Enkanomiya Battle Music - Genshin Impact OST

[@rayquazadinosaur3732]

The ost is one of the reasons I like genshin so much. Let's just say Enkanomiya didn't disappoint

[@anthonygodoy9628]

Absolutely

[@hannemanisunderrated5610]

Yes I agree! Honestly this new region has become my favourite to explore with Dragonspine for the OST

[@gledalac6715]

Yes sir

[@namensklauer]

its just really well made. you get a quest to go underground somewhere. it starts as a normal cave the way youd expect (the battle music didnt change there yet) and then BOOM f'ing atlantis. with the story it really gives me the "lets go, in and out, 20 minute adventure"-vibes

[@udavol5]

the only thing that disappoint me is that i thought dragonheir is water version of azhdaha. turn out they're just small lizard

[@pancakeswithsalt]

love how they don't sound as depressing as the other osts in enkanomiya especially when it gets a little too gloomy there while exploring

[@thebluescaptain]

Because the others are exploration ost, not battle ones.

[@aflower6955]

Battle music is always tempting. Inazuma battle ost are the best!!!

[@alissachin1277]

It totally fits the mood though, the so called gloomy ones. They make the place feel kind of sad and empty, once full of things that aren’t anymore. It’s nice

[@SonnyLando]

I love the depressing ones as well!!!

[@oddpotato4038]

@@SonnyLando true, my all time faves will always be the stormterror's lair bgm and tsurumi island bgm

[@depressednoodle8579]

It's been 2 days since Enkanomiya got released. I cannot believe how well they pulled the entire map so well. The stuffy, closed off cave at the beggining, the puzzles, the ominous tower, the AMAZING way the gate opens, the candles, the snake statues and the ominous building at the center that's radiating a blinding light... It's amazing. It really set the feeling that you are entirely alone, there is not a single person left in the floating islands. The entire place feels so cold. The music is so emotional and it punches you in the face when you first take a step in Enkanomiya. It's a completely different atmosphere than the rest of the game.

[@sexcannonmusic284]

Absolutely , i do hope they take this kind of more mysterious/darker route in the future.

[@MuddyAxolotl]

@@sexcannonmusic284 i love it too but some people are gonna be put off if there are too much gloomy and dark stuff

[@booshbush1487]

@@MuddyAxolotl I agree. I love it but from a little of my experience from inazuma, having such a gloomy atmosphere isn't fun. I hope they continue it but I don't wanna stay in there for a whole archon quest.

[@anameig9332]

@@MuddyAxolotl the gloomy areas are probably abyss related/non teyvat places, who knows, we might be able to explore mare jivari in the future, the main regions are probably more lively lol

[@Jhay052347968]

Honestly their battle themes in Enkanomiya reminds me of your typical soundtrack to some game based adventure anime. The first one that played gave me that vibe strongly than the others and its my first battle theme i heard when i entered Enkanomiya. Took on those 3 Ruin guards near the entrance immediately because of that music, it got me riled up for another battle after those first set of Hillichurls.

[@digimedwbk]

Didn't expect a whole new battle music for Enkanomiya but it's a pleasant surprise, definitely one of my favorite battle themes

[@zoe4965]

It’s the same with dragonspine and mondstadt

[@joaquingamarra3248]

@@zoe4965 You mean the leitmotiv?? Yeah every battle theme is built around one melody and then is expanded

[@KingOfMalevolence]

@@joaquingamarra3248 No he means dragonspine had its own battle ost too.

[@mencobasukses97]

kinda reminds me of liyue tho

[@yubiyubiw]

It's because Enkanomiya is Inazuma's extra terrain, I believe. Just like Monstadt's Dragonspine and Liyue's The Chasm. Yeah didn't expect them to release Inazuma's before The Chasm lol

[@JouganNeon]

The strings in the first theme are so good and I love the part when the woman sings! Also Beats of Water Drops is amazing! That synth goes crazy with strings!

[@TrueLadyEvilChan]

It's so great

[@aaronklein3480]

which synth?

[@nomnom41334]

The cello carried the second melody so well.

[@lolz6635]

i thought that third song sounded familiar

[@theneighborskid.]

wait there’s singing?

[@FaiGal]

When this music started playing the first mob I encountered 4:09 , chills ran down my spine and immediately I thought “guys I don’t think we’re in Inazuma anymore”. This ost feels like a whole different beast 🔥

[@gummyfox]

same tbh my jaw dropped and i didnt even wanna continue fighting the mobs just to jam to the ost

[@mencobasukses97]

the first violin part could also work in RDR2

[@SamudrarajOfficial]

The starting kinda feels like Avengers theme tbh, but man these themes are on a whole different level

[@merimero4420]

@@SamudrarajOfficial for me i felt like i was in the pirate of carribean!!

[@SamudrarajOfficial]

@@merimero4420 yeah that too

[@sebbycutestoneofall8515]

Imagine if this was part of the Genshin concert? My god, that would ve so good. I just imagine the violinists just violintly playing.

