Genshin Impact Reveals New Shikanoin Heizou Character Demo

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Each Genshin Impact update introduces at least one new character to the playable roster with Kuki Shinobu being the most recent addition. The upcoming Genshin Impact update 2.8 will bring the long-awaited four-star character from Inazuma, Shikanoin Heizou.

Heizou will apparently be the last character addition before the new major update which will introduce a brand new major region named Sumeru. A recent Genshin Impact video has revealed more information about this unique Anemo Catalyst user.

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The official Genshin Impact YouTube channel has revealed the character demo for the new character Shikanoin Heizou. Multiple NPCs in the game have already revealed that he is a famous detective from Inazuma who uses his smarts to outwit criminals at every single turn. When it comes to his rarity, he is officially confirmed to be a four-star character which means that players can level up his constellations much easier. The unique thing about his character is the fact that he will be Genshin Impact's first male Catalyst user.

Shikanoin Heizou will be a four-star DPS character which is very unusual for Anemo characters. According to the recent live stream event, his whole kit revolves around Heizou's elemental skill called Heartstopper Strike. Even though it seems like a simple skill that deals Anemo damage, there is also a small mechanic named Declension which allows Heizou to deal bonus damage with this skill and increase its area of effect.

While the Catalyst is usually a ranged weapon, the live stream has revealed that Heizou actually prefers close combat. Unfortunately, considering that he is a four-star character, players don't expect big damage numbers on his Normal