Arlecchino, the Fourth Fatui Harbinger from Genshin Impact, is expected to be released as a playable character in the Version 4.6 update. She was revealed to be holding a Pyro Vision, while her leaked weapon is believed to be a pole.
According to leaks, Arlecchinos kit revolves around a unique HP manipulation method called the Bond of Life, which essentially holds a portion of her HP hostage in exchange for a Pyro infusion. If you're interested in pre-farming weapons and Artifacts for her, here's everything you need to know ahead of time. Keep in mind that the information below is based on leaks, and changes to her gear are still happening in the beta test. Her best post-release build may differ from the suggestions below.
Best weapons for Arlecchino in Genshin Impact
Arlecchino is leaked to be a pole user that requires field time. While there are a ton of great DPS arms in Genshin Impact, it's important to know that Arlecchino benefits from having Link of Life, so choosing a weapon that can apply this effect is especially useful for her.
- Likeness of Crimson Moon (best five-star, signature weapon) – This weapon is Arlecchino's best in-slot because it makes it much easier to trigger and increase the amount of HP locked through the Bond of Life. By doing this, you can boost Arlecchino's overall DMG and guarantee 100% Pyro infusion time across her Normal and Charged Attacks.
- The weapon's leaked effect is as follows: Gives a Life Bond equal to 25% of Max HP when a Charged Attack hits an opponent. This effect can be triggered up to once every 14 seconds. In addition, when the equipping character has a Bond of Life, they gain a 12% DMG Bonus; if the Life Bond value is greater than or equal to 30% of Max HP, then gain an additional 20% DMG Bonus.
- R5 White Tassel (best three-star) – The White Tassel is a legendary three-star option that is perfect for new players. It offers a Normal Attack DMG boost that helps move Arlecchino's DMG up. However, R5 is absolutely necessary, and I recommend using it only as a temporary weapon until you get a better one.
Alternative Weapons
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Best Artifacts and substats for Arlecchino in Genshin Impact
Version 4.6 has been leaked to introduce two new Artifact sets, one of which will be Arlecchino's best in-slot pick.
- A Four Piece Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy (Most-in-slot) – Based on leaked information, this set can offer an ATK percentage boost and a DMG boost whenever the wearer's Life Bond increases or decreases. It's perfect for Arlecchino's kit, which relies entirely on her Link of Life.
- This Artifact set is expected to be released alongside Arlecchino in Version 4.6, so it is impossible to pre-farm.
- The Final of Gladiator – A great alternative that offers an ATK boost and a Normal Attack DMG boost when the owner is a pole user, among others.
- Two piece combos – While I strongly recommend using Arlecchino's best in-slot set, these are some two-piece combos that you can temporarily combine.
- Gladiator's Finale (+18% ATK)
- Echoes of Offering (+18% ATK)
- Shimenawa's Remembrance (+18% ATK)
- Crimson Witch of Flames (+15% Pyro DMG Bonus)
Arlecchino's best artifacts
Arlecchino is a DPS unit, so she pairs well with typical ATK and CRIT stars. She will need some Energy Recharge to enable her to trigger her Blast on each rotation. Her ER requirement is estimated to be around 120 to 160% based on your team.
- Sands: ATK
- Cup: Pyro DMG Bonus
- Circle: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
- Substatics: ATK, CRIT, and some ER to reach your goal
Related: Who is Arlecchino in Genshin Impact?
Genshin Impact Arlecchino Talent upgrade priority
When upgrading Arlecchino Talents, I recommend doing so in this order of priority:
- Normal Attack: Invitation to Beheading
- Elemental Blast: Balemoon Rising
- Elemental Ability: Everything is Ash
Most of Arlecchino's DMG will come from her Normal Attack, which can gain Pyro Infusion by manipulating the Bond of Life. The Elemental Burst and Ability are mainly used to apply the Blood Debt (used to obtain Bonds of Life) and for self-healing.
Best team for Arlecchino in Genshin Impact
Because Genshin Impact allows for so much flexibility in playstyle, there are many ways you can fit Arlecchino into different teams, so I suggest experimenting with your roster and taking your time to find her perfect party. However, some easy-to-use team templates suggested by beta players are as follows:
- Vape team – Suggested team compensation would be to pair Arlecchino with Yelan or Xingqiu, Bennett, and either Kazuha or Sucrose.
- An overloaded team – You can choose to bring in Electric units with a team consisting of Arlecchino, Chevreuse, Bennett and either Fischl, Raiden Shogun or Yae Miko.
- Chevreuse support – It is possible to experiment with other teammates for Arlecchino based on your preferred playstyle, such as adding shield support or a non-Bennett healer for survivability. However, I strongly recommend using Chevreuse as a support because her buffs and playstyle are compatible with Arlecchino.
For more on The Knave, check out our Genshin Impact Arlecchino farming guide – all Talent & Ascension material here on Pro Game Guides.