[@RyuDaPenwolf]

Good one

[@zeth479]

I like what you did there

[@vishnyasvetlaya2737]

такой концерт - мечта жизни. надеюсь когда-нибудь услышать это вживую 😭

[@greaterlordkusanali]

Let's hope we get a concert every year 🥺🤞🏻

[@leem7357]

What are you? *Sans?*

[@lepanbuns6302]

after exploring enkanomiya and back to inazuma/liyue i feels weird, same feeling as u go out from cinema after watching a movie.

[@froggiepie8683]

PLS THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING EXACTLY-- THAT EXACT FEELING

[@infinitygamering]

EXACTLY

[@Windtorment]

You described the feeling perfectly.

[@realhakora]

me too

[@swisdom9117]

Oh ya, that's why I felt like I was playing a new game when I tp to inazuma or liyue. It was so darn weird

[@malka1762]

2:20 using the vocals as percussions that mimic a mermaid struggling to breathe was an amazing move and this is my fave part of this piece. (which is saying something because the entire thing is gorgeous)

[@ganimerotaku6550]

Without a doubt it is awesome but first time hearing that breathing freaked me out had to pause a few times n took few min to understand what it was lol

[@cachorrodekatana117]

What breathing? Tf you on about?

[@Kaliciakitty]

@@cachorrodekatana117there’s literally breathing how can you not hear it

[@jennyohana1046]

@@cachorrodekatana117 the haaa haaa did you not hear that?

[@renzjarredhsantiago3985]

@@cachorrodekatana117 wear headphones

[@nehan_721]

6:16 Took my times exploring Enkanomiya, and let a random Hilichurl chasing me around just to hear the OST 🥺❤️❤️ I'm a sucker for Strings instruments.

[@Ikinsyntheticpeople]

This comment I relate to ^

[@giselleolivares5210]

I can relate too! If you love strings I highly recommend you go check Lindsey Stirling's violin cover from Rage Beneath the Mountains (Azhdaha's theme) it's fire!

[@joshuadavey650]

@@giselleolivares5210 honestly would love to see Lindsey's take on enkanomiya soundtracks

[@giselleolivares5210]

@@joshuadavey650 the more I listen to this tracks the more I want to tweet lindsey asking for a cover ahahah

[@AnnisrakhmaKuswan]

Same here 🙋🏻‍♀️, when the hillichurl died i get disappointed 🤣

[@partiallywhole]

Initially, I feel it's weird how Enkanomiya's music feels a lot more western compared to the rest of Inazuma. I understood why after the world quests.

[@wtpiv6041]

With the Greek names it definitely set itself up to resemble that with the music as well.

[@garb8933]

yea enkanomiya doesnt feel japanese at all aside from the name. even some of the characters and places have greek names and the architecture seems western inspired

[@codreanudan858]

well take in mind that enka is a century old nation so it makes sense why it gives off a diff feel than inazuma

[@TRak598]

@@wtpiv6041 Greek names are common amongst ancient stuff in Genshin Impact (for example, Element names), but yeah, there is a bit of Greek and Roman influence in Enkanomiya.

[@kshetijabheru2229]

@@codreanudan858 it’s defenetly more older then just a century

[@bluespy5813]

7:35 I missed the domain OSTs and MiHoYo bought it back to life, very nice!

[@s2wuolf508]

*LORE*

[@diamantritter82]

it´s also Mona´s character demo music

[@Tenchua917]

Oh is this the same one where you fight water slimes in that one weapon domain?

[@bluespy5813]

@@diamantritter82 no it isn't

[@Cata-qp6fi]

@@Tenchua917 yep

[@derpietertul1674]

Hearing new battle music really got me excited for a Genshin update again. I’ve had an ongoing burnout for a bit, but I finally felt that first excitement when this music played for the first time.

[@Nagutama]

Yoo for real! I was playing not paying much attention until BAM music comes in and Im suddenly super excited 😆😆

[@Ayasakura141]

@@Nagutama true.... I felt I was in a New region when the music hit

[@tea_books728]

@@Nagutama SAME!

[@emoi7th]

Same here, I didn't touch genshin from the beggening of itto's banner, but When I came back The first thing I did was the enkanomia quest, the first thing I fought there was 3 ruin gaurds(I'm still mad that they only gave a FUCKING COMMON CHEST for that, can you at least give me an Exquisite-Idk how to spell that) and I was STUNNED by that battle theme, I wanted to fight everything in there just to hear that amazing battle theme😭

[@chenkaising6980]

Didnt expect a whole new battle OSTs for Enkanomiya. I remember the chills and horror i felt when i first heard the 2nd battle theme, while 3 ruin guards woke up and started chasing me.

[@yqisq6966]

Noelle: leave it me I've face ranked against 4.

[@k_rein]

There's quite a few groups of ruin guards in enkanomiya idk if theres more since i havent really seen the entire map yet but i like it mainly for the battle themes lol

[@tiekogalaxylatte8839]

Had 3 ruin guards wake up and while i was fighting them they used the spinning attack simultaneously and got me stuck in a corner, killing my ninguaang, good times

[@SurealStriker9087]

Ah yes. Loved it when my Keqing got flung into the abyss by them. Battle theme still a bop tho.

[@anyaaa2801]

My Xiao went brrrr on those ruin guards 😤.

