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Genshin Impact 2.8 Leaks: Shikanoin Heizou Skills & Elemental Burst

Genshin Impact 2.8 Leaks: Shikanoin Heizou Skills & Elemental Burst

While Hydro might not be anyone's first thought when it comes to damage-dealing Elements, it is Genshin Impact 's most important. While Hydro is typically assigned to support characters like Barbara, Kokomi, and Xingqiu, Hydro is also seeing some DPS characters like Childe and the recently released Kamisato Ayato. Hydro is essential for a lot of Genshin Impact 's teams, and it's for one big rea

Even though characters of other Elements usually end up taking the spotlight, it's the Hydro characters in Genshin Impact that enable other Elements to perform so well. This is simply due to how powerful all of Hydro's Elemental Reactions are. Hydro's reactions are the strongest in the game, due to either damage or utility. Hydro is needed for most of the game's best reactions: Vaporize, Freeze, and Electro-charged. Vaporize is Pyro's best reaction, Freeze is Cryo's, and Electro-charged is Electro's. In short, other Elements in Genshin Impact would not be as powerful as they are now without Hydro. It's why the meta in a large majority of Genshin Impact 's team compositions need a good Hydro applier, like Kokomi and Xing

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 Wuthering Waves Banners|Https://Wutheringwavesguide.Com/ 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

The Anemo Traveler in Genshin Impact can also fit into this team since the player can equip them with the Viridescent Venerer Artifact set to swirl both Pyro and Electro, and increase the damage both Elements deal. The Traveler's Elemental Skill can also keep enemies pulled inside Lisa's Burst, forcing the DEF drop on them. Barbara is a good alternative since she can be obtained for free at Adventure Rank 18 or higher after players have completed the quest "A Long Shot." So instead of having a swirl support to increase damage, players can use Barbara for the healing, and she can even help apply Electro-charged and Vaporize on enemies as well with her own atta

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 Normal Attack animations have been leaked, 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

As is the case with all leaks, players should take Genshin Impact 's 2.7 and 2.8 leaks with a hint of skepticism. Some leakers are proven to be more reliable than others, and the echo chamber of information can cause the community to confirm some facts over others. Furthermore, these leaks reflect the Shikanoin Heizou shown in Genshin Impact 's 2.8 beta, meaning the character could undergo some adjustments and overhauls before he releases. Currently, the **Genshin Impact ** 2.8 update is announced to take place on July 13, 2

Another great F2P choice in Genshin Impact is Lisa and for a couple of reasons. Since Lisa is also Electro, the player will receive the Electro Resonance buff for their team, which funnels more Electro particles to keep the team casting their Bursts on cooldown. Lisa's Elemental Burst is a good source of off-field damage, and her level 70 passive Talent also has her Burst decrease enemies' DEF by 15%. This DEF drop is good, especially for stronger enemies, which will increase the entire team's damage. The Raiden Shogun can also help Lisa get her energy back, which is something that Lisa struggles with, which makes them a worthwhile pair

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