HoYoverse has officially unveiled the new artifact sets coming to Genshin Impact Version 7.0, giving Travelers their first detailed look at the powerful equipment that will accompany the arrival of Snezhnaya. As part of the Everwinter Without Mercy update, players will gain access to two brand new artifact sets, Scarlet Proof and Heart of the Furnace, each designed to support the evolving combat mechanics introduced in the game's largest expansion of the year.
The introduction of new artifact sets has always played a major role in reshaping Genshin Impact's combat meta and Version 7.0 appears ready to continue that tradition. With the arrival of Odette, Alyosha, Stellar Swirl, Stellar-Conduct and an entirely new generation of Snezhnaya characters, these artifacts are expected to become essential equipment for players looking to maximize the potential of both new and existing teams.
The first set, Scarlet Proof, is primarily designed for support characters. According to HoYoverse, the set focuses on enhancing team performance through powerful supportive effects, making it an excellent option for characters whose primary role is to strengthen allies rather than deal direct damage. As new Stellar Reactions become increasingly important throughout Version 7.0, support focused artifact sets like Scarlet Proof are expected to play a significant role in optimizing elemental synergy and improving overall team efficiency.
Meanwhile, Heart of the Furnace targets main DPS characters, offering offensive bonuses tailored toward maximizing personal damage output. Whether players prefer Cryo, Electro, Pyro or other elemental carries, the new set provides another competitive option for building powerful damage dealers. Its release arrives at the perfect time for Travelers planning to recruit Odette or future Snezhnaya characters expected to define the next phase of the game's evolving combat system.
The arrival of these artifacts also reflects HoYoverse's continued effort to diversify build options instead of relying on a single dominant equipment path. Over the years, each major region has introduced artifact domains that encouraged players to rethink character optimization, and Version 7.0 appears to follow the same philosophy by offering specialized choices for both support and DPS roles. This gives players greater flexibility when experimenting with different team compositions and combat strategies.
Another important aspect of the new artifact overview is its connection to the broader gameplay systems introduced in Snezhnaya. The expansion not only introduces new playable characters, forgeable weapons, Battle Pass weapons and Whitelake Frostfeather, but also expands combat through Stellar Swirl and the growing Stellar Glimmer Reaction system. These mechanics are expected to influence which artifact combinations become the most effective once players begin exploring the frozen nation and testing new strategies.
The new artifact domain will also become a key destination for players after the Version 7.0 update launches on August 12. As with previous expansions, Travelers will need to invest Original Resin to farm both Scarlet Proof and Heart of the Furnace, making artifact optimization one of the primary long term progression goals throughout the Snezhnaya update cycle. Veteran players are already preparing resources in anticipation of spending significant time perfecting builds for the region's newest characters.
Community discussion surrounding the artifact reveal has focused heavily on potential character compatibility. Theorycrafters are already analyzing which existing units could benefit from Scarlet Proof's supportive effects and whether Heart of the Furnace might become the new best in slot option for several current and upcoming DPS characters. Although final performance will only become clear after extensive testing, excitement remains high as players prepare to experiment with fresh combinations once the update goes live.
The announcement also highlights how Version 7.0 is delivering meaningful progression across every major gameplay system. Beyond new Archon Quests, Snezhnaya exploration, world bosses, limited events, Odette, Alyosha and new weapons, the addition of two specialized artifact sets ensures that character building remains just as exciting as discovering new regions or unlocking powerful heroes.
With Scarlet Proof strengthening support characters and Heart of the Furnace empowering main DPS units, Genshin Impact Version 7.0 is giving Travelers new tools to prepare for the challenges awaiting them in Snezhnaya. As the next chapter of Teyvat begins, these artifact sets are expected to become an important part of the game's evolving combat meta and one of the first priorities for players looking to maximize the strength of their favorite characters.