[@GrimmMLBB]

I love this theme actually it gives me a pirate theme vibes

[@NOBINHO_]

"Pirates of the caribbean theme flash back "

[@alistergoh9744]

to be fair they're under the sea

[@NOBINHO_]

@@alistergoh9744 Yep

[@Windtorment]

@@alistergoh9744 Yes!

[@earlyjackie5564]

Yeah I was like “am I playing black flag?”

[@Kizisnd]

These battle themes gave me major Final Fantasy vibes idk why and I'm loving it, Yu Peng Chen and Hoyo Mix have outdone themselves again!

[@feegee221]

Same, gave me major ff13 ost vibes

[@gummyfox]

trueeeee

[@trinityc.3277]

@@feegee221 yes that's exactly what I think of whenever I hear it, I also think of ff 15 a little too

[@yqisq6966]

Yeah totally agree lol

[@rks25thegreat]

Same sentiment!

[@sukyien3375]

Definitely nostalgia to those used to play old school rpg. The rhythm reminded me killing monster with level 10 rusted blade.

[@jalpaauplia4275]

u mean undertale spear of justice?

[@dileonleon1017]

YEAH MAN, perfect comment chrono triggers, ff's..

[@niviera7807]

@@jalpaauplia4275 He said old school not a game from 2010's ffs

[@mapmakerlich]

@@niviera7807 undertale is a homage to Earthbound... so it's kinda counts

[@firmanang9132]

i wish we could set daily comission to enkanomiya, this battle theme is a fucking bop

[@aflower6955]

Maybe setting to Inazuma mighttt help you a bit? The thing you are saying is same as telling to set commisions to dragonspine

[@firmanang9132]

thats why i said i wish

[@Ray-xd9oy]

@@aflower6955 theres a daily comission quest inside enkanomiya?

[@reinaters]

@@Ray-xd9oy maybe in the future

[@chanvax2111]

@@aflower6955 what are you talking about? Enkonomiya is not part of teyvat, It doesn't have a statue of the seven it is not part of Inazuma

[@kayrid]

still coming back to listen to this banger track

[@MrDarkWind]

Yo! we need a chillin battle theme in Enkan....why the fuck violins are on fire?

[@EtherealChia]

so real

[@snailpocky]

enkanomiya gives me that breath of the wild feeling i’ve craved for years. it also feels like the aether mod from minecraft and that makes it even more magical

[@mimiikyu]

omg i was trying to think of what enkanomiya reminded me of and it’s totally the aether minecraft mod! each island floating in this sea of clouds, a somewhat dark and unsettling tone when you jump between them, the trees, aaa everything! that’s so perfect

[@snailpocky]

@@mimiikyu as soon as i saw that flying manta ray thing my first thought was the aether mod i hope mhy makes more regions like this because this is peak genshin tbh

[@jpin8330]

Ironically aether mod really suits

[@John-oc1sr]

Reasons why I fight every monsters is cuz of this battle music is so unique and satisfying

[@stella9832]

I had the pleasure of listening to the entirety of the first track in-game because I was too busy solving a puzzle while a ruin guard won't stop being aggro to me so I just kept using zhongli's shield and ignoring the ruin guard lmao tho when the breathing sound came up, it made me stop hahahaha i thought i was getting haunted in my own room

[@themintgreenspaceship5787]

Same lol I had to take my headphones off for a sec to make sure I was actually still alone

[@trinityc.3277]

Lol yeah when I heard it I stopped and looked around for a sec

[@flameduel]

so I'm not the only one that was like, ""Wait, is that the ost orrr??"

[@lonewolfhero3526]

Fun fact, that was G Breathing, the one that pilots do to not pass out by excessive G-force

[@lonewolfhero3526]

Addendum: G Breathing kind of makes sense considering that we are several kilometers below the ground, and that the oxigen on such a location may not be as abundant.

[@axolotdraws9946]

The first battle theme sounds so Celtic and I love it 6:02 I just got literal chills

[@itscieltho]

This whole new area gives me Made in Abyss vibes and this music only helps that feeling and that’s a great thing! Love this!

[@tmvega8167]

Ironic

[@fanboy1148]

I also had that feel while playing this, my first thought when listening to the music was "that sounds like Kevin Penkin" lol.

[@zalyster]

I always thought the music that plays in mondstadt when the sky is stormy before Dvalin sounded just like Kevin Penkin/MIA too, Perpetual Motion of Wind. Love this game's OST.

[@izukamoonlight]

The tracks do use many of the same instruments as MiA, and I suspect when recording they used a similar technique which is to utilise a smaller orchestra in a larger space, allowing the echoes to convey that feeling of "vastness".

[@Tenchua917]

Made in abyss!! you gave me an idea now

[@cmcguire7901]

If you listen closely you can hear a variation on Kokomi’s leitmotif in the first part

[@yuusha19]

This part especially 4:37

[@juleha1]

kokomis what

[@ghosttt377]

@@juleha1 leitmotif. it's a repeating idea in music that's associated with a specific person, thing, or situation. for example, you can hear variations of Kokomi's theme in this music because Enkanomiya is connected to Watatsumi Island.

