According to leaks, Kinich is an upcoming Dendro unit in Genshin Impact that is scheduled to be released in Version 5.0.
Through the July 15 drip marketing, HoYoverse has officially announced the addition of two new 5-star units in Version 5.0: Hyder unit Mualani and Dendro unit Kinich.
Leaks have also begun to emerge with more details on these characters, such as their equipment, constellations, and weapons. Kinich has especially caught the eye of many fans, as he has the potential to be the next powerful Dendro DPS following in the footsteps of Alhaitham, who was introduced nearly two years ago.
While Honey Hunter World is a reliable source for leaks, it’s important for players to keep in mind that the information should be taken with caution until the developers officially reveal it during the Version 5.0 livestream.
Kinich is an upcoming Dendro unit in Genshin Impact.
Does Kinich have a release date?
Kinich does not have a release date in Genshin Impact at the moment. However, it has been confirmed that he will be available in the upcoming Version 5.0 update. Based on Genshin’s 6-week content cycle, this update is projected to be released on August 28, 2024.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the specific banner rotation, leaker Dimbreath has suggested that Kinich may be included in Phase 2, which is expected to be released in late September 2024.
Kinich Weapon and Element
According to leaks, Kinich is expected to be introduced as a Dendro character in Genshin Impact, much like Tighnari. Leakers also suggest that he will wield a Claymore, following in the footsteps of Navia.
Kinich Abilities
According to leakers on Kinich’s abilities in Genshin Impact, this is what they have to say.
Basic Attack- Nightsun Style
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack | Performs up to 3 rapid strikes.After using his Elemental Skill “Canopy Hunter: Riding High” ‘s mid-air swing attack, he can perform a mid-air Normal Attack before landing. |
| Charge Attack | Consumes a certain amount to spin and throw his Claymore forward to attack opponents. |
| Plunging Attack | Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
Elemental Skill
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Canopy Hunter: Riding High | Kinich uses his big-game hunting skills to either move swiftly or attack his opponent.When no opponents are nearby, he fires a grappling hook forward and swings in mid-air, and this Skill’s CD decreases by 60%. When an opponent is present, he will fire the hook at the target opponent and enter Nightsoul’s Blessing at 0 Nightsoul points.Can be Held. When Held, he can aim the grappling hook.Nightsoul’s Blessing: KinichKinich’s Nightsoul’s Blessing lasts 10s and generates 2 Nightsoul points every second.In this state, Kinich will hook onto a nearby opponent and perform a variable attack:·Using a Normal Attack will perform a loop shot around the grapple target based on current movement direction, dealing Dendro DMG with the Nightsoul attribute and generating 3 Nightsoul points. Mid-air swing DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG.When Nightsoul points are at max, he can use the Elemental Skill “Scalespiker Cannon”: Consume all Nightsoul points to deal Dendro DMG with the Nightsoul attribute. When “Scalespiker Cannon” is held, Kinich can take aim at his target. After firing the Cannon, Kinich will try to grapple to its target.While in Nightsoul’s Blessing, Kinich will generate a Dead Zone beside an opponent he has grappled to or fired the Cannon at. When he enters this Zone, it will be canceled, and Kinich will gain 4 Nightsoul points.If the grapple connection should snap due to exceeded distance or some other reason, using a Normal Attack will establish a new connection with a nearby opponent before performing a loop shot. |
Elemental Burst
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hail to Almighty Dragonlord | Unleashes the power of Ajaw the Almighty Dragonlord (on a limited, conditional, restricted, contractual, partial, temporary basis), dealing AoE Dendro DMG. Ajaw will unleash his dragon-breath at intervals, dealing AoE Dendro DMG.If Kinich is in Nightsoul’s Blessing when this is used, this Blessing’s duration is extended by 2s. |
Passive skills
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Night Realm’s Gift: Repaid in Full | When Kinich is in the air following Canopy Hunter: Riding High’s mid-air swing, he can consume 10 Phlogiston points to perform another mid-air swing.While in an area with Phlogiston Device(s) within Natlan, he can use Nightsoul Transmission: Kinich. When the current active character is sprinting, in movement states that result from specific Talents, or a certain height in the air, switching to Kinich will trigger the following: Kinich will fire a grappling hook and swing. Kinich will prioritize valid Coilgrass Sigils as grapple targets. He can use Nightsoul Transmission once every 10s.When interacting with Coilgrass Sigils and other items that can interact with Yumkasaurs, “Canopy Hunter: Riding High” will be converted to “Yumkasaur Mimesis,” which causes interactions with such items to follow rules applicable to Yumkasaurs, and which will not put Canopy Hunter: Riding High on CD. |
| The Price of Desolation | When in Nightsoul’s Blessing, opponents hit by Kinich’s Elemental Skill DMG will enter the Desolation state, and when affected by Burning or Burgeon reaction DMG, they will restore 7 Nightsoul points to him. Nightsoul points can be gained this way once every 0.8 seconds. The Desolation state will persist until this instance of Kinich’s Nightsoul’s Blessing ends. |
| Flame Spirit Pact | When a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, Kinich will gain 1 stack of Hunter’s Experience that lasts 15 seconds, max 2 stacks. When Kinich uses Canopy Hunter: Riding High’s Scalespiker Cannon, all stacks will be consumed, with each stack increasing the DMG dealt by this Cannon shot by 320% of Kinich’s ATK. |
Kinich Constellations
According to the leakers, Kinich’s constellations have this to say.
- At Level 1, Kinich’s Movement SPD will increase by 20% for 5 seconds after landing from Canopy Hunter: Riding High’s mid-air swing. Furthermore, the CRIT DMG of Scalespiker Cannon is increased by 90%.
- Level 2 – Tiger Beetle’s Palm: Upon hitting opponents, Kinich’s Elemental Skill reduces their Dendro RES by 30% for 6 seconds. Furthermore, the first Scalespiker Cannon fired by Kinich during Nightsoul’s Blessing has an increased AoE and deals 100% more DMG.
- The Protosuchian’s Claw, at Level 3, will raise the Level of Canopy Hunter: Riding High by 3. The maximum upgrade level for this skill is 15.
- At Level 4, Kinich’s Nightsoul’s Blessing will restore 5 Energy each time he uses his loop shots or unleashes the Scalespiker Cannon. This energy regeneration can occur once every 2.8 seconds.
- At Level 5, the Howler Monkey’s Tail increases the level of the Almighty Dragonlord’s Hail by 3, with a maximum upgrade level of 15.
- At Level 6, the Auspicious Beast’s Shape ability causes the Scalespiker Cannon to bounce between opponents after hitting them, inflicting 600% of Kinich’s ATK as Dendro DMG with each bounce.
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