Fresh information about an upcoming character named Arlecchino in Genshin Impact has been unveiled through a leak. Arlecchino is expected to have a significant role in the overarching Fontaine storyline and belongs to the group of eleven Harbingers, renowned as high-ranking officers within the infamous Fatui organization—a prominent antagonistic faction in the game.
Recent rumours circulating for the past few months have alluded to Arlecchino’s involvement in the Fontaine Archon Chapter. These rumours have now been substantiated by a teaser video released by Genshin Impact, portraying Arlecchino as the primary antagonist.
A prominent point of discussion regarding Arlecchino revolves around her potential playability. Most leakers agree she will join the playable roster in the coming months.
A recent post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit has shed light on her abilities, described as “Puppeteering,” leading many players to believe she can summon elemental lifeforms to fight on her behalf.
Here’s the post:
Uncle YC hints wrt Arlecchino’s kit
by u/vivliz in Genshin_Impact_Leaks
However, it is essential to approach these leaks and speculations with caution, as Arlecchino’s release is still several months away. As for her elemental prowess, previous leaks have confirmed that she will be a new Pyro user, making her the first Harbinger to wield this element in Genshin Impact.
In the recently unveiled teaser video for The Final Feast, it is noticeable that Arlecchino is positioned next to Lyney and Lynette, potentially indicating their association with the notorious Harbinger.
Many enthusiasts speculate that Lyney and Lynette may have originated from the House of Hearts orphanage in Snezhnaya, overseen by Arlecchino. However, the confirmation of this theory will have to wait until the release of version 4.0, as both Lyney and Lynette are scheduled to debut in that update.
Regarding Arlecchino’s weapon, rumours suggest she will wield a sword, aligning well with her overall design. Recently leaked beta images showcase the complete model of the character, which strongly implies her forthcoming appearance in the upcoming Genshin Impact update 4.0.
Previous rumours indicate that Arlecchino won’t be the sole Harbinger featured in Fontaine’s storyline, as Sandrone also seems to have connections to the upcoming Archon Quest.
Known for her expertise in modifying Ruin Machines, Sandrone can be observed standing alongside a Ruin Guard in the widely recognized “A Winter Night’s Lazzo” trailer, which was released slightly over a year ago.
Genshin Impact is currently available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5, with a Switch version currently under development.