Genshin Impact rolled out the latest cutscene animations “Cinder of Two Worlds’ Flames” and “Execution“. Note that it shows events happening during the very end of Arlecchino’s Story Quest “Ignis Purgatorius Chapter”. If you haven’t done it yet and would like to remain as unspoiled as possible, it’s time to look away.
“In ancient Khaenri’ah, there were some unwritten customs. Before being admitted into an orphanage, a child would be made to walk through a pitch-black fireplace, symbolizing traversing between two worlds, guided by mere sparks of light… Then she would be reborn.”
Arlecchino is the latest limited 5-star character, currently available on the active banner for you to throw your Primogems at.She is a Pyro Polearm damage dealer that plays through the new Bond of Life mechanic. You could have previously encountered it when fighting against the Fatui Operatives, it consumes a certain amount of healing before it can affect your characters’ health.
When Arlecchino’s Bond of Life is equal to or greater than a certain percentage of her health, she will take on the offensive state, granting her Normal Attacks greater strength and non-overridable Pyro Damage by consuming the Bond of Life. Maintaining Bond of Life is done through imposing and collecting Blood-Debt Directives on The Knave’s enemies. Meanwhile, her Elemental Burst is the only way Arlecchino can heal during battle.
As a weekly boss, Arlecchino uses the same mechanics against the players. Complete her Story Quest to unlock the new boss and see these new cutscene animations for yourself!
“Death is not the only consequence of execution. Or perhaps it would be more apt to say — there’s not just one manner of death. When the time comes, someone will make the choice that they deem most appropriate.”
