Genshin Impact datamined leaks reveal Yelan, Nilou, and Ayato characters

New characters named Yelan, Ayato, and Nilou are coming to Genshin Impact (Image via Sportskeeda)
New characters named Yelan, Ayato, and Nilou are coming to Genshin Impact (Image via Sportskeeda)

Several new characters will arrive in Genshin Impact with 2.6 and 2.7 updates. Thanks to leakers, the community already knows everything about Ayato's playstyle.

Moreover, the 2.6 beta testing revealed the character model for Yelan. Lastly, a mysterious character called Nilou was discovered in the files.

Here's everything players need to know about these upcoming Genshin Impact characters.


Looking for Crossword hints & solutions? Check out latest NYT Mini Crossword Answers, LA Times Crossword Answers, and Atlantic Crossword Answers

Genshin Impact to introduce Yelan, Nilou, and Ayato in the upcoming updates

Ayato

Ayato is the only character on this list whose arrival has been officially confirmed by miHoYo. Ahead of the 2.5 livestream, he was revealed as a five-star Hydro Sword user.

For latest Genshin Leaks , Click here

Leakers and beta testers have provided a ton of information about his kit. As it turns out, the Elemental Skill is an explosive on-field DPS ability with which Ayato deals AoE Hydro damage through fast Normal Attacks.

youtube-cover

On the flip side, the Elemental Burst seems to be an off-field DPS ability in which Ayato summons a pool. Water droplets deal Hydro damage in the radius and buff the attack speed of characters inside it (except Ayato).


Yelan

Leakers themselves were surprised to find Yelan in the files during the 2.6 beta testing. She will appear as an NPC in one of the quests in version 2.6 and should become playable shortly.

Yelan's character model also includes Kirin Bow, that is supposedly her signature weapon. It is safe to assume that she is a five-star Hydro Bow user who might have a good synergy with Ayato.

Click here to know more on Genshin Impact Codes

As of now, there's no information on Yelan's playstyle. She should be released in patch 2.7, meaning that players can expect solid leaks regarding her when the 2.7 beta testing begins.

Click here to get Genshin Impact Beginner guide


Nilou

Nilou is certainly the most interesting name on this list. As per Project Celestia, a prominent leaker in the Genshin Impact community, the files contain data regarding Nilou. She is a 'body-type female character' similar to Keqing.

It is worth noting that Nilou hasn't been mentioned in the storyline ever. Although there's a possibility that Nilou is not a real character, fans have already come up with theories that she is Lord Kusanali.

Click here to get Genshin Impact Intermediate guide

Genshin Impact version 2.5 has introduced Yae Miko, while patch 2.6 will release Ayato. Yelan should be a new five-star character in patch 2.7. Leakers believe that the final 2.8 update before Sumeru (version 3.0) will only contain rerun banners for the likes of Klee and Kazuha.

View the Genshin Impact Expert guide here

Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer.

Quick Links

Edited by Yasho Amonkar
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications