Genshin Impact Version 5.4 Leak: Arlecchino's Enhanced Swapping Animation and Bond of Life Indicator
Recent leaks suggest a quality-of-life improvement for Arlecchino in Genshin Impact's upcoming Version 5.4 update. Specifically, a new swapping animation and a visual indicator will be added.
Arlecchino, a popular five-star Pyro DPS character introduced in the Fontaine arc, has a complex kit. This leak, originating from Firefly News and shared on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit, reveals a visual indicator appearing above Arlecchino's model after swapping. While the leak doesn't explicitly state its function, it's widely believed to display her Bond of Life (BoL) levels. This BoL mechanic, unique to certain Fontaine characters, acts as a reverse shield, depleting upon healing instead of increasing HP.
This change, while not directly boosting her damage, significantly improves usability, especially in hectic battles demanding constant attention to multiple targets and effects. Arlecchino has already received several adjustments since her release, a rarity for Genshin Impact characters, likely due to her intricate gameplay.
The timing of this update is noteworthy, coinciding with Arlecchino's appearance on a Version 5.3 Limited Character Banner (around January 22nd, as confirmed by the Special Program). She'll share the banner with Clorinde, the renowned Champion Duelist. This QoL improvement may be a strategic move by HoYoverse to enhance her appeal before her banner release.
