Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods is a specialized artifact set that significantly boosts Geo damage under specific conditions, making it a game-changer for certain Geo characters but requiring thoughtful team composition to fully leverage its potential. If you need more detailed strategies or visual aids, I can generate images to help illustrate gameplay setups with this set.
Set Effects:
•2-Piece Set: Increases ATK by 18%.
•4-Piece Set: After using an Elemental Skill, gain a 20% Geo DMG Bonus for 10 seconds. While under a shield granted by the Crystallize reaction, this effect is increased by 150%, making the total Geo DMG Bonus 50% (since 150% of 20% is an additional 30%). However, this additional increase disappears 1 second after the shield is lost.
Location:
•Domain: This artifact set can be farmed from the Waterfall Wen domain, located in the East Slopes of Mont Automnequi in the Belleau Region of Fontaine.
Best Characters:
•Navia: This set is specifically designed to synergize with Navia, making it her best-in-slot (BiS) artifact set. Her skills and playstyle revolve around the Crystallize reaction, which this set greatly enhances.
•Ningguang: As another Geo character who benefits from ATK scaling and can easily trigger Crystallize reactions, she performs well with this set, especially in teams where she can maintain a shield.
•Geo Traveler: While not as optimal as for Navia or Ningguang, the Geo Traveler can still benefit from the set's bonuses, particularly in Geo-focused teams.
•Noelle: At lower constellations (C0-C4), Noelle can use this set effectively, although higher constellations push her towards DEF scaling sets like Husk of Opulent Dreams.
•Arataki Itto: In situations where he's not using a DEF scaling set, this can be an alternative for him, but it's generally less effective than his other options.
Mechanics:
•Crystallize Reaction: The effectiveness of this set heavily depends on triggering and maintaining the Crystallize reaction since the 4-piece bonus is significantly boosted when under a Crystallize shield. This requires strategic team composition with characters capable of applying both Geo and non-Geo elements.
Community Feedback:
•Viability: There's considerable discussion on how this set revitalizes Geo characters, particularly those without a clear BiS set before its introduction. However, players also note its niche nature, as it's less beneficial without consistent Crystallize reactions.
•Farming: Farming this set alongside Song of Days Past can be tedious due to RNG, with players often sharing tips on substat optimization and the best times to farm.
Practical Considerations:
•Team Composition: Teams should ideally include characters that can apply multiple elements to trigger Crystallize, like Pyro, Hydro, or Electro with Geo. Characters like Zhongli for shielding or Fischl for off-field Electro can be crucial.
•Artifact Stats: For optimal performance, focus on ATK% for Sands, Geo DMG Bonus for Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG for Circlet, depending on your character's needs and weapon.
Lore:
The set's lore involves a witch from the Echoing Woods who could grant wishes, with artifacts bearing the theme of butterfly-like ornaments, tying into the narrative of the forest's magical and somewhat elusive nature.
