Genshin Impact wasn't really focused on skins despite its popularity and successful cosmetics sales. Characters had their default look until version 1.6. However, recently skins became a hot topic as characters in different outfits were able to deal 48% more damage.
There was a catch though - the damage boost only worked when Mona was in the group; without her, the alternate costumes didn't impact gameplay. The bug didn't affect the Spiral Abyss either, preventing players from taking advantage of it during challenges. Despite this, it was fun while it lasted.
Players enjoyed the empowering skins, with some even asking a Redditor to remove a post about it before miHoYo noticed and fixed it. The hotfix reverted the stats to their original state but kept the progress players made with the buff. Now, outfits only change appearance, with minor exceptions like Rosaria who undergoes significant changes.
Future updates will introduce Mondstadt-themed skins for familiar characters, accessible in the character menu regardless of location. While more surprises like the previous buff may not be expected, anything is possible. Have you experienced the buff with alternate skins? Will you keep wearing them or go back to the original versions? Share your thoughts on what you enjoy about Genshin Impact in the comments!
