The ‘Heavenly Principles’ of Genshin Impact Explained

Underneath the surface of Genshin Impact‘s colorful aesthetic, the action RPG contains lore that extends quite some way back in time, creating a comprehensive story that propelled the title to relevance. Just as with every good story, some pieces of its history have a cloud of mystery hanging over them, and a few elements in the realm of Teyvat require careful consideration from the title’s player base. Intricate pieces of lore are starting to unravel in widely popular games like Destiny 2 with its Parting The Veil quest, and Genshin Impact is following the trend by offering players some understanding of the elusive Heavenly Principles. Looking into the paradigm-shifting events of The Cataclysm reveals tidbits of the Heavenly Principles’ power, and the tragedy holds a clue into its nature.