Genshin Impact Leaks Info About New DPS Character for Update 5.0

Genshin Impact 5.0 Update Leaks: New Dendro DPS and Natlan's Arrival

Recent leaks offer exciting details about Genshin Impact's upcoming 5.0 update, focusing on the highly anticipated Natlan region and a new playable character. HoYoverse has confirmed that after Fontaine's storyline concludes, update 5.0 will introduce Natlan, the Pyro nation known for its warrior culture and ruled by the Pyro Archon, Murata (also known as the God of War). This major update promises a wealth of new content, including environments, characters, weapons, and storylines.

A leak from Uncle K reveals a new five-star Dendro DPS character. This character, a male Claymore wielder, will be unique as the first five-star unit with this elemental/weapon combination. Their abilities will center around the Bloom and Burning reactions. Bloom combines Dendro and Hydro, creating explosive Dendro Cores, while Burning applies a damage-over-time (DoT) effect by combining Dendro and Pyro.

Concerns Over the Burning Reaction

The reliance on the Burning reaction raises concerns among some fans, as it's generally considered less potent than other Dendro reactions. However, this contrasts with the recent buffs to Emilie, a confirmed five-star Dendro support for update 4.8, who was initially designed around Burning but has since been adjusted for greater team versatility.

Other Anticipated Characters

While the Natlan Pyro Archon is the only confirmed addition, HoYoverse might unveil more Natlan characters during the update 4.8 Special Program, expected around July 5th. Leaks also point towards Columbina, the Third Fatui Harbinger, as the main antagonist of the Natlan arc. This powerful Cryo user is rumored to become playable in 2025. The addition of these characters promises a compelling and action-packed Natlan storyline.