Summary
- Ifa, a new Anemo character, gains Nightsoul points with his Normal Attack and heals with his Elemental Skill.
- Fans are disappointed by Ifa's generic kit and predict he may be a lower four-star rarity.
- Ifa's release date is still unknown, but he is expected to potentially have on-field synergy with Ororon.
A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed Ifa's complete kit details, and many fans don't seem too happy about his on-field potential. After releasing two new playable characters in the ongoing Genshin Impact Version 5.5, Varesa and Iansan, it seems that HoYoverse will continue its pattern of expanding the playable roster with each update.
Over the past few days, many credible leakers have hinted at the mysterious Fontaine chef Escoffier and Natlan's famous veterinarian Ifa. Both of them have been officially announced in Genshin Impact's promotional videos. Ifa appeared in the Special Program for 5.5, while Escoffier only briefly appeared in Varesa's character trailer.
Genshin Impact Leaks Important Kit News About New Character Escoffier
A new Genshin Impact leak reveals exciting details about a new character named Escoffier who is rumored to join the roster in the foreseeable future.
A new post on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit has revealed details about the upcoming Anemo user Ifa, who is expected to join the roster in the upcoming Version 5.6 update. According to the leak, Ifa's Normal Attack is fairly simple, performing three consecutive strikes that deal Anemo damage. Ifa's Normal Attack grants 80 Nightsoul points and makes him enter Genshin Impact's Nightsoul Blessing state. Tapping his Elemental Skill will fire a Medicinal Bullet, dealing Anemo damage and providing healing to party members while holding the skill makes Ifa continuously fire Medicinal Bullets. While in the Nightsoul Blessing state, holding the Elemental Skill will cause Ifa to perform a Plunging Nightsoul-aligned Attack. Ifa's Elemental Burst activates a field effect called Therapeutic Field Sedative, which explodes upon impact, creating a Binding Wind Field that pulls in nearby enemies and deals AoE Anemo damage. If it interacts with Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, or Electro, it will apply a special mark that explodes after a short duration and up to four different enemies can be affected by the mark.
Some Genshin Impact Fans Are Unimpressed by Ifa's Generic Kit
Even though many fans had hoped that Ifa would be a new five-star character in Genshin Impact, the length of his kit description has led many to predict that he will, unfortunately, have a lower four-star rarity. Some players aren't too happy about Ifa's kit, claiming that he will be just another Anemo healer. Others have pointed out that Ifa will be the fifth character in Genshin Impact to have the Anemo-Catalyst combination.
Some Travelers also find it odd that HoYoverse is introducing two on-field, Swirl-focused catalyst healers in consecutive updates. The previous Genshin Impact Version 5.4 added the five-star character Mizuki, who shares a similar playstyle. The only silver lining, according to some players, is that Ifa will potentially have great on-field synergy with Ororon, which makes sense lore-wise since the two are said to be great friends.
When it comes to Ifa's exact release date, there is still no official information. If HoYoverse decides to place him on the first banner for Genshin Impact Version 5.6, players can expect Ifa to join the playable roster around May 7, at least based on HoYoverse's usual update schedule.
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
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
