Genshin Impact’s Arlecchino, “The Knave,” is coming in version 4.6. Here’s everything we know about Arlecchino.
Arlecchino, also known as “The Knave,” is poised to add a fiery twist to Genshin Impact’s roster. As the Fourth of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, her role within the enigmatic House of the Hearth positions her as a pivotal character in the game’s ongoing narrative.
Today’s guide dives into the whirlwind of leaks surrounding Arlecchino. From her anticipated release date to her unique abilities, we sift through the noise to bring you everything we know about this character.
Arlecchino Drip Marketing
Arlecchino was first revealed as a 5-star Pyro Polearm character on March 11, 2024, through the official Genshin Impact X account. She is known as the “The Knave,” the Head of the House of Hearth, and the 4th Fatui Harbinger in position.
Arlecchino will be a playable character on Genshin Impact’s version 4.6 update. The drip market differed between the EN Genshin Impact X account and the JP Genshin Impact account, where the JP X account revealed Arlecchino’s killer heels.
Arlecchino Release Date
Arlecchino will be released on April 24, 2024, following the end of version 4.5, during the first phase of version 4.6.
Arlecchino Story
The Hotel Bouffes d’ete, situated in the Vasari Passage, is a lovely building with clean walls and sparkling windows, and well-mannered, well-groomed children frequent it every day.
Unlike other mansions of comparable beauty in the Court of Fontaine, the registered owner of this property does not live on-site. Indeed, nearby residents have not even heard of her.
The signature on the relevant documentation is but a false identity – the real power lies with someone else.
If one could hear the children whisper at night behind the Hotel’s closed gates, one would hear this appellation: “Father.”
When speaking of “Father,” some faces turn worshipful, some hearts are seized with fear, and still others look inscrutable, torn- but their tone always becomes one of respect.
These children are part of the organization known as the House of the Hearth. They belong to the Fatui.
This place is home to orphans the world over, and the luxurious Hotel is but one of the House’s faces.
As for this “Father,” the master of the House, she is none other than The Knave, Arlecchino, presently Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers.
The Fatui- and this Harbinger – enjoy a mixed reputation. But to most of these children, “Father” is the most important figure in their Lives.
“It is only because ‘Father’ is here that this place is truly like a ‘home.'”
Arlecchino Voiceover
I am The Knave, Arlecchino, Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers. The children of the House of the Hearth call me “Father.” I do hope our partnership proves to be a pleasant one, although I would imagine that should be fairly easy. After all, there’s no cause for contention between us at the moment… wouldn’t you agree?
“Flames course through my body like blood”… This may be nothing but a figure of speech to some. But for me, it’s the harsh reality of my existence.
Time to retire for the night. Oh? “Can’t sleep,” you say? Well, I’m afraid you’ll have to figure something out for yourself. I have a certain suspicion my solution won’t be to your liking
Arlecchino Hearsay
Our ideals are not entirely aligned. If we are to work together, we must be willing to compromise. To that end, I’m willing to share certain secrets with you. Information that I choose not to reveal, however, is best left unexplored… for your own good, of course.
In my free time, I enjoy observing insects in the forest. The dynamics between them are fascinating – the way they hunt for food, compete with each other, even cooperate… Those that seem formidable aren’t always the ones that make it until the end, and a single error can prove fatal. I observe their struggle as they near death, and slowly commit the image of their suffering to memory, much like I do for those that fall by my own hand.
Arlecchino Leveling Materials
In the current version, all these materials are available to pre-farm except the Boss and Weekly Boss materials, so make sure to gather her materials in time to level up Arlecchino once you get her.
- Agnidus Agate Sliver x1
- Agnidus Agate Fragment x9
- Agnidus Agate Chunk x9
- Agnidus Agate Gemstone x6
- Recruit’s Insignia x36
- Sergeant’s Insignia x96
- Lieutenant’s Insignia x129
- Rainbow Rose x168
- Drops from The Knave x18 (Weekly Boss material in 4.6 update)
- Statue of Marble and Brass x46 (Boss material in 4.6 update)
- Teachings of Order x9
- Guide to Order x63
- Philosophies of Order x114
- Crown of Insight x3
Arlecchino Abilities
Based on a post on HoYolab, here is Arlecchino’s Abilities:
Normal Attack: Invitation to a Beheading
Normal Attack: Performs a maximum of 6 consecutive strikes.
Charged Attack: Consumes a fixed amount of Stamina, dashing toward a nearby opponent and cleaving once. Continuously holding this button will cause Arlecchino to consume Stamina and engage in up to 3s of high-speed movement.
Plunge Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Masque of the Red Death
When Arlecchino has a Bond of Life equal to or greater than 30% of her Max HP, she will enter the “Masque of the Red Death” state:
Her Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be converted to deal Pyro DMG. This cannot be overridden.
When in the “Masque of the Red Death” state, Arlecchino’s Normal Attacks will deal extra DMG to opponents on hit that scales off her ATK multiplied by a certain ratio of her current Bond of Life percentage. This will consume 7.5% of said current Bond of Life. Her Bond of Life can be consumed this way every 0.03s. When her Bond of Life is consumed in this manner, All is Ash’s CD will decrease by 0.8s.