[@SamudrarajOfficial]

@@ghosttt377 tbh the third ost kinda feels like its from Terraria

[@LordYoni]

This word sounds german. Well it would've been written "Leitmotiv" in german but the meaning of it totally makes sense when you translate it. I hope you had a stroke reading this.

[@manerscount123]

enkanomiya, dragonspine, the chasm, all remnants of an ancient civilization ransacked by the archons with their music sharing some similar tones and themes - melancholy, foresaken, desolate. so nice to go back to these tracks after more stuff has been added and really notice how they're all connected through motifs and instrumentalization

[@molliepaeth9481]

as a huge orchestra nerd and violinist, hearing all the small string details collide into the huge swells and the piccato and everything is just amazing. wish I could be a part of an orchestra playing something like this, mihoyo did not miss with this music

[@jewelz8023]

same!! 🥲

[@AsraWasTaken]

Their OST for Enkanomiya really gives off that Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts battle music vibes. I love it so much.

[@Akashi880]

Tbh exploring enkanomiya felt like when I was exploring the realm of darkness back when I played BBS

[@exstee]

9:23 Who knew Beats of Water Drops could be so 🔥 🔥 🔥 It was hype hearing this soundtrack again but this time upgraded as boss fighting music

[@Sniffing_Rats]

It’s been a while since I’ve 100% enkanomiya and haven’t really been back since, but the few weeks I explored and practically didn’t leave were some of the most fun I’ve had playing the game. The music, the atmosphere, the story, everything. And the battle themes were by far the best part

[@Moonshake34]

Same I hope they do something special with it soon as rn am not really into genshin as I was 2 years ago

[@Kyouno]

Use a character burst at 0:39, you won’t regret it especially if they are from Inazuma. For track two, use the burst on 5:34. For track 3, use the burst on 9:33. When Yae Miko comes, her burst when used on the right timing of the music will give you the nice goosebumps :)

[@Kizisnd]

Imagine using Itto's burst at 10:37, that rock section fits him so well

[@dailytoast9282]

@@Kizisnd ikr

[@exstee]

Hitting bursts along with this new soundtrack definitely feels like I’m playing through an epic montage

[@yqisq6966]

Idolm@ster Impact lol

[@petrichorrs]

@@Kizisnd I'll definitely use his burst on this part!!

[@gnarlydyn]

I love that one of domain themes got remixed for enkanomiya

[@j_jonesm]

Was it intentional that the Abyssal themes we have from Enkanomiya sound like Pirates of the Caribbean when both Dansleif and Kaeya have eyepatches? I hope it’s a running motif honestly that the deep depths has this adventurous yet tragic and cursed sound to it when places like Enkanomiya are expanded in the future.

[@chiffonial]

I wasn’t expecting new battle music for enkanomiya but omg it’s so GOODFF

[@thinkingfubuki]

I think listening to this theme and the Liyue battle theme is a good contrast, because while the Liyue battle theme is more cinematic, the Enkanomiya battle theme is more personal. In the Liyue battle theme, you get the sense that you're a general of a powerful army, watching the action from afar, getting reports from strategists, and making important decisions. Or perhaps you're simply a faraway spectator watching the clash of giant armies. But in the Enkanomiya battle theme, you get the sense of a warrior's spirit, as if the music is scored from the perspective of one of the individual soldiers. To me, it's much more serious, and feels like it's grounded in technique and intention in the same way a warrior's movements are. The motif at the beginning of the piece is an alarm, of sorts. A call to arms letting you know that it's time to defend your people. The plucked strings give a sense of the light movements of a confident warrior, familiar with their armor and weapons, making short work individual enemies, but met with a seemingly endless onslaught of them. The various motifs that are added as the piece develops give a sense of switching tactics or adjusting your grip on your weapon. The vocalist that eventually comes in feels to me like when your body begins to tell you you're tired, but you keep in mind what it is you're fighting for, the loved ones at home you're fighting to protect, and you use that inspiration to fuel your warrior spirit. Again, the Liyue battle theme feels like you're watching the battle, while the Enkanomiya battle theme feels like you're living it, and both themes are amazing for different reasons. (Edit: This is a copy-paste of a comment I made on another video. The stuff I wrote here was written with the 1st track in this video in mind.)

[@Yon_Juu]

I love this battle OST so much. Especially the first one because it gives me Assassins Creed vibes and I love that!!

[@amberxv4777]

black flag to be more precise

[@joaquingamarra3248]

So that's why I loved it so much AC BF theme is one of mu favorite pieces of music

[@jalpaauplia4275]

TRUE ITS SOUNDS LIKE "PYRTE BEWARE"

[@petrichorrs]

Same!!

[@marcellachan9787]

As well as some vibes from crisis 2 and 3, the OSTs of which were composed by Hans simmer if I remember correctly.

[@lolz6635]

The third song sounds just like the mondstadt domain song “Beats of Water Drops”

[@Conniferr]

its a remix

[@kikouma1098]

bruh....................

