Delving Deep into Genshin Impact: Weapons, Quests, and Lore You Might Have Missed
Genshin Impact is a massive RPG. It offers endless stories and surprises. Think you know everything? Think again. The world of Teyvat is rich with details. It’s time to explore some hidden features and tips. Forget the usual guides; we’re diving deeper now.
1. Festering Desire: A Sword From a Bygone Era
Festering Desire. Sounds intriguing, right? Like a month-old leftover in your fridge. Fortunately, in Genshin Impact, it is a solid sword. If you obtained it back then, you’re lucky. Let’s explore this unique weapon’s details.
Where to Find (or Rather, Where You Could Have Found) Festering Desire
Looking for Festering Desire? You need to travel back in time. This sword doesn’t sit in Dragonspine for you to collect. “How to find it in Genshin Impact?” You can’t locate it anymore. Festering Desire was an event reward from “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon” event.
Specifically, it’s a 4-Star sword exclusive to “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon” event. This event was part of Version 1.2 update. Remember that winter? Snow and Albedo’s mysterious presence were everywhere. To acquire this sword, you had to complete the “Festering Desire” quest during the event. It was a limited-time offer, like that sandwich shop’s special that disappears after a week.
The process was easy during the event. Engage in activities and collect Warm Essences. Then go to the Event Shop – every good event includes one. Exchange Warm Essences for the Festering Desire sword there. A straightforward process, provided you played during the event.
Festering Desire’s Availability: A Blast From the Past
Festering Dragon Marrow: Refinement… If You Were There
Let’s discuss making Festering Desire better… in a good way. We mean refinement, and that needed Festering Dragon Marrow. “Can I still get Festering Dragon Marrow?” Unfortunately, the answer is likely no. Like the sword, its refinement material, “Festering Dragon Marrow,” was also tied to “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon” event.
You could obtain Festering Dragon Marrow by spending Glimmering Essence, Warm Essence, and Miraculous Essence in the Event Shop. These essences came from the event’s challenges. You had to grind through to max your Festering Desire weapon. Use Warm Essences alongside other currencies at the Event Shop. It’s classic event-exclusive material.
Is Festering Desire Actually Any Good? Spoiler: Yes, For Some
Additionally, its weapon passive boosts Elemental Skill DMG and CRIT Rate. This is great for characters whose damage relies on Elemental Skill usage off cooldown. It doesn’t stand out as a top-tier DPS weapon, but excels in support roles. Feb 28, 2025 is a hopeful date in the in-game calendar.
Who Wields the Festering Desire? A Couple of Solid Choices
Festering Desire: A strong 4-star option for players who got it in Version 1.2. It offers substantial Energy Recharge and Skill buffs, making it a good fit for Furina. The Energy Recharge ensures her burst stays active while the Skill buffs improve her Salon Solitaire damage.
Then, we have Bennett. Reliable Benny always brings buffs. With that in mind, here are Bennett’s best weapons ranked! Number 8 is Festering Desire! Even if he does not use his Skill for direct damage as Furina does, Energy Recharge remains crucial for maintaining his Burst uptime.
2. The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Event: A Snowy Excursion
We’ve mentioned it often, so let’s delve deeper into “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon” event. This was the key event from Version 1.2, focused on Dragonspine and Albedo’s mystery. It’s where Festering Desire originated, so understanding this event is essential.
How to Embark on The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Quest
Event Details: Challenges, Rewards, and the All-Important Event Shop
The story focused on Albedo’s mysteries in Dragonspine, involving the Traveler in snowy events. Challenges varied widely. Players moved Warming Sealies to destinations, fought enemies, and collected Warm Essences to trade in the shop. Engaging with Warming Sealies and combat was a fun component of this typical Genshin event.
You earned Essences and used them as currencies in the Event Shop for rewards. What could you buy here? Aside from Festering Desire and its refinement material, Festering Dragon Marrow, players could also obtain character EXP materials, weapon ascension materials, Mora, and talent books—the usual event shop loot.
