Genshin Impact has taken the world by storm, and with the release of the first major update 1.1, there's so much more to come in 1.2! With the second update coming six weeks after the first, miHoYo is getting ready to keep the content flowing, and the hype increases. Update 1.2 comes with a new region, and of course, new characters are entering the fray!
Everyone is eagerly waiting for 1.2, the next major update coming to Genshin Impact. For the most part, these are unofficial Genshin Impact 1.2 patch notes! We've compiled all of the known and leaked information from a variety of sources. As of right now, we're pretty confident that the majority of this is true, but somethings may change by the time the update is released.
A thank you to Zeniet, AE Entropy, holyballs, SoulScepter, also a big thank you to the Genshin Community and Honey Impact!
Genshin Impact 1.2 Release Date
The Genshin Impact version 1.2 update is scheduled for December 23rd. This is subject to change, but from miHoYo's own official post from the production team, they are trying to organize a consistent update schedule every 6 weeks. We hope you have no plans for Christmas, as landing two days before it is surely going to eat up all of your free time!
- Version Update 1.2 - Scheduled for December 23, a new area, Dragonspine, will be open up, and related activities will follow.
- Version Update 1.3 - Scheduled for February. No date, but every 6 weeks will be February 3rd, 2021. This update will kick off the Festival of the Lights set of quests.
MiHoYo has already started the Version 1.3 recruitment process for pioneer testing in China. We know the focus on 1.3 is Xiao and the Lantern Rite Festival, though there's been no indication of even a global 1.2 test server, yet testing for 1.3 has already begun. Surely for Xiao and a festival would not need two months of testing...
This is bringing along speculation that Inazuma might be coming with 1.3, as the datamined characters, which are included in this article, some are from Inazuma. Hopefully, we'll hear more information soon!
On December 11, on the official Genshin Impact YouTube channel, they are hosting a 1.2 Special Event, which they are going to be releasing more details about 1.2!
Genshin Impact 1.2 Maintenence
When Genshin Impact 1.2 goes live, maintenance will occur for roughly 5 hours. This begins on 2020-12-23 06:00:00 (GMT+8). As compensation for the downtime, everyone will be given 300 Primogems if they are above Adventure Rank 5 or higher. Even if the update takes less than 5 hours, you will still earn the 300 Primogems.
Compensation will be given within 5 hours after the update has been completed. Everyone who wants the 300 Priomogems must be logged in before 2020-12-26 11:00:00 (GMT+8).
Dragonspine 1.2 Trailer
Here is the first Dragonspine 1.2 Trailer for Genshin Impact!
Albedo and Ganyu are shown off in the trailer, displaying some combat and skills of the two new 5 Star users. We do know that Albedo is the first character in 1.2 Banner. And that there are no new 4 Star characters coming to 1.2.
Genshin Impact 1.2 Patch Notes
As you can now preload Genshin Impact v1.2 on PC, the patch notes have also been released, and here they are.
New Region - Dragonspine
A new region is coming to Genshin Impact 1.2, the area called Dragonspine. This area is a snowy abyss located to the south of the Dawn Winery and east of Sal Terrae. According to a leak of the area, they are 12 waypoints in this location, as well as one new Abyss Domain - will this be a new world boss, perhaps?
Furthermore, this region is not a nation like Mondstadt and Liyue, so it's doubtful they'll be a Statue of the Seven located here. As Dragonspine is part of the Mondstadt region, the Resonance Stone and Treasure Compass should still work in this new area.
MiHoYo has mentioned that every region is unique, and those specific events will take place in certain areas and not others. And these events will coincide with real-world events, as as the Windbloom Festival that took place in Mondstadt and the Lantern Rite Festival in Liyue. As Dragonspine releases a few days before Christmas, is it possible we might get a Christmas event in some shape or form?
According to well known Genshin Impact Tweeter Zeniet, despite the area looking quite small. That's only from the outside looking in, as there's a lot of underground passages to explore, so it's actually pretty large!
v1.2 Dragonspine will introduce 4 new bosses.
Despite the map looking small, it's quite large as there's underground passages to explore.#GenshinImpact #原神 pic.twitter.com/lFGeGh62yh— Zeniet (@Zeniiet) December 8, 2020
Albedo Footage
Albedo is the first 5 Star Character to appear in 1.2 Banner. If you want to see footage of him in combat and see how he plays. Watch the Showcase Demo down below.
Albedo Showcase Demo#GenshinImpact #原神 pic.twitter.com/VNboTbP8Yo
— Zeniet (@Zeniiet) December 11, 2020
Ganyu Footage
Ganyu is the second 5 Star Character to appear in 1.2 Banner in 2021. If you want to see footage of her in combat and see how she plays. Watch the Showcase Demo down below.
Ganyu Showcase Demo#GenshinImpact #原神 pic.twitter.com/5ytmjPk8C3
— Zeniet (@Zeniiet) December 11, 2020
Subzero Climate

