Genshin Impact Leak Confirms Dahlia’s Weapon Type for Version 5.7 ExploreGenshin

Source: Game Rant
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As Genshin Impact’s Version 5.7 update approaches, leaks are starting to surface—and one of the most talked-about reveals is the upcoming playable character Dahlia. According to a recent leak covered by Game Rant, Dahlia will be a 4-star Sword user from Mondstadt, making his long-awaited debut alongside Skirk in Version 5.7.

With concept art that first leaked two years ago and an upcoming role in the next Archon Quest, Dahlia is finally stepping into the spotlight—but what exactly do we know about him so far?

Dahlia: Sword-Wielding Deacon from Mondstadt

The leak, originally reported by known source Mero, confirms that Dahlia will wield a Sword and is almost certainly a 4-star character. While his element hasn’t been officially revealed, there’s considerable community speculation about his role and elemental alignment.

Dahlia is known in lore as the Deacon of the Church of Favonius, a title that immediately ties him to Mondstadt’s religious and civic institutions. His upcoming appearance in the Archon Quest could shed more light on his background, motivations, and how he fits into the overarching narrative.

Will Dahlia Be Mondstadt’s First Dendro Character?

Many fans are hoping Dahlia introduces a long-overdue milestone for Mondstadt: its first Dendro character.

So far, Dendro has primarily been associated with Sumeru, with key characters like Alhaitham, Tighnari, Baizhu, and Nahida. Mondstadt, despite being the game’s starting region, still lacks a Dendro unit. With Version 5.6’s Imaginarium Theater introducing new Elemental Reactions, including those involving Dendro, some players speculate Dahlia could help legitimize those reactions in regular gameplay.

If he’s revealed as a Dendro unit, it would mark a notable expansion of the element’s presence and solidify Mondstadt’s role in the evolving meta.

Could Dahlia Fill a New Support Niche?

While his element remains uncertain, his weapon type and background hint at a possible support role—continuing a trend with recent characters. In the last few patches, Genshin Impact has introduced several versatile support characters, including:

Ifa (Anemo) – healing and crowd control
Mizuki (Anemo) – movement and reaction support
Iansan (Electro) – off-field reaction driver
Escoffier (Cryo) – AoE and Freeze support

With these examples in mind, Dahlia may join the ranks of utility-focused 4-stars, rather than competing directly with five-star DPS characters. If he turns out to be Hydro, there’s even speculation that he could become the first HP-scaling Hydro Sword user with a shield mechanic, filling a unique niche in the game.

Why Some Players Are Disappointed He’s a 4-Star

Though the community is excited to see Dahlia finally arrive, some fans are expressing disappointment over the news that he won’t be a five-star. That honor appears to be reserved for Kinich, who is expected to be Natlan’s only new male 5-star character.

Still, recent four-stars from Natlan like Ororon, Lan Yan, and Ifa have all been solid, offering strong kits and team utility. If Dahlia follows in their footsteps, he could still be a meta-relevant unit, even without a five-star rarity.

When Will Dahlia Be Released?

Players can expect to meet Dahlia during Version 5.7, which is scheduled to launch on June 18, 2025, following the release of Version 5.6 on May 7, 2025. He is expected to be part of the Archon Quest during that patch, alongside Skirk, which may also mark Skirk’s long-awaited debut as a playable character.

With lore build-up, concept art, and community hype, it looks like Dahlia’s time has finally come.

Looking for updates on Dahlia’s element, best weapons, or potential synergy with Mondstadt teams? Stay tuned at ExploreGenshin.gg for complete guides, leak coverage, and theorycrafting as Version 5.7 approaches.