces of the Moebius are a real threat, so you may need our Xenoblade Chronicles 3 heroes guide. While the main six party members are your active companions that you can control and can combine to create the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Ouroboros, heroes are another wrinkle to the battle system.

So, what are Xenoblade Chronicles 3 heroes? A seventh wheel, or another pillar of combat, heroes in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 are people you meet along your journey who decide to lend their aid to your party. They take part in battles and upon joining, unlock a new class for your party members. You can only use one hero at a time in battle, but you can swap them out as you see fit, make sure you use the right one for each battle.

We’re absolutely drowning in great games this year, swimming in the choppy seas of RPGs, and the only life ring actually turns out only to be another RPG. What I mean to say is, that RPG fans are eating good this year, so be sure to keep up with all our guides covering great games like Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, Persona 5 Royal, and Nier Automata: End of Yorha Edition.

Here’s our guide to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 heroes.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 heroes

Zeon – guardian commander

“Turn the tables with boosted abilities when things look dire.”
A tall male warrior who looks to be a member of the High Entia race, Zeon wields a sword and seems to give other players buffs when HP is low.

Alexandria – incursor

“Unleash more critical hits for higher attack power”
A female humanoid who wields a broadsword, Alexandria boosts the party by increasing the likelihood of critical hits appearing. Sure to add some extra punch to your biggest attacks.

Valdi – war medic

“Heal team members and bolster them with various buffs.”
A mechanic, child soldier, and seemingly a member of the Machina race, Valdi helps from afar with their healing rifle and an attack called bullet hail.

Riku & Manana – class unknown

Two Nopon that work together in combat, we don’t know much about how they fight, but they’re completely adorable.

Ashera – class unknown

A tall humanoid female, Ashera reminds us a little of Elma from Xenoblade Chronicles X. With her suit of armour and tough demeanour, she truly means business.

Fiona – class unknown

A seemingly slightly more shy and reserved female character, Fiona has bright purple hair and an outfit that looks like it’s stripped right out of Sailor Moon. We don’t know enough about her yet, but she looks cool if nothing else.

Gray – class unknown

Dual-wielding pistols and with a gruff demeanour only further exaggerated by a mask over his face, Gray is a tall, dark, and mysterious character that looks like trouble.

Unknown characters

As we get closer to the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and get our hands on the game properly, we will update this guide with more characters, classes, and much more information.

That’s it for today Xenoblade fans, but there isn’t too long to wait now until we’re finally exploring the land of Aionios. If you need another RPG adventure to look forward to though, be sure to keep your eye on our Persona 3 Switch release date guide, and Persona 4 Switch release date guide, and find out when you can dive into your next RPG obsessions.

Posted on July 4, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Persona 3 characters – students, an android, a dog, oh my!

With the fantastic news that Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable are all heading to Nintendo Switch, well, gamers have some catching up to do. These fantastical JRPGs mostly take place in high school, and over the course of a year. Each team has its own distinct flair and style though, so let us help you get to know the colourful cast of characters.

The Persona 3 characters are (predictably) caught up in some otherworldly shenanigans that are the reason the team have access to their personas, but could also spell trouble for Japan and the world at large. Persona 3 Portable also shows the consequence of the player’s actions, so you’ll want to get to know your team thoroughly before you do something you can’t take back.

After waiting for so long for one game, it now feels like the floodgates are open! So if you’re brushing up on your Atlus RPGs like many of us, be sure to check out our other great guides covering Persona 4 characters, Persona 5 characters, Persona 5 Futaba, Persona 5 Morgana, and Persona 5 Yusuke.

Here’s our guide to Persona 3 characters

Persona 3 characters

Protagonist (male/female)

A silent protagonist, the player character in Persona 3 Portable lost their parents in a car crash many years ago. Eventually, they transfer to Gekkoukan High School where the events of the game start to occur. Known as a quiet and calm figure, ultimately the character’s personality is inferred from your choices throughout your journey through the game.

They often wear their school uniform, have blue mid-length hair, and are often seen wearing headphones as well. Persona 3 Portable also introduces a female protagonist, who has the opposite colour to the male protagonist in both their hair, and their starting Persona. Outside of this, they’re mostly very similar, remaining a silent protagonist throughout the events of the game.

Yukari Takeba

A girl who often likes to wear pink, cute outfits, Yukari Takeba is known in Gekkoukan High School for her cheery demeanour and is popular because of this. She does have a slightly short temper though, and occasionally lashes out with sarcasm when she’s annoyed. Although she’s seen as popular, Yukari often feels quite lonely, keeping people at bay so they don’t find out about her past. You’ll have to play the full game to find out more about Yukari’s history.

