Summary
A recentGenshin Impactleak suggests a major change is coming to Xilonen’s signature weapon before its release, enhancing the weapon’s main buff. Alongside the plethora of characters added toGenshin Impactsince the popular RPG’s launch in 2020, HoYoverse has introduced a wide range of different weapons for players to outfit their in-game characters. Each character typically receives their own “signature” weapon geared towards their playstyle, alongside a variety ofgenerically powerfulGenshin Impactweapons. A new leak is now giving more details about upcoming character Xilonen’s release weapon.
WhileGenshin Impacthas yet to officially reveal Xilonen’s signature weapon, leaks have already started to give players an idea about her in-game Sword. Xilonen’s Sword provides a variety of buffs to its wielder, providing bonuses to her DEF as well as her Normal and Charged Attack damage for hitting opponents. Xilonen’s weapon also gives a stacking Elemental DMG buff to her team, with the buff increasing with more stacks of her weapon’s main ability. Now, a new leak is showcasing a major change to the second effect that will benefit the weapon’s holder.
Genshin Impact Leak Teases Change to Xilonen Signature Weapon
A recent leak shared by prominentGenshin Impactleaker Foul is showcasinga major buff to Xilonen’s signature weapon. According to the post, the new change to Xilonen’s weapon will apply the Elemental DMG bonus to all characters on the wielder’s team, no longer excluding the user. The buff looks to offer a major incentive for players looking to use the Sword on other characters, serving as a helpful addition to characters who canimbue their Normal Attacks with elemental damage. Xilonen and her signature weapon will debut with Version 5.1, scheduled to launch in mid-October.
The changes to Xilonen’s weapon come as the new Geo character’s kit has already seen plenty of leaks ahead of her release.Xilonen is expected to joinGenshin Impactas a sub-DPS or support character, dealing Geo damage based on her DEF and providing team-wide healing with her Elemental Burst. Xilonen will also make use of Natlan’s new “Nightsoul Blessing” mechanic, with the character able to don a pair of roller skates for improved movement withinGenshin Impact.
Xilonen’s upcoming debut in Version 5.1 is expected to be joined by a plethora of new content in the next update toGenshin Impact. Version 5.1 will reportedly see players returning to the Sumeru region for the update’s main event, welcomingthe newest iteration of Sumeru’s Sabzeruz Festival. Leaks have also teased a new addition coming to Natlan’s in-game map, offering more locations to explore within the game’s newest region. Xilonen’s release looks to bring a powerful new weapon toGenshin Impact’s arsenal that can be used by a variety of characters.
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