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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Genshin Impact 6.0 leak reveals Nod-Krai's game-changing resonance buff
(Image via miHoYo) The Genshin Impact 6.0 hype train is already off the rails, and it's not even here yet. The upcoming Nod-Krai region isn't just bringing jaw-dropping landscapes and fresh characters like Flins, Lauma, and Aino. Leaks are hinting at a new resonance buff that could completely shake up team-building strategies. And no, you don't even need a full Nod-Krai squad to trigger it. Here's the tea. What the Leak Suggests According to trusted community sources, Nod-Krai characters will have a unique resonance effect that activates when non-Nod-Krai characters use their Elemental Skill or Burst. Once triggered, this buff increases Lunar Reaction damage for all party members for up to 20 seconds, with a rumored boost reaching 36% depending on team stats. Rumored Scaling Details If the leak is accurate, the resonance buff won't be a flat bonus—it'll scale differently based on element: Pyro, Electro, Cryo : +0.9% for every 100 ATK Hydro : +0.6% for every 1000 Max HP Geo : +1% for every 100 DEF Anemo & Dendro : +2.25% for every 100 Elemental Mastery This means stat-focused builds could heavily influence how powerful the buff becomes in combat. GENSHIN IS FINALLY BUFFING OLD CHARACTERS! Genshin 6.0+ Why Non-Nod-Krai Units Matter Interestingly, the buff can only be triggered by characters from other nations, making strong synergy with existing units possible. Supports like Yelan, Furina, Nahida, Kazuha, and Sucrose could become highly valuable in Nod-Krai teams. Players are already speculating optimal comps for upcoming characters like Lauma, Flins, and Aino—all expected to debut in 6.0. What This Could Mean for Gameplay If the leaks hold true, the Nod-Krai resonance could: Encourage mixed-region teams instead of mono-Nod-Krai squads. Increase the importance of stat-optimized supports. Boost overall reaction-based damage for more dynamic playstyles. It's a potential shift in how players approach team building, pushing for creative synergy between old favorites and new Nod-Krai arrivals. As always, this is unverified information. HoYoverse could tweak or entirely scrap the mechanic before release. Still, if implemented, the Nod-Krai resonance buff could be one of the most impactful meta changes in recent updates, especially for reaction-heavy teams. Until then, all eyes are on Version 6.0's reveal for confirmation. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Genshin Impact upcoming 6.0 characters signal shift in game mechanics with Lunar reactions
Leaked character kits indicate that Version 6.0 of Genshin Impact will usher in a new era of gameplay with the introduction of Flins and Lauma, and a wave of Lunar reaction mechanics tied to the Nod‑Krai region in Snezhnaya. According to beta leaks via Honey Hunter World, Flins is a 5‑star Electro polearm user whose kit enables Electro Normal and Charged Attacks that trigger Lunar‑Charged reactions when paired with Hydro allies. A new passive talent called Moonsign adjusts effects based on team composition, with Ascendant Gleam enhancing Lunar‑Charged damage. Lauma is introduced as a 5‑star Dendro catalyst user whose power primarily scales with Elemental Mastery. Her kit centres around Lunar‑Bloom, a reaction variant likely exclusive to Nod‑Krai characters that can land CRIT hits. Her passive talent applies different buff stacks depending on the current Moonsign, increasing party-wide DPS. Both characters expand on the Lunar‑Charged mechanic first introduced with Epic Moon android Ineffa in Version 5.8, solidifying Lunar reaction variants as a Nod‑Krai signature. Another beta leak suggests Hydro character Aino will help increase the Moonsign level, making her a strong free‑to‑play pairing for Flins. This shift introduces the concept of regional synergy, similar to the Nightsoul mechanics used by Natlan characters, but specific to Nod‑Krai team compositions. Players are watching closely, as existing characters may become outclassed if Lunar variants prove stronger. Version 6.0 will also bring the new Nod‑Krai region of Nod‑Krai and expand the storyline. As more information emerges from the beta, players await confirmation of these shifts ahead of the update's expected release later in 2025.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Genshin Impact 6.0 drip marketing reveal, new playable characters, event banners and more
As the flames of Natlan begin to lower, HoYoverse now sets its eyes on the icy silence of Nod-Krai, being the next great region of Genshin Impact in Version 6.0. Datamines and official drip marketing have hinted at the narrative culminating, so Version 6.0 is not really just a period of new banners and a new land-it is the prelude leading to the confrontation with the Tsaritsa, and maybe the beginning of the finale for the Traveler's journey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Welcome to Nod-Krai Nod-Krai is thus described as a melting pot for every nation in Teyvat, as the scenery and theme of this place propose it as a crossroads. This is not merely a background for new mechanics-anywhere scattered threads from the Traveler's adventures may begin to interweave. References from other regions, characters, and unfinished stories are reasonably assumed to appear and place the motif of the setting both strange and yet familiar. Drip Marketing Unveils the Lightkeepers and Inventors Three new characters take the stage: Flins (Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins): An Electro polearm wielder, Flins is a brooding tactician from the Lightkeepers lords of combating Wild Hunt and Abyssal threats. His title, Shadowy Lights, Stranger Wights, hints at a