Genshin Impact’s roster of playable characters has grown significantly since the game’s initial launch in 2020. By now there are over 90 playable characters available, and this number only continues to grow with every new update for Genshin Impact. Surprisingly though, despite Genshin Impact having a wide variety of playable characters, there’s still one weapon and Element pairing that’s missing a dedicated character after all these years: a Hydro Claymore character.
Throughout recent updates for Genshin Impact, the absence of a Hydro Claymore character has naturally become a recurring topic of speculation among the community, given that it’s currently the only missing weapon and Element pairing missing from the game’s playable characters. While some fans remain hopeful that HoYoverse will introduce such a character that will fill in this void in many players’ team compositions, unfortunately, it doesn’t seem likely that such a character will be added to Genshin Impact anytime soon.
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Genshin Impact’s Missing Weapon and Element Pairing Wouldn’t Fit the Game’s Current Meta
At this point in Genshin Impact’s lifecycle, many players have likely grown accustomed to a Hydro Claymore character being the only remaining missing weapon and Element pairing by investing in other playable characters and team compositions that fill this missing character’s role by proxy. So, if such a character does get introduced, they will have some tough competition to live up to among other Hydro and Claymore characters, respectively.
While a Hydro Claymore character would fit well onto team compositions in Genshin Impact that specialize in Freeze Elemental Reactions since Hydro is one of the two elements required for this Reaction, and basic attacks from a Claymore can trigger Shatter on a Frozen enemy, dealing bonus damage. However, Freeze and Shatter teams are often considered off-meta because most boss-type enemies are immune to being Frozen. Consequently, such a character likely wouldn’t be viable for high-level endgame content like the Spiral Abyss and the Imaginarium Theater.
While Shatter was recently buffed in Genshin Impact’s 5.2 update , it’s still considered off-meta compared to other Elemental Reactions since it still doesn't affect most boss-type enemies.
Ultimately, a Hydro Claymore character would be highly susceptible to power creep in Genshin Impact if they were introduced in the near future. Therefore, it’s arguably for the best that HoYoverse holds off on introducing such a character until they would be a better fit in a future meta.
Genshin Impact’s 2025 Character Leaks and Official Reveals Have a Glaring Omission
Leaks are extremely common in Genshin Impact’s community, and with this weapon and Element pairing being such an anomaly, fans can rest assured that the first sign of leaks for this character will be a popular topic among Genshin Impact’s community platforms and news outlets. Consequently, aside from how a Hydro Claymore character arguably wouldn’t be a good fit in Genshin Impact’s current meta, the current lack of leaks and official reveals surrounding a Hydro Claymore character doesn’t bode well for their potential release any time soon, especially considering that HoYoverse just recently revealed several of the upcoming characters that will be introduced throughout 2025 already.
In Genshin Impact’s 5.3 Special Program, HoYoverse surprised fans by announcing seven new characters coming to Genshin Impact throughout 2025. Based on what’s known about these characters so far, unfortunately, none of them are believed to be a Hydro Claymore character. With this being such a big reveal, this could have been a golden opportunity to finally announce Genshin Impact’s first Hydro Claymore character. However, finally filling this missing character role doesn’t seem to be a priority for HoYoverse, suggesting that the wait for this fabled character will likely continue to endure.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