[@thebluescaptain]

@@kikouma1098 lol

[@thegreatBarbossa]

There's a weird connection between Enkanomiya and Mondstadt, since apparently Abrax, the guy who made the artificial sun, got the knowledge on how to make it, from the God of Time: Istaroth, which was originally worshipped in Mondstadt alongside Venti, but mysteriously disappeared and was eventually forgotten.

[@vins6154]

Enkanomiya is the best exploration and quest experience I've had in Genshin Impact

[@pungatahyat]

no wonder why soundtrack 3 sounds familiar... it's kind of like a remix of mondstadt domain battle themes

[@sheepsquad7825]

This is a remix of beats of water drop

[@afel8051]

When I use Kaeya to battle enemy with this OST it feels as if he's dancing along with it lol

[@SwobyJ]

That's really why anyone should keep him. Future Khaenri'ah battle themes with a maxed out kit and any future visual/animation upgrades :).

[@renapundarika2135]

I explored enkanomiya with kaeya too. He fits in so right somehow.

[@yaze8850]

@@SwobyJ indeed, our one and only khaen char for the final quest maybe xD (besides mc i mean)

[@Yilue]

Track 2 is perfection to me

[@kitkat-mc6fu]

it hits so hard bro how do they expect me to kill enemies when this plays

[@nucleenix7762]

i love the new combat tracks, though IMO they'd fit more into things like domains and the spiral abyss. i also really like the added touch that they're vastly different from the regular inazuman tracks.

[@giogio4222]

Honestly they need to just replace the Spiral Abyss OST with this.

[@librashooter]

Enkanomiya has very close ties with abyss and have nothing to do with Inazuma at all, thats why its track resemble spiral abyss most not the inazuman tracks.

[@millionssins]

Enkanomiya is not in Inazuma anymore, so of course it would be excluded from all the soundtracks from the nation. It's more closely "tied" to abyss as for now

[@thatonekid6677]

well, enkanomiya is an extension of the abyss. so it makes sense lol

[@liszst]

Bruh if you actually paid attention to the quest in Enkanomiya, so many of the afterimages we speak to are clearly not Inazuman. Their names are like Argos and Hyperion. We see abyss lectors around the area, it’s closer to the abyss than Inazuma. Hell, the architecture should be enough for you to second guess.

[@call-me-gir-2225]

The muscial Sunchild's ghost is the one singing and you can't change my mind about that.

[@CarassiusAu]

10:37 onwards made me feel emotions that didn't exist

[@breadlmaox]

11 months later and it’s still the same

[@mightyhypopopo2703]

This feels kind of sad to listen to now since many of us who've 100% explored enkanomiya ages ago barely remember or visit the area and listen to this song now, kind of like how it's an abandoned ancient land

[@AnimusVolare]

I remember everything. All the quests and the lore. I read all the dialogue and read all the notes.

[@canaldecasta]

Phasiv: 👀

[@slimeplayer123]

4:09 when I first listen to this theme it felt so good. That spacey feels while exploring a whole new world of unknown. Overall, imo all themes of Enkanomiya have that space vibe, kinda like Super Mario Galaxy and Pokemon SM/USUM (and other rpgs like xenoblade, ff, mh, nier etc)

[@lunalatheguardian]

The music in Enkanomiya is just beautiful, it feels like you're in a fantasy world

[@TheOddPlay1991]

Yu-Peng Chen is the only person that could pull off a calm battle theme

[@Sidtheriser07]

Christopher Larkin is another example. Yu-Peng Chen is awesome too :D

[@ganjarervinnugraha5780]

Mikio endo from K-Project anime and Yoko shimomura from Final Fantasy ost and Kingdom Heart ost too

[@KusunokiSG47]

Health - Tears in airport shootout in Max Payne 3 is one of the best

[@darkangeleternal99]

this gives me some sort of witcher and medieval-ish vibes, i really enjoy it, can't wait for other nation's ost in the future

[@Aranaranjito]

3:09 until the end gets very intense! ♡ (BT1)

[@Tenchua917]

that part goes in, woah

[@disobey8828]

This is the best map of the game in my opinion, amazing artistic design and music.

[@ProSharpshooter]

yo whoever keeps making the music for this game needs to chill the fuck out. they keep coming at us with the same energy as phill collins composing music for Tarzan. I'm here for it, but they're going above and beyond.

[@reonaranara]

