As the new Genshin Impact 4.6 Update hits live servers, players are clamoring over Arlecchino, the new 5-star Pyro powerhouse. She has some unique abilities, and a majestic signature weapon players can pull for!
Among the 18 new characters planned for Fontaine, Arlecchino stands out as a formidable Fatui Harbinger, the main antagonist faction in Genshin Impact. Her arrival marks the third Harbinger to join the playable roster, following Childe (Tartaglia) and Scaramouche (Wanderer). Since her debut in the iconic "A Winter Night's Lazzo" teaser, her striking design and enigmatic personality have captivated the community.
With that, let’s get to know more about Arlecchino, her best weapons, artifact sets, and team competitions, to help you maximize her explosive potential in-game.
Who is Arlecchino?
In a groundbreaking trailer released back in July 2022, HoYoverse gave fans a glimpse at eight of the remaining Fatui Harbingers of Snezhnaya, including Arlecchino. Her striking white hair, the iconic red exes in her eyes, and her fierce demeanor have since captured the rapt attention of Genshin Impact fans.
From what was revealed in her Story Quest, she oversees the House of the Hearth, an orphanage that supplies the Fatui with soldiers. The "The Very Special Fortune Slip" quest reveals that children deemed to ‘have potential’ are enlisted in the Fatui and are dispatched as sleeper agents to other nations.
Interestingly, beloved Fontaine characters Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet, were all raised at the House of the Hearth, and display undying loyalty to Arlecchino, calling her "Father."
Best weapons for Arlecchino
Arlecchino uses a polearm, and the Crimson Moon’s Semblance is her signature weapon. This makes it optimal to maximize the amount of ATK% and CRIT Rate added to her stats. Other similar main DPS weapons can also work with Arlecchino. Here are some of our recommendations on the best weapons to equip Arlecchino with:
Rarity | Name | Stat type | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|
5-star | Crimson Moon’s Semblance | CRIT Rate
| A Bond of Life of 25% of maximum HP when a charged attack hits an opponent is triggered. This effect can be triggered up to once every 14 seconds. |
5-star | Primordial Jade Winged-spear | CRIT Rate | Upon hitting an opponent, the ATK is increased by 3.2% for 6 seconds. This ability can be stacked seven times but can only occur once every 0.3 seconds. DMG dealt is also increased by 12%. |
5-star | Staff of Homa | CRIT DMG
| The character’s HP is increased by 20%. Moreover, there’s an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% of the wielder’s maximum HP. However, when the character wielder’s HP is less than 50%, the ATK Bonus is increased by 1% of maximum HP. |
4-star
| Deathmatch | CRIT Rate
| If there are at least two enemies nearby, ATK and DEF is increased by 16%. However, if there are less than two enemies nearby, ATK is increased by 24%. |
4-star
| Prospector’s Drill
| CRIT Rate
| When the weapon wielder is being healed or is healing other characters, they gain a Unity’s Symbol for 30 seconds, with a maximum of three symbols. Meanwhile, when the wielder is using an Elemental Skill or Burst, all Symbos will be used and the Struggle effect will be granted for 10 seconds. |
3-star
| White Tassel
| CRIT Rate
| Normal ATK DMG is increased by 24%. |
The Primordial Jade Winged-Spear is a close second to Arlecchino’s signature weapon as it gives Arlecchino the same stats upon wielding it, namely ATK% and CRIT Rate. Another decent alternative weapon is the Staff of Homa. With its stats, it is flexible enough for a variety of DPS characters in-game such as Arlecchino.
In terms of the Deathmatch, while it gives Arlecchino a low Base ATK, it compensates with an increased CRIT Rate and ATK%. This helps balance out the stats of Arlecchino and helps her still manage in battles. Similarly, the Prospector’s Drill gives Arlecchino increased Pyro DMG% and ATK%. While for the White Tassel, it provides a decent CRIT Rate for DPS users. Moreover, with the weapon’s passive effect, Sharp, Arlecchino’s normal attack damage is increased by around 24% or more depending on the weapon’s level of refinement.
Best artifacts for Arlecchino
Next up are artifact sets. To maximize Arlecchino's main-DPS potential, three artifact sets stand out:
Artifacts | Artifact Bonuses |
|---|---|
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence
| 4-Piece: If a character has 15 or more Energy and they cast their Elemental Skill, they lose 15 energy and Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10 seconds.
|
Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy
| 4-Piece: When a Bond of Life increases or decreases, the character has increased DMG of 18% for six seconds. This can also be stacked, three times. |
Crimson Witch of Flames
| 4-Piece: Burning, Burgeon, and Overloaded DMG is increased by 40%. The Vaporize and Melt DMG is also increased by 15%.
Alternatively, using an Elemental Skill increases the 2-Piece set effects by 50% for 10 seconds and can also be stacked three times. |
Shimenawa’s Reminiscence provides a good ATK increase that’s fitting for DPS characters like Arlecchino. It isn’t even resource-heavy, making it viable for the playstyle Arlecchino has. Next is the Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy. This is another ideal Artifact as the efficiency will change alongside the Bond of Life mechanic of a character.
Best team comps for Arlecchino
As Arlecchino is ATK-based with her set of skills as a DPS, she works best with DMG-based supporting team members. However, do take note it’s still up to you how you want to craft your team around Arlecchino. Here are some recommendations below on team compositions:
Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 | Team 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Main DPS | Arlecchino | Arlecchino | Arlecchino | Arlecchino |
Sub-DPS | Yae Miko
| Chiori | Fischl | Beidou |
Support | Bennett | Zhongli | Bennett | Bennett |
Sub-DPS/Support | Kazuha | Xiangling | Xiangling | Chevreuse |
That concludes our build guide for Arlecchino! Interested in learning more about Arlecchino? We've got you covered! Learn everything you need to know about her full kit, Constellations, materials, and more in our comprehensive Arlecchino character guide.
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