New light element in Genshin Impact : rumours

The updates to Genshin Impact are coming thick and fast, and each time they offer new and generous content. We are looking forward to exploring Sumeru to discover the Dendro magic, the seventh element of the RPG. On top of that, MiHoYo may have other surprises in store for us... Following the " Three Realms Gateway Offering " event of the 2.5 update, a new rumour is spreading. What if, in addition to the seven elements already known, others would arrive in the more or less distant future? We tell you all about the rumour of a new light element in Genshin Impact.

The light element in Genshin Impact

At the moment there are seven elements in Genshin Impact : Anemo, Geo, Electro, Hydro, Cryo, Pyro and Dendro. The latter is not yet available, but should arrive by the end of the year with the Sumeru update. While MiHoYo has made no announcement about an additional element in the RPG, fans strongly suspect new elements: Light and Darkness. This theme of Light and Darkness elements could bring some nice new combination effects.

This rumour stems directly from the 2.5 update of Genshin Impact and more specifically from the "Three Realms Access Offerings" event. In this event, you can collect Light Realm Sigils. This mark is used to upgrade the Bokuso Box in order to gain access to various rewards. These items are not unlike the Anemo, Geo and Electro sigils already available in the game. Each item is associated with sigils.

These are only suppositions, nothing in Genshin Impact really suggests the possibility of such an element. It could nevertheless renew the gameplay, especially as light often rhymes with darkness. It's a classic RPG! So we could expect new synergies.

Moreover, in the 1.3 update, we met Dainsleif, a mysterious character with a rather dark look... We know almost nothing about him and even less about his element, but he could resurface soon. Perhaps this will be an opportunity to learn more! Also, we don't know where the traveller comes from...

The imminent arrival of the Dendro element in Genshin Impact

If the appearance of a possible light element should be taken with a grain of salt, we know that the Dendro element is on its way. It is not totally unknown to us: we can already fight Dendro monsters(Dendro Slime and Dendro Samachurl). A Dendro character is also present in the game in the person of Baizhu, the owner of the Bubu Pharmacy in Liyue. He carries a snake on his shoulders.

It is not known what the elemental reactions with Dendro magic might be, but one thing is certain, this element will bring new synergies.

Theoretically, the Sumeru update should arrive before the end of the year and be at least as big as the Inazuma update released last year. MiHoYo has already confirmed that the Chasm will be accessible from the 2.6 update. This area will probably be the link between Liyue and Sumeru and we will have the opportunity to discover it rather than the light or darkness elements of Genshin.