Read this as you are listening to the third track (time stamps to mark specific locations in the music) Take your time and visualize! If you reach the end of a section before the next timestamp, simply continue visualizing the previous scene. 7:35 You dive down into the depths of the ocean, bubbles flowing out from behind you. The sounds of the outside world slowly fade away; it is just you, and the water. It is dark, and it only gets darker as you dive deeper and deeper underwater. You reach up, switching on your headlights. 7:46 In the distance, you spot a large network of rusted metal pipes, streaks of metal shining bright against the red brown rust. You swim closer, curious. The pipes were much larger than you expected, and in front of the mouth of the pipe, there were the remains of some stone tablet. Faded scratches were etched into the stone, with a few letters you could barely make out. “-o--o--n-e-.” You frowned. What could it mean? 7:57 Perhaps against your logical thought, you decide to head into the rusted pipe. There is clearly more than one exit, and the pipe is large enough to fit you comfortably. Who knows? Perhaps exploring it would give you answers to what the stone tablet said. 8:06 It’s dark in the pipe, and you switch your headlight to glow brighter. Behind you, you suddenly hear a faint creaking noise. Slowly, you swam around, doing a full turn in the water. The exit had disappeared. You swallow, looking ahead and switching off your headlights. Good. There’s an exit ahead; you can see the faint glow from outside against the tunnel walls. 8:18 You swim ahead steadily, staying as calm as you could. It’s fine; you still have quite a bit of air left. The tunnel is much longer than you thought it would be, and you’re going much slower than you would like to. You swim a little faster, pushing through the water, watching the faint blue light grow brighter and brighter. 8:25 The pipe begins to move around you. You are not sure what is happening at first, but it quickly becomes clear as the light started fading. Your eyes widen, and you push yourself, swimming as fast as you possibly could. Your limbs were burning, like they were on fire. But it wasn’t enough. You were slammed into total darkness. 8:32 Panic rises in your throat, and you push it away, turning on your headlights again. There was a turn in the tunnel ahead. Surely, if you kept following the tunnel, it would lead to an exit. You keep swimming, watching the air in your oxygen tank slowly drop. You breathe lighter; although you have quite a bit left now, there was no telling how long it would take to find your way out. 8:42 Suddenly, the rusted metal of the pipe slams into you, a loud, grating screech echoing through your skull. You pushed away, slamming into the other side of the pipe. Kicking off the side, you swim forward, spotting the exit ahead. You kick off, swimming towards it as fast as you could, even faster than before. You were pushing off walls, desperately clawing your way through the pipe, kicking as hard as you possibly could. 9:02 You can see the light right in front of you, even through the blinding glare of your headlights. You push forward more, and your legs start to hum a quiet protest, a steady burn. You push, forcing yourself to continue. The tunnel begins to move once again, but it doesn’t matter; you propel through the water swifter than the fastest fish in the ocean. It doesn’t matter that your oxygen would be gone soon. You would be out, and far, far away. 9:22 You are not fast enough. The exit closed up, merging with another pipe. Adrenaline was still rushing through your veins, but you could not afford to keep racing through the waters. You start to feel the weight of the water and your gear weighing down on you, dragging you down. Your arms and legs start to give up, even as you swim through the pipes slowly. But you must persist. You must continue to hope, and keep pushing onwards. 10:06 The low air indicator on your tank beeps. You are too exhausted to continue. You curl up, setting on the “floor” of the tunnel. Which way was up again? 10:17 Perhaps you would die here. In fact, it was very likely. You did not want to die like this, completely powerless. 10:28 The oxygen you have finally runs out. You are living entirely on borrowed time. It would be nice, to see the open sea again, and maybe see the sky before death came. But that was impossible now; all you could bear to do is stay in one place, curled up. 10:38 Your body fights for air, and you struggle. The water is pressing to hard against you, and your vision was starting to spin and blur. You grip the metal pipe as tight as you can with poofy, scuba-diving gloves. 11:00 Through your blurry vision and your horrible headache, you see the tunnel ahead of you move, revealing an exit. You crawl towards it, on your hands and knees. No one could save you, but perhaps you could still... try... Your head throbs, and your vision is spinning with black dots. Is there one exit? Or two? There is an exit. That’s all you know. You go forward... one step... another... 11:33 Your body slowly sinks through the water, resting on the ocean floor. Perhaps the sign at the entrance had said, “Do not enter.”

[@whatdadogdoin4848]

I love your writing man. Simply amazing

[@boombeet678]

I must say, wonderful work! You really did a great job with this.

[@sylv779]

does this sound like a houseki no kuni / land of lustrous ost to anyone else? not saying its like one like it just has the vibe of one

[@vespidae3523]

yeah it does have a similar vibe

[@dominicjannazo7144]

I got a very heavy Made in Abyss vibe myself

[@StarLiTeMAI]

I was literally thinking that while exploring! "Hmm this sounds,,, familiar"

[@Ririthu_]

YES YES sgahafd first thing I thought when I heard the first one, the strings really remind me of hnk

[@MikuLeekz]

Y'all have so much taste to be saying this

[@pawketfuI]

How much I love the first one, I can’t even describe enough. It’s an absolute masterpiece.

[@heroofkokoto4707]

I'm just so peeved, really - 3:07 onwards in the first battle theme is SO GOOD, but unless you purposely run around like a headless (pacifist) chicken, you'll never hear it, not ever: encounters in Enkanomiya (or actually, more like in general) are not meant to last that long. Honestly, I'd really want them to add a roguelike domain like the Misty Battlefront one _in Enkanomiya,_ where the battle theme would just loop throughout the dungeon (like it did in Misty Battlefront). Imagine it as you listen to the pieces (1-2 expecially; 3 is good but would give me anxiety lol).

[@gyannunez]

For this reason I’ve been exploring Enkanomiya primarily with my unbuilt and newer characters. Mostly Chongyun(Level 60 with level 3 normal attack) and Shenhe at the moment.

