Genshin Update Adds New DPS

Genshin Impact 5.0 Update Leaks Reveal New Dendro DPS Character and Natlan Region Details

A recent Genshin Impact leak sheds light on a new five-star Dendro DPS character slated for the highly anticipated 5.0 update, which will introduce the Natlan region. HoYoverse has confirmed Natlan's arrival following the conclusion of Fontaine's storyline, bringing a wealth of new content, including environments, characters, weapons, and storylines. Natlan, known as the Pyro nation and its association with warfare, is ruled by the Pyro Archon Murata, also called the God of War.

According to leaker Uncle K, the new Dendro character will be a male Claymore wielder, a unique combination for a five-star unit. His abilities will center around the Bloom and Burning elemental reactions. Bloom, triggered by combining Dendro and Hydro, produces explosive Dendro Cores. Burning, a simpler reaction, inflicts a damage-over-time (DoT) effect when Dendro and Pyro are combined.

Community Concerns About the Burning Reaction

The reliance on the Burning reaction has sparked debate within the Genshin Impact community, as it's generally considered less potent than other Dendro reactions. This contrasts with the upcoming four-star Dendro support character, Emilie (update 4.8), initially designed around Burning but subsequently buffed for greater versatility.

While the Natlan Pyro Archon is confirmed for future release, HoYoverse might unveil additional Natlan characters during the Special Program event for update 4.8 (around July 5th). Furthermore, leaks point to Columbina, the Third Fatui Harbinger, as the primary antagonist of the Natlan arc. This powerful Cryo user is speculated to become playable in 2025.