One of the most mysterious Fatui Harbingers, Colombina, may finally be nearing her debut in Genshin Impact. As discussed in Raiden Shogun’s recent video, multiple credible leaks suggest that Colombina is in active development as a 5-star Pyro catalyst user with a unique aesthetic and gameplay direction. Although her release is still unconfirmed, new details surrounding her element, weapon, and region hint at an incredibly distinctive character in the making.

Who Is Colombina?

Colombina was first introduced in the A Winter Night’s Lazzo Harbinger trailer, where her ethereal and unsettlingly calm demeanor set her apart from the rest of the Fatui. As the Third of the Eleven Harbingers, her quiet presence hides a terrifying strength hinted at in lore and fan theories.

Despite being known since early Sumeru updates, Colombina has remained elusive, with no in-game appearances or official reveals. However, with Version 6.0 approaching, her long-awaited debut may finally be close.

Leaked Details: Pyro Catalyst and Angelic Aesthetic

According to reliable leakers, Colombina is being developed as a Pyro catalyst user. That alone makes her an exciting prospect, as Pyro catalysts are known for high elemental application, allowing for strong reaction-based gameplay in teams like Vaporize, Overload, and Mono Pyro.

🔥 Element: Pyro

Her Pyro typing sets her up as a potential damage-focused unit, possibly in the same tier as powerful Pyro DPS units like Hu Tao or Lyney. Alternatively, she could serve as an off-field enabler like Thoma, depending on how her skills function.

🎼 Weapon Type: Catalyst (Harp Model)

In a unique twist, Colombina reportedly uses a harp as her catalyst weapon—breaking away from the usual book- or orb-based models seen in current catalyst users. This could signal a music-based gameplay mechanic, aligning with her soft, melodic theme. If true, this opens the door for Genshin Impact to introduce more stylized and thematic weapons beyond traditional molds.

Design Inspiration: Celestial Origins?

Multiple sources suggest Colombina is designed around the concept of angels—a theme strongly reflected in her visual presentation and harp weapon. According to known leaker Uncle K, Colombina may even belong to a race of angels, hinting at ties to Celestia or entities beyond Teyvat’s known cosmology.

This raises huge lore implications. Could Colombina be:

A Celestian creation akin to archons?
A relic of an ancient race that predates the Archon War?
A bridge between the Fatui and divine powers?

None of this is confirmed, but the thematic direction suggests she could play a major narrative role in the upcoming Snezhnaya and post-Natlan arc.

When Will Colombina Be Released?

A trusted anonymous leaker who previously predicted Skirk’s playability and the shift from Snezhnaya to Nod-Krai has claimed that Colombina will debut during the 6.X update cycle, but likely not in 6.0 itself.

With Nod-Krai confirmed as the next major region, Colombina’s appearance in this arc adds weight to the leaker’s credibility. This suggests players may see Colombina:

As part of the main questline in Nod-Krai
In a limited-time event before becoming playable
Or as a supporting character that later gets her banner

Given HoYoverse’s tendency to preview major characters a few patches before their release, we could see a teaser or cutscene appearance in 6.1 or 6.2, followed by a banner debut.

Potential Role and Playstyle

No skill data has been leaked yet, but her element and weapon combo point to multiple possibilities:

🔸 DPS or Enabler?

Fast Pyro application from a catalyst user could make her great for reaction-based teams.
Her musical motif may result in a rhythm-based mechanic similar to characters like Freminet or Arataki Itto’s timed combos.
She could introduce new gameplay elements—such as healing through notes, buffs tied to rhythms, or teamwide tempo manipulation.

🔸 Support or Sub-DPS?

If designed more like Yae Miko or Mona, Colombina may deploy off-field Pyro damage, or provide burst buffs for main DPS units.
Her ethereal persona may lend itself to a supportive utility role, particularly if her harp weapon interacts with ally performance.

Why Colombina Matters

Colombina isn’t just another 5-star Pyro character. As a central figure in the Fatui, her release could finally unveil:

The inner workings of the Harbingers
Greater secrets behind Tsaritsa’s motivations
Or even insights into the Celestia vs Abyss conflict

She also represents HoYoverse’s commitment to designing more thematic and immersive characters. With Skirk pushing boundaries through her stance-switching mechanics and Escoffier redefining Cryo support, Colombina could be the next evolution in Genshin gameplay.