The region of Dragonspine will have a climate survival mechanic where players will have to lessen the effects of the Sheer Cold status effect. That when the new effect reaches its peak, it'll continuously zap your HP until your party is dead.
That being next to heat will diminish this new effect, but swimming in the water of Dragonspine will hasten the effect. Though the region of Dragonspine looks small, it's going to have layers of depth to it.
Most important thing to remember in Dragonspine...
Stay Warm!
Be near fire sources, eat dishes, or use warming bottles. If you aren't warm and the blue bar fills up, there goes your HP. #GenshinImpact #原神 pic.twitter.com/RAyWIXOVVO
— Zeniet (@Zeniiet) December 17, 2020
If you do not use a Pyro user in your team to light up braziers or bonfires while on the chilly mountain, a new item is confirmed to be available to craft to help you fight the Sheer Cold status effect when going up the mountain.

To acquire the Diagram to create the Warming Bottle, you need to level up the Frostbearing Tree to level 4. To do this, you must offer the tree Crimson Agate, and when you reach level 4, the Warming Bottle Diagram will be unlocked.
- Warming Bottle
- In-game Description
- Upon use, it emits heat for a short period over a small area, diminishing the effect of Sheer Cold. Warming Seelie has evolved in temperature to give the comfort of warmth to those who seek it. This convenient gadget was originally crafted by those who struggled to survive in the snowy mountains in imitation of such evolved Seelie.
- Recipe
- Flaming Flower Stamen x2, and Starsilver x2
- (Starsilver is a new material coming in 1.2)
- In-game Description
This Warming Bottle is the Pyro equivalent of the Wind Catcher from 1.1. Will this mean we'll get other elemental bottles in future updates?

Frostbearing Tree

Update: More information about this event has been leaked, and it seems that The Frostbearing Tree acts as a sort of Dragonspine Statue of the Seven, where you give it offerings, and you get rewards for each level. You need to offer this tree Crimson Agate, found in Dragonspine, and the places where you locate it refreshes every Monday and Friday.
that include Acquaint Fate, Intertwined Fate, a wind glider, Weapon blueprints, and Gadget blueprints.
Level up the Frostbearing Tree to obtain rewards such as:
- Acquaint Fate
- Intertwined Fate
- Weapon Diagrams - Frostbearer
- Gadget Diagrams - Warming Bottle
- Crown of Insight
- New Glider - Wings of Concealing Snow

For those who want to see what the new pair of wings look like, then Zeniet has you covered!
Wings of Concealing Snow#GenshinImpact #原神 pic.twitter.com/AHj7Hwu5GQ
— Zeniet (@Zeniiet) December 17, 2020
Domain of Dragonspine
Peak in Vindagnyr
Peak in Vindagnyr is a new Domain in 1.2 that you can challenge to get the new artifact sets the new region offers. The two new sets are Blizzard Strayer and Depth of Heart. However, other sets are included in the domain.

