Version 6.0 of Genshin Impact is shaping up to be one of the game’s most groundbreaking patches yet, with a host of new characters, elemental mechanics, and potential team-shifting synergies. Zajef Clips delves into the fresh batch of leaks, including insights into the upcoming lunar elemental system, the role of Llama, new characters, and some speculative but spicy endgame theories.
New Characters: Electro, Dendro, and Hydro Arrivals
According to recent leaks:
- A 5-star Electro polearm user will lead the first banner phase. This unit is said to be a Lunar Charge carry, making use of the new Lunar system and building around crit-based Electrocharged reactions.
- Llama, a 5-star Dendro catalyst support, will appear in the second phase. Her kit centers on Lunar Bloom, an evolved version of the Bloom reaction that gains additional effects through a stacking mechanism triggered by team Lunar Bloom reactions.
- A 4-star Hydro claymore user will also join, finally introducing a long-awaited weapon-element combo. This unit is expected to synergize with Dendro reactions, specifically for enabling Bloom.
One copy of the new 4-star Hydro claymore will reportedly be available for free via events.
Llama’s Role and the Lunar Bloom Mechanic
Llama is positioned as a Dendro support that enhances Lunar Bloom teams by applying off-field Dendro and increasing reaction damage when certain conditions are met. Her Elemental Skill functions similarly to Kirara’s (in terms of off-field placement, not mechanics), and her Burst applies an EM-boosting buff to team members triggering Lunar reactions.
Stacks are gained through Lunar Bloom activations, and each stack increases the damage of the next instance. However, the reaction’s overall viability is still unclear — the damage may scale similarly to Lunar Charge, potentially critting, but current numbers are underwhelming.
Notably, Llama does not boost Spread or Aggravate, reinforcing her exclusive niche as a Bloom team enhancer.
Lunar Charge and Reaction Synergies
Zajef notes that while the Lunar system seems interesting on paper, we still don’t know if its reactions like Lunar Hyperbloom or Lunar Burgeon can crit or meaningfully scale. There’s speculation that these reactions might behave like Lunar Charge, drawing on multiple characters’ stats or crit values — opening the door for unusual team comps.
The Electro Lunar Charge carry will likely benefit from characters that can consistently apply Hydro, such as Yelan or the new Hydro claymore unit. However, how this will fit into the meta is still uncertain.
Weapon Banner Commentary
Zajef spends time discussing the weapon banner and the value of 4-star options. His ideal banner would be one stacked with Favonius weapons, since they’re universally useful across team comps. Other desirable weapons include:
- Wandering Evenstar
- Makhaira Aquamarine
- The Widsith
- Sacrificial Fragments
- Favonius Codex / Warbow / Sword
He also places weapons like Alley Flash, Dragon’s Bane, and Wavebreaker’s Fin in the “good at R5” tier — strong if refined, but often weaker at base.
Durin’s Surprising Role
One of the biggest surprises from the leaks: Durin, previously expected to be a DPS unit, is now rumored to be a Pyro support aimed at replacing Xiangling and Bennett — a bold claim considering their dominance in the current meta.
Durin is said to offer powerful buffs and support that are not tied to Lunar reactions, making him a strong pick for older characters and traditional comps. If true, he could become a universal Pyro buffer and a new staple in team-building.
Colombina and the Future
Colombina remains a highly anticipated character, and according to Zajef, it might be worth waiting for her release before investing too heavily into current Dendro supports. There are suggestions that she may have significant synergy with Lunar reactions.
Minor Notes and Humor
- Zajef pokes fun at fans wanting Dtore (Dottore) to be playable, saying Hoyoverse won’t let outright villains be added unless they’re redeemed via clones or timelines — a trope he considers tired and unappealing.
- He also gives a hands-on demo on how to execute the CDN1 combo with Ma (Mao), a charge attack rotation that can outperform C2D if executed precisely.
- Players aiming to optimize Ma should aim for six charge attack rotations per burst window, which requires careful dash-cancelling and input timing.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who are the confirmed characters for Genshin Impact 6.0?
A: Leaks suggest a 5-star Electro polearm user, Llama (5-star Dendro catalyst support), and a 4-star Hydro claymore user.
Q: What is Lunar Bloom?
A: It’s a new reaction involving Dendro and Hydro, modified by the Lunar system. It functions similarly to Bloom but can crit and scale differently.
Q: Is Durin a DPS or a support?
A: Despite previous assumptions, Durin is now rumored to be a Pyro off-field support designed to potentially replace Bennett and Xiangling.
Q: Will Colombina be relevant to Lunar reactions?
A: Possibly. Some players are speculating Colombina will synergize with Lunar mechanics, but her exact kit remains unknown.
Q: Is the CDN1 combo worth learning?
A: Only if you can reliably perform six full rotations during a burst. Otherwise, C2D is simpler and more efficient.
Q: Are all lunar reactions confirmed?
A: No, but we currently know about Lunar Bloom and Lunar Charge. Others like Lunar Hyperbloom and Lunar Overload are speculative.
