Summary
According to the latest beta build forGenshin Impact, the cap for both Physical and Elemental bonus damage is being increased from 300% to 400%, seemingly setting the stage for future characters. WhileGenshin Impactisn’t fond of power creep, it’s fair to say that its support characters have raised the floor overall. Old hypercarries such as Diluc have greatly benefited from newcomers such as Furina and Xianyun, while new hypercarries such as Arlecchino still have a use for Zhongli.
This gradual boost in player power can best be seen in theSpiral Abyss inGenshin Impact, as HoYoverse continues to increase the HP of its enemies to keep the mode’s difficulty at a stable level. Building a team has never been easier or more rewarding inGenshin Impact, and the variety of builds is set to increase even further in Version 5.2, as underwhelming Elemental Reactions such as Superconduct and Freeze will have their damage multipliers dramatically raised.
Recent informationobtained via HomDGCatfor Version 5.2 reveals that both Physical and Elemental bonus damage will have their limits raised from 300% to 400%. While it is extremely difficult for current teams to reach the cap, there are two plausible reasons why HoYoverse made this particular change. It could be setting the stage forMavuika inGenshin Impact, whose ability kit may end up buffing Physical and Elemental damage over ATK. Alternatively, it could be attempting to accommodate future combat events.
Genshin Impact Damage Increases in Version 5.2
Though it remains to be seen if players will be able to consistently break the old bonus damage cap with new characters, Xilonen andFurina inGenshin Impactalready provide a major buff to Elemental bonus damage via their ability kits, Artifact Sets, and Signature Weapon. Furthermore, this buff is increased by 50% for Xilonen in Geo teams via her second Constellation. By raising the bonus damage cap and buffing certain Elemental Reactions, HoYoverse seems to be preparing for the future ofGenshin Impactwith Version 5.2.
UpcomingGenshin Impactcharacterswill no doubt attempt to open up new playstyles, the same way Nilou provides a unique take on Bloom or how Navia evolved Crystallize in Version 4.3. While Citlali is rumored to be a Shield Support and Ororon is made with Electro-Charged in mind, the new changes open the door for a Superconduct character to establish their own niche in the meta.Genshin ImpactVersion 5.2 is scheduled to launch on July 02, 2025.
