Genshin Impact Leaks Reveal Details About Natlan's Pyro Archon

New details about Genshin Impact's upcoming Pyro Archon from Natlan have emerged from recent leaks. The Seven Archons, powerful gods overseeing Teyvat's regions, each embody a specific element and ideal. Following Fontaine's Hydro Archon, Lady Furina, the spotlight shifts to Natlan, the Pyro nation confirmed for Genshin Impact update 5.0.

Reliable leaker, Uncle K, offers insights into the Pyro Archon's storyline and abilities. The leak suggests the Archon's narrative will "anger Apep," one of Sumeru's legendary Elemental Dragons, hinting at a possible geographical link between Natlan and Sumeru.

Expected Gameplay and Release

Uncle K's leak further describes the Pyro Archon as possessing potent on-field and off-field capabilities, a common trait among Archons. Constellation levels, particularly C2, are expected to significantly enhance their performance. One ability reportedly boosts the entire team's survivability, and C6 provides a team-wide buff.

While these leaks are promising, it's crucial to remember they remain unconfirmed. The Pyro Archon's arrival as a playable character is likely three to four months away, following HoYoverse's established pattern of introducing Archons two updates after a new region's launch (as seen with Nahida in 3.2 and Furina in 4.2).

Uncertain Identity

The Archon's identity remains unclear. Genshin Impact's lore mentions at least two Pyro Archons, one named Murata. The connection to Vennessa, a Mondstadt warrior from the "children of Murata" tribe, is intriguing, but the tribe's distant past suggests a historical rather than current relationship. Whether Murata is the past or present Archon is yet to be determined.