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Genshin Impact Players Reflect on the Decline of Older Characters in Endgame Content
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A Reddit post highlights the frustration of long-time Genshin Impact players whose older characters, once viable for Spiral Abyss, are now struggling against current endgame difficulty, prompting a call to respect these 'bricks'.
At a glance
- Long-time players report that older characters, often referred to as 'bricks,' have lost most of their utility in current endgame content.
- A specific example cited is a C2R1 Yoimiya, which can no longer clear Spiral Abyss Floor 12 or compete in Stygian content.
- The author notes that previously viable teams, such as Yoimiya/Yelan and Ayaka Freeze, struggled with newer Trounce Domains upon their return to the game.
- The post highlights a shift from the era when the Abyss reset every two weeks and older teams could clear content despite unfavorable blessings.
In a recent discussion on the r/Genshin_Impact subreddit, a player shared their experience with the evolving difficulty of the game's endgame content. The post, titled "Respect your 'Bricks'," addresses the growing trend of content creators and players expressing regret over pulling characters who have since lost utility in the current meta.
The author, who played daily for years and acquired nearly every character released before the Fontaine region, noted a significant shift in their gameplay experience after taking a break for a couple of years. Upon returning, they found that their C2R1 Yoimiya, a character that previously carried them through the Spiral Abyss, could no longer clear Floor 12 or compete in Stygian content. They also reported struggling with newer Trounce Domains.
The post contrasts this current struggle with the past, when the Abyss reset every two weeks. At that time, teams built around Yoimiya, Yelan, and Ayaka Freeze were capable of clearing content even when Abyss blessings were unfavorable. The author concludes that older characters are no longer necessarily capable of performing the feats they once did in today's endgame, urging the community to acknowledge the changing viability of these units.