According to leaks, Kinich, the new Dendro unit in Genshin Impact, is set to be released in version 5.0.
HoYoverse confirmed two new 5-star units, Hyder Mualani and Dendro Kinich, to be released in version 5.0 through drip marketing on July 15.
Leakers have started to reveal more information about these units, including their sets, constellations, and weapons. Kinich has garnered a lot of attention from fans as he could be the next big Dendro DPS after Alhaitham, who was released almost two years ago.
If you want to learn more about Kinich, we can help you. It’s important to remember that while Honey Hunter World is considered a reliable source of leaks, players should take the information with a grain of salt until developers reveal official details during the version 5.0 live stream.
Kinich — the future Dendro unit in Genshin Impact.
Does Kinich Have a Release Date?
No, Kinich does not have a release date in Genshin Impact. However, it is confirmed that he will be available during the version 5.0 update, which is expected to launch on August 28, 2024, based on Genshin’s 6-week content cycle.
Although the exact banner order is not yet known, insider Dimbreath stated that Kinich should be available during Phase 2, which is expected to be available by the end of September 2024.
Kinich Weapon and Element
Leaks suggest that Kinich will be a Dendro unit in Genshin Impact, similar to Tignari. As for his weapon, leaks claim he will be a Claymore user, similar to Navi.
Kinich Abilities
Here’s what insiders are saying about Kinich’s abilities in Genshin Impact.
Basic Attack — Nightsun Style
Elemental Skill
Elemental Burst
Passive Skills
Kinich Constellations
Here’s what experts are saying about Kinich’s constellations:
- Level 1 — Parrot Beak: After Kinich lands from Canopy Hunter: Riding High in the air, his movement speed will increase by 20% for 5 seconds. Additionally, Scalespiker Cannon’s critical damage will increase by 90%.
- Level 2 — Tiger Beetle Palm: When Kinich’s elemental skill hits enemies, it reduces their Dendro RES by 30% for 6s. Additionally, the first cannonball Scalespiker launches after entering Nightsoul’s Blessing increases AoE and damage by 100%.
- Level 3 — Protozuulian Claw: Increases the level of Canopy Hunter: Riding High by 3. Maximum enhancement level — 15.
- Level 4 — Hummingbird Feather: While in Nightsoul’s Blessing, Kinich will regenerate 5 Energy after using his ring shots or after using the Scalespiker Cannon. Energy regeneration can occur in this way once every 2.8s.
- Level 5 — Revuna’s Tail: Increases the level of the Almighty Dragonlord’s Greeting by 3. Maximum enhancement level — 15.
- Level 6 — Favorable Beast Form: After Scalespiker Cannon hits an enemy, it will bounce once off the enemy, dealing 600% of Kinich’s ATK as Dendro damage.
That’s all you need to know about Kinich at the moment in Genshin Impact. For more information about the game, check out all the free characters you can get, how the Pity system works, and whether it is cross-platform.
