Genshin Impact Sumeru update is on the horizon- expected to be released after update 2.8 if things go according to plan. With Dendro reactions and characters already leaked, it’s no surprise that we’ll also likely be getting two new artifact sets in Sumeru- both pertaining to the Dendro element. These artifact sets are important to determine how Dendro will function in the game- interact with characters, enemies and the other elements and so on.
Leaked Dendro Artifact Sets from Sumeru in Genshin Impact
The Sumeru update is looking like it will focus on its Dendro reactions with the other elements and since Dendro does not react with Cryo, Anemo or Geo- these elements are predicted to take a backseat for the duration of this update. 2 artifact sets mean one new artifact domain but we wouldn’t be surprised if we got another one. Below are the two leaked artifact sets-
1. Memories of the Deep Forest
This one is a Dendro-based artifact set that buffs Dendro damage and reduces enemy resistance of the Dendro element- similar to Blizzard Strayer, Crimson Witch of Flames or Thundering Fury. The second passive also suggests its support uses
2. Ornamental Gold Dream
This second set seems to be of support use but we can expect it to benefit Dendro the most since HoYoverse has consistently gotten better and better at solving problems in a roundabout fashion- like the way they buffed Kokomi by introducing rift hounds and so on. This artifact set though can be used flexibly and will benefit elemental reaction and elemental mastery characters like Kazuha well.
With Kazuha’s release in this upcoming update 2.8, it seems releasing these artifacts in the next patch is opportune as players can run Kazuha in Sumeru with these new artifacts until they have a properly built Dendro unit. With rumours of the artifact strongbox including more artifact sets in update 3.0, players can also look forward to farming for these new artifacts instead of grinding on the old ones.