Genshin Impact fans are eagerly anticipating the Genshin Impact 5.0 update that’ll unlock the new Natlan region, the continuation of the Archon main story quests, and the introduction of colorful & powerful new characters with updated mechanics.
One of the characters we’ve already seen in Genshin’s drip marketing over the past few weeks is Kinich, one of the most anticipated characters for the Genshin Impact 5.0 update. And almost as if it’s routine, we’ve already got an early preview from leakers on important details about Genshin Kinich’s kit and playstyle.
Today, we’re checking out the Genshin Impact Kinich leaks to learn more about the character and whether he’s worth pulling for when his banner is available. We’ll cover his weapon type, element, some of his skills, and possible roles.
But considering we’re focusing on ‘leaks’ and info that hasn’t been officially announced yet, certain aspects of his kit are still subject to change. Keep this in mind while checking out the details.
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Genshin Impact 5.0 Update & Kinich Release Date
The first thing we should mention is when Kinich will officially join the Genshin Impact roster. For now, we do know that the Ver. The Genshin Impact 5.0 update is scheduled to release on August 28th, 2024 which includes the Natlan region and new characters.
We also expect the first phase of the banner to be released on the same day. However, we’re still uncertain whether Kinich will be included in the first phase of the Genshin Impact 5.0 update banner or not.
For now, we don’t have any definitive details pointing to his inclusion on the upcoming limited-time banner. However, based on rumors circulating in the community, Kinich Genshin is scheduled to appear in Phase 2 of the update.
And if that is the case, based on Genshin Impact’s update schedule, that’ll put his release sometime in late September.
We’re still a while away from Genshin Kinich debuting in the game but if that’s the case, we can at least add the 5-star Hydro DPS Mualani to our ever-growing list of Genshin Impact female charactersto simp over.
Genshin Impact Kinich Kit & Details
Genshin Kinich Weapon Type & Element
The two confirmed details we have of Genshin Kinich’s kit are his weapon type and elemental affinity.
Kinich Genshin is a Claymore Weapon user and is a Dendro element-type character.
These two aspects of his kit are confirmed after the release of the teaser videos highlighting the new Natlan region and initial characters debuting in the game, we noticed a Dendro vision hanging off his pants and showed off his Claymore in an attack animation.
For now, based on what we know about his kit, Kinich Genshin Impact is going to specialize in the DPS role but this can be changed by the official release window. Still, overall a solid choice if you’re still missing out on a capable Dendro DPS character.
What is Nightsoul?
If you’ve been looking up new information about the Natlan region and characters, you might’ve come across a term called ‘Nightsoul’. Nightsoul is the brand new mechanic debuting with the Ver. 5.0 update and is exclusive to all Natlan characters, including Genshin Kinich.
Before we get into Genshin Impact Kinich’s kit, you need to understand what Nightsoul is to take full advantage of his damage potential and playstyle. Simply put, Nightsoul is the new gameplay mechanic for the Natlan region that influences a character’s skills, exploration, and playstyle.
As we understand it, Nightsoul has three aspects that alter how Natlan characters work:
- Nightsoul Burst: When a Natlan character is in your party, NightSoul Burst is activated whenever any party member deals with Elemental DMG. Parties with more Natlan characters will shorten the cooldown of the Nightsoul Burst.
- Nightsoul Blessing: Enhances Natlan character’s mobility and power when activated. Typically activated by using an Elemental Skill but is dependant on specific character’s kits.
- Nightsoul Transmission: An exploration and out-of-combat buff that allows Natlan characters to use special movement modes based on their abilities.
There are also Nightsoul-centric Artifacts coming with the 5.0 Genshin Impact update so we can expect ‘Nightsoul’ to be an incredibly prominent feature in the Natlan region and future Natlan native characters.
Additionally, each Natlan character uses each of the Nightsoul buffs differently, depending on their kit.
Genshin Kinich Leaked Kit – Attacks, Elemental Skill, & Burst
Basic Attack – Nightsun Style
For his normal attack, Kinich Genshin has a standard 3-hit rapid strike combo. But if you use his Elemental Skill, Canopy Hunter: Riding High’s mid-air swing attack, he can also dish out a mid-air normal attack.
His charged attack is a standard spin attack that also throws his Claymore to attack enemies.
Elemental Skill – Canopy Hunter: Riding High
Genshin Impact Kinich’s Elemental Skill has two parts; either to allow Kinich Genshin to move swiftly or attack an enemy. When there are no enemies present, he fires his grappling hook forward and swings through the air with a 60% lower cooldown to the skill.
When there is an enemy in his vicinity, he’ll fire his grappling hook directly at the targeted enemy. This also initiates Nightsoul’s Blessing with 0 Nightsoul points.
When in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, Genshin Kinich regens 2 Nightsoul points per second with the buff lasting 10 seconds. During the Nightsoul Blessing state, Genshin Impact Kinich will hook onto the enemy and can perform several attacks:
- Using his normal attack will launch a loop shot around the targeted enemy, dealing Dendro damage. This also generates 3 Nightsoul points and damage dealt is with the Nightsoul attribute.
- Once the Nightsoul points total is charged, Kinich Genshin can perform an Elemental Skill attack ‘Scalespiker Cannon’ that deals Dendro damage with the Nightsoul attribute. This consumes all Nightsoul points. Holding down the ‘Scalespiker Cannon’ attack will allow Genshin Kinich to aim at the target and once the Cannon is fired, he will try to grapple the target.
- Additionally, when Nightsoul’s Blessing is active, grappling an enemy or firing the Cannon will spawn a ‘Blind Spot’ beside the enemy. Entering the ‘Blind Spot’ regens 4 Nightsoul points and dismisses the Blind Spot.
Elemental Burst – Hail to the Almighty Dragonlord
With Kinich’s Elemental Burst, he harnesses the power of his patron, Ajaw the Almighty Dragonlord to deal massive AoE Dendro DMG. This damage also has the Nightsoul attribute. Additionally, the Burst will also have Ajaw spew dragon breath periodically to deal with AoE Dendro DMG as well.
If Kinich Genshin Impact is in Nightsoul’s Blessing when activating his Ult, Nightsoul’s Blessing’s duration will increase by 2 seconds.
Final Thoughts
That said, that’s pretty much everything we know about Genshin Impact’s upcoming character, Kinich. As we mentioned at the start of the article, take this with a grain of salt. Since we’re using info from leaks, any aspect of his kit is subject to change.
What we’ve mentioned is a great overview of what Genshin Impact Kinich will be capable of, but we can only really judge his performance once his final kit is released. That said, if you’re planning on pulling for Kinich Genshin when he releases, check out U7BUY to find an affordable Genshin topup!
