HoYoverse has officially confirmed the release dates for **Genshin Impact ** 2.7, as well as when the Version 2.8 update will arrive. The 2.7 update for Genshin Impact was delayed from the beginning of May, presumably from COVID-related lockdowns in Shanghai, and it's also understandably pushed back future updates like Version 2.8. Although HoYoverse had remained fairly quiet on the matter, fans now know when to expect the next two major Genshin Impact upda

HoYoverse has recently revealed their newest character to be added to _Genshin Impact _ 's roster. This newest character is Shikanoin Heizou, who is a 4-star Anemo character. The most exciting thing about Heizou's announcement is that he fits into a Catalyst role that has been wanted for a long t

Heizou's Elemental Burst in Genshin Impact is called Windmuster Kick, according to leaks. The power launches him into the air to kick his opponent, activating single-target and AOE Anemo damage. Additionally, this Elemental Burst utilizes Vacuum Slugger, creating a tornado that afflicts enemies with an accompanying element (Hydro, Electro, Pyro, Cryo, etc.). Heizou becomes far more deadly when used in tandem with other DPS characters, and could make an excellent support character for teams lacking An

Heizou's Elemental Skill in Genshin Impact is reportedly a move called Heartstopper Strike, which can be charged or activated with a tap. Charging Heartstopper Strike stacks Declension, which increases damage to a max of 4 stacks. Heizou's ability complements and powers itself, rewarding patient players for charging attacks with an additional buff: Conviction. When players stack Declension to 4, Conviction activates and ensures the next Heartstopper Strike is more powerful and deals more AOE (area-of-effect) damage than the last b

Hydro's reaction with Dendro has recently been leaked as well. As of now, this leaked reaction is called "Overgrown," which spawns mushrooms that explode and deal damage. While nothing is confirmed, this will likely be Dendro's strongest reaction and will give Hydro yet another reason to be essential on so many of Genshin Impact 's teams. Since Hydro doesn't have many main DPS characters, it is usually the Element that makes sure everything goes smoothly from the back lines. Despite having the fewest characters in the game, Hydro is needed for a lot of other characters to shine. It has never been a secret how strong Hydro is, and it will likely hold its reputation in _Genshin Impact _ for the game's entire lifet

Genshin Impact has revealed Heizou to be a 4-star Anemo Catalyst user. He will also likely be available during Genshin Impact 's 2.8 patch, which currently has an unknown release due to the delay of Version 2.7. HoYoverse has also labeled Heizou as "The Detective of the Tenryou Commission," which gives an insight into his personal

The Xuankong Temple is the only temple in China that combines all three of China's traditional philosophies: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Xuankong Temple's religious aspect aligns with the lore of Genshin Impact 's Wangshu Inn, which in-game is rumored to be the secretive meeting place of all of Liyue's Adepti, and is also confirmed to be the location where Genshin Impact 's Adeptus Xiao spends most of his time in solitude. The design and lore of Wangshu Inn were from many sources, but China's Xuankong Temple was one of its biggest inspirati

Genshin Impact _ recently announced Shikanoin Heizou, a new character coming to the 2.8 update, whose abilities and Elemental Burst may have been leaked. Like many live-service games, _Genshin Impact is riddled with players that hack or utilize company connections to obtain and circulate information. Some leaks feature upcoming character Banners, allowing players to budget their in-game currency better, but others can feature images, damage output, or videos of abilities, weapons, and more. While Shikanoin Heizou likely won't join the game until July since Genshin Impact 2.7 was delayed , the leaked information can help players adjust their parties ahead of Heizou's arri

Heizou's Normal Attack animations have been leaked, Wutheringwavesguide.com which have Heizou using several kicks and punches. These Normal Attacks all have melee range, which also implies that Heizou is also Genshin Impact 's first melee catalyst user . Since not too much about Heizou is official yet, players are just going to have to be patient for more information - such as info regarding his Elemental Skill, Elemental Burst, and Constellations. Since the character is unique in terms of the current **Genshin Impact ** roster, it can be safely assumed that the rest of his kit will be just as unique. Heizou has been an unexpected surprise from HoYoverse, which means many will be counting down the days for him to arr

Genshin Impact 's Shikanoin Heizou is a young Tenryou Commission detective who habitually bends the rules to suit his needs. When he releases in Genshin Impact 's 2.8 update, he will become the first male catalyst user. Leaked footage for Heizou's attacks shows more martial arts-focused patterns, which could revolutionize gameplay strategy and combos. Shikanoin's idle animations show the character expertly wielding a blade and going deep into thought with Anemo-imbued texts floating around his head. The legitimacy of this video is still questionable, but the crisp animations and familiar mannerisms shown suggest it could be an early glimpse at Genshin Impact 's newest cas