Wicked Genshin Impact bug allows you to deal terrible, terrible damage to bosses

Author : Skylar Feb 21,2025

Wicked Genshin Impact bug allows you to deal terrible, terrible damage to bosses

Genshin Impact players eagerly awaiting the 5.4 update can currently exploit a surprising game mechanic to effortlessly defeat even the toughest bosses. This unexpected strategy utilizes the Hydro Traveler, often considered a weak DPS character, to dramatically reduce enemy health.

The exploit's simplicity is deceptive. Without delving into the game's code, the process involves strategically placing a significant number of Xiao Lanterns (obtained during the Lantern Rite Festival) near a boss. Activating the Hydro Traveler's Elemental Burst then triggers a massive AoE damage increase due to the interaction with the lanterns. Deploying a hundred lanterns, for example, can result in millions of damage points.

While this exploit is expected to be patched in a future update, it currently provides players with an easy method to overcome challenging boss encounters.