Genshin Impact Version 5.6: With Leaked GSAs Reshaping Gameplay! One of the biggest topics of discussion is the introduction of a new weekly boss, who seems to have a heavy focus nit Cryo-based tactics.
New Weekly Boss Leaked Details
Version 5.6 to add a new weekly boss titled “Game Before The Gate,” according to known leakers. This boss battle is distinctly themed around chess pieces, as the foes you’ll face are dubbed the King Piece & Queen Piece. The confrontation plays out in two very distinct phases:
Phase One: The King and Queen Pieces will be played against each player at the start. That is to say, the goal of this plan is to defeat the King first, then the Queen, and finally the next phase.
Phase Two: This metagame invokes the Ascended King and Sublimated Queen. The demand at this point, however, is that both entities must be vanquished around the same time. Note that failure to do so can either cause the fallen piece to revive, or increase the damage of the remaining piece. 
Cryo Mechanics Are Crucial
Cryo mechanics are the highlight of this boss fight. The boss has an incredibly powerful Ultimate that can instantly kill the active character and ignores shields and typical invincibility frames from Elemental Bursts. In such a case, players are required to charge a Progress Bar during the boss Ultimate attack preparation. Notably:
Charging the Progress Bar: Deals Cryo damage to the boss progress the Progress Bar, additional progress can be gained through triggering Freeze reactions.
Setbacks: On the other hand, dealing Pyro damage can also slow Progress Bar development, which may make things difficult in a fight.
Not only does this mechanic highlight the significance of adding Cryo characters into team compositions for this fight. This can be especially crucial if you are using heroes such as Wriothesley or Ganyu who could deliver Cryo damage to the enemy during this fight.
Wider Implications of Cryo Meta
The focus on Cryo goes beyond the new weekly boss. It’s also been leaked that Version 5.6 will bring the use of a new world boss you’ll encounter in the Natlan region who is able to amp up damage taken, but is susceptible to Cryo attacks. Now, the anticipated release of Escoffier, a 5-star Cryo, polearm-wielding sub-DPS character on par with Ganyu, is set to supplement Cryo-centric team strategies even further.
Building Community Expectation and Business Transition
These developments have the Genshin Impact community buzzing. Overall, whilst the meta may still be in its infancy, the prospect of a Cryo forward-focused meta is a much-needed breath of fresh air, unlocking new strategic capabilities and reinvigorating both Cryo gameplay and interest in Cryo characters. In preparation for these upcoming challenges, players are encouraged to begin leveling up their Cryo heroes, and even team compositions that can take advantage of Cryo reactions.
Like all leaks, though, this needs to be taken with cautious optimism. As always, concrete information on the Version 5.6 release date will come from official announcements from HoYoverse. Which opens up some nifty potential for both old and new players alike.
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