Genshin Impact: Theater Mechanicus Guide

ByErvin Silva Hours
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Last Updated on: 7th May 2022, 01:36 am

Theater Mechanicus is a mini-game in Genshin Impact where players have to defend against enemies by using different Mechanici. In this mini-game, players will not be able to deal damage to enemies themselves but can still infuse them with elements for elemental reactions to take place. 

In this guide, we will discuss how to unlock the mini-game, some important terms, a list of Mechanici, and some useful tips. 

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How to Unlock Theater Mechanicus 

You can only participate in Theater Mechanicus if:  

  • You have completed the True Tales Of The Violet Garden: Act 2. 
  • Your Adventure Rank is at least 30. 

Once you’re eligible to participate, you’ll gain access to the quest through the Events Hub Page. 

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Theater Mechanicus Terms 

Below are some important terminologies that are used in the mini-game. Understanding each is vital for meeting its goals. 

Veneficus Points 

These are points that are required to use Veneficus Mechanicus and Wondrous Sticks. 

Note that you start the mini-game with a set amount of Veneficus Points and can earn more by defeating enemies. 

Veneficus Mechanicus 

These are towers that will attack enemies when placed in any of the slots in the stages. Each Veneficus Mechanicus has an assigned element and will cost Veneficus Points to place, replace, or remove. 

Wondrous Sticks  

These provide different buffs during a stage. As they also cost Veneficus Points, players need to strategically select them before the start of each round.  

Note that some Mechanicus types will not receive buffs from the Wondrous Sticks in some stages. Look out for those and only use those that can have buffs during a stage. 

List of Mechanici and Uses 

There are Elemental and Non-elemental Mechanici. Below is a complete list of them: 

Elemental Mechanicus 

Mechanicus Uses 
Veneficus Mechanicus: Inferno – (With Hydro) causes Vaporize and deals good damage 
– (With Cryo) causes Melt and does good damage 
– (With Electro) causes Overcharged, does big damage, and knocks back enemies 
Veneficus Mechanicus: Furious Discharge – (With Hydro) causes Electro-Charged, hits multiple enemies, and stuns them 
– (With Pyro) causes Overcharged, does big damage, and knocks back enemies 
Veneficus Mechanicus: Glacial Bloom – (With Pyro) causes Melt and does good damage  
– (With Hydro) causes Freeze and prevents enemy movement 
Veneficus Mechanicus: Rippling Reflections – (With Cryo) causes Freeze and prevents enemy movement 
– (With Pyro) causes Vaporize and deals good damage 
– (With Electro) causes Electro-Charged, hits multiple enemies, and stuns them 
Veneficus Mechanicus: Dust Devil – (With any element) causes Swirl, and pushes back/pulls in enemies 
– Note that the crowd control is effective against smaller enemies but won’t work against bigger ones. 

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Non-Elemental Mechanicus 

Mechanicus Uses 
Veneficus Mechanicus: Crack Shot – Fires an arrow that deals 75% ATK as Physical Damage 
Tandem Mine – Explodes when an enemy passes by it, dealing 500% ATK as Pyro Damage to nearby opponents 
Recovery Mechanicus: Charity – Decreases the movement speed of enemies by 20% and gives 20 extra Veneficus Points when they’re defeated 
– Note that the effects and the amount of bonus points this Mechanicus gives do not stack. 
Arcane Mechanicus: Binding – Activates when an enemy passes by it, imprisoning the enemy for 3 seconds 
Arcane Mechanicus: Banishment – Activates when enemies approach it, knocking them back  
Mysticus Mechanicus: Arcanum – Increases ATK of nearby Mechanicus by 50% 

Theater Mechanicus Tips 

You can use different Mechanici and execute strategies that you’re comfortable with, but below are some useful tips: 

  • As freezing makes enemies stay in place, it’s an effective way to maximize damage dealt by your Mechanici.  
  • Placing Tandem Mines at choke points is highly recommended.  
  • Blasting enemies into holes can defeat them. One of the characters that can do this is the Anemo Traveler. 

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This isn’t the first time that Theater Mechanicus is made available in the game. It is a rerun and is now part of the Hues of the Violet Garden.