After the Fontaine region was released, Genshin Impact introduced a new mechanic called Bond of Life (BoL). The most recent leaks indicate that Arlecchino’s kit and abilities also incorporate a similar mechanic. This particular mechanic is utilized by only a handful of weapons and enemies, making it likely that a large portion of the player community is unfamiliar with it.
The following contains comprehensive information regarding the mechanics in Genshin Impact that are of utmost importance. The main emphasis of this article will be on the mechanics of Bond of Life, as well as its associated weapons and adversaries. It is worth noting that Arlecchino’s abilities also incorporate similar BoL mechanics, although they will not be extensively covered in this discussion.
How Bond of Life Mechanics Work in Genshin Impact?
The character’s healing will be absorbed by the Bond of Life, preventing any further healing until it is resolved. To resolve this mechanic, you can either provide healing equal to its value or visit a Statue of the Seven. Once the Bond of Life is resolved, the characters may receive additional effects based on the source.
Bond of Life absorbs healing for the character according to its base value and blocks incoming healing until it is removed. To remove this effect, you must provide healing equal to its value or visit a Statue of the Seven. Once Bond of Life is removed, the characters may receive extra effects based on the source.
Bond of Life Source
At the time of writing this article, there are only two Genshin Impact weapons that utilize the Bond of Life mechanics through their passive abilities:
- Finale of the Deep (Craftable Fontaine Sword)
- Flowing Purity (Craftable Fontaine Catalyst)
By using the Elemental Skill with these weapons, the passive abilities will be activated, granting different buffs. Sword users will receive an ATK buff in exchange for sacrificing 25% of their maximum HP as Bond of Life.
On the other hand, catalyst users will gain Elemental DMG% by sacrificing 24% of their maximum HP as Bond of Life. Clearing these Bond of Life with sufficient healing will provide additional effects.
Fatui enemies like Wind and Frost operatives have the ability to apply Bond of Life on characters, causing them to suffer from a corrosion debuff that drains their HP over time. While off-field units are safe from death, on-field units will perish if the Bond of Life is not removed promptly.
The Fatui operatives can layer this effect on your party members repeatedly, intensifying the corrosion debuff and accelerating the HP loss, leaving the affected character vulnerable. To counter this mechanic in Genshin Impact, it is crucial to have a powerful healer like Baizhu, Jean, Charlotte, and others in your team.
