Summary
- According to leaks, update 5.0 in Genshin Impact may introduce a new DPS unit from the Natlan region, who uses Dendro elemental reactions in battle.
- The new character will bring new gameplay mechanics, including the elemental reactions Bloom and Burning, triggering explosive effects and damage over time.
- Despite concerns about the Burning reaction's strength, leaks suggest the character will offer unique gameplay with a Claymore weapon and five-star rarity.
A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed more details about a new DPS unit that will join the roster with update 5.0. Developer HoYoverse has already confirmed that once Fontaine's main storyline wraps up, the new major update will introduce the long-awaited Natlan region to the game.
The addition of a new major region is probably the most anticipated event for Genshin Impact's community, as it will introduce tons of content, including new playable terrain, characters, weapons, storylines, and more. Apart from being the Pyro nation, Natlan is also known for its affiliation with war, which is why the Pyro Archon Murata also goes by the name God of War.
A Genshin Impact leaker known as Uncle K has revealed more details about a new character that should join the roster with update 5.0. The new character will be a Dendro DPS unit whose kit will revolve around two elemental reactions, Bloom and Burning. Bloom can be triggered by combining Dendro with Hydro, which causes small explosive Dendro Cores to drop on the battlefield. Burning is even simpler, as it applies a DoT effect once Dendro and Pyro are combined. Previous Genshin Impac t leaks have suggested that this character will have a five-star rarity and a male model. His weapon of choice will be the Claymore, making this character the first five-star unit to have this element and weapon combination.
Genshin Impact Players Are Suspicious About the Burning Reaction
Many fans seem suspicious about the character's kit being tied to the Burning elemental reaction, considering that it's widely considered much weaker compared to other Dendro reactions. HoYoverse has confirmed the arrival of a new five-star Dendro support in Genshin Impact, Emilie, for update 4.8 Even though she was initially designed to be a Burning character, recent leaks have revealed that Emilie received a couple of buffs that made her more flexible and able to adapt to other team compositions.
It should be noted that the only character confirmed to be joining the roster for certain is Natlan's Pyro Archon, who has yet to officially make an appearance. There is a chance that HoYoverse will introduce many Natlan characters in their Special Program event for update 4.8, which should go live around July 5.
Recent Genshin Impact leaks have also suggested that the main villain in the Natlan arc will be Columbina, also known as the Third Fatui Harbinger. Columbina is rumored to be a powerful Genshin Impact Cryo user who is expected to join the roster in 2025.
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)
- Engine
- Unity
- 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
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- Mobile, PC, PS4 & PS5
