Summary
Genshin Impactis debuting Arlecchino in Version 4.6, and the Fatui Harbinger is looking to bring a unique exploration skill to the table showcased in a recent leak. The cast of characters inGenshin Impactis diverse, with each of them having a different Element, Weapon, or hailing from a different Region of Teyvat. However, the Archons and the Harbingers have always been a special kind of subgroup – with Archons being powerful support characters, and Harbingers being selfish hypercarries. Arlecchino falls into the latter category.
Though she has been teased since the launch of Fontaine,Genshin Impact’s Version 4.6 will add Arlecchinoto the playable cast of characters. As a 5-Star Pyro Polearm who isn’t an off-fielder, she is expected to offer an alternative gameplay to Hu Tao, and the developers have sought to accomplish this by granting her an improved version of the Bond of Life mechanic. However, much like Scaramouche, Arlecchino is also expected to offer a unique exploration skill to make traversing the corners of Teyvat that much easier.
Arlecchino Has An Alternate Sprint Ability in Genshin Impact
Footage of Arlecchino’s exploration mechanic was recorded by Mero, one of the most reliable sources in theGenshin Impactcommunity, andshared on theGenshin ImpactLeaks subreddit. It was a recent addition introduced to the Version 4.6 beta, and players can only trigger it by using a Charged Attack. Holding the button will cause Arlecchino to hover above the ground at a speed greater than Mona or Ayaka’s Alternate Sprint, and will even allow her to climb cliffs or stairs. It’s important to note that steep cliffs will still stop Arlecchino, which is whereWanderer inGenshin Impactremains undisputed.
Though players can pre-farm someArlecchino ascension materials inGenshin Impact, she requires the new world boss from Remuria to ascend beyond Level 40. Furthermore, upgrading her talents requires materials from the new Trounce Domain, while her best-in-slot Artifact Set will be released in Version 4.6. It may be too early to tell how Arlecchino will establish herself inGenshin Impact’s endgame meta, but Fatui Harbingers have always been a solid hypercarry option.
With Version 4.6 expected to launch on June 17, 2025, there is still ample time for players to stock up on Primogems. Though theEvent Banners forGenshin ImpactVersion 4.6haven’t been confirmed by the developers yet, Arlecchino is heavily rumored to be accompanied by Lyney, Baizhu, and Wanderer in an unknown order. Players who were hoping to see Furina’s rerun in Version 4.6 will likely need to wait until Version 4.7, barring any last-minute changes.
