Genshin Impact: Arlecchino's Leaked Animation Is A New Level Of Cool From HoYoverse

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Arlecchino’s entire animation reel in 4.6 has been leaked, showcasing what may be one of the coolest sets available so far. Aside from being the well-known Fatui Harbinger, also called The Knave, Arlecchino is one of the most anticipated playable characters in the game. She was leaked long before the release of Fontaine and, with the arrival of the Nation of Hydro, made her debut as an NPC. Now, Arlecchino’s release in 4.6 has been officially confirmed by developer HoYoverse, though details about how she operates are still scarce.

Nevertheless, as the game moves toward Version 4.6, more leaks about the upcoming patch are shared and, in the most recent one, her entire animation kit was showcased in a video. In footage obtained from the Version 2.6 beta that was shared by a user on Reddit, it is possible to see all of Arlecchino’s idle animations, as well as how she walks, runs, and attacks in the game. The leaked video also highlights Arlecchino’s Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst in, making for what may be one of HoYoverse’s finest animation sets.

As seen in the leaked video, Arlecchino has some very nice pieces of animation. One of her idles sees her sitting on a spiny red throne she creates. Another, which is a lot cooler, has her phasing as if she were glitching. The idle animation does not allegedly move Arlecchino around, but changes her poses in unexpected way and hints at her secondary form – which is likely only going to be seen once she enters her weekly boss fight in 4.6, which was previously leaked as well.

Walking and running seem fairly normal, but things get noteworthy with Arlecchino’s attacks, as seen in the leaked footage. When using her signature polearm, the weapon unfolds into a scythe. This is a very example of weapon transformation in the game – and it does not require her to enter an alternative stance. Instead, when she is using the polearm, it becomes a scythe, as if she were of an exclusive weapon category in. Arlecchino’s leaked battle