Genshin Impact's Arlecchino receives a quality-of-life update in Version 5.4: a new swap animation and a visual indicator.
A recent leak from Firefly News, shared on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit, details these changes. The update will introduce a visual indicator above Arlecchino's character model after swapping. While the leak doesn't explicitly state its function, the community largely believes it will display her Bond of Life (BoL) levels. This BoL mechanic, similar to Natlan's Nightsoul system, uniquely affects some Fontaine characters, reducing a counter instead of increasing HP upon healing.
This QoL improvement, while not boosting damage directly, significantly enhances Arlecchino's usability, particularly in complex battles requiring simultaneous management of multiple targets and status effects. This isn't Arlecchino's first adjustment; her intricate kit has prompted several previous changes, a rarity for Genshin Impact characters.
Arlecchino's popularity as a top-tier Pyro DPS character, despite her complex kit, likely contributes to these frequent updates. The timing of this update is notable, coinciding with her appearance on a limited banner in Version 5.3, alongside Clorinde, the Champion Duelist, around January 22nd.
