Summary
- According to a recnt leak, Genshin Impact update 5.0 may introduce a new Hydro catalyst character.
- The character's kit revolves around Elemental Skill and Normal Attacks, with DPS potential.
- A new Dendro DPS unit may also join in update 5.0, alongside the Hydro character.
A Genshin Impact leak has revealed more details about a new Hydro character expected to join the roster in update 5.0. HoYoverse has already released the first teaser for Natlan, confirming that the famous Pyro nation will arrive in the game once version 4.8 wraps up.
The addition of a new major region is the most exciting annual event for most Genshin Impact players, as it introduces tons of new content, including new playable units, weapons, storylines, and more. Each of the last three major updates has introduced three new playable characters to the roster.
Recent leaks have revealed that HoYoverse will continue this pattern by adding three new playable units in Genshin Impact update 5.0. A post by a Genshin Impact leaker named Somnus & FouL has given more details about a new five-star character expected to arrive with update 5.0. According to the leak, the new character will be a Hydro catalyst user, making them the fifth character to have this weapon and element combination. The post has revealed that the character's kit will apparently revolve around its Elemental Skill and Normal Attacks.
Genshin Impact Leaks Kit Details About New Hydro Catalyst Character
- Elemental Skill enhances Normal Attacks and grants up to three stacks. Each stack provides a damage multiplier that scales with HP, which is common for Hydro characters in Genshin Impact.
- Once three stacks are acquired, the character can release five projectiles that deal the same damage as the enhanced Normal Attacks.
- Enhanced Normal Attacks deal increased AoE damage and can provide a healing effect. These attacks also have a damage multiplier of 20% for each stack. Launching the projectile will erase the stacks.
- Normal Attacks will drop small Hydro particles, and collecting them can extend the duration of the character's Elemental Skill.
The fact that a large part of the character's kit relies on using their Normal Attacks indicates that the new Hydro user could fit the DPS or sub-DPS role. Many fans in the comment section claim that the character will have a hard time matching the DPS power of Neuvillette, the last Hydro catalyst that joined the roster. He is considered by many to be the most powerful Hydro DPS unit in Genshin Impact.
This character probably won't be the only DPS unit to join the roster in 5.0, as recent rumors revealed that a new Dendro DPS unit will most likely be part of the same update. However, these leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, especially considering that HoYoverse has already confirmed the arrival of a new five-star Dendro character named Emilie for update 4.8.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
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!
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Metascore
- 86