possibly philosophical warrior eaten up by his past. His constellation Laterna Vigilis and Electro vision promise dynamic, charged combat. An Electro polearm wielder, Flins is a brooding tactician from the Lightkeepers lords of combating Wild Hunt and Abyssal threats. His title, Shadowy Lights, Stranger Wights, hints at a possibly philosophical warrior eaten up by his past. His constellation Laterna Vigilis and Electro vision promise dynamic, charged combat. Lauma : The new Dendro Catalyst user will bring its share of grace and weight to the Nod-Krai cast. Drip details are scant, yet her presence alongside Nahida in banners alludes to deep Dendro synergy and lore ties to Sumeru. : The new Dendro Catalyst user will bring its share of grace and weight to the Nod-Krai cast. Drip details are scant, yet her presence alongside Nahida in banners alludes to deep Dendro synergy and lore ties to Sumeru. Aino: A surprise choice of fan favorites from Version 5.8, the quirky genius who gave birth to Ineffa now becomes a 4-star Hydro character. Aino does not do Moon Wheel; however, being the head of the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop and with her constellation called Cistellula Mira, she is very much a character driven by invention and puzzle-solving. Aino will be free-to-play, possibly to help players unlock key mechanics in Nod-Krai. Banner Line-up: Old Favorites, New Legends The Event Banners for Version 6.0 are to feature: Flins (Electro Polearm) Yelan (Hydro Bow) Lauma (Dendro Catalyst) Nahida (Dendro Catalyst) The first two, Flins and Lauma, are a product of the debut, while Yelan and Nahida see a feeling of intention during their reruns. Yelan received a premium outfit recently in 5.8, while Nahida, being Dendro Archon, is way overdue for another appearance. The conjecture goes that the order will perhaps be Flins and Yelan first, followed by Lauma and Nahida—but HoYoverse has said nothing yet. Lunar Reactions : A New Elemental Layer Nod-Krai also introduces new gameplay: the Lunar Reactions, a mechanic tied to Hydro Reactions. In 6.0, the Lunar-Charged and Lunar-Bloom Reactions would be out for trials and experiments, further amplifying the existing combat-principle work. Limited types of these new reactions will be live at launch, while these put the spotlight toward a deeper evolving system that could actually shift elemental synergies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With 6.0, Genshin not only grows outward in map size but also sharpens its narrative edge. The arrival of Nod-Krai feels like a deliberate tightening of arcs as HoYoverse prepares the players for some more climactic confrontations. Whether it be the cryptic past of Flins, Aino's gadgets, or the promise of Lunar-powered combat, Version 6.0 is an opportunity not just for discovery but for resolution itself.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Genshin Impact 6.0 update: Leak reveals powerful Artifact Sets designed for Lunar Reaction Teams in the upcoming patch
Genshin Impact 6.0 might bring some major meta shakeups, as new leaks have revealed two brand-new artifact sets. According to reliable sources, such as Seele and TeamMew, these artefacts are designed for Lunar Reactions, a new mechanic likely exclusive to the Nod-Krai region. One set boosts CRIT Rate and Lunar Reaction damage, while the other helps support the entire team by enhancing Elemental Mastery and scaling with Lunar-aligned characters. While the details are still unofficial, fans believe these sets are linked to upcoming characters like Lauma, Flins, and Aino, expected to debut in Version 6.0. // 6.0 ARTIFACTS DESCRIPTION LEAKSWe finally got the full description about the new artifacts, I dont even know who set will be for lauma, im thinking the second one maybe?? Via Seele#GenshinImpact What the new Artifact Sets do in Genshin Impact? According to the leaks: Set 1 2-piece bonus: Elemental Mastery 4-piece bonus: Increases CRIT Rate (15–30%) and boosts Lunar Reaction damage. Best suited for DPS units focused on high damage output. Set 2 2-piece bonus: Energy Recharge +20% 4-piece bonus: Increases entire party's Elemental Mastery (60–120); Lunar Reaction damage scales with the number of Lunar-aligned team members. Built for support characters helping boost. Which characters will benefit? Gi 6.0 Beta - New Artifact Setsvia HomDGCat #GenshinImpact The leaked info points to three new Nod-Krai characters: Lauma, Flins, and Aino. Lauma is speculated to be a support unit focused on Lunar Bloom, making her a great match for the second set. Nilou could also benefit from these changes. Flins and Aino's kits remain unknown, but fans think DPS builds may favour the first set.
Times
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Times
From horseless cart to va va voom: France's love affair with the Renault
On Christmas Eve 1898, residents of the Rue Lepic in Montmartre marvelled as a 21-year-old inventor chugged up the steep hill on a wheezing horseless carriage. That exploit by Louis Renault, motoring pioneer and racing driver, is due to be celebrated with a recreation of the street in a lavish new museum the French automotive group is building on the bank of the Seine, 25 miles west of Paris. The vast 'spectacular exhibition space' on the site of its historic factory at Flins, designed by the Polish-born French architect Jacob Celnikier, will be the first time the 127-year-old car maker has gathered its heritage of historic vehicles and artworks in one place. Louis Renault in the driver's seat of a Voiturette Renault 1 in 1899 ALAMY The Renault 4 came out of the factory at Flins in the 1960s, the 5 in the 1970s and four generations of Clio, the small car advertised by 'Nicole and Papa' in the 1990s and latterly by Thierry Henry espousing its 'va va voom'.
