Battle of Imagined Arrays - Genshin Impact - Version 5.7

Battle of Imagined Arrays - Genshin Impact - Version 5.7

The **Battle of Imagined Arrays** is the flagship event in **Genshin Impact Version 5.7**, running from **June 20, 2025, to July 7, 2025**. Set in Sumeru, it involves helping Akademiya researchers through two main gameplay modes: **Fruit Supplement Survey** and **Companion Caper Chronicles**. To participate, players must be **Adventure Rank 20 or higher** and have completed **Archon Quest Prologue: Act III "Song of the Dragon and Freedom."**

### Event Overview
- **Objective**: Complete challenges in both gameplay modes to earn **Speculative Records** (up to 5,000 per route in Companion Caper Chronicles). Collecting **7,500 Speculative Records** unlocks a free **4-star Electro character Sethos**, along with rewards like **Primogems**, **Crown of Insight**, **Talent Ascension materials**, and **Mora**.
- **Start**: Begin with the prerequisite quest **"Those Strange and Intriguing Questions"** from the event’s main page.

### Gameplay Modes
1. **Fruit Supplement Survey**:
- **Location**: Atashye’s booth.
- **Mechanics**: A tile-based matching minigame where players guide Paimon to collect fruits of the same color within a limited number of turns. After collecting 10 fruits of one color, a **Tri-Color Fruit Jelly** spawns, allowing you to switch to a different fruit color. Six stages are available, with two stages unlocking each of the first three days.
- **Tips**:
- Monitor stage objectives to track required fruits and Tri-Color Jellies.
- Use the reset button (once per stage) to refresh the board if fruit placement is unfavorable.
- Plan efficient routes to maximize fruit collection within turn limits.

2. **Companion Caper Chronicles**:
- **Location**: Darwish’s booth.
- **Mechanics**: A rogue-like, auto-chess-style strategy game with two routes: **Traces in the Whispering Forest** and **Trek Through the Rasping Desert**. Players select **Companion Pieces** to form teams, equip them with **Model Equipment**, and engage in board-based combat against randomized enemies. Each route has three acts, ending with a **Zone Boss**.
- **Tips**:
- **Team Building**: Focus on units of the same type (e.g., Saurian Warriors for Desert route or Qucusaurus for Forest route) to upgrade them to 3-star (3 units for 2-star, 7 for 3-star).
- **Positioning**: Place melee units in front and ranged units in the back to avoid AOE damage.
- **Equipment**: Equip compatible gear and sell unused equipment at shops for Adventure Coins to refresh the Companion Piece shop.
- **Upgrades**: Prioritize leveling up Companion Pieces for better offense and defense. For the Forest route, focus on Qucusaurus for DPS and Tatankasaurus for tanking.
- **Secret Treasure**: In the Desert route, a treasure effect can increase your team size to 5 units in exchange for one less equipment slot.

### Rewards
- **Free Sethos**: Earn 7,500 Speculative Records to claim the 4-star Electro Bow character.
- **Other Rewards**: Include Primogems, Crown of Insight, Talent Materials, Mora, and more.
- **Speculative Records**: Gained by completing stages in both modes. Higher **Data Speculation Levels** unlock buffs for Companion Caper Chronicles.

### Player Sentiment
- Posts on X show mixed feelings: some players enjoy the event’s minigames, while others find the randomized elements and difficulty frustrating, comparing it to games like *Slay the Spire*. Strategic planning and learning from mistakes are key to success.

### Tips for Success
- **Complete Fruit Survey First**: Unlocks buffs for Companion Caper Chronicles.
- **Grind Efficiently**: Both routes in Companion Caper Chronicles are repeatable, so focus on consistent clears to maximize Speculative Records.
- **Check Guides**: In-game tutorials or community resources can help with stage strategies.

For more details, check the official HoYoLAB post or in-game event page.