- Blizzard Strayer- 5 Star Artifact
- 2- Piece Set
- Cyro DMG Bonus +15%
- 4-Piece Set
- Attacking an enemy affected by Cryo, CRIT Rate increased by 20%. Additional 20% Crit if frozen.
- 2- Piece Set
- Depth of Heart - 5 Star Artifact
- 2- Piece Set
- Hydro DMG Bonus +15%
- 4-Piece Set
- After Skill, increase Normal and Charged ATK DMG by 30% for 15s.
- 2- Piece Set
Main Events - The Chalk Prince and The Dragon

This is a new event called The Chalk Prince And the Dragon. The event starts immediately after the update has gone live and ends on January 5th, 2021 - 03:59:59 (Server time.)
No Original Resin is needed to participate in the event, and during the event, players can obtain a 4 Star sword called Festering Desire for free. During the event, complete various quests in Dragonspine to obtain Essences, which is then used to redeem items in the Event Shop.
If you equip this weapon for this event, it gets a Weapon Enhancement EXP Bonus.
Festering Sword passives are below:
- The character who equips this weapon during the event will deal 60% more Damage to opponents in the Dragonspine region.
- The character who equips this weapon during the event will accumulate Sheer Cold at a slower rate. They also gain 35% extra Critical Rate against opponents in the Dragonspine region.
For a full guide on The Chalk Prince and the Dragon event, we've got you covered.

This event will also have an Event Shop, where you will earn three different types of "Essence." This essence can be used to purchase from the event shop, Weapon Ascension materials, Character EXP materials, and Talent Level-up Materials.


From the image above, this Festering Dragon Marrow is used to increase Festering Desires' power. So during this event, your 4 Star Sword could go from being average to being a powerhouse, depending on how far much you can increase its power.

Stellar Reunion
Stellar Reunion is a returnee event, where if you meet the Returnee Eligibility conditions, you can activate this event for the opportunity to a 4 Star weaponed called Prototype Rancour (Sword), Primogems, Fragile Resin, and more.
Event Duration
For 14 days after the "Stellar Reunion" event is activated.
Returnee Eligibility
Must meet the following conditions:
- Adventure Rank 10 or above.
- At least 14 days since last game login.
- Over 45 days since last activating the "Stellar Reunion" event.
Event Details
The Stellar Reunion event comprises four parts:
- Reunion Rewards
- During the event, returning Travelers can claim Primogems, Fragile Resin, and other rewards. Rewards can only be claimed once.
- Passage of Time - Login Rewards
- During the event, log in daily to claim Primogems, Fragile Resin, Hero's Wit, Mystic Enhancement Ore, and other rewards.
- Homeward Path - Quest Rewards
- During the event, complete designated quests each day to claim rewards and accumulate points. When your accumulated points reach a designated value, you can claim the bonus reward Prototype Rancour (Sword). This bonus reward can only be claimed once! The quest list refreshes every day at 4:00 AM. Remember to claim your rewards in time!
- Reunion Blessing - Double Drops
- Returning Travelers receive three extra opportunities each day to gain double drops. These can be used to obtain double the rewards from Petrified Trees in Domains, Blossoms of Wealth, and Blossoms of Revelation using Original Resin. The amount of double drop opportunities refreshes every day at 4:00 AM. Remember to use the opportunities in time!
After the event ends, event progress will be cleared, and any unclaimed rewards will be lost. Remember to claim your rewards in time!
The refresh times above are based on the time of the server you play on.
Quests
Story Quests
Albedo's Story Quest Princeps Cretaceus Chapter: Act I will be available.
Ganyu's Story Quest Sinae Unicornis Chapter: Act I will also become available at a later date.
World Quests
New World Quests in Dragonspine: In the Mountains, The Festering Fang, The Great Mountain Survey, A Land Entombed, Lost in the Snow, and Ah, Fresh Meat!
By finishing "Ah, Fresh Meat!", Travelers can obtain the recipe for Goulash. Eating this hearty dish slightly reduces the rate of Sheer Cold accumulation for all party members for a duration of time.
New World Quest: Return of the Jade Chamber?
*The Story Quest Fishing for Jade will also become available at a later date.
Commission Quests
New Commission Quests in Dragonspine: Floral Fresh, Fresh Flora, Emergency Supplies, Only Half-Frozen, and Eat It While It's Hot.
Equipment
Weapons

