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Theater Mechanicus
Duration
Start	February 10, 2021 10:00 (Server Time)
End	February 28, 2021 03:59 (Server Time)
Type	In-Game
Groups	Co-Op Sub
Event	Theater Mechanicus

Theater Mechanicus (Chinese: 机关棋谭) is a part of the Lantern Rite Event.

Event Details

Theater Mechanicus
Event Domain
Location	Liyue Harbor, Sea of Clouds, Liyue
Required Adventure Rank	23
Required Adventure Rank	23

Requirements

Complete the quests The Origin of the Lanterns and Liyue: Theater Mechanicus.

Summary

• Each attempt at Theater Mechanicus costs 1 Xiao Lantern (regardless of whether or not the challenge is successful). Xiao Lanterns can be crafted at a Crafting Bench, and the required crafting materials can be obtained by gathering plants and ore, or by defeating specified enemies.
• Progressing through the stages of Festive Fever unlocks new maps, new mechanics, higher upgrade levels, and increased difficulty levels.
• Progressing through the stages of Festive Fever unlocks new Theater Mechanicus challenges. Complete them to win Peace Talismans.
• Theater Mechanicus challenges can only be completed in Single-Player Mode or a two-player Co-Op session.

Tutorial

Before challenging a Stage, you can use Veneficus Sigils to unlock new Mechanici and upgrade the ones in your possession. Each time a Mechanici is upgraded, it grows in strength. Once a certain level is reached, it can also gain additional effects. The level and type of Mechanici available within a Stage depend on how advanced your Mechanici are in the open world.

A Stage can be challenged by up to two players at any given time. When you enter a Co-Op session of Theater Mechanicus, the max constructible Veneficus Mechanici is a collective limit that is shared between all players. Each player still accrues Veneficus Points individually. Once the challenge has started, you can spend Veneficus Points to build various kinds of Mechanici at designated bases. Earn more Veneficus Points by defeating monsters during the Stage. Some Mechanici can be rotated to adjust the area covered. Removing Mechanici refunds a portion of their cost.

At the beginning of each Stage and after defeating a set number of monsters, you can choose a Stage Mystic Art. Some of them will simply strengthen your Mechanici. Others, while providing even greater boosts, come with frightening side effects. Choose carefullу...

To achieve victory in a Stage, you must keep defeating monsters to prevent them from escaping. During the Stage, characters can neither deal DMG to opponents nor obtain Elemental Energy. Skillful utilization of the environment and the Mechanici is the key to completing the challenge. Upon completing a challenge you will be rewarded with Veneficus Sigils that can be used to empower your Mechanici.

Stages

Stage	Highest Challengeable Difficulty	Veneficus Mechanicus Max Level	Maximum Veneficus Sigils	Unlock Criteria
Theater Mechanicus Stage 1	Difficulty 2	Lv. 4	900	Complete The Origin of the Lanterns and Liyue: Theater Mechanicus
Theater Mechanicus Stage 2	Difficulty 3	Lv. 5	1050
Theater Mechanicus Stage 3	Difficulty 4	Lv. 6	1200
Theater Mechanicus Stage 4	Difficulty 5	Lv. 7	1350	Reach the Guests Flock From Afar stage of Festive Fever
Theater Mechanicus Stage 5	Difficulty 6	Lv. 8	1500
Theater Mechanicus Stage 6	Special Mode: Blink of an Eye	Lv. 10	2000	Reach the Glow of a Thousand Lanterns stage of Festive Fever

Stage Features

Stage	Name	Tips
	The Winds From the Reeds Topples Well-Fed Trees	If you can make good use of the hole in the middle of this stage, you may be able to deal with the incoming monsters more effectively...
	Stop to Rest Your Weary Head, Paint the Bridge Where Adepti Tread	If you can make good use of the adeptus bridges in this stage, you may be able to deal with the incoming monsters more effectively...
	In Pairs, the Swallows Come Home to Roost	In this stage, enemies will come in from two different directions. If you wish to achieve victory, you must figure out a way to fend this pincer attack off.
	Three Stars Tussle for the Spotlight	In this stage, enemies will keep pouring in from three different directions. If you wish to achieve victory, you must decide which lane to tackle first...
	Beauty Withers Hither While Truth Dithers Thither	In this stage, you must prevent enemies from reaching either of two different locations. Masterful placement of Veneficus Mechanici, perhaps, is the key to victory...
	Rhythmic Echoes in the Pavilion	In this stage, enemies may travel by a different route to trick you. Figuring out their intended destination may yet pave the road to victory...
	Empty Halls Behind Locked Doors	In this stage, a great many enemies ill come forth at once. Employing your resources skillfully will increase your odds of coming out on top.

