Genshin Affect has simply drip marketed their latest upcoming playable character, and this time, it’s a well-known face. Arlecchino performed a pivotal position within the Fontaine Archon Quests, and really quickly, gamers will be capable to wield her in battle.

Arlecchino’s Constellation is Ignis Purgatorius, Latin for “hearth of purgatory.” That is in step with the Pyro Imaginative and prescient on the base of her neck. Her weapon hasn’t been proven, however her splash artwork suggests she would possibly maintain a Sword or Polearm.

Within the commedia dell’arte, Arlecchino is the Harlequin, a jester, trickster, and servant offering comedian reduction. Thus far, we haven’t seen a lot in the best way of comedy from Arlecchino in Genshin, so it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how her Fatui title is related to her character.

Who’s Arlecchino?

Arlecchino is the Fourth of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, a gaggle of villains from the nation of Snezhnaya. We’ve met just a few Harbingers earlier than, notably Tartaglia (aka Childe), Scaramouche, and Dottore. All of them are…morally complicated characters to say the least. Arlecchino is not any totally different. 

As the pinnacle of the Home of the Fireplace, Arlecchino runs an orphanage in Fontaine that secretly features as a base of Fatui operations. Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet had been all raised by Arlecchino to be particular operatives for the Fatui. Her youngsters seek advice from her by the title “Father,” although Arlecchino herself makes use of she/her pronouns.

Turning into playable means teaming up with the Traveler although. It will likely be attention-grabbing to see what the canon motive might be for the Fatui Harbinger agreeing to combat with the Traveler. We will anticipate a proof when Arlecchino joins the roster, in all probability throughout her Story Quest.

Should you haven’t performed by way of the Fontaine Archon Quests, you would possibly need to achieve this so as to kind your individual opinions on Arlecchino. She additionally appeared within the Teyvat Chapter Interlude Teaser: A Winter Evening’s Lazzo and the Overture Teaser: The Last Feast. It’s been some time since each of those teasers dropped, so they could be price re-watching if you need a refresher.

When will Arlecchino be playable?

We will anticipate Arlecchino’s first banner someday throughout Genshin Affect Model 4.6, which begins on April 23 for People. If her banner is within the second half of the patch, her banner might begin on Might 14th as a substitute.

Extra details about Arlecchino’s equipment and banners will come nearer to her arrival. Should you’re like me, although, and are excited for her already, you might need to begin saving Primogems now. There might be loads of content material to get pleasure from throughout Model 4.5 whereas we await Father’s arrival.