[@heroofkokoto4707]

@@gyannunez Wholesome team choice, haha. Family bonding time! I love that they work well together. That's definitely a solid plan to keep the experience fresh (I may consider doing it too in the future), but at the same time, I also do enjoy playing with my favorite characters when casually doing overworld, so I am a bit torn about it. Oh, well! "Pick your poison", I suppose?

[@el_latte]

I purposefully used only 3 characters (Ittou, Gorou, and Sayu) while exploring and also reserved my Itto's burst for tough enemies like large Vishaps or Ruin Graders only. It definitely made me appreciate the OST, the environment, my attack animations, and the enemies a lot more. And I got a lot more playtime as well instead of blitzing through everything. That and the fact that I walked (or glided) anywhere instead of teleporting also helped the experience. 9.8 / 10 area mihoyo, the only downside being the unskippable day-night cutscene and the day phase being underused.

[@NotPoeme]

I love miHoYo and all their games plus I can only imagine how good the other nations music will sound like I bet khaenri'ah will have this type of music as well

[@tooth2070]

I reckon so, sounding a bit too much like the beginning and ending of the chapter preview “travail”

[@glastomusic]

The notes at 1:16 and the transition at 5:02 are sooo clean. I got instant goosebumps frfr

[@ardenskylark6235]

Deffo stepped their genshin game up with this fire battle theme and all the wandering tunes of this area - obsessed with how enjoyable it was I 100% the inside and out haha

[@Shura31412]

i just reached enkanomiya a few days ago and i absolutely love it. Heard that it was absolutely stunning as well as really really hard so I waited. Now finally at 50, i managed to hit it with a 80% exploration. For the first time, i am tempted to go for a 100% in genshin area.

[@cirkleobserver3217]

I nearly got to 100% just scrounging for those damn electro sigils.

[@LucidGate72]

Crazy to think that this entire area is completely optional

[@foreverconfusedandkindacute]

Absolute masterpiece Rlly felt depressed and gloomy while exploring inazuma (rlly wasnt my fav) This is absolute fire

[@zuzoot]

man i wish to explore enka for the first time again

[@ecstasylol6427]

For real.. I can stil remember the hype I had when I heard the leaked version of this OST... man..

[@OnlyHimeno]

The very first time I heard this I was mesmerized by how good the background music is. HoYo-Mix never disappoints really.

[@racool911]

Unrelated, but do yall think the Narrows library is a sneak peak of Sumeru? The atmosphere and aesthetic is exactly how I envision sumeru to be

[@eightyeight2379]

Can someone please let Alex Moukala react to this? I think he will be vibing again with another Genshin Battle OST!

[@しゅー-y8l]

i told him but i dont think he saw my comments lol

[@gonlenny4936]

There is a poll in his community chat already, go there and vote for genshin then

[@yawnyko]

These tracks are very different from the previous battle OST. I love the violin and that kinda "emotional" vibe they have here.

[@moonriver_nme]

Mondstadt battle ost: Bouncy Liyue battle ost: Graceful(?) Inazuma battle ost: Serious Enkanomiya battle ost: Mysterious

[@kiff3842]

yep, genshin music team carrying genshin right now

[@thebluescaptain]

It's been like that since ever, that's why miHoYo keeps doing concerts, behind the scenes, and Yu Peng Chen's demo. The music is what pulled people to play. It brings difference, because other games musics are kinda "meh".

[@joshuadavey650]

@@thebluescaptain what about these beautiful regions aethetic. Also people pull characters for their aesthetics and personality too music plays an important part sure but it's not just music that carries genshin. It's also the areas, exploration, new characters, lore etc

[@thebluescaptain]

@@joshuadavey650 Genshin's music is Final Fantasy tier, and you know these games have completely next tier of complexity. Look at Mario or Spyro. These games only used basic kiddy sounds and that's it. Not saying it's bad, but you'd notice the difference already. In terms of aesthetics, Undertale has ultra basic aesthetics, yet it's very popular, even people kept playing their music. Aesthetics is important, but it's easily imitated, unlike music. You really need actual taste to create classy musics. Final Fantasy hired Uematsu Nobuo, which is considered "The Beethoven of Video Games". I don't think you would be called Beethoven if your music sounds like Sunday morning cartoon. Yu-Peng Chen isn't at his level yet, but he's getting there. However, he's experienced and miHoYo don't pay him cheap definitely. Oh, lastly, I wanna talk about DOOM game, which is composed by Mick Gordon. Look at DOOM Soundtracks, even there are jokes like "Damn, this $60 album comes with a free game". Most of them aren't even Doom players, they just came to vibe. So yeah, music is slightly (not too much, mind you) more important, because it would promote the game better.

[@joshuadavey650]

@@thebluescaptain true but what I am saying is these games are almost good at its core. FF, doom, genshin has addicting gameplay, their lore is interesting yes doom eternal lore is interesting to me and the soundtracks just made these game experience even better.

[@aperson6562]

@@thebluescaptain definetely not lol. People enjoy the music but its not the reason they are here. People are he because they enjoy the lore, characters or combat.

