The first major character leak from Genshin Impact’s upcoming Nod-Krai expansion (Version 6.0) is here—and it’s a big one. Flins, a melancholic Electro polearm wielder, is poised to be one of the most unique DPS units in the game thanks to his exclusive interaction with Lunar Charged reactions, a mechanic tied directly to Nod-Krai and the new meta HoYoverse is shaping.

Thanks to Raiden Shotgun on YouTube, we now have an early look at Flins’ full kit, passives, constellations, and even his signature weapon. Here’s everything you need to know.

Who Is Flins?

Full Name: Cyro Chudamerovich Flins
Faction: The Lightkeepers of Nod-Krai
Weapon: Polearm
Element: Electro
Role: Reaction DPS / Team Buffer

Flins’ aesthetic matches his kit—somber, thematic, and layered. He is designed around Nod-Krai’s new Lunar Reaction system, particularly Lunar Charged, a powerful evolution of Electro-Charged that introduces Crit scaling, energy loops, and team-based synergy.

What Is Lunar Charged?

Lunar Charged is a reaction unique to Nod-Krai characters that replaces Electro-Charged when certain conditions are met. Unlike traditional transformative reactions, Lunar Charged:

  • Scales with Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK, and EM
  • Can be amplified by team passives
  • Includes hit-based lunar reaction instances called “lunar charges”
  • Has additional support from new artifact sets and team-wide mechanics like Moonphase

Flins is designed from the ground up to enable and scale this new reaction.

Flins’ Elemental Skill and Burst: Two Forms, One Core

Skill: Archaic Refrain — Lonesome Lamp’s Secret

  • Puts Flins into Shadow Flame Manifestation Mode
  • Normal and Charged Attacks gain Electro infusion
  • Cannot be overridden by other infusions
  • No plunge attacks allowed in this state
  • Skill transforms into Northern Pike Array, summoning spears that deal AoE Electro DMG and set the stage for his Burst

Burst: Old Rite — Midnight Guest

  • Standard Form: AoE Electro hit followed by 3 Lunar Charge hits
  • With nearby Thundercloud, adds 2 more lunar charges (5 total)
  • Enhanced Form (Thunderous Symphony):
    • Triggered if Northern Pike was used within 6s
    • Low-cost version of burst: 1 big Lunar AoE + 1 bonus hit if thundercloud is present
    • Designed for higher uptime and rotation flexibility

Flins’ duality system gives players control over his burst form depending on team energy needs and reaction pacing.

Flins’ Passives and Internal Scaling

Whispers of Shadow Flame

  • Converts 8% of ATK to Elemental Mastery
  • Caps at 160 EM (or 220 EM at C4)
  • Enables hybrid builds that don’t rely on full EM sets

Moonphase’s Blessing – Hidden Legacies

  • When another character triggers Electro-Charged → Lunar Charged
  • Damage scales off Flins’ ATK, even if he didn’t trigger it
  • Grants +1 Moonphase, a new team synergy stat for Nod-Krai

This design means Flins supports Lunar comps passively just by being in the party—making him both a carry and buffer.

Signature Weapon: Polearm (Name TBD)

Stats:

  • Base ATK: 674
  • Substat: 22.1% Crit Rate
  • Passive:
    • +36% Lunar Charged Reaction DMG for 3.5s after burst
    • +28% Crit DMG and +12 Energy after triggering a moon-electro reaction (14s CD)

Perfectly synchronized with Flins’ burst window, this weapon provides:

  • Massive damage scaling
  • Energy refund
  • Crit utility, reinforcing his role as a high-uptime burst DPS

Constellation Breakdown

C1 – Reduces Pike Array CD, regenerates energy on Lunar Charged

C2 – Normal attacks gain bonus Electro damage after Pike use

C4 – Flat +20% ATK, increases EM passive cap to 220 EM

C6 – Teamwide buff:

  • Flins: +30% Lunar Charge damage
  • Team: +10% Lunar Charge damage while he’s on field

C6 makes Flins a powerful enabler, turning him into a support-DPS hybrid in full Lunar teams.

Team Building & Synergy

Flins is built for Lunar-centric teams and thrives with characters who enable Hydro or Electro application:

Strong Potential Partners:

  • Ineffa – Off-field Lunar Charge enabler + EM support
  • Yelan / Xingqiu – Hydro applicators for consistent Lunar Charge triggers
  • Llama (rumored) – Possible Lunar Bloom enabler
  • New Moonphase Units – Likely synergize with Flins’ Moonphase stat boosts

Unlike Raiden, who offers self-sufficient burst rotations, and Sino, who is on-field greedy, Flins provides teamwide value while maintaining high personal damage.

Should You Pull for Flins?

Flins is not just another Electro DPS—he’s part of a new meta design philosophy in Genshin built around hybrid scaling and team-centric reactions. If Lunar mechanics become as important as expected, Flins may be a foundational unit for future content.

Pull if you:

  • Want to explore new Lunar reaction mechanics
  • Enjoy reaction-focused gameplay
  • Plan to build Nod-Krai-based teams
  • Like Electro characters with depth and flexibility

Avoid if you:

  • Prefer self-sufficient, traditional DPS characters
  • Have no interest in reaction comps
  • Want to wait for the full 6.0 cast to be revealed

Final Thoughts

Flins is shaping up to be a reaction-redefining character in Genshin Impact, combining flexible scaling, burst rotation depth, and team utility. His role as both a Lunar DPS and reaction amplifier positions him as a unique and potentially meta-defining force in the upcoming Nod-Krai expansion.

If you’re tired of standard DPS rotations and want to dive into Genshin’s next big mechanic shift, Flins is one to watch.

For more character breakdowns, banner guides, and reaction team insights, visit ExploreGenshin.gg

Source: Raiden Shotgun on YouTube

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What makes Flins unique compared to other Electro DPS?
A: Flins scales off both ATK and EM, enables Lunar Charged reactions for the whole team, and supports his allies through Moonphase mechanics.

Q: Is Flins a main DPS or support?
A: He’s a reaction-based main DPS who also supports Lunar teams through passives and C6 buffs.

Q: Do I need his signature weapon?
A: It’s highly synergistic but not mandatory. It enhances his burst and keeps energy uptime smooth.

Q: Who are the best teammates for Flins?
A: Ineffa, Yelan, Xingqiu, and future Moonphase units will likely be strong with him.

Q: Is Flins future-proof?
A: If Lunar reactions are central to 6.0 and beyond, Flins may be a core enabler for years to come.