The term “MS” in Genshin Impact refers to Main Stats – the primary statistical attributes found on artifacts, which are crucial equipment pieces that enhance your characters’ performance. Let me break this down in a way that’ll make perfect sense, even if you’re new to the game.
Understanding Main Stats in Genshin Impact
Think of Main Stats like the headline feature of your artifacts – they’re the big, bold numbers you see at the top of each piece. Every artifact position (except the flower and feather) can have different main stats, and choosing the right ones can make or break your character builds.
The Five Artifact Positions and Their Possible Main Stats
Flower: Always gives HP (flat)
Feather: Always gives ATK (flat)
Sands: Can have HP%, ATK%, DEF%, Energy Recharge%, or Elemental Mastery
Goblet: Can have HP%, ATK%, DEF%, Elemental DMG Bonus%, or Elemental Mastery
Circlet: Can have HP%, ATK%, DEF%, CRIT Rate%, CRIT DMG%, Healing Bonus%, or Elemental Mastery
Why Main Stats Matter
Let me share a quick example that shows why these are so important. If you’re building a DPS character like Hu Tao, you’ll typically want an HP% Sands (because of her unique scaling), a Pyro DMG Bonus Goblet, and a CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Getting these specific main stats can dramatically increase your character’s damage output.
Tips for Choosing the Right Main Stats
Here’s something I’ve learned from countless hours of artifact farming: while sub-stats are important, getting the right main stat should be your first priority. Think of it like building a house – you need the foundation (main stats) to be solid before worrying about the decorations (sub-stats).
For most DPS characters, you’ll want:
– ATK% or specific scaling stat on Sands
– Elemental DMG Bonus on Goblet
– CRIT Rate/DMG on Circlet
For supports, you might prioritize:
– Energy Recharge on Sands
– HP% or Healing Bonus for healers
– Elemental Mastery for reaction-based characters
Remember, while getting perfect artifacts can take time, having the right main stats will already put you in a good position to tackle most of Genshin Impact’s content effectively.
