Summary
- According to a leak, Dahlia is a 4-Star Hydro Sword character, with a focus on buffing Attack Speed.
- Dahlia's addition could bring back older units, depending on his Attack Speed buff strength.
A recent Genshin Impact leak has revealed Dahlia as a 4-Star Hydro Sword character, with an ability kit that focuses on buffing Attack Speed. As Genshin Impact continues to finalize Escoffier and Ifa for Version 5.6, players have slowly been getting information about the final two characters of the Natlan era. While it would be wrong to say that HoYoverse has saved the best for last, both Dahlia and Skirk carry a lot of history, excitement, and even expectation.
Skirk in Genshin Impact has been talked about since Version 1.1, ever since Tartaglia introduced her as his mentor. She made her first in-game appearance in Version 4.2, and is now set to become a playable character in Version 5.7. From a gameplay standpoint, Skirk is a 5-Star Cryo Sword with a powerful ability kit that prioritizes Freeze teams. On the other hand, Dahlia was leaked two years ago as an upcoming Mondstadt character, and many Genshin Impact fans were wondering when HoYoverse would finally add him to the playable cast.
Genshin Impact Leaks New Exciting Details About Skirk
A new Genshin Impact leak reveals important details about the long-awaited Skirk, with some details on her Talents, elements and role on the field.
According to HomDGRat (now going by Kokomi), Dahlia will be a 4-Star Hydro Sword character. While his synergy with Skirk will be minimal, he is designed to be a Support character who grants buffs to Attack Speed. What makes Dahlia in Genshin Impact so exciting is that he will be the game's fourth Hydro 4-Star, as the roster previously only offered Candace, Xingqiu, and Barbara.
Genshin Impact: Upcoming Characters
- Escoffier – 5-Star Cryo Polearm
- Ifa – 4-Star Anemo Catalyst
- Skirk – 5-Star Cryo Sword
- Dahlia – 4-Star Hydro Sword
In terms of how Dahlia could affect the meta, it depends on two things: how strong his Attack Speed buff will be, and if he will offer any additional utility. A dedicated Attack Speed buffer would bring older units back into relevancy, such as Ayato, Yoimiya, or even Wanderer. However, as seen with Mika in Genshin Impact, it's not enough to only provide Attack Speed. Given that Hydro still doesn't have a true Shielder (not counting Traveler or Lan Yan), it could be a potential niche for Dahlia to fill.
The leak also revealed information about Skirk's signature weapon, claiming that it would provide bonuses to CRIT RATE, CRIT DMG, and ATK. While any details about its passives are unknown, on paper, it sounds like it could be a highly-coveted Signature Weapon, not unlike Mistsplitter Reforged. Thankfully, the changes made to Weapon Banners in Genshin Impact have simplified the process of obtaining a Signature Weapon, and HoYoverse has certainly been open about the idea of running stacked banners in the Natlan era. Version 5.7 is expected to come out on June 18, 2025.
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!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- PC Release Date
- September 28, 2020
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- November 20, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- April 28, 2021
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
- X|S Optimized
- yes
