Neuvillette, the austere Chief Justice of Fontaine, has gone through many forms following the onslaught of leaks earlier this year, ranging from a rugged gunslinger to a polished courtier. After weeks of enduring leaks and speculations, Genshin Impact fans were finally granted an official glimpse of Neuvillette in the bombshell Fontaine teaser, "Overture Teaser: The Final Feast". His distinct features, including his blue horns, Khaenri'ahn-esque eyes, and flowing coat, have once again captivated and enthralled fans.
Recently, Neuvillette was featured in the Genshin Impact 4.1 Livestream, which not only showcased his full ability kit, but also revealed that he will continue to play a major role in the upcoming narrative developments.
Among the 18 new Fontaine characters that have been unveiled, Neuvillette emerges as one of the central figures in the highly anticipated Fontaine Archon Quest. Read on to discover everything we know about Neuvillette, including his lore, release date, playability, and more!
Who is Neuvillette?
Fontaine boasts a complex and convoluted legal system that baffles even Yanfei, our resident esteemed lawyer from Liyue. The Court of Fontaine spans across a large area within its own dedicated area, underscoring the importance placed on concepts of "justice" and "judgment" within the region.
The person who commands the Opera Epiclese of the Court of Fontaine is none other than Chief Justice Neuvillette himself. His prominent position implies significant involvement in the political and judicial matters of the region, playing a crucial role in Fontaine's storyline.
Although the Overture teaser marked Neuvillette's first official physical appearance debut, astute fans may recall him being mentioned in Nahida's pre-release post on Genshin Impact's official HoYoLAB account. In reference to Nahida's involvement in the Sumeru Archon Quest, Neuvillette comments, "One might say she pays too much attention or dotes on people too much... But while her actions can be flawed, I believe her sense of responsibility as Sumeru's deity to be a commendable thing. Ah, that the youngest of gods should be thus, while a certain other person, by contrast, should be so prone to hysterics..."
From this, we can infer that Neuvillette does not view Furina, the current Hydro Archon, in a good light. He perceives her to be too volatile and whimsical, unfit for the refined court of Fontaine. However, despite his reservations, it seems that he remains loyal to his Archon, as revealed in the Fontaine Archon Quest.
As Chief Justice, Neuvillette remains well-informed about the political affairs of other nations, displaying his adeptness at gathering information on current events. Furthermore, his praise of Nahida's sense of responsibility may indicate shared values between the two characters.
In the recent Genshin Impact narrative developments introduced by the Fontaine Archon Quest, Neuvillette's power stands as a testament to his unparalleled might. As a staunch guardian of Fontaine's "justice", he astonished everyone by swiftly incapacitating the mischievous Fatui Harbinger, Childe, with a single resounding blow on the grand stage of the Opera Epiclese.
Observant Genshin fans have taken notice of his distinct Khaenri'ahn eyes and pointy ears, and are thrilled to find out more about his mysterious heritage. Among the speculations circulating within the community, some fans propose that Neuvillette may be a member of an immortal race of sirens, further adding to the allure of his character.
Neuvillette is greatly revered by the Melusine, a race of humanoid creatures local to Fontaine. Aeval, the conductor of the Clementine Line, states that Neuvillette brought the Melusine from the cavern of Elynas and introduced them to the Court of Fontaine, where some of them now live.
Neuvillette element and weapon
Neuvillette is a 5-star Hydro Catalyst unit that scales with HP and works best as an on-field Hydro DPS unit.
His playstyle revolves heavily around his Charged Attack. His Charged Attack resembles the iconic Kamehameha from Dragon Ball, allowing Neuvillette to unleash a powerful beam of Hydro.
Neuvillette release date
It was confirmed in the Genshin Impact 4.1 Livestream that Neuvillette will receive his banner in Version 4.1, which is slated to be released on 27 September 2023.
Neuvillette made his first in-game appearance in the opening Acts of Fontaine Archon Quest with the release of Version 4.0. He will play a large role in the upcoming Acts as well.
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Neuvillette drip marketing and splash art
Neuvillette is shown holding a cane adorned with a blue crystal in his drip marketing, which was revealed on Genshin Impact's official Twitter.
The Genshin community is abuzz with excitement after a leak on Twitter by Merlin Impact unveiled Neuvillette's splash art. This artwork features an Oceanid-like tail, leaving players all the more intrigued about the mysterious origins of Neuvillette.
Neuvillette Japanese and English voice actors
Neuvillette is voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya in Japanese, and Ray Chase in English.
He shares the same Japanese voice actor as Levi Ackerman from the popular Shounen series Attack on Titan. Learn more about the decorated cast of voice actors of the upcoming Fontaine characters in our guide here!
That's all we have on Neuvillette for now. You can check out our guides on other upcoming Fontaine characters such as Neuvillette's foil character Wriothesley, Champion Duelist Clorinde, and Hydro Archon Furina.
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