With the arrival of Genshin Impact's 4.4 update, Chenyu Vale emerges as Liyue's northwestern expansion—a mist-shrouded landscape bridging the geo-aligned nation to Fontaine through serpentine waterways. While adventurers scramble to unlock new teleport waypoints and farm Primogems from chests, a subtler treasure hunt unfolds for completionists chasing ephemeral 3-star weapons. These unassuming arms, casually discarded by most players as upgrade fodder, now carry heightened significance as potential relics of a closing chapter in Liyue's explorable history.
🔍 Hidden in Plain Sight
The update introduces six region-locked weapons exclusively obtainable through Liyue's chests:
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🗡️ Fillet Blade (Sword) - One obtainable via Inazuman blacksmith Amenoma Tougo
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⚔️ Skyrider Greatsword (Claymore) - Embedded in Guyun Stone Forest's rocks
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🔱 Halberd (Polearm) - Chests only
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🌀 White Tassel (Polearm) - Chests only
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💎 Twin Nephrite (Catalyst) - Chests only
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🏹 Messenger (Bow) - Chests only
Exquisite-tier chests and higher randomly drop these items, though their 3-star status makes them easy casualties of the auto-select function during weapon upgrades. Veterans recommend manually locking at least one copy of each—a precautionary measure many overlook until it's too late.
🎮 The Collector's Paradox
Why fuss over obsolete gear? Beyond bragging rights, there's lingering speculation about niche character synergies. Remember how the 3-star Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers became Barbara's BiS (Best in Slot) for support builds? While current meta dismisses most Liyue exclusives, future Fontaine or Natlan characters could theoretically exploit specific passive effects. The White Tassel, for instance, boosts normal attack damage by 24% at refinement level 5—a tantalizing prospect for polearm DPS units yet unseen.
🌄 Vanishing Horizons
Chenyu Vale's release reignites debates about Liyue's completeness. Though lore mentions the unreleased Qiaoying Village, developers haven't confirmed its implementation. This uncertainty transforms weapon collection into a race against hypothetical regional retirement. As Fontaine's steampunk sprawl dominates development focus, Liyue's treasure troves may soon fossilize into static museum pieces.
🔐 Survival Tips for Hoarders
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Disable auto-add when upgrading 4/5-star weapons
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Use the lock icon 🔒 immediately upon obtaining any listed weapon
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Prioritize Exquisite/Luxurious chest routes using interactive maps
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Create a dedicated "Liyue Relics" inventory tab through custom markers
Curiously, the Skyrider Greatsword stands apart—its single copy lodged in stone serves as a permanent memorial to Liyue's evolving landscape. Will future updates bury these digital artifacts under newer content? Only time will tell, but for now, Chenyu Vale's whispering bamboo groves hold more than scenic vistas—they safeguard fragments of a world that may never expand again.