If you are already looking ahead to the late-game challenges of the Snezhnaya era, the latest Genshin Impact 6.5 Imaginarium Theatre leaks have arrived to help you plan your roster. Fresh information recently surfaced on the r/Genshin_Impact_Leaks subreddit, courtesy of the leaker Seele_Leaks, providing a comprehensive look at the featured elements, the opening cast, and the formidable bosses standing in your way.
As we move into Version 6.5, the Imaginarium Theatre continues to shift the meta by restricting character choices to specific elements while offering “Opening Characters” to anchor your teams. Here is everything we know about the upcoming season based on the leaked images.
Featured Elements and Opening Characters
According to the leaked lineup, the primary elements for the 6.5 Imaginarium Theatre season are Pyro, Hydro, and Dendro. This combination suggests a heavy focus on high-damage reactions like Vaporize, Burgeon, and Bloom.
The “Opening Characters”, the trial units provided to all players for the duration of the season, include a diverse mix of familiar faces:
- Dehya (Pyro)
- Yanfei (Pyro)
- Kamisato Ayato (Hydro)
- Dahlia (Hydro)
- Kinich (Dendro)
- Kirara (Dendro)
Interestingly, while the season’s core elements are Pyro, Hydro, and Dendro, the roster leans heavily into these themes with two Hydro units (Ayato and Dahlia) and two Dendro units (Kinich and Kirara) supplementing the Pyro pair, giving players strong coverage for the featured reactions across all three acts.
Special Guest Stars
For players looking to bring their favorite units from outside the restricted elements, the “Special Guest Stars” list offers a way to bypass the elemental rules. The leaked guest stars for Version 6.5 are:
- Albedo (Geo): Perfect for providing off-field damage and Crystallize utility.
- Razor (Electro): A classic physical/electro carry.
- Varka (Pyro): The powerful new Mondstadt warrior making his playable debut.
- Zibai (Geo): A premier Lunar-Crystallize DPS from the Nod-Krai era.
The presence of Albedo and Zibai as Geo guests directly synergizes with the Lunar-Crystallize meta, while Varka and Razor offer off-element firepower for players who need additional physical or Pyro damage options.
The Boss Lineup: A True Test of Skill
The 6.5 Imaginarium Theatre is not pulling any punches with its boss selections. The leaked images reveal the following major encounters:
- Maguu Kenki: A staple of high-end content, requiring players to manage stamina and dodge powerful Anemo and Cryo slashes.
- Lava Dragon Statue: This Natlan world boss brings intense Pyro-based pressure to the Theatre, making Hydro enablers like Ayato and Dahlia essential for maintaining survivability.
- Unknown Boss (possibly Millennial Pearl Seahorse or a new addition): The identity of the third boss is not yet fully confirmed in the leaks, though it may be the Electro-based Millennial Pearl Seahorse or an entirely new encounter introduced in the 6.x cycle.
Strategic Context: The 6.5 Meta
To understand why this lineup is so specific, we can look at the concurrent Abyss 6.5 leaks. The upcoming Abyss features a massive 75% DMG increase for Lunar-Crystallize reactions in the first half and a 75% buff to Normal and Charged Attacks in the second half.
In the Imaginarium Theatre, the inclusion of Ayato, Albedo, and Zibai directly synergizes with the “Lunar-Crystallize” meta (Geo + Hydro), while characters like Yanfei and Varka are perfectly positioned to take advantage of the Normal and Charged Attack buffs.
How to Prepare Your Roster
If you want to clear the 6.5 Imaginarium Theatre with all rewards, start focusing on these areas:
- Build Your Hydro Enablers: With Hydro being a core element, Ayato and Dahlia will be your most reliable options for consistent application throughout the Theatre’s acts.
- Survivability is Key: The Lava Dragon Statue and the unknown third boss can punish unprepared teams. Don’t neglect your healers (Dehya) and shielders (Kirara, Albedo).
- Farm for Reactions: Since Pyro, Hydro, and Dendro are the focus, ensure your Dendro units have enough Elemental Mastery to trigger powerful Burgeon explosions.
Also read: Genshin Impact 6.5 Spiral Abyss Leaks: New Floor 12 Lineup and Buffs
While these Genshin Impact 6.5 Imaginarium Theatre leaks give us a great head start, remember that HoYoverse often tweaks the final numbers and enemy placements before the update goes live. Keep an eye on the official channels as we get closer to the patch!