Genshin Impact could be getting a new Elemental Reaction, as information from Version 5.6 has revealed an Imaginarium Theater buff that combines Cryo and Dendro. While Geo and Pyro have proven that players aren't forced to play with Elemental Reactions to clear endgame content, they nonetheless represent a key pillar of Genshin Impact's gameplay. Not only are characters defined by the types of Elemental Reactions their kits specialize in, but Genshin Impact has continued to evolve this combat mechanic over the course of its history.
The introduction of Dendro to Genshin Impact in the Sumeru era heralded the arrival of new reactions, such as Hyperbloom and Burning, which have since established a strong position in the game's meta. On the other hand, underwhelming reactions, such as Overload and Crystallize, have been elevated by characters like Chevreuse and Navia. While Genshin Impact has been hesitant to add new Elemental Reactions since Version 3.0, it has also shown a willingness to experiment in the Natlan era.
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