Summary
Genshin Impactplayers have discovered an unusual glitch that turns the Traveler into one of the best DPS characters in the game. Story-wise, the Traveler is considered the main character inGenshin Impact, and at the start of each playthrough, players are required to choose between Lumine and Aether to lead them on their journey through the world of Teyvat.
Whichever character they choose, the main goal of the game remains the same: to find the other, who mysteriously appears throughout the story. Even though the Traveler is central to every major storyline, their importance is not reflected in their power on the battlefield, which often results in them being left out of the most effective team compositions.
While the Traveler is not the go-to option for mostGenshin Impactplayers in their party setups, many still find creative ways to make them viable, even if it means exploiting unintended game mechanics. A video shared by Reddit user dhcwsp showcases an interesting glitch that allowsGenshin Impact’s Hydro Travelerto deal abnormal amounts of damage using an item called the Xiao Lantern. In the video, the player deploys 100 Xiao Lanterns before activating Aether’s Elemental Burst, at which point Hydro damage numbers begin appearing uncontrollably. The secret behind this interaction is that the Hydro Traveler’s Elemental Burst interacts when in contact with certain entities, which, according to the video, includes the Xiao Lantern.
Genshin Impact Glitch Transforms Traveler Into a Top-Tier DPS
The Xiao Lantern is a craftable item exclusive to the Lantern Rite event, usually used to completeGenshin Impact’s Lantern Rite Talesrequests. To craft a Xiao Lantern, players need to combine 1 Lantern Fiber, 1 Wick Material, 1 Plaustrite Shard, and spend 50 Mora. These items are relatively easy to obtain, but players need to act fast, as the Lantern Rite Festival will likely end around February 12.
The post gained significant attention in the community, reaching over 14k upvotes, with many fans claiming they have finally found a good use for their Xiao Lanterns. Unfortunately, several players pointed out that this interaction cannot be used in the Spiral Abyss, the hardestend-game domain inGenshin Impact.
A few comments also expressed disappointment that the only time the Traveler becomes a viable team option is through the use of glitches. Overall, the Hydro Traveler, introduced in Fontaine, is widely considered one of, if not the weakest, versions of the main character. The last time the Traveler was a viable support option was at the start of the Sumeru arc when they were one of the few availableDendro characters inGenshin Impact.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
