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Arlecchino, also known as the Father or the Knave, has had a prominent involvement in the Fontaine arc of Genshin Impact's story, increasing the anticipation among her fans for her arrival as a playable character. Joining as a Pyro polearm character, Arlecchino is intended as a Main DPS character that can enable a variety of Elemental Reactions such as Vaporize or Overloaded, relatively similar to Hu Tao. Nevertheless, between their playstyles, players will notice quite some difference due to the different mechanics involved in Arlecchino's kit.
However, while at the start her kit might be confusing to master, Arlecchino's mechanic is quite simple once players understand the basic concepts of playing her and also optimize her build and rotation well for maximum DPS potential. Here are some tips to pay attention to in order to best utilize Arlecchino in Genshin Impact.
5 Not Knowing How Bond of Life Works for Arlecchino
The Bond of Life mechanic, previously introduced as an enemy-only mechanic through Fatui Operatives, is a debuff that applies to the character, preventing them from healing until they are either overhealed or otherwise healed through a Statue of Seven. However, while for most characters this might be a debuff, this actually works in favor of Arlecchino since she is able to apply Bond of Life to herself at specific percentages through her own actions, such as utilizing Charged Attacks or her Elemental Burst (or through her signature weapon) after casting her Elemental Skill. Having over a certain threshold of Bond of Life allows Arlecchino to deal more damage through normal attacks, as well as infuse them with Pyro.
That means players should actually focus on maintaining Bond of Life on her instead of trying to remove it. Luckily, in her case, she cannot be healed by any other party members but only through her Elemental Burst, meaning that players can have easier control over the percentage of Bond of Life while it slowly drains through her normal attacks.
4 Not Understanding Her Rotation
Keeping a good amount of Bond of Life heavily relies on Arlecchino having a long but specific rotation to make the best out of it. Players should start with her Elemental Skill, followed by a Charged Attack to gain Bond of Life, and then continue with Normal Attacks (about 4-6 times) until her Elemental Burst is available or not. After the Elemental Burst, players can perform some Normal Attacks again, and then continue with her Elemental Skill again, resulting in an order such as Elemental Skill > CA > NA > Elemental Burst > NA > Elemental Skill, and so on. This general rotation should allow Arlecchino to remain on the field for extended durations of time without losing the Pyro infusion or the required Bond of Life percentage.
It is worth mentioning that the number of normal attacks done in between can heavily depend on aspects such as whether her 4th attack drains extra Bond of Life, or whether players have her constellation, her Elemental Burst available, or if they have Arlecchino's signature weapon, which also provides an extra Bond of Life Stack.
3 Not Paying Attention to Talent Priority
For players who want to save up on resources while slowly leveling up this character, focusing on the right talent can be quite important, especially considering that she does require a new weekly Boss material to upgrade talents beyond level 6. As such, being a Normal attack-oriented main DPS character, Arlecchino's best talent scaling comes with her Normal Attack, and players should ideally focus on maximizing this stat to level 9 or 10 before starting to level her Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst above level 6.
As for her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, their priority is relatively similar, since both do not have massive scaling for the added damage they provide as AoE Pyro damage. Additionally, leveling Elemental Burst does not contribute to her healing gained through this talent. In short, players should focus on NA > Elemental Skill = Elemental Burst when considering her talent priority.
2 Not Focusing on Right Stats in Her Build
Optimizing a character's build is one of the most crucial aspects of maximizing their effectiveness. When building Arlecchino, whether using the new artifact set, Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy, or other options like Gladiator's Finale, the optimal substats can often have a greater impact than the set effect itself. Therefore, players should prioritize ATK stats and Crit stats (Crit DMG and Crit Rate). As Crit DMG and Crit Rate are commonly emphasized for DPS-oriented characters, this shouldn't be surprising. However, the fact that Bond of Life is tied to her HP might lead some to believe that Arlecchino's DPS also scales with HP.
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Nevertheless, since Bond of Life is percentage-based rather than amount-related, stacking HP in her build isn't particularly important, except for adding some survivability. On the other hand, ATK is crucial as all her damage modifiers scale with it, and her last passive ability also grants Physical and Elemental Resistance with higher ATK, up to an additional 20%. Therefore, maintaining Arlecchino's ATK at around 3k could be beneficial, achieved through methods like utilizing buffers or other strategies. As for a fourth substat, Elemental Mastery can still be useful, especially in teams focused on the Vaporize reaction.
1 Not Pairing Her With other Pyro Characters
Having synergistic team members is often crucial for optimal gameplay and enjoyable combat experiences. In Arlecchino's case, since she doesn't have niche limitations like Nilou does, she technically has good versatility in terms of team composition. However, to maximize her effectiveness, it's highly recommended to include at least one other Pyro member in the team, particularly to benefit from Pyro Resonance, which boosts ATK, a stat crucial for Arlecchino.
Additionally, certain Pyro support characters can significantly enhance her performance, such as Bennett for Mono Pyro or Vaporize teams, or Chevreuse for Overloaded teams. While these characters' healing abilities may not directly benefit Arlecchino, their buffs greatly enhance her damage output, making it worthwhile for players to invest in them to ensure Arlecchino performs at her best.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
