Genshin Impact Fans Uncover Jaw-Dropping Secret About Wriothesley

Highlights

Genshin Impact update 4.1 will introduce two new characters, Wriothesley and Neuvillette, who both use the catalyst as their primary weapon.

Wriothesley's design and kit incorporate dog-related elements due to his constellation name as Cerberus and his possession of two pairs of ears. These characteristics are also present in other characters such as Dehya and Keqing.

As the first catalyst user, Wriothesley utilizes the Cryo element, enabling him to inflict elemental damage through his Normal Attacks. His playstyle focuses on close combat, and his Elemental Skill provides him with heightened resistance to interruption, amplifying his proficiency in dealing close-range damage.

Fans of Genshin Impact have noticed an intriguing detail about the recently announced Cryo user, Wriothesley. The game's official social media accounts have confirmed his appearance in the upcoming 4.1 update. Wriothesley will not be the only new character to join in this update, as HoYoverse has also confirmed the arrival of Neuvillette, an important character from Fontaine who wields the Hydro element. Despite the usual practice of not releasing two five-star characters with the same weapon type in one update, leaks have revealed that both Wriothesley and Neuvillette will be utilizing the catalyst as their primary weapon.

A Redditor named laughtale0 shared an intriguing post on the community page about Wriothesley, generating significant attention. The post highlights Wriothesley's unique trait of having two pairs of ears, potentially linked to his constellation name, Cerberus. Additionally, one of his emblems featuring a dog's head suggests his overall design and abilities may be influenced by canine elements. Some fans in the comment section have noted that Wriothesley is not the only character with animal-like ears, as both Dehya and Keqing possess similar characteristics.

As for Wriothesley's release date, it remains uncertain whether he will be introduced in the first or second banner cycle of Genshin Impact update 4.1, set to launch at the end of September. When it comes to his playstyle, Wriothesley's significant feature is being the first Cryo element catalyst user. This enables him to inflict elemental damage with his Normal Attacks, offering a significant advantage of the catalyst weapon type.

However, recent leaks have revealed that Wriothesley has a preference for close combat, similar to the Anemo user Shikonoin Heizou, despite using this weapon. Wriothesley's Elemental Skill allows him to perform a short dash before entering a special state that grants increased resistance to interruption.

This buff greatly enhances Wriothesley's playstyle as he relies on close proximity to his enemies to maximize his damage output. During his Elemental Burst, Wriothesley unleashes a 5-hit attack sequence with AoE damage, which is confirmed to be significantly distinct from Dehya's The Lioness's Bite according to reliable insiders.

Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.