Genshin Impact’s Version 5.7 introduces a highly anticipated feature: artifact re-rolling via a system called Reshape, powered by a new material called Dust of Enlightenment. At first glance, this system offers a glimmer of hope for players plagued by bad artifact RNG. But is it the game-changer we’ve been waiting for? Let’s dive into the mechanics, limitations, and best practices to make the most out of it.

How Artifact Reshaping Works

Once Version 5.7 launches, players will find a new “Reshape” option in the artifact enhancement menu. This system lets you re-roll the distribution of substat rolls on a +20 artifact without changing the substats themselves.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • You select two desired substats (e.g., Crit Rate and Crit DMG).
  • The system guarantees that at least two rolls will land in your selected stats.
  • The remaining rolls are distributed randomly among the four stats.

This means the odds of getting 0 or 1 roll into your key stats are removed—but don’t expect more than two guaranteed. If you want better than two, that’s where the Hallowed Exegesis pity system comes in.

The Hallowed Exegesis Pity System

Every time you reshape an artifact, it counts toward a pity system:

  • 6 dust: guarantees 3 rolls in your selected substats.
  • 12 dust: again guarantees 3 rolls.
  • 18 dust: guarantees 4 rolls, which is the cap (since artifacts have 5 total rolls, 1 roll will still be random).

The pity system is not cumulative—the benefits only apply on the 6th, 12th, and 18th reshapes. So if you want a 4-roll monster artifact, you’ll need to commit a significant amount of resources.

Cost Breakdown

  • Flowers and Feathers: cost 1 Dust to reshape.
  • Sands, Goblets, Circlets: cost 2 Dust to reshape.

This means reaching the 18 Dust pity on non-Flower/Feather pieces will take 9 attempts, not 18. But regardless of piece type, the dust cost remains the key bottleneck.

How Much Dust Can You Get?

  • Free-to-play players: can earn 3 Dust per patch through the new endgame challenge mode (Tumult Subduer).
  • Battle Pass players: can earn 5 Dust per patch (3 from gameplay, 2 from BP).
  • Extra Dust will be gifted at launch via mail.

At 3–5 Dust per patch, hitting the 18 Dust threshold will take 3–6 months depending on your spending.

Best Artifact Types to Reshape

So, where should you spend your hard-earned dust?

Best Targets:

  • Artifacts with 3 useful substats (Crit, EM, ATK%) but terrible rolls (e.g., all into Flat HP).
  • Offset pieces with rare good stats (e.g., EM Goblet with Crit stats).
  • 4-liner artifacts — they give you 5 re-rollable stats instead of 4, increasing optimization potential.

Avoid:

  • Already great artifacts with low-value gains.
  • Artifacts with only one or two usable substats (unless you’re targeting the 18-Dust pity).

As Zajef77 explains, reshaping is better used as a tool for major upgrades or guaranteed improvements, not for minor tweaks.

Key Limitations and Disappointments

While promising, the system isn’t perfect:

  • You can’t change substats—only redistribute their rolls.
  • No permanent upgrade mechanic—the Exegesis boost is one-time at thresholds.
  • Some hoped for a more dramatic fix to the artifact grind, but this is more of a band-aid.

Zajef describes the announcement as somewhat “clickbait,” since many players assumed a permanent improvement to artifact rolling after reaching milestones, not temporary boosts.

Final Verdict

The Reshape System in Genshin Impact 5.7 is a step in the right direction. It helps alleviate some RNG pain and allows players to optimize nearly-there artifacts into viable pieces. However, it remains a resource-limited, slow-paced system with no guarantees of a perfect artifact unless you commit fully to the 18-dust investment.

Use this system wisely—save your dust for pieces with real potential, and don’t expect miracles from every re-roll.

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Source: Zajef77

Frequently Asked Questions about the Artifact Reshape System in Genshin Impact 5.7

What is the Reshape system in Genshin Impact?

The Reshape system is a new artifact re-rolling feature introduced in Version 5.7. It allows you to redistribute the substat rolls on +20 artifacts without changing the substats themselves.

How does artifact re-rolling work?

You select two preferred substats (e.g., Crit Rate and Crit DMG). The system guarantees at least two of your artifact’s five total rolls will land in your selected substats. The remaining rolls are distributed randomly.

What is the Hallowed Exegesis pity system?

It’s a milestone mechanic that improves roll guarantees:

  • At 6 Dust, you’re guaranteed 3 rolls into your selected stats.
  • At 12 Dust, the 3-roll guarantee applies again.
  • At 18 Dust, you’re guaranteed 4 rolls into your selected stats (the maximum possible).

This guarantee only applies to those exact thresholds and resets afterward.

How much does it cost to use Reshape?

  • Flowers and Feathers: 1 Dust of Enlightenment
  • Sands, Goblets, Circlets: 2 Dust

This means reaching 18 Dust for a Sands/Circlet/Goblet only takes 9 reshapes.

How much Dust of Enlightenment can I earn per patch?

  • Free-to-play players: 3 Dust (from the Tumult Subduer challenge)
  • Battle Pass players: 5 Dust (3 from gameplay + 2 from BP)
  • Bonus: Additional Dust will be sent via in-game mail when the feature launches.

What are the best artifacts to Reshape?

Prioritize:

  • Artifacts with 3 good substats (Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK%, EM) but bad rolls.
  • Offset pieces with rare and useful stats.
  • Four-liner artifacts — they offer more optimization potential.

Avoid:

  • Great artifacts with minimal gain potential.
  • Artifacts with only 1–2 useful substats (unless targeting the 18 Dust threshold).

Can you change substats with Reshape?

No. You can only redistribute the rolls across the existing substats. You cannot change the actual substats on an artifact.

Is the system permanent?

No. The Hallowed Exegesis boost is not permanent. It activates only at the 6, 12, and 18 Dust milestones for that specific artifact.

Is this a complete solution to bad artifact RNG?

Not entirely. It helps mitigate bad luck, especially with near-perfect artifacts, but it’s still resource-limited and slow. As Zajef77 notes, it’s more of a quality-of-life patch than a full fix for artifact grinding.