The time has finally come for the Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG to arrive. Genius Invokation was released in the 3.3 update on December 7, 2022. We’ve created a guide to help you understand the TCG system a little more. …
The time has finally come for the Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG to arrive. Genius Invokation was released in the 3.3 update on December 7, 2022. We’ve created a guide to help you understand the TCG system a little more. Make sure to bookmark this page to refer back to, as we’ll update this guide using our own hands-on experience too!
Genshin Impact is one of the most popular gacha RPG games at the moment, and there’s no sign of it dwindling in popularity. With incredible world-building, rich storylines, and engaging characters, Genshin Impact allows you to immerse yourself in the world of Teyvat. Progress through the story and complete side quests to receive rewards – multiple Genshin Impact events take part during the year which allow you to obtain even more freebies. Gather resources found throughout the world, take part in Domain challenges, and defeat World Bosses – what’s not to love?
If you love gacha games as much as we do, check out our other guides for Genshin Impact codes, and our Genshin Impact Heizou build guide.
Let’s go over what exactly this TCG entails.
It’s a lot more complicated than we originally thought. Each character card has the usual abilities (Normal Attack, Elemental Skill, and an Elemental Burst). As well as character cards, there are also Monster Cards and Action Cards.
Action Cards are split into 3 types:
The TCG allows you to duel with NPCs found throughout Teyvat, as well as familiar characters – there’s also a fun co-op mode too. To play against an NPC, all you need to do is interact with them, and select “Duel”. The next window that pops up will showcase the three challenge objectives that correspond to that NPC, as well as any Special Rules that apply. For example, “Both sides are affected by the Electro element”.
The main objective of the TCG is to defeat all of the opponent’s character cards. You can obtain a wider selection of character cards by progressing through the TCG. Cards are pulled at random in your deck, so we recommend creating a strong deck as soon as possible.
The Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG features a similar system to the usual combat within the game. If you’re familiar with Genshin Impact, you’ll know about the all-important Elemental Reactions. Character cards have a specific element based on which element the character uses. For example, Yoimiya’s card has the pyro element, and Fischl’s card has the electro element.
Using a character card on one of your opponent’s cards will inflict that card with an element. For example, using a Diluc card on a Diona card will cause the Diona card to be affected by the pyro element.
You can then switch to a character card of a different element to create an elemental reaction. Using the example from above, switching to Fischl (electro element) and attacking the Diona card (who is affected by Diluc’s pyro element), will create the Overloaded elemental reaction.
The Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG introduces you to the elemental dice. To perform any action within the TCG, you need to use your elemental dice. Both you and your opponent will roll eight elemental dice at the start. Seven of the elemental dice will correspond with the usual elements found in Genshin Impact, which are:
The eighth element is the “Omni Element”. You can use this to replicate any of the 7 elements. For example, a hydro character will need a hydro elemental dice or an Omni elemental dice – this is required to perform an action.
It’s important to note that elemental dice can be used to switch characters during the game, as well as allow you to play a variety of the other cards available (Equipment cards, event cards, and support cards). Using a wide range of cards allows you to use different strategies during a round.
An interesting feature of the elemental dice is that you can choose which rolls to keep. You can then reroll the remaining dice – but you can only do this once before the round starts.
Playing Genius Invokation will in turn allow you to earn player experience. The more player experience you get, the higher your player level becomes. The more your player level increases, the more NPCs and characters you can duel with.
You can check your player level by talking to Prince the cat (Duel Saint of Cats). Speaking to him also provides you with the options to start a tavern card challenge, or view the card shop (Card Shop’s Commodities).
Viewing the player level window allows you to see how many character cards you have unlocked. You can also check how many action cards you have collected, as well as how many open-world match challenge objectives you have reached.
In the Livestream we could see that there are:
By completing challenges, you will earn a new currency called Lucky Coins – you will also receive new cards and other rewards from these challenges. You can spend Lucky Coins in the Card Shop to purchase equipment cards, support cards, and event cards.
You can use these Lucky Coins to purchase some amazing dynamic skins for your character cards. These dynamic skins give your character card an animated illustration and include a bonus animation when using the character’s elemental burst skill. Dynamic Skins will cost 4,000 Lucky Coins – it’s time to get grinding!
The Genshin Impact Genius Invokation TCG includes an exciting co-op mode too. There is a board on a wall to the left of where Prince sits – this allows you to begin the TCG co-op mode. By interacting with this board, you can invite a specific character to duel with or start a co-op match with a friend. Once you reach a certain player level, you also unlock the matchmaking mode – this will put you against a random person.
A crucial thing to remember is that playing against friends and other players will not contribute towards the Genius Invokation leaderboard, and will not allow you to obtain any rewards. This is because the TCG is focused more on PvE, with the PvP mode focusing more on a relaxing challenge.
The Casket of Tomes is unlocked as you progress through the earlier stages of the TCG. It’s a handy item which can be used to alter your TCG deck no matter where you are. By selecting the Casket of Tomes, you can also check out the Proficiency Level of your current character cards.
Another useful feature of the Casket of Tomes is the ability to search for NPCs who have a match available. It’s important to complete all of these matches, as they help you raise your Player Level, as well as progress through the overall TCG. When you select “Search for Player”, a range of TCG symbols will appear on your map to show you where to go for a match.
To unlock the TCG weekly guest challenges, you need to reach Player Level 2. These guest challenges are brilliant for Lucky Coins and EXP – they even contribute towards the Genshin Impact battle pass!
Every week, there are 4 NPCs to play TCG with in the Cat’s Tail Tavern. These NPCs can either be generic ones from around Teyvat, or one of your favourite characters, such as Ganyu. It’s pretty easy to spot them, as they have the TCG symbol above their heads.
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