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Theater Mechanicus Difficulty 1 Guide | Stage 1

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Genshin Impact - Theater Mechanicus - Difficulty 1

This is a guide for Difficulty 1 of the Theater Mechanicus Tower Defense event in Genshin Impact. Read on to learn the best tips and strategies to clear out enemy waves!

Theater Mechanicus 1.3 Guides
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 Stage 8

Theater Mechanicus Difficulty 1

Difficulty 1 Information

Stage Info
Genshin - Theater Mechanicus Map - The Winds From the Reeds Topples Well-Fed Trees
The Wind From the Reeds Topples Well-Fed Trees
Difficulty 1
Max Mechanicus Lv. 4
Max Rewards
Genshin Impact - Veneficus Sigil Image x440
How to Unlock Complete Quest:
The Origin of the Lanterns
Complete Quest:
Liyue: Theater Mechanicus

Theater Mechanicus Difficulty 1 Guide

Difficulty 1 Tower Map


Wave 1

Wave 2

Wave 3

Wave 4

Tips and Strategies

Stage 1 No Escape Run Playthrough

Focus on building towers in the center

The two enemy pathways will begin converging into the center area, where you can place 5 towers to defend the first wave. Build combination of Cryo and Hydro Towers to freeze them in place, then build Pyro towers to deal massive damage! Using Electro Towers is also a great option, since it combines well with Cryo and Hydro towers.

Build towers on the side to prevent escapes

There's a chance that enemies might escape your towers in the center, which is why having extra towers on the side will take out anyone attempting to get away.

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List of Enemies

Enemies
Wave 1
24 Enemies
Wave 2
20 Enemies
Wave 3
20 Enemies
Wave 4
8 Enemies

Recommended Mechanici

Mechanicus Description
Genshin - Veneficus Mechanicus - Thunderstrike
Veneficus Mechanicus: Thunderstrike
Attacks opponents with a Thunder Strike that deals Electro DMG.
Genshin - Veneficus Mechanicus - Spark
Veneficus Mechanicus: Spark
Attacks opponents with Blazing Sparks that explode, dealing Pyro DMG in certain AoE.
Genshin - Veneficus Mechanicus - Thin Ice
Veneficus Mechanicus: Thin Ice
Periodically fire a Frost Bullet in a straight line. On hit, deals Cryo DMG to opponents.

Theater Mechanicus Challenges

Completing Theater Mechanicus stages allow you to accomplish different kinds of challenges. Each challenge will reward you with peace Talismans that you can use in the Xiao Market.

List of Challenges

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Challenge Reward
Clear a stage at difficulty 1 or higher in Theater Mechanicus Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x160
Clear a stage at difficulty 2 or higher with a score of at least 420 points in Theater Mechanicus Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Clear a stage at difficulty 3 or higher with a score of at least 490 points in Theater Mechanicus Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Clear a stage at difficulty 4 or higher with a score of at least 560 points in Theater Mechanicus Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Clear a stage at difficulty 2 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Clear a stage at difficulty 3 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Clear a stage at difficulty 4 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Raise any 4 Mechanici to Lv. 4 in Theater Mechanicus Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Raise any 5 Mechanici to Lv. 4 in Theater Mechanicus Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300
Raise any 6 Mechanici to Lv. 4 in Theater Mechanicus Genshin Impact - Peace Talisman Image x300

Related Guides

Genshin - Theater Mechanicus 1.3 Slim Banner

Theater Mechanicus Version 1.3 Event Guide

Other Theater Mechanicus Guides

Other Theater Mechanicus Guides
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Theater Mechanicus 1.3 Stage Guides

Theater Mechanicus Stage Guides
Difficulty 1 Difficulty 2
Difficulty 3 Difficulty 4
Difficulty 5 Difficulty 6
Difficulty 7 Special Challenge

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Lantern Rite 1.3 Event Guides
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Theater Mechanicus Quest Guide

Theater Mechanicus Unlock Quest
Genshin Impact - Liyue Theater Mechanicus Quest
Liyue: Theater Mechanicus Quest

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