[@koiivene]

I love the focus of strings, classic instruments used in most games besides piano and guitar. I like it mostly because it’s energetic and yet soothing plus the start of the first track sounds perfectly offputting yet put together. It’s peaceful alone but probably much better in game during battle

[@xarkadyax3574]

I love using Eula in enkanomiya because I think those fight themes (especially the first one) fits her so much as if they were made for her

[@tea_books728]

Enkanomiya rlly just powercreeped Inazuma-

[@carlosr.2928]

Months after the enkanomiya update and these osts are still bangers

[@wtpiv6041]

9:32 when those drums come in. Absolutely the perfect way to display such a crazy fight. Fast paced and chaotic in the bowels of such a lonely place.

[@necros9097]

Enkanomiya has the best battle ost imo, making exploration here on another level compared to others.

[@Aaadapro]

The first few seconds remind me of pirates of the Caribbean

[@NOBINHO_]

Oh man i though im the Only one who thinks the same

[@hadjr1110]

Samee

[@whuwhaaa2]

I just started exploring Enkanomiya a few days ago, the Sound tracked floored me. Its actually so perfect for the environment. Probably my new favorite OST for a region, just so many good tracks.

[@marklesterlazaro4593]

Got hyped while hearing the battle track #2 on speakers. The bass really hypes you up.

[@Moinul987]

Personally I hated travelling around inazuma because of the strong enemies and the electrogamon fields, but the music in Enkanomiya just makes it so fun fighting. Love the second track the most

[@hannemanisunderrated5610]

I’m not into killing everything in sight but when I first explored this region I kept jumping on everything that lives just to listen to this masterpiece as much as I can.

[@Cranefeathers]

Ive just noticed that despite being an Inazuma region, Enkanomiya soundtracks sound alot more like Mondstadt soundtracks than Inazuma soundtracks Which makes sense considering the Thousand Winds and the God Of Time lorebombs we got from this region

[@xtinjoseph9823]

Also the ppl of enkanomiya has greek names

[@CarassiusAu]

Enkanomiya sounds more magical than Mondstadt tbh

[@Cranefeathers]

@@CarassiusAu thats why i said "more like", not exactly the same. Enkanomiya is a dead civilization, while Mondstadt is a lively city. Its supposed to sound magical and dreamy My point is that Enkanomiya soundtracks sound nothing like the rest of Inazuma soundtracks, despite being a part of the Inazuma region. And its not just the soundtracks either. Enkanomiya's architectures and naming patterns are undoubtedly based on European culture and myths (Greek, to be precise), unlike the Japan-based Inazuma This makes alot of sense considering its connection to Mondstadt (another European culture-based region with tons of usage of Greek terminologies) through Kairos/Istaroth, and consequently Venti/Barbatos

[@serial_phantasm]

Track 2 is a blessing to my ears, I can't stop replaying it 😭

[@Levolpehh]

The gasping for air part was very unexpected but really cool. Never been in a 4 minute battle with a hilichurl to experience the whole thing

[@bisotoru9335]

Still can't imagine how this god-tier game with god-tier music is just free

[@jerichogale6284]

The place kinda reminded me of Hollow Bastion, especially with this type of battle music and the strings.

[@thattrickytrickster612]

It really gives me Final Fantasy vibes.

[@writersblock1016]

I was actually shocked when the woman started singing in the first track cuz I've never made it that far into the battle theme- thats so pretty dude

[@allanlugo7842]

I loved the music since i heard it in the 2.4 special program, i hope the add it too in the serenitea pot :D

[@thuaners]

i was fighting some mobs in enkanomiya and this music came on and i had to stop and record a video of it and post on instagram. Its so good! i just entered Enkanomiya today and all the music has been so great

[@vagrant__]

I just love this part 2:12, for me it really gives you the feeling of being in a battle I just love it so much

[@kingalex105x7]

I like how halfway through the songs it sounds like theyll end but then dont and go on for another 2 minutes mwah love it

[@guibuni6926]

Final Fantasy vibes. This composer is seriously awesome, can't wait for the rest of Teyvat.

[@2ndofme10]

This sounds like Celtic / medieval themed music that composed by Two Steps From Hell and it's perfect!

[@jue511499]

love every string instrument in this ost. incredible masterpiece!

[@fowllegacy1196]

I love the new ost 😭😭 literally fight stuff so i can hear it in game ☠☠

[@zoishiworld]

Enkanomiya feels like you're dancing along with loneliness (and some hilichurls)

[@aetherboko8461]

Not sure why but the battle music gives me the vibes of an ancient holy war of sorts. I’m just in awe 😍

[@clarissaperalta4553]

I feel in love with the music and the architecture of the place I don't know why but I wanna see the structures when it wasn't just a ruin when I first entered that somewhat kind of gate there's this bgm while exploring that sounds like the one that is used at the "we will be united " story quest its sounds a bit gloomy and sad but I love it

[@Nirion2206]

Well, as far as i know - architecture in Enka - is Sumeru style architecture. So we most likely will see it in proper way, not ruined. We'll have to wait for more then 6 months for it, but still))

[@bluepuppyx1360]

That CELLO sounds INSANE, gotta love the strings

[@thelazyduckyy]

I don't know why, but Enkanomiya's boss theme fits so well with the blurred background playing. Its probably just me who thinks this.