Shenhe VR / 3D Model

Shenhe VR / 3D Model

Genshin Impact players who have recently met Shenhe know that she is a character shrouded in enigma. Shenhe, like other 5-star characters, uses her elegant appearance, chilling life experiences, and fierce skills in combat to capture a player’s attention.

Background Information on Shenhe

From the region of Liyue, Shenhe's backstory is far more intriguing. Shenhe was once a disciple of an adeptus and by default leads a life that is nowhere near simple. Her life of seclusion and immense set of challenges is what shaped her into a strong-willed person. The adepti are powerful beings tasked with ensuring the rule of the gods and their balance in the world. What set her apart from the others though was the extreme rigor and cult-like teachings that the adepti subjected her to in order to mold her into a weapon.

As the “Ice Maiden”, Shenhe is able to call upon unusually strong powers of Cryostasis while also possessing the ability to control the ice element lethally. While most people tend to see her as a cold and secluded person, she actually has a softer side which shows itself only in the company of her close friends like Chongyun, who usually follows and helps her.

Performances in Battle

Like other users, Shenhe wields a polearm and makes use of the Cryo element in combat. She excels in providing damage to opponents and giving support to allies by boosting their attacks through properly using the Cryo element.

Shenhe Normal Skill Divine Maiden’s Spear lets her harness the magical power of the polearm and brings forth rapid and sharp strikes, each embedded with different Cryo effects. Shenhe shines the best when she uses her skill Spring Spirit Summoning. She summons ice spirits in a form of an on-field area effect Cryo damage that reduces the energy of foes and powers up the Cryo attacks of allies who are in range of the skill. This allows Shenhe to be extremely powerful and supportive while used in composition strategies that focus on Cryo.

Additionally, with her Burst skill Icy Quill, Shenhe can perform an ice explosion that damages opponents and strengthens the potency of Cryo attacks for a short time. This skill can boost other Cryo characters on the team, which makes her important for those who use characters with the same elements like Ganyu or Ayaka.

Shenhe In A Team: The Most Powerful Support

Despite Shenhe being played in a team as a support or buffer character, she has decent DPS. Shenhe has high utility in teams because of her capability to boost the Cryo damage of her allies.

For instance, in a team with Chongyun or Ganyu, Shenhe will benefit them greatly as they will be able to utilize more of their Cyro damage against foes. Shenhe can increase the effectiveness of damage output within a team thanks to her Spring Spirit Summoning skill that helps her allies boost their Cryo damage, which is why she is usually picked in many teams for strategic purposes.

A Captivating Figure with a Distinctive Character

Shenhe may appear unapproachable, but in reality, she is more pleasant than she is given credit for. Shenhe has friends, one of which is Chongyun and Shenhe is deeply fond of him. Chongyun assists Shenhe in socializing and helps her getting acquainted with the world outside. While she does prefer to stay by herself, her bond with Chongyun indicates that Shenhe is not as withdrawn as she seems.

Now we come to the most captivating side of the story which, in my opinion, is the most interesting part of Shenhe's character arc. Even with her traumatic past and the constant feeling of alienation, Shenhe possessed warmth that she extends to the select few she trusts. This gradual revelation makes Shenhe enigmatic and humane at the same time which enhances her character.

Shenhe in Genshin Impact: The Ideal Addition to Your Cryo Team

Last but not the least, it is rather profound how Shenhe fits Genshin Impact's gameplay featuring building and nurturing relationships. Since she masters Shenhe, one of her strongest traits is her unmatched Lord Cryo abilities. She sits well also with the characters who make use of the element and their moves. When paired with other Cryo characters such as Ayaka or Ganyu, Shenhe serves as a terrific damage boosting support.

In addition, her life story is a challenging one, and the bond she shares with Chongyun furthers her intrigues making Shenhe one of the most interesting character stories Genshin has to offer. Shenhe may seem tough at first glance but she is much more than that, she is a deeply nuanced character with room for development in the Genshin Impact lore.

If you haven't already, I do recommend adding Shenhe to your team, not just for her astonishing prowess in battle but for her life story and intricate personality that will turn your adventures in Teyvat into something new.

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