Difficulty Levels

Level	Multiplier
Difficulty 1	1.0
Difficulty 2	1.2
Difficulty 3	1.4
Difficulty 4	1.6
Difficulty 5	1.8
Difficulty 6	2.0
Difficulty 7	2.5
Special Mode: Blink of an Eye	3.0

Mechanici

The base range is measured in meters. The ATK SPD is measured as one hit every certain amount of seconds.

Type	Name	Effect	Level	Basic ATK	Basic Range	Basic ATK SPD	Unlock/ Upgrade Cost
Hydro Mechanici	Veneficus Mechanicus: Tidal Flats	Attacks opponents in a small AoE with Water Cannons that deal Hydro DMG and apply the Wet Status.	1	250	6m	4s	-
			2	625	6m	4s	75
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Mirror Image	Attacks opponents in a larger AoE with Water Cannons that deal Hydro DMG and apply the Wet Status.	3	1000	8m	4s	100
			4	1375	8m	4s	150
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Rippling Reflections	Attacks opponents in a larger AoE with Water Cannons that deal Hydro DMG and apply the Wet Status. Additionally, Veneficus Mechanicus: Rippling Reflections periodically creates Mist Bubbles in the surrounding area that temporarily imprison opponents who come in contact with them.	5	1750	8m	4s	200
			6	2125	8m	4s	250
			7	2500	8m	4s	300
			8	2875	8m	4s	350
			9	3250	8m	4s	400
			10	3625	8m	4s	450
Pyro Mechanici	Veneficus Mechanicus: Spark	Attacks opponents with Blazing Sparks that explode, dealing Pyro DMG in a small AoE.	1	500	20m	5s	-
			2	1250	20m	5s	75
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Conflagration	Attacks opponents with Blazing Sparks that explode, dealing Pyro DMG in a medium AoE.	3	2000	20m	5s	100
			4	2750	20m	5s	150
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Inferno	Attacks opponents with Blazing Sparks that explode, dealing Pyro DMG in a medium AoE and leaving behind Burning Flames that deal Pyro DMG to opponents passing through.	5	3500	20m	5s	200
			6	4250	20m	5s	250
			7	5000	20m	5s	300
			8	5750	20m	5s	350
			9	6500	20m	5s	400
			10	7250	20m	5s	450
Cryo Mechanici	Veneficus Mechanicus: Thin Ice	Periodically fires a Frost Bullet in a straight line. On hit, deals Cryo DMG to opponents.	1	100	15m	3s	-
			2	250	15m	3s	75
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Rimefrost	Periodically fires a Frost Bullet in a straight line. On hit, deals Cryo DMG to opponents and reduces their Movement SPD.	3	400	15m	3s	100
			4	550	15m	3s	150
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Glacial Bloom	Periodically fires a Frost Bullet in a straight line. On hit, an icy explosion occurs, dealing Cryo DMG to opponents in its AoE and reducing their Movement SPD.	5	700	15m	3s	200
			6	850	15m	3s	250
			7	1000	15m	3s	300
			8	1150	15m	3s	350
			9	1300	15m	3s	400
			10	1450	15m	3s	450
Anemo Mechanici	Veneficus Mechanicus: Gust	Once deployed, the orientation can be adjusted in the construction menu to attack in different directions. Releases an Anemo attack that knocks opponents back.	1	300	8m	4s	50
			2	750	8m	4s	75
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Razor Wind	Once deployed, the orientation can be adjusted in the construction menu to attack in different directions. Releases an Anemo attack with a greater knockback effect.	3	1200	8m	4s	100
			4	1650	8m	4s	150
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Dust Devil	Once deployed, the orientation can be adjusted in the construction menu to attack in different directions. While charging, it pulls in opponents within a small AoE. Releases an Anemo attack with a greater knockback effect.	5	2100	8m	4s	200
			6	2550	8m	4s	250
			7	3000	8m	4s	300
			8	3450	8m	4s	350
			9	3900	8m	4s	400
			10	4350	8m	4s	450
Electro Mechanici	Veneficus Mechanicus: Thunderstrike	Attacks opponents with a Thunder Strike that deals Electro DMG.	1	200	15m	4s	-
