Summary
- In Version 5.8, a new 5-Star Electro character named Inef is expected, specializing in Electro-Charged Support.
- According to a leak, Inef seems to bring a mechanical theme to her design and may work well with Nod-Krai factions' gameplay mechanics.
- Leaks suggest that Inef will have an Electro Shield, Elemental Skill, and Burst that manipulate the Electro-Charged reaction.
A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has revealed preliminary details of the 5-Star character coming in Version 5.8, including an overview of her ability kit. Similar to Emilie in Version 4.8, Genshin Impact players are expecting the upcoming 5-Star to be designed with a Nod Krai hypercarry in mind. In Emilie's case, her specialization in Burning was a preview of Kinich's ability kit, while Version 5.8 brings an Electro-Charged Support to the equation.
Known as Inef, Ineva, or Yennefer, the upcoming Version 5.8 character will be a 5-Star Electro user from Nod-Krai, seemingly featuring a mechanical theme in her design. Given the full list of Nod-Krai factions in Genshin Impact, the new character is most likely the prodigy who operates the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop. However, the exact details of her gameplay are only expected to be confirmed after Version 5.7 launches on June 18, 2025.
Genshin Impact Leaks Playstyle of New 5-Star in Version 5.8
A recent Genshin Impact leak reveals the element and role of the upcoming 5-Star character from Version 5.8, setting player expectations.
Thanks to Uncle Kokomi, a frequently reliable source in the Genshin Impact community, players can take an early look at Inef's ability kit. As an Electro-Charged Support, Inef allegedly brings an Electro Shield to the table, coupled with an Elemental Skill that seeks out enemies and deals continuous Electro DMG in a similar way to Furina. On the other hand, her Elemental Burst deals Electro DMG in an area around Inef, resummons her Elemental Skill, and refreshes its cooldown. Earlier leaks suggested that Inef would be a similar character to Emilie in Genshin Impact, and the comparisons are even more obvious now.
Genshin Impact Could Introduce a Powerful Electro-Charged Support in Version 5.8
However, the leak also claims that Inef will transform the Electro-Charged reaction into a Lunar version, potentially hinting at Nod-Krai's combat mechanic. This Lunar Electro-Charged summons an Electrocloud above affected enemies, dealing continuous Electro DMG that scales off of the triggering character's Elemental Mastery, but also Inef's ATK, Crit RATE, and Crit DMG. Her other passive converts a portion of Inef's ATK into Elemental Mastery for the active character. In terms of synergy, players speculate that Inef will work well with Ifa in Genshin Impact, but also potentially Chasca and Clorinde.
Ultimately, leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, as ability kits are liable to change on their way to beta testing. For now, it's fair to compare Inef as a 5-Star version of Fischl and to set expectations accordingly. Version 5.6 and Version 5.7 give a limited number of Primogems in Genshin Impact, forcing players to be frugal with their currency. While not outright confirmed by the leak, Inef could potentially work with the Overvape and Hyperbloom teams, which would make her a very flexible Support character to have in one's account. Version 5.8 is set to launch on July 30, 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
- Engine
- Unity
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