Availability of The Chalk Prince and the Dragon Event: A Limited-Time Snowfall
Just to emphasize, because it’s important…
Understanding why you can’t obtain Festering Desire is crucial. It was released during “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon” event in version 1.2. This event was only available briefly. The Event Shop closed on 2021/01/12, so any remaining Essence vanished. Mark your calendars next time!
Many Genshin events follow this pattern. They offer exclusive items, then disappear. Players often feel FOMO. This keeps them engaged or feeling upset about missing out. It’s a clever strategy that affects many players.
3. Festering Fang Quest: Dragonspine’s Other Festering Goodie
Dragonspine features a theme of “festering” items. Along with Festering Desire, there’s the Festering Fang quest. This quest differs as it’s a World Quest. It’s not tied to a limited-time event. So, good news: you can still complete this one!
How to Unlock the Festering Fang Quest: Dragon Tooth Hunting
Unlocking the Festering Fang quest is easy. It relates to exploring Dragonspine. You must find Strange Teeth scattered around the area. These teeth are not hidden but require exploration. Think of it as a mini-scavenger hunt in the snow.
Starting the Festering Fang Quest: Talking to NPCs and Tooth Collection
The quest begins after collecting your first Strange Tooth. Head to the Dragonspine Adventurer Camp after that. There, speak to the NPCs, Orban and Stevens. They usually work near the crafting bench. They’ll recognize your tooth and start the Festering Fang quest.
After that, you’ll need three more Strange Teeth. The game will mark where to look. While it’s not precise, it points you in the right direction. Completing this quest grants you the Dragonspine Spear, a craftable 4-star weapon.
This spear won’t win any meta awards. But it’s free and fits well within Dragonspine. Plus, finishing a quest feels satisfying!
4. Beyond Festering: A Look at Other Notable Weapons
Festering Desire and the Dragonspine Spear are only the beginning. Genshin Impact has many weapons. There are blades, bows, and more. Let’s explore some interesting options available to players.
Favonius Sword: The Reliable Energy Battery
The Favonius Sword is a classic weapon. It doesn’t dazzle but gets the job done well. You can obtain this 4-star weapon via “Wishing.” Gacha luck plays a part here. Favonius weapons drop from various banners.
This sword is popular because of its Energy Recharge substat. Its passive generates Elemental Particles on CRIT hits. This is helpful for support characters needing energy. Great choices include Jean, Bennett, and Xingqiu.
For refinement, you need materials like: *150,000 Mora; 3 Tile of Decarabian’s Tower; 9 Debris of Decarabian’s City, among others. Ascension materials are farmable from domains and enemies. Mora is always needed for progression.
Cinnabar Spindle: Albedo’s Snowy Soulmate (Limited Time Only)
Cinnabar Spindle is another weapon tied to Dragonspine. This event-exclusivity may frustrate newer players. It came from the “Shadows Amidst Snowstorms” event in version 2.3.
The Cinnabar Spindle is limited and obtainable by making a Puffy Snowman. Its refinement material, Alkahest, was available from the Event Shop using currency. Perfect for Albedo, this weapon has DEF% and boosts Elemental Skill DMG.
If you missed this event and main Albedo, that’s unfortunate.
Fleuve Cendre Ferryman: Fishing for Furina’s F2P Friend
Let’s consider a more accessible weapon for Furina. The Fleuve Cendre Ferryman is a great free-to-play option. You must fish to obtain it, which might surprise some players.
You can acquire this sword through fishing. You exchange fish at the Fontaine Fishing Association. It’s a bit of a grind, but it’s free. This sword is beneficial for Furina.
It has Energy Recharge as a substat and boosts Elemental Skill CRIT Rate. Excellent for enhancing Furina’s Skill impact.
Royal Greatsword: Starglitter’s Pricey Prize
Another notable weapon is the Royal Greatsword. It sounds majestic, doesn’t it? Each Royal series weapon has an Attack Percentage secondary stat.
You can only obtain the Royal Greatsword from Paimon’s Bargains. To get it, you need Starglitter exchange currency.
The Starglitter Exchange section is important. It requires Starglitter, obtainable from wishing for duplicate characters or weapons. It’s free-to-play accessible. However, gacha participation is necessary.