Junpei Iori

Another student at Gekkoukan High School, Junpei is an average-looking male student who often wears a hat and sports a goatee. His friends see him as a bit of a joker, verging on inappropriate with some girls, but he generally tries to be optimistic and raise other people’s spirits. Always trying it out with the ladies, Junpei is on the search for love but is probably going about it in the worst way possible.

Known more for playing video games or reading manga than studying, people often underestimate Junpei as being stupid, but he does have some street smarts and a knack for finding things. He’s also fairly brave, though most of the time this means he’s just reckless and ready to fight anyone to protect his friends.

Mitsuru Kirijo

With her beautiful long flowing red hair, there’s no mistaking Mitsuru. Often seen as mature, calm, and collected, Mitsuru adheres to the rules and speaks to people formally where she can. Though, she has been known to drop the formality when she becomes very close with people such as Akihiko. Because of her stuffy upbringing, other characters often make fun of Mitsuru because she hasn’t tried common foods like burgers and ramen. It’s ok Mitsuru, we won’t tease you!

Akihiko Sanada

Another student of Gekkoukan High School and member of the SEES group, Akihiko Sanada is known for his distinctive short grey hair and signature red vest. Many other students see Akihiko as the cool type, staying calm but often making sarcastic jokes to make the others laugh. However, he does have a strong and somewhat angry side, which comes out in battles with shadows. He’s incredibly determined, and is a huge asset to the SEES team.

Fuuka Yamagishi

A very kind, soft, and somewhat timid girl, Fuuka has short blue-teal coloured hair and distinctive large brown eyes. When in school, her shy personality makes her a target for bullies, and she even gets locked in the school gym at one point. Despite this, Fuuka is a very forgiving person and goes out of her way to accommodate other people. Basically, she’s a sweet angel who we want to protect. Fuuka also loves computers and is fiercely intelligent, and if she could would likely never leave her room.

Aigis

An android who transfers and attends Gekkoukan High School, Aigis initially doesn’t seem to have much of a personality. But her lack of understanding of human emotions and social cues gives her a quirky vibe, and the other students warm to her eventually. Her intelligence and android abilities are essential to the SEES team and help them out of some real predicaments. She is also able to understand the dog Koromaru and translate her to the group, and that’s pretty incredible stuff, to be honest.

Koromaru

The best boy, a beautiful white dog with a gorgeous coat, Koromaru is just absolutely adorable and instantly makes Persona 3 Portable a top-tier JRPG. Even though he’s a dog, Koromaru is weirdly smart and helps the SEES crew many times on their journey. He’s very kind and shows extreme loyalty to the group, but also fiercely protects the shrine in Persona 3, as he thinks it’s a holy place.

That’s it for now, we’ll add more characters down the line as the release of Persona 3 Portable on Nintendo Switch grows ever nearer.
We hope you enjoyed this peek into Persona 3 Portable, and you’ve got yourself ready for the Persona 3 Switch release date somewhere down the line. Be sure to keep an eye on the Persona 5 release date as well, as we’ll be playing with Joker and pals on the Nintendo Switch later this year.

Posted on June 30, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Nier Automata wallpaper – the best backgrounds for mobile and desktop

Looking for a Nier Automata wallpaper to start your morning with the sight of your favourite android? You’ve found them. From illustrated imaginings of 2B and 9S in a watercolour world, to screenshots you can barely believe are lifted from the game, there’s a wealth of ways to show off your love for PlatinumGames’ action RPG.

So, we’ve collected all of our favourite Nier Automata wallpapers in one place, making it easier for you to spruce up your background on your phone or computer. We’ve also made sure to add all these images at the correct dimensions, so simply open it up in a new tab, hit save, and you’re good to go.

For more home screen makeovers, check out our Among Us wallpapers, Genshin Impact wallpapers, Persona 5 wallpapers, and PUBG wallpapers guides. Or, if you’re wondering when your favourite androids might land on Switch, let alone your desktop, check out our Nier Automota release date guide.

Nier Automata wallpapers

We’ve divided the Nier Automata wallpapers into desktop and mobile versions so you can find what you’re looking for quicker. If it’s desktop, look right below, but if you’re trying to find a mobile background, skip further down the page.