There is also a 4 Star Polearm called Dragonspine Spear, a 4 Star Catalyst weapon called Everfrost Core, and a 4 star Claymore called Snow-tombed Starsilver.
- Festering Desire - 5 Star - Uncraftable
- Weapon Type - Sword
- Passive - Golden Majesty
- Increases Shield Strength by 20%. Scoring hits on opponents increases ATK by 4% for 8 seconds.
- Maximum 5 Stacks
- Can only occur once every 0.3 seconds.
- While protected by a shield, this ATK increase effect is increased by 100
- Frostbearer - 4 Star
- Weapon Type - Catalyst
- Passive - Frost Burial
- Hitting an enemy with Normal and Charged Attacks has a 60% chance of forming and dropping an Everfrost Icicle above them. Can occur once every 10 seconds.
- Enemies affected by Cryo are dealt 200% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 10 seconds.
- Crafting Recipe
- Northlander Catalyst Prototype x1, Starsilver x50, and Crystal Chunk x50
- Snow-Tombed Starsilver - 4 Star
- Weapon Type - Claymore
- Passive - Frost Burial
- Hitting an enemy with Normal and Charged Attacks has a 60% chance of forming and dropping an Everfrost Icicle above them. Can occur once every 10 seconds.
- Enemies affected by Cryo are dealt 200% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 10 seconds.
- Crafting Recipe
- Northlander Claymore Prototype x1, Starsilver x50, and Crystal Chunk x50
- Dragonspine Spear - 4 Star
- Weapon Type - Spear
- Passive - Frost Burial
- Hitting an enemy with Normal and Charged Attacks has a 60% chance of forming and dropping an Everfrost Icicle above them. Can occur once every 10 seconds.
- Enemies affected by Cryo are dealt 200% ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 10 seconds.
- Crafting Recipe
- Northlander Polarm Prototype x1, Starsilver x50, and Dragontooth That Has Extracted Vitality x8.
Item
Kamera

A new item is coming to 1.2 in the form of a Camera, otherwise known in the game, A Kamera. This item allows you to take pictures and save the images.
This item can be received by completing the World Quest Snapshots.
Other Content
Other Events

Hypostatic Symphony

Update: Jan. 15, 5.50am CT
For more information on this event go here: Genshin Impact | Hypostatic Symphony Event Guide
This Hypostatic Symphony is a time trial mini-event. You have a limited amount of time to fight kill a Level 60 Hypostasis elite boss. There are three types, Hydro, Electro, and Geo. We are not sure at this time if you have to fight them on after the other and the timer still goes. Or if you fight one at a time and the timer stops upon defeating it.
Hypostatic Symphony starts on January 16th until January 31st.
The gate to an unknown domain has opened, and within it await powerful unseen Hypostases.
Lost Riches Event

The Lost Riches is an upcoming mini-event coming to 1.2. This event seems like a treasure hunt involving the treasure hunting-Seelie. However, we do know that the event rewards lead to the unlocking of a pet companion - the mini-Seelie.
This event starts on January 8th until January 18th.
Ulman's Treasure-Seeking Seelie seems to be quite interested in the Traveler. Perhaps you can become its new treasure-hunting partner... Follow the clues in the Treasure Book to discover some hidden riches.
Treasure-Seeking Seelie

It seems odd to have another Treasure Seeking item, as we already have the Anemo/Geo compasses to lead us to treasure. However, from the item's description, it says that this Seelie is very sensitive to Iron Coins. The keyword here is Iron Coins. Are they going to be a new type of currency in Dragonspine? A new crafting material? Or something else entirely? Here is what the item description says
Pet Companion

There are three Seelie.
- Mini Se
Published: Dec 21, 2020 04:31 am