Genshin Impact update 3.0 is just around the corner, which means the community will get to meet a whole slew of new characters in the region of Sumeru. Some are rumored to become playable immediately, like Collei, Dori, and Tighnari. Others, however, are slated for release during a later update, at least according to leaks. One such character is Nilou.
Genshin Impact Nilou was first revealed in the third Sumeru Preview Teaser, but even before this, there were already plenty of leaks surrounding her character. As such, the community has a pretty good idea of what to expect from her kit.
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In the most recent Genshin Impact Sumeru teaser, HoYoverse showcases a bunch of new characters, including Nilou. She’s described as someone who “went off the beaten path,” pursuing the art form of dance despite living in a region that emphasizes wisdom and rationality. So far, that’s the only official information on her. The leaks, however, reveal a bit more about her combat and playstyle. First, Nilou is rumored to be a 5-Star Hydro Sword user.
A more recent Genshin Impact leak details Nilou’s skills and constellations. According to leaker Uncle Lu, her Elemental Skill comprises four slashes that deal Hydro Damage. Each slash must be manually triggered, which is somewhat similar to Diluc’s Elemental Skill. On the fourth slash, Nilou summons a ring around her that continuously applies Hydro on enemies. However, it has a long cooldown of 18 seconds. As for Nilou’s Elemental Burst, it creates a circle of AoE Hydro Damage around her, which deals additional splash damage.
Based on leaked gameplay footage, players theorize that the circle of Hydro will stay on field for some time, allowing
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