New Genshin Impact Character Collei Explained

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Collei is one of the upcoming characters of Genshin Impact version 3.0. She’ll be a 4-Star Dendro Bow user and will be offered free upon completion of an in-game event.

Despite her recent appearances in the game, Collei has been part of Genshin Impact lore for some time now. Collei first made her appearance in the official webcomic, where she was much younger, and in the events of the game she’s since grown into a capable ranger.

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In the Genshin Impact webcomic, Collei was a test subject for the Fatui and their archon residue experiments. She then escaped from their clutches and sought refuge in Mondstadt, plotting her revenge. Because of the Fatui experiments, Collei acquired the ability to create a dark flame similar to the Pyro Element. She then used her power to initiate the Black Fire Incident, harming the locals of Mondstadt in order to sneak into the city.

During her time in the City of Freedom, Collei of Genshin Impact becomes friends with Amber (albeit unwillingly, at first). Amber shows Collei around Mondstadt, even taking her to the Ludi Harpastum Festival. By the latter part of the webcomic, however, Kaeya learns that Collei was responsible for the Black Fire Incident and seeks to kill her, but Amber defends the young Collei.

By the end of the story, Collei has the archon residue in her body sealed away by Cyno of Genshin Impact, who traveled to Mondstadt from Sumeru at Lisa’s request. She then leaves the City of Freedom with Cyno, leaving Amber with only a letter of thanks.

Now, during the events of Genshin Impact, Collei is a trainee ranger working under Tighnari. Her official introduction by HoYoverse includes an article titled “To grow it to conquer the