Nier Automata desktop wallpapers

2B looking across a gloomy lake with clouds taking over the skies

A giant machine in a desolated Nier Automata environment

A watercolour illustration of 2B using her swords in a battle

A colourful and up-close illustration of 2B

2B facing off against a massive machine with a glowing red sensor

Pencil illustration of 2B preparing to battle a large machine

Nier Automata mobile wallpapers

2B and 9S looking over a town celebration

9S eating an apple in a grassy area

2B and 9S looking over an area filled with waterfalls

A comic-style illustration of 2B and 9S in battle

2B playing in a musical trio with a mysterious light coming from the violin bow

There you have it, more Nier Automata wallpapers than I have screens in my house. For more futuristic adventures, why not see our picks for the best space games on Switch and mobile.

Posted on June 18, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu release date and banner

Hoyoverse has finally revealed Genshin Impact’s Kuki Shinobu. This four-star electro character has ties to the one and oni Genshin Impact’s Itto – for better or worse. She’s best used in a support role and can perform some handy heals to keep your team alive.

We’ve heard bits and pieces about the new Arataki gang member, Genshin Impact’s Kuki Shinobu, and we’re pretty smitten already. This kind, hardworking girl has a strong sense of responsibility and duty when it comes to the troublesome oni, and we can’t wait to see what hijinks they get up to when she becomes a playable character. But when is Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu’s release date? And who exactly is she?

If you want more info on potential upcoming characters, check out our Genshin Impact leaks, and Genshin Impact Scaramouche and Genshin Impact Heizou guides. And, as there’s always someone new to save those primos for, you should head over to our list of all the latest Genshin Impact codes for some great freebies.

Genshin Impact’s Kuki Shinobu

WHAT IS GENSHIN IMPACT KUKI SHINOBU’S banner?

You can pick Kuki Shinobu up during phase two of update 2.7, alongside Itto in the Oni’s Royale Genshin Impact banner. The Oni’s Royale banner starts on July 21, 2022, and also features Genshin Impact’s Gorou and Genshin Impact’s Chongyun.

Who is Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu?

Kuki Shinobu is the deputy of the Arataki gang, and it’s her job to keep Itto in line, covering for his antics and compensating for any damages he causes, as well as collecting him from jail whenever he gets in trouble. She studied law in Liyue shortly before Inazuma went into lockdown, though her parents wanted her to be a Shrine Maiden like her older sister Miyuki.

I am writing to introduce a talented person to you. — Kujou Sara

◆ Kuki Shinobu
◆ Mender of Tribulations
◆ Deputy Leader of the Arataki Gang
◆ Electro
◆ Tribulatio Demptio#GenshinImpact pic.twitter.com/48q4sY0IP5

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) March 28, 2022

What is Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu’s weapon and best build?

We’re still awaiting Kuki Shinobu’s release date, so we’ve not had the chance to test out her builds yet, but we do know that she’s a four-star electro sword wielder, and her skills suggest that she excels in a sub-DPS/healer hybrid role.

What is the best Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu weapon?

As stated above, we’ve not had the chance to test different weapons on Kuki Shinobu yet. However, when looking at her skills, we believe the following will be the best options.

Freedom-sworn takes the top spot due to her healing scaling with her elemental mastery, and its skill still procking when she’s not on field. Similarly, Iron Sting essentially works as an elemental mastery stat stick, though the skill likely won’t be very valuable to her.

On the other hand, Sacrificial Sword’s energy recharge means Kuki will be able to use her burst more frequently, and the skill reset is always handy, especially as her skill field deals damage and therefore should be able to reset her skill even if she’s not on the field.

Weapon	Effect (level one)	How to get
Freedom-Sworn	Bonus stat: increases elemental mastery by 43 Skill: increases damage by 10%. When Kuki triggers elemental reactions, she gains a Sigil of Rebellion (once every 0.5 seconds). This triggers even if she isn’t on the field. When she reaches two sigils, she consumes both to grant all nearby party members +20% attack and +16% normal, charged, and plunging attack damage for 12 seconds. Once triggered, she gains no sigils for 20 seconds. Buff of the same type don’t stack	Gacha
Sacrificial Sword	Bonus stat: increases energy recharge by 13.3% Skill: after Kuki damages an opponent with her elemental skill, the skill has a 40% chance to end its own CD. This can occur once every 30 seconds	Gacha
Iron Sting	Bonus stat: increases elemental mastery by 36 Skill: dealing elemental damage increases all of Kuki’s damage by 6% for six seconds. This can occur once every second	Forge via Blacksmith

What are Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu’s best aritfacts?

We’re unsure which artifacts are best suited to Kuki Shinobu at the moment, but we we believe that Tenacity of the Millelith will work well with her kit as the heals from her skill will proc the buff, even when she’s off-field.

Alternatively, if you don’t have another character on the team equipped with Noblesse Oblige we recommend giving that to Kuki, as its team-wide buff is invaluable but doesn’t stack.

