With the release of Genshin Impact’s Imaginarium Theater, players are encountering one of the game’s most strategic and demanding endgame modes. In a detailed video guide by Jello Impact, players are walked through not only how to beat the current rotation, but how to build long-term habits and strategies that will help in every Imaginarium cycle going forward.

Here’s a breakdown of the core advice and top-tier tips that will help you make it through—whether you’re gunning for max Fantasia Flowers or just collecting Primogems.

Building Your Roster: Quantity Matters

First and foremost, Imaginarium Theater is a roster check. Players need a wide variety of characters—not necessarily the strongest, but versatile and leveled. Four-star units, standard banner five-stars, or those early-game favorites you haven’t touched in a while may be the key to winning here.

Jello emphasizes that you don’t need to pull just to beat Theater. It’s smarter to use the characters you already love and have invested in, unless your account is missing core elements like Cryo or Pyro entirely.

However, if you’re looking for a small boost, pulling for a meta-relevant unit in an underrepresented element (like Skirk or Escafier) can give you long-term value across all endgame content.

Trial Characters Are Valid—Use Them!

Each Imaginarium Theater run offers a handful of trial characters that come fully built. While they’re not ideal in every case (Shangling’s build, for example, may struggle with energy), they’re strong enough to help you progress.

Jello recommends reviewing trial builds before committing. Some like Physical Rosaria or Rust Child can be clunky, but others like Rizzley or Linny are more than capable.

Strategic Party Building: Balance and Buffs

You’ll be selecting 12–16 characters to rotate across multiple teams. Jello encourages you to include a mix of DPS, supports, and utility units—but you don’t need a perfect balance. Some runs will need unconventional setups. For instance, a DPS like Yoimiya can be used just for off-field Pyro application to help Mulani trigger vapes.

Additionally, don’t forget your “guest slots”, which offer passive buffs. Fill these with underused four-stars if you’re doing challenge runs or experimenting.

Early Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not checking builds: Don’t start until you’ve verified which units have artifacts and proper weapons.
  • Forgetting trial buffs: Reaction-based buffs are especially strong this patch. Prioritize them if your own units are weak.
  • Overusing key units early: Some bosses require Pyro or Freeze setups. Plan your teams in advance and save top-tier characters like Skirk, Fina, or Escafier for the final climactic fights.

Two Winning Strategies for Theater

  1. Companion-Focused: Build around the characters you acquire mid-run and aim to develop teams around synergies.
  2. Reaction-Focused: Especially effective for underbuilt accounts. Pick buffs that amplify reaction damage (e.g., Frozen or Vaporize) and rely on elemental setups rather than raw stats.

Jello prefers the reaction route in this run, favoring buffs like Cold Stream Wave and Freeze Origin.

Smart Team Management and Rotation Planning

Throughout the Theater, you’ll face elite bosses, ruin guards, dragons, and automated constructs. Some key planning advice:

  • Save Hydro characters for the fire dragon
  • Save Cryo characters for the Liyue lion boss
  • Save Pyro units for the final automaton boss

Know who you’ll need where, and don’t waste your best units too early.

Jello’s Tips on Trial-and-Error Progress

  • Use weaker characters first: You can restart if you lose. Maximize the use of trial and less-built units to preserve your strongest.
  • Refresh event options when you feel underpowered or need specific buffs/companions.
  • Don’t be afraid to swap plans mid-run: Jello had to abandon a Physical Rosaria team and replace it with Xiangling just to stabilize damage.

Sometimes it’s just a skill issue—and that’s okay. Adaptability is part of the game mode.

Final Thoughts: Rewards and Realistic Expectations

Even if you don’t fully clear the Theater, you can still get Primogems, which is enough for most players. For the more ambitious, collecting every Fantasia Flower unlocks extra rewards like artifact crafting materials.

Jello’s closing message: Don’t stress perfection. Focus on improving each run. Build up your character roster and use Imaginarium as an opportunity to experiment and refine your gameplay.

For more Genshin character guides and theorycrafting breakdowns, check out Jello Impact’s full video.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Imaginarium Theater

What is Imaginarium Theater in Genshin Impact?
It’s a challenging endgame mode where players assemble multiple teams to complete a series of battles, unlock buffs, and manage character rotations.

Do I need to pull new characters to beat it?
Not necessarily. Using your existing characters strategically is enough, especially when supplemented with trial characters.

What’s the best strategy for underbuilt accounts?
Reaction-focused strategies are great. Look for buffs that boost reaction damage and build your team around elemental synergies.

Can I use trial characters?
Yes, and they’re often good enough to carry. Just check their builds to avoid major weaknesses.

How do I get all the rewards?
Clear all event nodes and collect as many Fantasia Flowers as possible. Higher-level players aiming for the artifact elixir need full completion.

What’s the biggest mistake to avoid?
Using your strongest characters too early. Always save your best for bosses that require specific elements.