Summary
A recentGenshin Impactleak has revealed gameplay animations for the upcoming Cryo brawler Wriothesley, who will make his debut in version 4.1 along with Neuvillette. Over the past few weeks, leaks about Wriothesley’s design and ability kit have been spreading online, with one indicating thathe will be the first Cryo catalyst user inGenshin Impactand apply elemental damage with his normal attacks.
Genshin Impactplayers are now seeking their teeth into an array of content added to the game in version 4.0, including new limited-time festivities, playable units, and weapons. They have the opportunity to expand their roster with Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet, each having their unique abilities and outfits. The latest version ofGenshin Impactalso introduces the Fontaine region, where players can explore underwater sections filled with marine animals and caverns.
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A recentGenshin Impactleak from Primordial_AIprovided a snapshot of Wriothesley’s gameplay animations, showcasing that he specializes in hand-to-hand combat and uses a mechanical gauntlet to perform his elemental burst. The catalyst brawler launches uppercuts and a series of punches to deal consistent damage, with his elemental skill increasing his interruption to stuns. It’s fair to say that Wriothesley looks very similar toGenshin Impact’s Heizouin terms of fighting style, infusing his fists with Cryo to create electrifying combos.
FellowGenshin Impactplayers on the Reddit thread expressed their admiration for the simplicity of Wriothesley’s animations, with some jokingly saying that he fights like aYakuzacharacter. Some also admitted that Wriothesley looks more fun to play thanGenshin Impact’s Neuvillettegiven he’s supposed to be a brawler. It’s worth noting that the sound effects of the character’s normal attacks, which many players think don’t match his punching speed, are probably placeholders.
Judging from his combat style, Wriothesley will be fun to play, but someGenshin Impactplayers are worried about the lack of AoE damage in his ability kit. They express their disappointment about Wriothesley’s limited range and small hitboxes, which can make him vulnerable against bow users and other long-range units. In addition, some previous leaks reveal that his basic stats are low, which means he might be a standard banner character. The good news for players is that Wriothesley can do well in many team compositions as a melee catalyst. It remains to be seen whether HoYoverse will make changes to his stats and ability kit before version 4.1.
Genshin Impactis available for PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices. A Switch version is now in development.
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