A new Genshin Impact leak reveals more information about one of the upcoming characters, the long-awaited Dendro user Baizhu. Even though update 3.5 has not even arrived yet, the game's official social media accounts already confirmed that Baizhu and Kaveh will arrive in version 3.6.
The ongoing Genshin Impact update 3.4 also introduced two new Dendro characters, Alhaitham and Yaoyao, both of whom were available in the first banner cycle. There is still no official information about Baizhu's exact release date, but going by HoYoverse's usual update schedule, update 3.6 should arrive around April 20.
Baizhu has been part of the game since the Liyue expansion where he was introduced as the proud owner of the famous Bubu Pharmacy located in Liyue Harbor. A new post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit reveals more information about Baizhu's kit. According to the leak, his Elemental Skill will allow the iconic snake Changsheng to attack up to three times. Besides dealing damage, these attacks will also allow Baizhu to recover some HP when the snake returns. Changsheng is known as Baizhu's talking pet who can also be seen in the Genshin Impact's recently revealed splash art for Kaveh and Baizhu.
The leak also reveals that Baizhu's Elemental Burst will allow players to create a shield and perform a coordinated attack whenever HP is recovered. This means that Baizhu's Elemental Skill and Burst will have great synergy, and he could potentially be used in Genshin Impact main or sub-DPS position. One of his Passive Talents will grant a 12% elemental damage buff (based on HP) whenever Baizhu activates his Elemental Burst.
Another Passive Talent will grant increased healing and Dendro elemental damage based on the HP percentage of the active character on the field. Whenever a character is healed with Baizhu's burst, the next Dendro elemental reactions will receive a damage buff. Baizhu will be shielding support as his Elemental Burst has the potential to create a shield every 3 seconds, and it lasts for 2.5 seconds.
Many players have stated that even though the leak does not give any specific numbers, it's safe to assume that Baizhu will be an S-tier character since his kit seems stacked with numerous active and passive buffs. He will be the first five-star Dendro support to arrive after Nahida and some fans already claim that the two will be a must-have duo for every team composition that relies on applying the new element.
Genshin Impact is now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.
Source: Reddit