Skill: All is Ash
Summons forth Balemoon Bloodfire, dealing Pyro DMG to multiple nearby opponents and performing a dash-cleave against one of them, dealing AoE Pyro DMG.
Opponents hit by the aforementioned attack will have a Blood-Debt Directive applied to them.
Blood-Debt Directive
- Lasts 30s. Every 5s, it will deal 1 instance of Pyro DMG to the opponent. Max 2 instances. This DMG will be considered Elemental Skill DMG.
- When Arlecchino uses a Charged Attack or her Elemental Burst, Balemoon Rising, she will absorb and clear nearby Blood-Debt Directives. Each Directive absorbed grants her a Bond of Life worth 65% of her Max HP.
- The maximum value of the Bond of Life she can be granted through Blood-Debt Directives within 35s after using her Elemental Skill is 145% of her Max HP. Using the Elemental Skill again during this duration will restart the count on duration and the limit on the value of Bond of Life she may gain from Blood-Debt Directives.
Ultimate: Balemoon Rising
Arlecchino’s great wings of Balemoon Bloodfire beat, dealing AoE Pyro DMG before clearing the CD of All is Ash and healing her. The healing is based on her Bond of Life value and ATK.
Passive Skills
The Balemoon Alone May Know: While in combat, Arlecchino gains a 40% Pyro DMG Bonus and can only be healed through Balemoon Rising.
Agony Alone May Be Repaid Agony Alone May Be Repaid: Blood-Debt Directives have the following characteristics:
- When defeating an opponent with a Directive, Arlecchino will be granted a Life Bond worth 130% of her Max HP.
- 5s after a Directive is applied, it will be upgraded to a Blood-Debt Due. When absorbed, it will instead grant Arlecchino a Bond of Life worth 130%.
- A Bond of Life created in the aforementioned ways cannot exceed the original limit on the value of Bonds of Life obtained through All is Ash.
Strength Alone Can Defend: Arlecchino gains 1% All Elemental and Physical RES for every 100 ATK she has in excess of 1,000. The maximum RES increase she can gain this way for each is 20%.
Arlecchino Constellations
“All Reprisals and Arrears Are Mine to Bear…”
Masque of the Red Death is further enhanced, the value of the increase is 120%. Additionally, Arlecchino’s interruption resistance is increased when she performs Normal Attacks while affected by the Masque of the Red Death.
“All Rewards and Retribution, Mine to Bestow…”
Blood-Debt Directives are now already Blood-Debt Due when first applied.
When Arlecchino absorbs such a Due, she unleashes Balemoon Bloodfire in front of her, dealing 900% of her ATK as AoE Pyro DMG. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
You must first unlock the Passive Talent “Agony Alone May Be Repaid.”
“You Shall Become a New Member of Our Family…”
Increases the Level of Normal Attack: Invitation to a Beheading by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
“You Shall Love and Protect Each Other Henceforth…”
When Arlecchino successfully absorbs a Blood-Debt Directive, Balemoon Rising’s CD will decrease by 2s and 15 Energy will be restored to her. This effect can occur once every 10s.
“For Alone, We Are as Good as Dead…”
Increases the Level of Balemoon Rising by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
“From This Day On, We Shall Delight in New Life Together.”
The DMG of Balemoon Rising is increased by Arlecchino’s ATK multiplied by 700% of Arlecchino’s current Life Bond percentage.
For 20s after Arlecchino uses All is Ash, both her Normal Attacks and Elemental Burst gain 10% increased CRIT Rate and 70% increased CRIT DMG. This effect can be triggered up to once every 15s.
Arlecchino Splash Art leak
Arlecchino Namecard Leak
Upon reaching Friendship level 10 with Arlecchino, players can receive a special Namecard from her. Below is a leaked image of how Arlecchino’s Namecard looks like:
Arlecchino Signature Weapon
Crimson Moon’s Semblance
- Weapon Name: Crimson Moon’s Semblance
- Weapon Type: Polearm
- Base Attack (Level 90): 674
- Substat (Level 90): 22.1% Crit Rate
- Weapon Passive (Refinement 1): Ashen Sun’s Shadow
Grants a Bond of Life equal to 25% of Max HP when a Charged Attack hits an opponent. This effect can be triggered up to once every 14s. In addition, when the equipping character has a Bond of Life, they gain a 12% DMG Bonus; if the value of the Bond of Life is greater than or equal to 30% of Max HP, then gain an additional 20% DMG Bonus.
The weapon also transforms into a scythe when Arlecchino uses her signature weapon.
This weapon only transforms when Arlecchino uses it. When Arlecchino equips other Polearms, the scythe is only a shadow compared to her signature weapon.
Arlecchino as a Weekly Boss
Aside from being a playable character, Arlecchino will also be introduced as a Weekly Boss in 4.6. Below are gameplay leaks for the upcoming Arlecchino Weekly Boss. Note that you will need to fight this boss to gather leveling materials for Arlecchino:
From her visually striking Namecard to the anticipated depth of her kit and storyline, Arlecchino is set to make a fiery entrance into the world of Genshin Impact. Keep your eyes peeled and your materials ready; the arrival of “The Knave” promises to ignite the adventure in new and exciting ways.
Stay tuned as we update this once more information about Arlecchino drops!