Genshin Impact Chiori leaks: Release version, rarity, design, element, and more

Chiori is a name that most Genshin Impact players may have heard at least once if they have been keeping up with the ongoing content and leaks about future updates. She is currently an NPC from Inazuma who lives in Fontaine and first appeared in version 4.3. Chiori runs a clothing shop, and her name was mentioned for the first time in Kirara's voicelines in version 3.7.

Interestingly, Chiori has now been confirmed to be released as a playable unit in Genshin Impact's 4.5 update. Recently, a lot of information about her element, rarity, and more, has been revealed. Let's take a look at all these leaks.

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Chiori will be released in Genshin Impact 4.5

HutaoLover, aka Tao, first shared a list of all the upcoming characters that will be released from Genshin Impact 4.5 to 4.8 updates. Based on the leaks, it was speculated that Chiori will make her debut in version 4.5, which is expected to go live on March 13, 2024. This has now been confirmed via her official drip marketing.

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Drip marketing reveals Chiori will be a 5-star Geo character

Chiori, as seen in version 4.3 event (Image via HoYoverse)

As revealed by HoYoverse, Chiori will be a 5-star character who wields a Geo vision. This makes her the second unit with this element to be released in one of the Fontaine patches after Navia.

Furthermore, her drip marketing art showcases her wielding dual swords like Alhaitham, confirming her weapon type.

More Chiori Kit Info via FouL byu/SexWithDoctorRatio inGenshin_Impact_Leaks

It is expected that her gameplay will focus on summoning dolls or mannequins that will provide additional damage and support utility. FouL has also revealed that her Constellations will mainly focus on buffing these dolls.

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Old Chiori designs

chiori early concept art dropped byu/Full_Lychee_609 inChioriMains

While Chiori is yet to appear in the game, her concept art was leaked a long time ago. In the leaks, she can be seen wearing a corsage on her left wrist and a kanzashi (Japanese hairpin) to make a side ponytail. She also seems to have a slash around her waist, which is typically used when wearing a kimono, to show off Inazuma's elements.

In any case, Chiori's design is subject to change, and there is a good chance that her final design will be different.