Summary
- Wriothesley, a Cryo user in Genshin Impact, has an impressive backstory of killing his abusive foster parents to save his adoptive siblings, making him a fan-favorite character.
- A Reddit user named futaricosplay created a realistic replica of Wriothesley's iconic gauntlets using EVA foam, generating a positive response from fans.
- Wriothesley's preference for close combat and ability to apply Cryo elemental damage with his Normal Attacks make him a popular choice as a DPS unit in various team compositions, particularly Frozen and Melt teams.
A Genshin Impact fan has shared an impressive set of gauntlets that belong to the recently introduced Cryo user Wriothesley. He appeared on the previous double banner which arrived in the second part of version 4.1. This limited banner also featured the famous Anemo Archon Venti.
Genshin Impact's official storyline has revealed that Wriothesley had to kill his abusive foster parents in order to save his adoptive siblings which is why he got sentenced and locked up in the Fortress of Meropide when he was young. However, he eventually managed to become the prison's Administrator and made a series of improvements to the facility. This compelling story has made Wriothesley one of the fan-favorite characters in the Hydro nation.
A Reddit user by the name of futaricosplay has shared an impressive replica of Wriothesley's iconic gauntlets. Fans really like the design as the post reached over 1.2k upvotes on Genshin Impact's main subreddit with a lot of comments praising how realistic the replica looks. Many fans were curious about the materials used for the gauntlets, and the creator confirmed that they are made entirely of EVA foam. Redditor futaricosplay is known in the fan base for creating similar types of projects such as recreating Cyno's headpiece and Xiao's Yaksha mask.
While the catalyst weapon type is usually used by characters who prefer to keep their distance from their enemies, Wriothesley actually prefers close combat, making the gauntlets the ideal choice. He was the first Cryo catalyst user to arrive in the game which means that Wriothesley is the only character at the moment who can apply Cryo elemental damage with his Normal Attacks. This makes Wriothesley the go-to DPS unit for many different team comps that rely on constant Cryo application.
The two main party types for Wriothesley are probably the Frozen and the Melt team. With the Frozen team comp, players need to surround Wriothesley with strong Hydro users which will allow this Cryo user to keep his enemies immobilized at all times. For the Melt party, Travelers can use the famous four-star duo of Bennett and Xiangling who can apply tons of Pyro damage as well as keep Wriothesley safe.
Players who want to add this unique Cryo user to their team will, unfortunately, have to wait a couple of months for his first re-run. Many players skipped his banner to save up some precious Primogems for the upcoming Hydro Archon Focalors.
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)
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
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!
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