When it comes to stats and sub-stats, we suggest aiming to increase her HP and elemental mastery. We’ll be sure to update this section when we know more.

Artifact set	Effect	How to obtain
Tenacity of the Millelith	Two equipped: increases HP by 20% Four equipped: when Kuki’s elemental skill hits an opponent, increases the attack of all nearby party members by 20%, and increases their shield strength by 30% for 30 seconds. This effect can trigger once every 0.5 seconds, even when Kuki isn’t on the field	Ridge Watch Domain in Bishui Plain, Liyue
Noblesse Oblige	Two equipped: increases elemental burst damage by 20% Four equipped: when Kuki uses her elemental burst, it increases all party members’ attack by 20% for 12 seconds. This effect cannot stack	From the Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern domain in Minlin, Liyue, or from the Noblesse Oblige artifact strongbox

What are Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu’s abilities?

From what we’ve seen of Kuki’s abilities, she appears to have the potential to offer some great DPS and electro application, while also healing herself and her teammates. Her skill relies on her sacrificing a portion of her health, and the duration of her burst extends if her HP is below 50%. Therefore, like Genshin Impact’s Hu Tao, she benefits from not being healed to full HP.

Active skills:

Skill	Effect
Shinobu’s Shadowsword (normal attack)	Perform up to four rapid strikes
Shinobu’s Shadowsword (charged)	Consume stamina to unleash two rapid sword strikes
Sanctifying Ring (elemental skill)	Kuki sacrifices a portion of her HP to create a Grass Ring of Sanctification, dealing electro damage to all nearby opponents. The Grass Ring of Sanctification follows your active character, dealing electro damage to nearby opponents every 1.5 seconds, and restoring HP for active characters within the ring’s AoE based on Kuki’s max HP. The HP consumption from this skill can bring her HP no lower than 20%
Gyoei Narukami Kariyama Rite	Kuki stabs an evil-excoriating blade into the ground, creating a field that cleanses the area of all that is foul, dealing continuous electro damage to opponents within its AoE based on Kuki’s max HP. If her HP is less than or equal to 50% when she uses this skill, the field lasts longer

Passive skills:

Skill	Effect
Inazuma Expedition	Gain more rewards when dispatched on an Inazuma Expedition for 20 hours
Heart’s Repose	The healing and damage from Kuki’s elemental skill increases with the level of her elemental mastery
Break Free	Kuki’s healing bonus increases when her HP is low

What are Genshin Impact Kuki Shinobu’s constellations?

The following information is sourced from Honey Impact. Hoyoverse hasn’t officially released Kuki’s constellations yet, and they are subject to change.

Constellation	Effect
To Cloister Compassion	Increases Kariyama Rite’s AoE by 50%
To Forsake Fortune	Increases Grass Ring of Sanctification’s duration by three seconds
To Sequester Sorrow	Increases Sanctifying Ring’s level by three
To Sever Sealing	If the character with Kuki’s Grass Ring active hits an enemy with a normal, plunging, or charged attack, they apply a Thundergrass Mark to said enemy. This deals electro AoE damage equal to 9.&% of Kuki’s max HP
To Cease Courtesies	Increases Kariyama Rite’s level by three
To Ward Weakness	When Kuki takes damage that would reduce her HP to 0, she won’t be knocked out. This effect triggers when her HP reaches one and can only occur once every 60 seconds. When Kuki’s HP drops below 25%, her elemental mastery increases by 150 for 15 seconds. This can also only occur once every 60 seconds

What are Kuki Shinobu’s ascension materials?

In order to ascend Kuki, you need plenty of Spectral Husks from spectres, and Runic Fangs from the boss in the Genshin Impact Chasm.

Required leve	Mora	Materials
20	20,000	One vajrada amethyst sliver, three naku weed, three spectral husk
40	40,000	Three vajrada amethyst fragment, ten naku weed, 15 spectral husks, two runic fangs
50	60,000	Six vajrada amethyst fragments, 20 naku weed, 12 spectral husks, four runic fangs
60	80,000	Three vajrada amethyst chunks, 30 naku weeds, 18 spectral husks, eight runic fangs
70	100,000	Six vajrada amethyst chunks, 45 naku weeds, 12 spectral nucleus, 12 runic fangs
80	120,000	Six vajrada amethyst gemstones, 60 naku weeds, 24 spectral nucleus, 20 runic fangs

And that’s all we know about Genshin Impact’s Kuki Shinobu so far. If you want to see how all the other characters rank, check out our Genshin Impact character list. We also have a list of all the current Genshin Impact events, so you can keep up to date on everything happening in Teyvat.

