As a veteran gamer, I’ve spent more time tweaking my battle station than I care to admit. There is something almost ritualistic about getting every detail perfect—a balance between raw functionality and a design that screams “this is me.” Last year, when Secretlab dropped their Genshin Impact collaboration, I was instantly pulled back into my late-night Liyue grinding days. Now, after twelve months of daily use, I can confidently say that this collection is more than just a pretty tribute. It’s the kind of gear that makes you excited to sit down every day.
Let’s rewind a bit. I have been a Secretlab loyalist for over four years now, and my original TITAN Evo has survived five cats, countless coffee spills, and marathon late-night raids without a single tear. The build quality is legendary. So when the Ningguang-themed TITAN Evo arrived, I almost forgot that I was assembling a new chair. The process was laughably simple—clear instructions, no helper needed, and under an hour from unboxing to first sit. The recliner swapped over without drama. What I did not expect was the Magpad swap turning into a tiny saga.
Clearing my entire desk to free the old Magpad was a nuisance, but the real frustration struck when the included hex screwdriver for the chair did not fit the Magnus Riser clamps. I found myself hunting through drawers for a stray set of Allen keys. Honestly, for a premium ecosystem, it felt like a small but notable oversight. Once I wrestled the metal sliders into place and rolled out the Liyue Edition Magpad, however, the irritation melted. That first click of the mat onto the desk was transformative—suddenly my sterile white workspace exploded with lantern-lit warmth.
Now let’s talk art. The Ningguang chair is still, in my opinion, the star of this collaboration. The color palette alone tells a story: creamy whites and rich earthy browns kissed with gold embroidery. Every stitch oozes the opulence of Liyue’s Tianquan. You get the Geo symbol, regional flowers, cloud motifs, and that breathtaking phoenix emblem dominating the backrest. Sitting down feels like ascending to the Jade Chamber. If I had one tiny wish, it would have been a subtle nod to Mora—after all, what is Liyue without its obsession with contracts and coin? But as a Genshin fan, I still catch myself staring at the embroidery.
The Liyue Magpad remains a showstopper a year in. It portrays the Lantern Rite, that annual community highlight mirroring Chinese New Year, rendered in a dreamy ukiyo-e style. Skybracer arcs across a thousand lanterns, and the gold accents catch light beautifully. Paired with the Genshin Impact Cable Management Bundle, everything on my desk feels intentional. The golden magnetic cable holders keep wires invisible yet accessible—small luxuries that matter when you spend hours streaming or grinding domains.
Durability has been, as expected, flawless. Even with my chaotic feline squad, the Secretlab SoftWeave Plus fabric looks showroom-new. No pilling, no sagging, no creaks. The Magpad has resisted scratches and daily spills without fading. I have used chairs that cost half as much and looked three times older after a single year. This set remains an investment that justifies its price tag.
Speaking of price, at the time of writing in 2026, the figures have barely shifted. The Ningguang or Xiao TITAN Evo still hovers around $664, the Liyue Magpad ranges from $129 to $139 depending on size, and the Genshin cable management bundle sits at $69. Some might balk at these numbers, but I see it differently. This is not an expense; it is a long-term purchase that combines furniture, art, and fandom into one package. You are not just buying a chair—you are buying into an experience that holds up remarkably well over time.
Every time I slide into my Ningguang throne, open the Genshin launcher, and rest my arms on a desk alive with Lantern Rite glow, I feel that same spark I did on day one. The minor Magpad replacement hiccup has faded into a distant memory. Secretlab has built a reputation on doing collaborations right, and this one is no exception. If you are a Genshin fan with the means, do not hesitate—one year later, I can promise that this setup delivers more than your money’s worth.