Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Worrying Details About Dahlia’s Kit in Version 5.7

A new leak reported by Game Rant has Genshin Impact fans raising eyebrows—and not in excitement. The source, citing beta testing information for Version 5.7, reveals that Dahlia, the upcoming 4-star Hydro character, may not be living up to expectations. While Skirk, his 5-star counterpart in the same patch, is being praised for her stylish animations and combat potential, Dahlia’s kit is drawing early criticism for a range of underwhelming design choices.

Dahlia’s Kit: High Cost, Low Return

According to Game Rant, beta testers have found Dahlia’s Elemental Burst to be too expensive, requiring 60 Energy, while his Elemental Skill only generates 3 particles—and even then, only if enemies trigger a trap he leaves behind. Without consistent energy generation, maintaining uptime on his 12-second Hydro shield (which is on a 15-second cooldown) becomes a challenge unless players build a team specifically to funnel energy into him.

This kind of energy dependency is usually reserved for high-performing characters with game-changing abilities. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Dahlia. His passive ability also reportedly restricts him to Freeze teams, severely limiting his team synergy and flexibility. Worse still, his Hydro application is minimal, a major letdown for a character of this element, which is typically known for triggering powerful reactions like Vaporize, Bloom, and Electro-Charged.

Exploration Ability and Combat Role Disappoint

If players were hoping for a unique exploration gimmick, they might want to temper their expectations. Dahlia’s special ability in the open world apparently launches the character a short distance into the air, seemingly designed to trigger a plunge attack—but offering little else in terms of mobility or vertical travel.

In combat, his role as a buffer is also lackluster. He grants a minor attack speed bonus and a refreshable Hydro shield, but compared to someone like Mika, a Cryo support who provides stronger attack speed and better Furina synergy as a group healer, Dahlia struggles to find his place.

Community Reaction: Tepid and Concerned

The Genshin community has not been shy about its disappointment. Players were hopeful for a more versatile Hydro support, especially since Dahlia is only the second 4-star Hydro character introduced since Version 1.0. However, beta impressions so far suggest he lacks the traits that make characters like Xingqiu, Yelan, or even Barbara viable in modern teams.

Leaks from credible sources like Uncle Balls paint a grim picture: Dahlia’s energy issues, restrictive team mechanics, and underwhelming support value make him hard to justify on most teams. While Game Rant notes that numbers and mechanics could still change before release, Version 5.7 is already well into its beta phase, and major overhauls are rare this late in the development cycle.

Can Dahlia Be Saved?

Some fans are still holding out hope. Buffing either his Hydro application or his attack speed bonus could help carve out a niche for Dahlia, especially as a potential support for characters like Wanderer, who thrives with rapid normal attacks. The latter is seen as the more realistic change, given HoYoverse’s apparent reluctance to release strong Hydro applicators following Furina’s release.

Barring any buffs, though, Dahlia may go down as one of Genshin’s more forgettable 4-stars—at least in terms of meta relevance. For lore lovers or collectors, he may still offer some flavor to the roster, but players seeking performance should likely look elsewhere when Version 5.7 drops on June 18, 2025.

For more updates and leaks from Version 5.7, be sure to stay tuned to ExploreGenshin.gg, your source for all things Teyvat.

Source: Game Rant – Genshin Impact Leak Could Be Bad News for Dahlia Fans

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