EnterHere's an in-depth guide for the Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula Domain in "Genshin Impact":
Domain Information:
•Location: Atop Wuwang Hill in Liyue, near Bishui Plain.
•Type: Domain of Blessing, dedicated to providing Artifact Sets.
How to Unlock:
•Adventure Rank: Requires Adventure Rank 30 to unlock.
Unlocking Puzzle:
1.Light Ruins Torches: There are four torches to light around the domain:
2.One is beside the Geo Monument.
3.Another is inside a wind barrier (climb and glide down to reach).
4.One near a Hilichurl camp.
5.The last one follows a Seelie path.
6.After lighting all torches, a Geo Monument will appear; use any Geo character's skill on it to unlock the domain.
Enemies:
Primary Enemies:
•Hydro Slimes - Common and can apply Hydro.
•Pyro Abyss Mages - Shielded and can apply Pyro, making them tougher due to their ability to heal or buff themselves.
•Pyro Slimes - Occasionally found, especially in higher difficulty levels.
Domain Step-by-Step Walkthrough:
Preparation:
•Create a team with good Hydro and Pyro counter capabilities. Cryo is excellent for freezing or melting Pyro enemies.
Levels:
•Levels I - IV: Each level ramps up in challenge:
•Level I: Easier, mostly slimes.
•Level IV: Includes Pyro Mages which require more strategy and time management.
Ley Line Disorder:
•Ley Line Disorder: Characters periodically take Hydro damage or are imbued with Hydro, promoting reactions like Vaporize or Freeze:
•Hydro Damage: Characters receive Hydro damage periodically, which can be managed with shields or healing.
•Hydro Application: Can lead to unwanted reactions if not managed properly.
Rewards Schedule:
Artifact Sets:
•Crimson Witch of Flames - Increases Pyro damage after using Elemental Skills/Bursts.
•Lavawalker - Boosts resistance to Pyro and increases damage against Pyro-affected enemies.
•Other Rewards: Mora, Adventure EXP, and Companionship EXP. Collecting rewards requires 20 Original Resin.
5 Strategies for Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula:
•Elemental Reaction: Use characters that can trigger Melt or Vaporize for high damage against Pyro enemies.
•Shield Utilization: Characters like Zhongli or Xinyan can shield against the Hydro debuff, keeping your team safe.
•Crowd Control: Use Anemo characters to group enemies, making AOE damage more effective, especially with Cryo or Hydro.
•Healing: Bring a healer to counteract the Ley Line Disorder's Hydro damage.
•Burst Management: Save your elemental bursts for after breaking mage shields to deal maximum damage.
5 Tips for Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula:
•Mage Priority: Always focus on taking down Pyro Mages first to prevent them from becoming overwhelming.
•Elemental Application: Be cautious with Hydro application; too much can backfire with the domain's disorder.
•Artifact Sets: Even if not farming for Pyro characters, consider using Lavawalker for its resistance benefits.
•Time Management: Remember the time limit; don't get stuck on one enemy too long.
•Character Synergy: Pair characters whose abilities complement each other for reactions or shield breaking.
Ley Line Disorder:
•Version 4.8: Adjustments to make the domain slightly easier by changing the disorder to be less punishing and reducing enemy numbers.
Enemy Adjustments:
•Periodic tweaks to enemy health, damage, and behavior to keep up with player progression and balance.
•Reward System: No major changes to the core rewards, but general adjustments to artifact drop rates might occur to align with game balance updates.
This guide should provide you with the knowledge to effectively navigate and conquer the Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula, enhancing your artifact farming in "Genshin Impact".