			2	500	15m	4s	75
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Blitz Trident	Attacks 3 opponents at a time with Thunder Strikes that deal Electro DMG.	3	800	15m	4s	100
			4	1100	15m	4s	150
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Furious Discharge	Attacks 3 opponents at a time with Thunder Strikes that deal Electro DMG Additionally, Veneficus Mechanicus: Furious Discharge periodically strikes one nearby opponent with a Lightning strike that deals Electro DMG.	5	1400	15m	4s	200
			6	1700	15m	4s	250
			7	2000	15m	4s	300
			8	2300	15m	4s	350
			9	2600	15m	4s	400
			10	2900	15m	4s	450
Physical Attack Mechanici	Veneficus Mechanicus: Longbow	Periodically fires an Arrow Shot, dealing Physical DMG to opponents it hits.	1	300	30m	2s	50
			2	750	30m	2s	75
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Sharpshooter	Intermittently releases a Shattering Bolt that pierces through the enemies along its trajectory, dealing Physical DMG. Shattering Bolts are especially effective against Geo.	3	1200	30m	2s	100
			4	1650	30m	2s	150
	Veneficus Mechanicus: Ordnance	Intermittently releases a Shattering Bolt that homes in on an opponent, dealing Physical DMG on impact. Shattering Bolts are especially effective against Geo.	5	2100	30m	2s	200
			6	2550	30m	2s	250
			7	3000	30m	2s	300
			8	3450	30m	2s	350
			9	3900	30m	2s	400
			10	4350	30m	2s	450
Mysticus Mechanici	Mysticus Mechanicus: Desire	Continually buffs the Veneficus Mechanici within a small AoE around it, increasing their DMG (by 75% of their base ATK). This buff does not stack with the effects of other Mysticus Mechanici: Desire and Mysticus Mechanici: Fulfilment	1	0	6m	0s	200
	Mysticus Mechanici: Fulfilment	Continually buffs the Veneficus Mechanici within a large AoE around it, increasing their DMG (by 75% of their base ATK). This buff does not stack with the effects of other Mysticus Mechanici: Fulfilment and Mysticus Mechanici: Desire.	2	0	8m	0s	300
	Mysticus Mechanici: Arcanum	Continually buffs the Veneficus Mechanici within a large AoE around it, increasing their DMG (by 75% of their base ATK). The effects of multiple Mysticus Mechanici: Arcanum can stack with one another and with buff provided by either Mysticus Mechanici: Desire or Mysticus Mechanici: Fulfilment.	3	0	8m	0s	400
Recovery Mechanici	Recovery Mechanicus: Mark I	Generates bonus Veneficus Points for each opponent defeated in an AoE around it.	1	0	6m	0s	300
	Recovery Mechanicus: Mark II	Generates a great deal of bonus Veneficus Points for each opponent defeated in a large AoE around it.	2	0	8m	0s	400
	Recovery Mechanicus: Mark III	Generates a great deal of bonus Veneficus Points for each opponent defeated in a large AoE around it.	3	0	8m	0s	500
Arcane Mechanici	Arcane Mechanicus: Portal of Wonders	Players can select Arcane Mechanicus: Portal of Wonders to teleport to another Portal. Up to two Arcane Mechanici: Portal of Wonders can be built in a Stage.	1	0	0m	0s	400
Mines	Ambush Mine	Ambush Mine will explode upon contact with opponents, dealing massive Pyro DMG to the surrounding opponents.	1	800	5m	0s	50
			2	2000	5m	0s	75
	Soulfire Mine	Greatly decreases the Veneficus Point cost of Soulfire mines. Upon contact with the enemy, Soulfire Mine will explode, dealing massive Pyro DMG to the surrounding enemy units.	3	3200	5m	0s	100
			4	4400	5m	0s	150
	Tandem Mine	Greatly decreases the Veneficus Point cost of Tandem mines. Upon contact with the enemy, Tandem Mine will explode, dealing massive Pyro DMG to the surrounding enemy units. Additionally, when an opponent is defeated by the Tandem Mine's DMG, a secondary explosion may be triggered.	5	5600	5m	0s	200
			6	6800	5m	0s	250
			7	8000	5m	0s	300
			8	9200	5m	0s	350
			9	10400	5m	0s	400
			10	11600	5m	0s	450