Posted on June 14, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Pokémon Violet is beating Scarlet in the popularity race

It’s exciting times for all you trainers out there. It’s not so long ago that new details emerged for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and it’s fair to say that many of you (PT too) are keen to dive into what looks like a phenomenal game, with the two entries set to offer two unique experiences, given Scarlet has a more prehistoric aesthetic, while Violet embraces futuristic elements – just look at the respective professors.

So, as with any time a new pair of ‘mon games is out, it’s time to ask, which one are you getting? Well, according to a recent Reddit post, when it comes to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s player choice, the latter is the more popular option, with 199 votes to 183 at the time of writing, and given the poll still has almost a whole week left, we’re curious to see the final results.

If you chuck the votes of the PT team into the mix, it’s a further three votes for Violet, and one for Scarlet. As the sole member of the crew that plans to have Scarlet as my main game, I need to know people, what exactly draws you to Pokémon Violet. Luckily, there are some voices on Reddit that can shed some light.

Actually, we just need this one comment from Reddit user JellieJuice 489 to explain why. “My main game is gonna be Violet. I like its legendary more, my friends are picking Scarlet (I can get them version exclusives), and I just like the colour purple more.”

In all honesty, these are the most common reasons on both sides of debate, and we love that – it’s all about personal preference, and if your pals go for the opposite version, everybody wins thanks to some good ‘ol fashioned trading.

What is the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet release date?

The upcoming entry in the ‘mon franchise launches on November 18, so make sure you bookmark our Pokémon Scarlet and Violet release date guide to stay up to date with the latest details.

We also happen to have a Pokémon Scarlet and Violet pre-order guide, in case you want to snag a copy right now, as well as content about the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet starters. Oh, and if you’re still on the fence as to which edition to get, discover what the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet differences are with our guide.

If you need something to keep you busy in the meantime, see what other great ‘mon adventures are out there with our picks for the best Pokémon games – can you play ‘em all?

Posted on June 8, 2022 by — Leave a comment

Genshin Impact Discord – what is it and how do I join?

Genshin Impact has worked its way into the hearts of many fans worldwide, many of whom flock to different corners of the internet to share their passion. With active communities on multiple platforms, from Reddit, to Twitter, and even YouTube, there’s no shortage of Genshin content if you know what to search.

Of course, one place is right at the core of the community – and that’s the Genshin Impact Discord server. With hundreds of thousands of fans flocking to the official server as soon as it opened, it’s no wonder it was crowned the largest and most popular Discord in the world. But is the Genshin Impact Discord server full? How do you join? Well, you’re in the right place. In our handy guide, we’ll help you wiggle your way into Mihoyo’s welcoming (but highly populated) arms.

If you want to keep up to date with all things Genshin, check out our Genshin Impact tier list, Genshin Impact update, or Genshin Impact next banner guides. We also have a list of all the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events, along with the latest Genshin Impact codes to keep those primos flowing.

The official Genshin Impact Discord server – is it full?

Way back on October 30, 2020, only a month after the game’s initial release, the Genshin Impact Discord server hit over 734,000 subscribers, claiming the title of the biggest Discord server in the world. Naturally, it didn’t take too long for the server to reach max capacity, with 800,000 players subscribed. Unfortunately, this means that the first official Genshin Impact Discord server is full, so you can’t join anymore.

Dear Travelers,

Our Genshin Impact official Discord has been at max capacity for quite a while. Now we are happy to announce that our second Discord server, the Genshin Impact Tavern is now open, Paimon can’t wait to see you all there!https://t.co/ntH0UTx5Jb

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) July 28, 2021

Does Genshin Impact have a second Discord server?

Yes! Luckily, Mihoyo heard the cries of its fans, and opened a second Genshin Impact Discord server – the Genshin Impact Tavern, and there is still space to join. All you have to do is follow this link.

What is the Genshin Impact Discord server?

The Genshin Impact Discord server is dedicated to fans of the popular open-world RPG, allowing you to have fun while engaging with the community. Whether you want a place to brag about your latest in-game achievements, chat about the latest content and upcoming Genshin Impact leaks, or share your favourite Genshin Impact memes, it’s a space for lovers of Liyue and insatiable Inazumans to meet like-minded travelers. Of course, there are also plenty of fun events to take part in, and much more. So what are you waiting for?

That’s it for our Genshin Impact Discord guide. If you’re looking for more portable fun in wide, fantasy worlds, check out our list of the best mobile RPGs to find something new to play today.