Is Shenhe worth pulling in Genshin Impact 5.7?

Shenhe is a 5-star Cryo Polearm unit, initially released during Genshin Impact version 2.4. She is a niche support unit for Cryo main DPS units, such as Ayaka, Ganyu, and Wriothesley. The unit had a re-run recently with other Liyue characters during the Chronicle Wish in version 5.3. The developers announced that Shenhe will be featured on the Phase 1 banners in the upcoming 5.7 update.

Players might be confused about whether they should get her, since a brand-new Cryo DPS Skirk would also be released in 5.7. The short answer is that it is not worth pulling for Shenhe in 5.7, unless you are going for her constellations or have well-invested Cryo main DPS units like Ayaka, Ganyu, or Wriothesley.

This article will outline the pros and cons of Shenhe in Genshin Impact and discuss why she may not be worth the investment in Genshin Impact 5.7.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.

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Should you pull for Shenhe in Genshin Impact version 5.7?

Screenshot of Shenhe in-game (Image via HoYoverse)

Shenhe is primarily used as a Cryo support unit for main DPS characters such as Ayaka, Ganyu, and Wriothesley. She can provide Cryo damage buffs and res shred. Furthermore, depending on whether you tap or hold her skill, you can get Normal, Charged, and Plunging damage buffs or additional buffs to Elemental skill and burst.

Shenhe is primarily used in Ayaka, Ganyu, or Wriothesley teams. You can also get extra crit rate through Cryo Resonance if you use her in a Cryo team. A significant disadvantage is that she needs her constellations for her buffs to be comparable to supports like Kazuha and Xilonen.

You get little buffs at C0, and you would likely see a bigger increase in your team's DPS by investing in other units, such as Kazuha and Xilonen. However, with higher constellations, Shenhe is an excellent support for most Ayaka teams. She provides higher buffs and more value to Cryo main DPS characters, with her C6.

Fans speculate she could be a good fit for Skirk since the latter is a Cryo DPS character. However, you could invest in the constellations of other characters like Furina or Escoffier to buff Skirk's damage. Furina's C1 would provide significant value to your account, and you can also use her in various teams.

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Conclusion

Should you pull for Shenhe in version 5.7? (Image via HoYoverse)

Since Shenhe is not the best support unit for Cryo characters at C0, it is not worth pulling for her in version 5.7. You could invest in other characters like Kazuha, Xilonen, Furina, or Citlali, as they would provide higher buffs and better overall value than her C0. They are also more flexible in team comps.

However, depending on your account and Shenhe's constellation level, it could be worth pulling for her. Her C1, C2, and C6 further increase her support capabilities, making her one of the best options for Ayaka Freeze team comps. Furthermore, since DPS units like Mavuika and Skirk would have a banner in version 5.7, you could try to pull for these characters instead.