Summary
A newGenshin Impactleak is hinting at the weapon type and signature weapon for upcoming unconfirmed character Emilie, currently rumored to be releasing during Version 4.8. While the HoYoverse RPG often eases off its new character releases during the second half of its regional cycles, Fontaine has shown no signs of slowing down. Each new version has consistently added new characters to the game, with Version 4.7 set towelcome three new characters in Clorinde, Sigewinne, and Sethos. Now, Version 4.8 is reportedly looking to have a featured character of its own.
While not much is known about theGenshin Impactcharacter yet, leaks from the HoYoverse RPG have heavily hinted at the launch of Emilie as a playable character. Emilie is heavily rumored to be debuting during the final update of the game’s Fontaine Cycle, currently expected to be a Dendro character. Emilie is mentioned in multiple characters' voice lines, including Charlotte and Chiori, as a popular perfume designer operating out of Fontaine. A recent leak is now giving players an idea of what Emilie will sport as her weapon of choice inGenshin Impact.
Genshin Impact Leak Hints at Emilie’s Weapon
A recent leak shared by trustedGenshin Impactleaker Foul is providing players with thefirst early details about Emilie’s signature weapon. According to Foul,Emilie is said to use a polearm, contradicting previous rumors about her being a Catalyst character, with a focus on heavy damage. Emilie’s signature polearm will reportedly have 608 ATK and 33.1% Crit Rate when fully leveled, boasting the second-highest Crit Rate amongpolearms inGenshin Impact. Emilie and Version 4.8 are currently expected to launch on July 18.
While Emilie’s appearance has yet to surface, leaks have already begun to share some details about the Fontaine cycle’s final update. Version 4.8 could potentially feature a new limited-time area, following the trend of previous closing patches focusing around a special area. The story of Version 4.8’s main event is rumored toheavily focus around the mysterious Hexenzirkel organization, potentially introducing the new Mount system coming with Natlan. The event has also seen leaks about its featured characters, with Navia, Nilou, and Wanderer said to appear.
Genshin Impact’s summer looks to be packed with content with new characters and locales on the way. Alongside the three new characters in Version 4.7 and rumors about Version 4.8’s event, fans were recently treated to their first look at Natlan.Version 4.7’s Special Programshared a short teaser at the end of the broadcast, showcasing some of the landscapes and wildlife players will be able to find throughout the Pyro region. With only a few months left until Natlan and a plethora of content coming in-between, fans of the HoYoverse RPG have plenty of reasons to be excited.
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