Royal weapons feature ATK% as a substat. Their passive boosts CRIT Rate upon dealing damage, stacking up five times. The weapon is decent. Not the best, but not terrible either. There are better claymores. Still, if you have extra Starglitter, it’s an option. The Royal series serves as a collector’s item or an early game choice.
Sapwood Blade: Sumeru Crafting for Bennett’s Buffs
Next, let’s explore a craftable sword from Sumeru: the Sapwood Blade. It has the second-highest Base ATK among 4-stars and offers a vital Energy Recharge% substat. This sword suits Bennett’s ATK buffing abilities and fulfills his Energy Recharge needs. Players access it after finishing specific World Quests in Sumeru.
Once you finish the required World Quests, you can craft Sapwood Blade at any blacksmith. Completing quests related to the Aranara and Vanarana unlocks the blueprint. So, Sumeru exploration is necessary.
This weapon is great for Bennett since it boasts decent Base ATK for a 4-star sword. The Energy Recharge substat aids in keeping Bennett’s Burst ready. Its passive creates a Leaf of Consciousness during Dendro reactions, offering buffs to the character who picks it up. Although Bennett may not trigger Dendro reactions often, it benefits Dendro-centric teams.
Dragonspine Claymore: Forged in the Frosty North
Remember the Festering Fang quest? Alongside it is the Dragonspine Claymore. How can you get it? The crafting blueprint comes from a quest in Dragonspine. You must activate all Pressure Plates in a secret room beneath the ice. It requires solving puzzles and lighting pillars.
This claymore has a Physical DMG Bonus substat. Its passive deals AoE Cryo damage while increasing damage against Cryo-affected enemies. Its primary use is for Physical DPS users like Razor or Eula. Nonetheless, its passive can be inconsistent, as it relies on Cryo application for bonuses. Still, it is cool thematically for Dragonspine exploration.
Sword of Narzissenkreuz: Fontaine’s Narzissenkreuz Ordo Offering
Next is the Sword of Narzissenkreuz from Fontaine. Obtain it by completing the “In the Wake of Narcissus” World Quest series. This quest involves delving into Fontaine’s lore and the Narzissenkreuz Ordo. You’ll need to engage with Fontaine’s story.
The sword is unique with an ATK% substat. Its passive varies based on wielder alignment: Ousia or Pneuma. Depending on alignment, it can boost either Elemental Skill and Burst DMG or Normal and Charged Attack DMG. It’s niche and requires some knowledge of Fontaine’s Arkhe system. However, it is essential for lore enthusiasts and completionists.
Dark Iron Sword: The Mythical Liyue Blade (Possibly)
Now, let’s discuss the rare Dark Iron Sword. It’s possibly the rarest sword in Genshin Impact. Some say you can’t obtain it now, and it has a unique effect mainly for electro characters. It’s indeed a 3-star weapon that you may have accidentally sacrificed before.
Many believe the Dark Iron Sword stands as the rarest sword in the game. Only one exists, and the guaranteed way to obtain it is by speaking to Chen the Sharp in Liyue Harbor. He gives it to you just for chatting—nothing else.
It has a substat of Elemental Mastery and a passive that enhances ATK when you trigger Overload or Superconduct. For certain Elemental Mastery-focused characters, it’s decent in the early game. Its rarity stems from its unique acquisition; once sacrificed as fodder, it’s gone forever. So, cherish your copy if you have one. You own a piece of Genshin history.
Flute of Ezpitzal: A Melodious Defense Boost from Fontaine
Another weapon from Fontaine is the Flute of Ezpitzal, which offers something different. This flute provides a significant DEF bonus that comes at the cost of low Base ATK. Currently, only two DEF-scaling sword users exist in Genshin: Albedo and Chiori. Thankfully, both can utilize this weapon effectively due to their DEF-scaling talents.
The Flute of Ezpitzal ranks as a 4-star forgeable sword. Obtaining it involves solving all five Furnace of Fiery Embers puzzles across the island. Completing the Ochkanatlan main world quest may be helpful too, though optional.
