Genshin Impact Leaks: Discover New and Upcoming Characters in Genshin Impact

Iansan was initially rumoured to release in patch 5.1 and has been leaked as a 4-Star Electro character. Very little information has come out since then about Iansan, however current speculation places her releasing late into Natlan either in 5.4 or 5.5 if not later.

• Element: Electro
• Weapon: ?
• Role: ?
• Speculated Release: 5.5+

Lan Yan is an upcoming playable Anemo character releasing in patch 5.3 alongside the Lantern Rite event. Lan Yan is a Master Rattan Weaver in Chenyu Vale. Lan Yan is often referred to as "Madame Lan" as a result of her mastery of Ratan Weaving.

• Element: Anemo
• Weapon: Catalyst
• Role: Shielder
• Release: 5.3

Citlali is confirmed to be releasing in patch 5.3 as a Cryo shielder who has the ability to reduce the RES of both Pyro and Hydro to assist with elemental reactions. Learn more about Citlali in our Citlali guide.

• Element: Cryo
• Weapon: Catalyst
• Role: Shielder
• Release: 5.3

With another Lantern Rite, another adeptus has been rumoured to become a playable character with a human form. This time it is Madame Ping.

With it still being a while until patch 5.4, very little is known about Madame Ping. Some players speculate that she would be a Polearm character due to training Xiangling and Yaoyao but this has not been leaked anywhere yet.

• Element: ?
• Weapon: ?
• Role: ?
• Speculated Release: 5.4+

Mavuika is the Pyro Archon of the Natlan region and naturally is therefore a Pyro character. As shown in the Version 5.0 "Flowers Resplendent on the Sun-Scorched Sojourn" Trailer she will be a Claymore character.

Mavuika has been confirmed to be releasing in patch 5.3 fitting the roles of both a Main DPS, Sub DPS and even providing huge buffs. Mavuika even has her own unique energy system unlike other characters. Learn more about Mavuika, her upgrade materials and how to build her in our Mavuika guide.

• Element: Pyro
• Weapon: Claymore
• Role: DPS and Support
• Release: 5.3

Xbalanque is a character initially mentioned in Neuvillette's official introduction. "Someday, when they return, their true ordeal shall begin." - Xbalanque. "They" likely referring to Sovereigns.

TeamMew via Telegram have said Xbalanque may be "Short Haired and cheerful character" and that he has the "boy model", these imply that he may have a similar look to Bennett.

• Element: ?
• Weapon: ?
• Role: ?
• Speculated Release: 5.X

The Damselette, Columbina has been leaked from the leaker White claiming that she is a Cryo Main DPS alongside having involvement in the 5.X patch series.

The Cryo reaction itself needs some love with many players welcoming a Cryo DPS who could shift the meta to allow Cryo characters to shine again.

• Element: Cryo
• Weapon: ?
• Role: Main DPS
• Speculated Release: 5.X

Kimitsuki Ayano is a new character hailing from Inazuma to be released in patch 5.4. This comes from HxG Diluc. That being said, Kimitsuki Ayano is only a translation of her CN name. The name Ayano itself is relatively common enough to likely be her EN name, we do not know if her surname will change until official marketing.

• Element: ?
• Weapon: ?
• Role: ?
• Speculated Release: 5.4

Simply being referred to as "Mummy Girl" due to her bandage design. She is speculated to be a 4-Star Hydro character from Sumeru. She currently has no mentions in-game and little has been said since her initial leak.

• Element: Hydro
• Weapon: Bow
• Role: ?
• Speculated Release: Unknown
• Source: Huge Fontaine Leak in 2023

Dahlia is an unreleased character as a Deacon of the Church of Favonius in Mondstadt. Initially referred to back during Rosaria's marketing with the following quote from Barbara:

"Where did Rosaria go off to this time...? Oh, has anyone seen her? There's choir practice today. Deacon Dahlia told me I must ask her to come! —Barbara" - Rosaria's Official Marketing.

he has then also been mentioned several times since then. Being a Deacon, he likely has a similar status to Barbara who is a Deaconess.

• Element: Hydro
• Weapon: Catalyst
• Role: ?
• Speculated Release: Unknown
• Source: Huge Fontaine leak in 2023

Mizuki is the only name we have for this character currently but has likely changed by now. Initial information from HutaoLover77 says that they are a "Prison Girl" which would likely relate to the Fortress of Meropide. Questionable leaks from Iris Leaks recently however has stated that she is an Electro Catalyst user releasing in 5.5, but please take this with a grain of salt.

• Element: Electro
• Weapon: Catalyst
• Role: ?
• Speculated Release: 5.5
• Source: Huge Fontaine leak in 2023 & Iris Leaks