Genshin Impact: Everything you need to know about Arlecchino!

As you journeyed through Fontaine, you crossed paths with the notorious Arlecchino, a pivotal figure in the region's main narrative. With news confirming her upcoming debut as a playable character, now's the perfect time to prepare for her arrival by delving into all the details you can gather about her beforehand.

Arlecchino made her initial appearance nearly a year ago during the "Teyvat Chapter Interlude Teaser: A Winter Night’s Lazzo," which aired on July 10, 2022, revealing all the Fatui Harbingers as they mourned La Signora’s demise. Later, she reappeared in the "Overture Teaser: The Final Feast" trailer, playing a significant role in Fontaine’s storyline, where players got to encounter her firsthand. Finally, on March 11, she was officially announced as the next playable character through Genshin Impact's social media channels.

As Arlecchino's debut draws near, expect more leaks to surface in the coming weeks, providing insights into her gameplay and animations. While some details may evolve, her fundamental character traits will likely remain consistent, giving players a good idea of what to anticipate.

Known as The Knave, Arlecchino is one of the infamous Fatui Harbingers, a group of eleven antagonistic figures players encounter throughout their journey in Teyvat. Serving the Cryo Archon Tsaritsa, they wield fake Visions called Delusions bestowed upon them by the Archon.

Arlecchino also oversees the House of the Hearth, an orphanage situated in the Cryo region of Snezhnaya. While players collaborated with Arlecchino to resolve Fontaine’s crisis during the Archon Quests, hints from other Harbingers' voice lines suggest she may have a concealed side to her character.

Tartaglia's words shed light on Arlecchino's character, expressing distrust and disdain towards her. He highlights her potential for betrayal, suggesting she lacks loyalty and stability, even within the Fatui ranks.

Additionally, Arlecchino's elemental affinity has been confirmed to be Pyro. This aligns with what players have witnessed in the cutscenes during Fontaine's Archon Quests and is further solidified by official marketing materials.

As for her combat style, leaks indicate that Arlecchino will wield a polearm, contrary to earlier speculations of her being a sword user. Reports suggest her signature weapon will be a scythe, featuring unique animations that enhance her distinctive fighting style. 

Given Arlecchino's significance as a Fatui Harbinger, it's highly probable that she'll debut as a five-star character in Genshin Impact. This aligns with the previous releases of other Fatui Harbingers, all of whom have been five-star units, reflecting their formidable status within the game.

Leaks regarding Arlecchino's abilities suggest she'll serve as a main DPS character, utilizing the Bond of Life effect to enhance her combat prowess. Her gameplay mechanics seem to involve applying stacks to enemies with her Elemental Skill and then utilizing Normal and Charged Attacks to consume these stacks for increased damage output, all while managing the Bond of Life effect applied to her.

Arlecchino's official announcement two days before the launch of version 4.5 indicates that she should become playable in version 4.6, scheduled for release on April 24 according to the game's regular schedule. As for her availability within the update, she is likely to be featured during the first phase of the Character Event Wish, in line with the typical introduction of new characters.