Construction Costs

Type	Veneficus Points
	Lv. 1	Lv. 2	Lv. 3	Lv. 4	Lv. 5	Lv. 6	Lv. 7	Lv. 8	Lv. 9	Lv. 10
Veneficus Mechanici (Elemental Attack)	100	120	140	160	180	180	180	180	180	180
Veneficus Mechanici (Physical Attack)	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
Mysticus Mechanici	150	150	150	MAXED
Recovery Mechanici	50	50	50	MAXED
Arcane Mechanici	40	MAXED
Mines	20	20	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10

Mystic Arts

Fearless Mystic Arts

Fearless Mystic Art	Veneficus Point Cost
In the next wave, each escaped monster will result in an additional 1 points lost. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the Stage	0
In the next wave, 1 speedy Mitachurl(s) will appear randomly along the path. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the stage	0
In the next wave, 1 Frostarm Lawachurl(s) will appear randomly along the path. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the stage	0
In the next wave, 1 Ruin Hunter(s) will appear randomly along the path. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the stage	0
In the next wave, 1 Ruin Grader(s) will appear randomly along the path. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the stage	0
In the next wave, monster DEF is increased by 20%. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the Stage	0
In the next wave, defeating monsters gives 25% fewer Veneficus Points. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the Stage	0
In the next wave, enemy HP is increased by 50%. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the stage	0
In the next wave, the Veneficus Points cost of all Mechanici is increased by 30%. Complete this "Fearless" challenge to obtain additional Veneficus Sigils at the end of the stage	0

Fickle Mystic Arts

Fickle Mystic Arts greatly increase the stats of the Mechanici, but at the cost of a negative side effect. These effects can only be viewed once the Mystic Art is selected.

Fickle Mystic Art	Veneficus Point Cost
(Type) Mechanici ATK SPD +25%	120
(Type) Mechanici range +10	200
(Type) Mechanici ATK +150%	200

Possible effects:

• (Type) Mechanici unable to attack for 1 waves
• Max constructible Mechanici -1
• Character Movement SPD -20% for 1 waves
• Randomly destroys 1 Mechanici
• Cannot switch characters, and characters are rendered unable to attack or use Elemental Skills. Lasts 1 wave(s). (If the character you are active as dies from jumping off a cliff, but you have other characters remaining alive, the game will switch you to an alive character even when this is active).
• No Effects
• No more than 1 monsters may escape
• For the next wave, defeated monsters will not provide Veneficus Points

Other Mystic Arts

Mystic Art	Veneficus Point Cost
Get 250 Veneficus Points	0
(Type) Mechanici cost -20%	40
(Type) Mechanici ATK SPD +10%	40
Points refunded on Mechanicus deconstruction +50%	75
CD of Stage Interactions -50%	75
(Type) Mechanici Elemental Mastery +100	80
(Type) Mechanici Range +5	120
(Pyro/Electro) Mechanici ATK +50%	160
(Cryo/Hydro/Anemo) Mechanici ATK +75%	160
Defeating monsters give +5 points	200
Max constructible Mechanici +1	200
Opponents near to Recover Mechanici take +150% DMG	200
Recover 5 points lost due to escaped monsters	200
Hydro Mechanici ATK DMG +150% against Wet opponents	300
Cryo Mechanici fire at +1 target(s) per shot and deal +150% DMG against Frozen opponents	300
Electro Mechanici get a 50% DMG Bonus with each attack. Lasts for 30s. Max 5 stacks.	300
Pyro Mechanici perform 2 consecutive attacks against a single opponent	300

Stage Challenges

Challenge	Veneficus Sigils Earned
Complete this Stage	60
Complete this Stage with no more than 5 monsters escaping	30
Complete this Stage with no monsters escaping during the process	60
Complete this Stage with at least 14 Mechanici on the field	20
Complete a Stage having selected Stage Mystic Art: Fickle at least 2 times	20
Complete a Stage having selected Stage Mystic Art: Fearless at least 2 times	20
Use Stage Mystic Arts to increase the ATK of at least 4 Veneficus Mechanici on the field	20
Use Stage Mystic Arts to increase the ATK SPD of at least 4 Veneficus Mechanici on the field	20
Use Stage Mystic Arts to increase the range of at least 4 Veneficus Mechanici on the field	20
Use Stage Mystic Arts to increase the special ATK effects of at least 4 Veneficus Mechanici on the field	20
Interact with a non-Mechanicus no fewer than 2 times	20
Defeat at least 20 monsters with Veneficus Mechanici	30
Defeat at least 40 monsters with Veneficus Mechanici	30
Defeat at least 60 monsters with Veneficus Mechanici	30
Defeat at least 80 monsters with Veneficus Mechanici	30
Defend for at least 1 wave(s)	30
Defend for at least 2 wave(s)	30
Defend for at least 3 wave(s)	30
Defend until the final wave	30
Complete at least 1 Stage Mystic Art: Fearless challenges	20
Complete at least 2 Stage Mystic Art: Fearless challenges	20
Complete at least 3 Stage Mystic Art: Fearless challenges	20

Rewards

We've Only Just Begun

Requirement	Peace Talismans Earned
Clear a stage at difficulty 1 or higher in Theater Mechanicus	160
Clear a stage at difficulty 2 or higher with a score of at least 420 points in Theater Mechanicus	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 3 or higher with a score of at least 490 points in Theater Mechanicus	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 4 or higher with a score of at least 560 points in Theater Mechanicus	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 2 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 3 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 4 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters	300
Raise any 4 Mechanici to Lv. 4 in Theater Mechanicus	300
Raise any 5 Mechanici to Lv. 5 in Theater Mechanicus	400
Raise any 6 Mechanici to Lv. 6 in Theater Mechanicus	500
Total	3,160

Guests Flock from Afar

Requirements: Reach the "Guest Flock from Afar" stage of Festive Fever, complete the quest "Currents Deep Beneath the Lanterns", and complete all requests under "Lantern Rite Tales I".

