Chilling Out with Cryo: Building a Powerful Team
A Cryo team in Genshin Impact is all about freezing enemies and dealing extra damage with melt and shatter reactions. You’ll need a strong Cryo character to lead the charge, but it’s the support characters that make the team really shine. Let’s break down the basics:
The Cryo Core:
- Main DPS: Ganyu, Ayaka, Eula, Rosaria – These are the damage dealers who’ll be at the heart of your Cryo team. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses, so pick one who suits your playstyle.
- Sub-DPS: Diona, Rosaria – They can provide additional Cryo application and some crowd control with their abilities.
Elemental Reactions:
- Freeze: Cryo + Hydro. This is the bread and butter of a Cryo team. It locks enemies in place, making them vulnerable to attacks.
- Melt: Cryo + Pyro. This reaction is great for boosting Pyro damage, so you’ll need a good Pyro character to take advantage of it.
- Shatter: Cryo + Geo. This is a less common reaction, but it can be useful for dealing a hefty amount of damage to enemies that are already frozen.
Key Support Roles:
- Hydro: Mona, Kokomi, Barbara – They provide the Hydro element for Freeze and can offer healing as well. Mona’s burst is particularly useful for amplifying damage, while Kokomi provides consistent healing and a bit of damage.
- Pyro: Xiangling, Yanfei, Klee – These characters provide the Pyro element for Melt reactions, and can also deal some damage of their own. Xiangling’s burst is excellent for continuous Pyro application, while Klee’s attacks can both melt and deal consistent damage.
- Geo: Zhongli, Gorou – These characters can provide shields, which are essential for survival, and Zhongli can even boost your team’s overall damage with his buffs.
Building a Dream Team:
Here are a few popular Cryo team compositions to get you started:
1. Freeze Masters:
- Ganyu (Main DPS): Her charged attacks are ideal for freezing enemies, and her burst can deal massive Cryo damage.
- Mona (Hydro Support): Her burst amplifies Ganyu’s damage and can help control enemies.
- Diona (Cryo Support): Provides additional Cryo application, a shield, and some healing.
- Zhongli (Geo Support): Offers a powerful shield and damage buffs.
2. Melting Madness:
- Ayaka (Main DPS): Her burst is perfect for dealing consistent Cryo damage.
- Xiangling (Pyro Support): Her burst provides continuous Pyro application for Melt.
- Bennett (Support): He provides both healing and attack buffs.
- Diona (Cryo Support): Offers additional Cryo and a shield.
3. Shattering the Limits:
- Eula (Main DPS): Her burst deals massive damage, especially when combined with Shatter.
- Albedo (Geo Support): His burst provides continuous Geo damage for Shatter.
- Rosaria (Cryo Support): Provides additional Cryo and a bit of crowd control.
- Zhongli (Geo Support): Offers a shield and damage buffs.
Remember: These are just starting points. Experiment with different team compositions and playstyles to find what works best for you. Don’t be afraid to try out new characters and build them differently to explore different strengths and weaknesses. The world of Genshin Impact is vast, and there’s always a new team waiting to be discovered!
