A new Genshin Impact skin may be on the horizon, as a recent leak has revealed details about its potential arrival in update 3.8. While the game primarily focuses on its playable roster, there have been relatively few skins introduced since its release in 2020. The most recent outfits were unveiled during the Lantern Rite event in update 3.4.
While skins do not confer any gameplay advantages to Genshin Impact's playable characters, some outfits feature unique animation effects. Additionally, skins can vary in rarity, with Diluc's Red Dead of Night currently being the only five-star outfit available in the game.
One of the most reliable sources for Genshin Impact leaks has revealed a new skin for Klee, the popular Pyro user. This new skin is expected to have a five-star rarity, which means it could come with unique effects. The most noticeable feature of the skin is the witch hat, which could be related to an upcoming event. Klee used to be a popular Pyro character in Genshin Impact, as she was considered an S-tier DPS character. However, with the release of newer and more complex characters, Klee's popularity has diminished.
The new outfit has the potential to boost Klee's popularity, just like Diluc's Red Dead of Night outfit did for him. Klee is likely to be featured in the Limited Character Banner in version 3.8, as her last banner appearance was almost a year ago. Some fans speculate that Klee's new skin may be inspired by her mother, Alice, who is known to be one of the most skillful mages in all of Teyvat.
Alice is a renowned figure in Genshin Impact, having been referenced by numerous characters in the game. She is credited as the creator of the indispensable Teyvat Travel Guide that all players rely on. Though her elemental affiliation is not officially disclosed by HoYoverse, fans speculate that she wields the power of Pyro, much like her daughter.
Excitement is mounting among fans, as there are rumors that Alice may finally make her long-awaited debut in the upcoming Mondstadt expansion, slated for release in the coming months. It's highly unlikely that Klee will be the only character to receive a new skin in Genshin Impact update 3.8, given that HoYoverse typically adds two new skins at once.
Genshin Impact is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is in development.