Here's an in-depth guide for the City of Gold Domain in Genshin Impact:
Domain Information:
•Location: Khaj-Nisut, in the Great Red Sand Desert, Sumeru
•Elemental Type: Anemo
•Domain Type: Domain of Blessing
How to Unlock:
•Adventure Rank: Must be at least 30.
•Region Access: Unlock the Sumeru Desert by completing the Archon Quest "The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings" and exploring the desert region.
•Specific Unlock: No additional quests needed; locate the domain in the Sumeru Desert map.
Rewards Schedule:
•Daily: The City of Gold domain rewards are fixed and do not change daily. However:
•Artifact Sets: Desert Pavilion Chronicle for Anemo DPS and Flower of Paradise Lost for Elemental Mastery and Bloom reactions.
•Levels: Higher levels offer better artifact drops, but this doesn't change on a schedule.
Enemies:
•All Levels: Various types of Slimes (Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, Geo), Fungi (Shroom enemies)
•Ley Line Disorder: Increases Anemo DMG Bonus by 75% after hitting enemies with Anemo.
Domain Step-by-Step Walkthrough:
Entrance:
•Use the Teleport Waypoint in the Eye of the Sands or near Aaru Village, then glide down to the domain entrance at the cliff base.
First Wave (Lower Levels):
•Enemies: Slimes of all elements.
•Strategy: Use Anemo characters to swirl elements for additional damage. Characters like Sucrose or Venti can group enemies for easy AoE.
Second Wave (Higher Levels):
•Enemies: Addition of Fungi/Shrooms, which can be tougher due to higher HP.
•Tactics: Focus on AoE attacks to clear groups quickly. Use elemental reactions to exploit weaknesses (like Pyro against Cryo Slimes).
Boss Wave:
•Enemies: A combination of various Slimes and Fungi, possibly with higher numbers or levels.
•Strategy: Keep utilizing Anemo for crowd control and damage amplification. If you can, bring a character for each element to deal with different enemy types efficiently.
Rewards:
Basic Rewards:
•Artifacts from Desert Pavilion Chronicle and Flower of Paradise Lost sets.
•Mora, Adventure EXP, and Friendship EXP.
•First Clear: 5 Primogems and a new teleport waypoint.
5 Strategies for City of Gold:
•Anemo Focus: Use Anemo characters to gain the Ley Line Disorder advantage, like Wanderer or Kazuha.
•Elemental Reactions: Combine Anemo with other elements for reactions like Swirl, Overload, or Bloom.
•Crowd Control: Employ Anemo for grouping enemies, making your AoE attacks more effective.
•High Damage Output: Include high-DPS characters to clear waves quickly, especially in higher levels where enemy numbers increase.
•Team Flexibility: Have a diverse team to adapt to different enemy types, ensuring you can deal with all elemental slimes and fungi.
5 Tips for City of Gold:
•Artifact Farming: Always farm at the highest difficulty you can manage for better chances at 5-star artifacts.
•Character Investment: Make sure your characters are at least level 60 for higher tiers, with good gear.
•Resin Usage: Consider using Condensed Resin for double rewards, especially if you're confident in your clear time.
•Learn Enemy Weaknesses: Know which elements are effective against each enemy type for faster clears.
•Patience with RNG: Artifact drops can be random; be prepared for multiple runs to get the pieces you need.
This guide should help you navigate and optimize your runs in the City of Gold Domain in Genshin Impact.