Requirement	Peace Talismans Earned
Defeat a total of 300 monsters in Theater Mechanicus	200
Spend a total of 3,000 Veneficus Points in Theater Mechanicus	200
Clear a stage at difficulty 5 or higher with a score of at least 630 points in Theater Mechanicus	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 6 or higher with a score of at least 700 points in Theater Mechanicus	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 5 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 6 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 5 or higher in Theater Mechanicus without building more than 12 Mechanici throughout the stage	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 6 or higher in Theater Mechanicus without building more than 12 Mechanici throughout the stage	300
Raise any 6 Mechanici to Lv. 7 in Theater Mechanicus	500
Raise any 6 Mechanici to Lv. 8 in Theater Mechanicus	600
Total	3,300

Glow of a Thousand Lanterns

Requirements: Reach the "Glow of a Thousand Lanterns" stage of Festive Fever, complete the quest "Light Upon the Sea", and complete all requests under "Lantern Rite Tales II".

Requirement	Peace Talismans Earned
Defeat a total of 600 monsters in Theater Mechanicus	400
Defeat a total of 900 monsters in Theater Mechanicus	600
Spend a total of 6,000 Veneficus Points in Theater Mechanicus	400
Spend a total of 9,000 Veneficus Points in Theater Mechanicus	600
Clear a stage at difficulty 7 or higher with a score of at least 875 points in Theater Mechanicus	380 + Celebration: Mechanicus
Clear a stage at difficulty 7 or higher in Theater Mechanicus while defeating all monsters	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 7 or higher in Theater Mechanicus without building more than 8 types of Mechanici throughout the stage	300
Clear a stage at difficulty 7 or higher in Theater Mechanicus without building more than 12 Mechanici throughout the stage	300
Raise any 6 Mechanici to Lv. 9 in Theater Mechanicus	800
Raise any 6 Mechanici to Lv. 10 in Theater Mechanicus	800
Total	4,880

Total

In total, one can get up to 11,340 Peace Talismans from this mini-game. This is the exact number of Peace Talismans required for purchasing all items from the Xiao Market as well as the character from Stand by Me.

Trivia

• The stage will end immediately if your entire party dies (from jumping off the cliffs).
• The max number of Venificus Sigils you can earn from one round of Theater Mechanicus is 1,230. The game will not award you more than 1,230 Venificus Sigils, even if you are able to earn more.

Battle Pass Missions

This event added additional "This BP Period" Battle Pass missions to the Lantern-Lit Sky Battle Pass. The Battle Pass EXP (BP EXP) obtained from these missions do not count towards the weekly experience limit of 10,000 BP EXP.

Missions	BP EXP
[Event] Complete a Stage at difficulty 7 once.	2,250
[Event] Defeat a total of 1,500 monsters in Theater Mechanicus	1,500

Total Rewards

Event Items that expire at the end of the Event:

11,340 Peace Talisman

Namecard

Celebration: Mechanicus
	Obtain: Obtained from the Lantern Rite event Description: You claim to have seen all mechanisms, but have you ever considered playing yourself as a pawn?

Other Languages

Language	Official Name	Literal Meaning
English	Theater Mechanicus	—
Chinese (Simplified)	机关棋谭 Jīguān Qítán	Chess Tales of Mechanism
Chinese (Traditional)	機關棋譚 Jīguān Qítán
Japanese	機関棋譚 Kikan Kitan‍[!][!]Assumed reading	Engine Chess Talk
Korean	기관 디펜스 Gigwan Dipenseu	Engine Defense
Spanish	Arena mecánica	Mechanical Arena
French	Théâtre mécanique	Mechanical Theater
Russian	Театр Механикус Teatr Mekhanikus	Theater Mechanicus
Thai	Theater Mechanicus	—
Vietnamese	Cờ Cơ Quan
German	Theater der Vorrichtungen	Theater of Devices
Indonesian	Theater Mechanicus	—
Portuguese	Teatro Mechanicus	Theater Mechanicus

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