WithGenshin Impact’supcoming 1.6 update it seems the new Inazuma region is right around the corner, where players are introduced to Kazuha and search for a way to get into the new land. One of the seven nations of Teyvat, Inazuma is overseen by the Electro Archon Baal. Though she has been mentioned briefly by other characters and storylines inGenshin Impact,much of her backstory and motivations remain a mystery.
Recently,Genshin Impactleakers found new information regarding Baal’s character, including her past with Kazuha, concept art, and a peek at her potential design. Based on the leaks and storyline hints, it appears Baal will serve as an antagonist of some kind.Genshin Impacthas also been rumored to be working on raids for a while now, with the potential for unique mechanics and co-op action. As such, Baal seems to be the perfect person to integrate raids intoGenshin Impactas the Inazuma update approaches.
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What Genshin Impact Fans Know About Baal
Genshin Impactleaks highlight Baal’s relationship with Kazuha and sets her up as an antagonistic force. Based on small pieces of information fromthe characters and questlines inGenshin Impact,it seems that Baal was not one of the original Seven Archons that emerged victorious from the Archon War.
However, Baal quickly came into power and issued a decree with which she seized all visions within Inazuma’s borders. Those who are caught with a vision are punished severely and as a result, people have avoided the region in fear. It’s unclear whether Baal will eventually turn into aplayableGenshin Impactcharacter or not, but for now it appears that she will be an antagonist to the player when she first appears.
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Baal’s Potential As a Raid Boss
Since its initial release,Genshin Impacthas been creative with unique mechanics in eventsand challenges. However, there has yet to be a raid-type challenge, despite continuous rumors and the potential for co-op. With the introduction of Baal, it seems like the pieces could be falling into place for a raid encounter given the co-op experience it could provide and and Baal’s mysterious backstory. The leaks seem to portray Baal as a powerful leader who strikes fear into the hearts of Inazuma residents. As an Archon, she would be on another level compared to bosses like Childe, so it’s natural players would want to challenge her with others.
While the concept of raids have never been officially implemented inGenshin Impact,there are plenty of past events and challenges that introduce similar mechanics. For example,Genshin Impactplayers already had the ability to fight event bosseslike Rhodeia’s Rage and Resurgent Cryo Regisvine with other players. Although these fights could be accomplished solo, the game’s mechanics, hazards, and elemental reactions have evolved and become more difficult over time.
With new challenges being released every update, it’s only natural that a raid-like encounter could eventually appear in whichGenshin Impactplayers must complete a fight together. Plenty of raid-like mechanics have already made an appearance in previousGenshin Impactevents such as AOE markers, DPS checks, and strategic use of elemental reactions. Baal is a perfect candidate for a potentialGenshin Impactraid given her commanding power, and she offers up the potential for a unique,co-op driven boss fight. Time will tell whether something like this actually comes to pass.
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