Genshin Impact 5.2 Leaks: Four New Weapons and Who Should Wield Them!
Genshin Impact 5.2: Leaked Weapons That Will Change the Game
Get ready, Travelers! Genshin Impact 5.2 is on the horizon, bringing with it a fresh batch of weapons–based on leaked info from the beta test! This next major update (Version 5.2), arrives soon after Version 5.1, yet many juicy details about those upcoming weapons and characters already started appearing– especially the much-anticipated character banners featuring rumored debuts such as Cásca and Ororon plus those highly-requested reruns including even Albedo.
Leaks also suggest tons of fun limited-time events and a potential return trip to Dragonspine (that frosty Mondstadt mountain!). Plus, rumors of new areas in Natlan along with some brand-new world quests, enemies – and now weapons. This means big changes to your teams! Let's explore all those shiny new toys (that also showcase just how interesting the upcoming gameplay content might actually be; even showcasing new, exciting characters!). And for those eager to be fully prepared to acquire those important rewards – don’t forget to check that subreddit for additional insights and gameplay hints!
Four New Weapons: A Closer Look at the Leaks
Four new weapons got leaked: a 5-star bow, a 4-star catalyst, a 4-star bow, and a 4-star sword (all information is via the Honey Hunter World database). It's assumed the 5-star bow goes with the rumored Cásca; those 4-star ones probably join the event banner and possibly even be a new event reward (based on another Reddit leak). Those descriptions given might change; those new additions are still unconfirmed– they're essentially predictions and subject to various production issues, which could result in a delayed launch. And these are highly requested content so don’t take it too lightly!
Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage: The 5-Star Bow for Swirl Masters
The Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage is this epic 5-star bow, the perfect weapon for Cásca. The leaks really imply these were crafted specifically with that new character's abilities, yet not solely used there! Those stats are insane (608 base ATK at level 90, 66% CRIT DMG at level 90)! But here’s what matters most: that powerful skill– “The Moonring Sighted”—a huge 24% ATK boost for 12 seconds whenever you get a Swirl Reaction. It also offers a significant and rather surprisingly large boost towards elemental burst output! Even better, other teammates who have other elemental types add yet more significant ATK boosts towards charged attacks!
The leaks show this is meant for Anemo DPS characters; Cásca's reportedly field-based Charged Attack gameplay and is perfect. This could also massively benefit DPS Venti. It remains really unclear how it works on others.
Flower-Wreathed Feathers: The 4-Star Bow for Charged Attack Specialists
This 4-star bow, "Flower-Wreathed Feathers," offers different benefits! Base ATK (510 at level 90), 41% ATK sub-stat at level 90– pretty insane. This skill; a decrease to Gliding Stamina consumption (15%)—but this is rather insignificant and there are likely some other significant issues that could hamper the utility and performance, especially in those places where combat happens more frequently. Its actual combat bonus? That massive 36% Charged Attack DMG boost from six stacks, gained while aiming. However, those stacks completely disappear ten seconds after that character’s stopped aiming; thus requiring constant precision and careful consideration regarding when to use this power!
This sounds amazing for Charged Attack DPS units such as Ganyu, Lyney, or even possibly even Cásca! Characters like Tighnari and Sethos however might benefit more from different kinds of bows; bows providing Elemental Mastery, instead of these direct Charged Attack upgrades, and is also something players should consider and would further show how varied these kinds of power would be.
Waveriding Whirl: The 4-Star Catalyst for Hydro Healers
This 4-star catalyst ("Waveriding Whirl") has 454 base ATK at level 90; huge 61% Energy Recharge (ER) at level 90. Those skills decrease Swimming Stamina (15%), but provide that additional 20% Max HP boost for 10 seconds, usable every 15 seconds; meaning you'll really need to maintain that stamina while swimming, for this ability to be worthwhile! Even better–it gains more boosts (up to 24%) whenever additional Hydro characters are in the party. A significant increase indeed.
It appears to be great for Hydro healers, especially those scaling off HP—like Kokomi and Barbara. The huge ER is useful; helping recharge those abilities for a smoother, seamless play style!
Calamity of the Blighted Springs: The 4-Star Sword for Shielded DPS
This 4-star sword ("Calamity of the Blighted Springs") could even reach R5! Its leaked details showcase 565 base ATK at level 90, with 27% ATK sub-stat at level 90; making those upgrades relatively simple, assuming you get that R5 refinement rank upgrade!
Its skill is insane! When shielded: 20% Normal/Charged ATK DMG plus 8% CRIT Rate increase. This would improve at R5—becoming 40%/16%! This means that specific playstyles greatly impact this character, showcasing a far greater amount of depth when it comes to selecting your weapons in battle. This is incredibly good for those shielded DPS characters; units which may frequently engage using both those types of attacks. Some suggested targets are Ayato and Clorinde; but this might work on others such as Ayaka and Keqing—although, others work better!
Conclusion: Getting Ready for Genshin Impact 5.2’s Epic New Additions
These weapons from Genshin Impact 5.2 sound amazing! Remember that these are still rumors, folks! Everything is subject to change! Even though these details could get changed before actual release–the possibilities sound completely awesome, especially those possibilities shown through its weapons. And we're not even considering those cool events! Get those Primogems ready! That sounds intense and those additional new enemies certainly add a considerable and enjoyable change!
