Silver Wolf was glad she got Xingqiu and Diluc from the beginner banner; otherwise, it would have been even harder.
Since she didn't bring a Cryo character, Silver Wolf decided to prioritize eliminating all enemies except the Electrohammer Vanguard, because the early-launch damage output simply couldn't take down the Electrohammer before its shield activated.
So, the Electrohammer activating its shield was inevitable. In that case, she would rationally use the Fatui Skirmisher mechanic—since they only activate shields at half health—saving the Electrohammer for last.
Otherwise, once the Electrohammer's shield was up, it gained super armor, high damage, and all your attacks would feel like tickles.
Silver Wolf's team was: Diluc, Xingqiu, Anemo Traveler, Noelle.
First, switch to Xingqiu, use his Elemental Skill for a kick, applying the Hydro sword orbits. Then switch to Diluc to focus fire on the Pyroslinger Bracer. When the Hydro symbol appears above the Bracer's head, use Diluc's Elemental Skill to trigger Vaporize.
When the Pyroslinger activates his Pyro shield, switch to Xingqiu and use his Burst to break the shield.
If the Electro Cicin Mage releases Electro Cicins, switch to the Anemo Traveler to gather them and unleash a combo.
If you notice the Electrohammer or Anemoboxer starting an action, or the Pyro Agent becoming invisible, don't overthink it. Immediately switch to Noelle and activate her shield for survival.
Silver Wolf was unusually serious. Six Fatui Skirmishers at this early stage of launch were like a hellish drawing.
However, because this was right after launch and still part of the story, even though they were Fatui, their damage and health were lower than those Silver Wolf encountered during the closed beta.
In summary, they looked intimidating, but as long as you used your characters rationally, you could get through relatively easily.
If really stuck, you could prepare more Teyvat Fried Eggs and Sweet Madames; even a war of attrition would work.
When the Electrohammer Vanguard fell to Silver Wolf's Diluc, the game transitioned into a cutscene.
...
The Bracer aimed his Pyro rifle at Lumine and pulled the trigger.
The bullet filled with Pyro energy expanded before her eyes, but Lumine's face showed no fear. Anemo energy gathered on her Dull Blade, and a swift, sharp slash cut the bullet in half.
"Gale Blade!"
Lumine shouted lightly. Anemo energy converged in her hand, and she quickly closed the distance to the enemy, releasing the gathered Palm Vortex.
The vacuum vortex restrained the movements of the Pyroslinger and the Geochanter, forcing the two uncontrollably closer together.
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the Electro Cicins released by the Electro Cicin Mage attacking the wind barrier shielding Venti. Lumine jumped, spun in mid-air, and summoned a tornado aimed at the Electro Cicins.
The Electro Cicins split into pure Electro energy under the pull of the Anemo element.
The Electro Cicin Mage tried to summon more Cicins, but a blade wrapped in fierce flames suddenly appeared and struck her down.
After knocking down the Electro Cicin Mage, Diluc turned, raised his sword in an upward slash, blocking the heavy hammer of the Electrohammer Vanguard. Using both hands, he pushed the Electrohammer back.
Suddenly, Diluc felt a pulling force tugging at his body.
His gaze locked onto the Anemoboxer Vanguard behind the Electrohammer. Then he gave up resistance, using the Anemoboxer's suction to soar into the air, spinning his body.
The flaming greatsword came down in a charged slash against the Anemoboxer Vanguard. Wind and fire clashed.
The two forces collided, ultimately with the Anemoboxer losing, being forced back several steps, his footing already unsteady.
"Dawn… is approaching!"
Diluc stood tall, gripping the greatsword with both hands as he began gathering Pyro energy. An orange-red phoenix took shape.
At this moment, the Pyro Agent materialized behind Diluc. He assumed a stance, ready to ambush.
"Now, you shall perish!"
Just then, a bright star flashed across the sky.
Jun Bai's pupils turned into crosshairs, locking onto the Pyro Agent behind Diluc. The spear pierced through the heavens, and the blazing fire phoenix reappeared.
The phoenix and the fire bird crossed paths, flying toward their respective targets.
The White Tassel plunged deep into the earth. The Pyro Agent lay on the ground, body charred black, breathing faintly.
The flames on the sword blade extinguished. The Electrohammer and Anemoboxer knelt on the ground, completely unconscious.
...
Bang bang bang.
Desk HP -3
Guinaifen slammed the table, so excited she was incoherent.
She wasn't the only one showing these symptoms; her stream viewers were too.
[Venti! Venti, you cutie! Come here! Come into mommy's arms! Mommy will protect you!]
[Lumine is so cool! Is this the main character?]
[Master Diluc is explosively handsome! This is the pride of the launch main DPS—the open-world god!]
[Did no one notice Jun Bai? Doesn't anyone think his entrance was super cool?]
[Diluc, Jun Bai: Watch closely, Fatui—this is our blood-boiling combination attack!]
("热血沸腾" literally means "blood boiling" — hype, adrenaline-pumping.)
"Although everyone was cool in this segment, Jun Bai was the coolest! No arguments accepted!" As the most steadfast Jun Bai fan, Guinaifen watched the story through a heavily biased lens.
"miHoYo, hurry up and open the limited banner! I want to pull for Jun Bai right now!" Guinaifen continued her frenzy.
[Guinaifen, stop dreaming. miHoYo already announced the first limited banner is Venti.]
[And the second banner is Klee. In other words, the limited 5-star characters for the entire 1.0 version are already confirmed. Jun Bai is a later character.]
"No! My Jun Bai!"
...
Jun Bai landed, pulled the White Tassel from the ground, and looked at everyone. "It seems I arrived just in time."
"Actually, even if you hadn't come, it would have been fine," Diluc said, putting away his greatsword.
The Pyro Agent thought Diluc hadn't noticed him, but in reality, the target of "Dawn" could have shifted toward him at any moment.
Lumine had already rendered the two Bracers completely incapable of fighting. She sheathed her Dull Blade and came over to regroup.
"These Fatui Skirmishers came for the Holy Lyre. It seems they intended to use the Anemo Archon's power within the Holy Lyre to kill Dvalin."
"So that's how it is?" Jun Bai pretended to ponder, then looked at Venti and said, "The other party knows about the Holy Lyre's existence."
"Mhm." Venti nodded. "It seems the other party is very familiar with Mondstadt's history."
"Venti, you know what I mean."
"…" Venti remained silent, his gaze wandering everywhere, avoiding Jun Bai's topic.
Paimon, listening, was confused. "Is there a problem with that? Huh? Venti, why aren't you saying anything?"
"Paimon, watch what you say!" Lumine covered Paimon's mouth.
Can't you see Venti and Jun Bai's expressions aren't quite right?
"Fine. It seems I was being sentimental again." Seeing Venti's attitude, Jun Bai understood his meaning.
But Jun Bai never intended for Venti to respond. He was simply delivering his lines according to his own script.
This step was mainly to set up suspense for "Signora's" appearance later.
This would make Jun Bai's rescue later more justified.
"Starsnatch Cliff isn't far now. We should hurry." Jun Bai gave Venti a deep look, then turned and continued forward.
Lumine hesitated, looking at the fallen Fatui.
"Let's go. Don't worry about these Fatui. The Knights will handle the cleanup," Diluc said as he passed her. "Attacking the Honorary Knight gives the Knights a perfect excuse to gain diplomatic advantage."
"So, those guys in the Knights will be very happy to handle the cleanup work."
Hearing this, Lumine stopped hesitating and continued forward.
Starsnatch Cliff was already within sight.
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