New World Boss: Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker

The highlight of Version 5.3 is the introduction of a new World Boss – the Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker.

• Location: Cave in the Mictlan territory
• Visual Design: The first human-like World Boss in the game
• Stats:
  • HP: 942,820
  • ATK: 19,698
• Key Mechanics:
  • Uses Cryo shields – counter them with Pyro characters.
  • Becomes immobilized for 12 seconds when players destroy all four Reflections at 70% HP.

Defeating this boss drops the Talisman of the Enigmatic Land, required for ascending Citlali.

New Playable Characters

Version 5.3 introduces four new characters:

• Mavuika
• Citlali
• Lan Yan
• The Pyro Traveler

Upcoming Events and Expansions

• Lantern Rite Festival: A fan-favorite festival returns to Liyue with themed quests, mini-games, and Primogem rewards.
• Archon Quests Conclusion: The Natlan story arc reaches its epic finale.
• New Trounce Domain: A challenging new boss domain debuts alongside the conclusion of the Archon Quests.

Changes to the Spiral Abyss

Starting January 15, 2025, Floor 12 of the Spiral Abyss will include:

• Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker: Featured as a key boss.
• Solitary Suanni: Found on the opposite side.
• New Blessings: Encouraging players to build powerful Melt teams.

Exploration Rewards and Open-World Features

Although there are no new map expansions for Natlan in this update, players can look forward to:

• An abundance of hidden Primogems throughout the open world.
• Enhanced casual content to support overall progression.

Closing Thoughts

Version 5.3 promises an exciting mix of challenges and storytelling. From the new World Boss to the conclusion of the Natlan Archon Quests, there’s a lot to look forward to. Mark your calendars for January 1, 2025 and start preparing your teams!

What are you most excited about in Version 5.3? Let us know in the comments below!