Chasca and Ororon to soar into Genshin Impact’s playable roster in 5.2

Genshin Impact has released preview images (known in the community as “drip marketing”) for its next cohort of upcoming characters. This round of drip marketing features the peacekeeper Chasca and the enigmatic Ororon. Here’s what we know about them so far.

Chasca the Anemo archer

If you’ve played through the first couple of Archon Quests in Natlan, then you’ve already met Chasca. She’s a Bow user from the Flower-Feather tribe, which represents the Anemo element. Apparently, Chasca was raised by Saurians, resulting in a combative nature. When she was found and adopted by a human family, Chasca had to learn how to navigate human interactions in a more peaceful manner. Now, Chasca embraces her role as Peacemaker, resolving tribal conflicts wherever they may arise.

As for Chasca’s playable kit, we’ve seen her use a Bow during cutscenes, and her Anemo Vision is clearly visible at her hip. Other than her weapon and element, though, we don’t know how Chasca will actually play. Given Chasca’s story involvement and how her element matches her tribe’s theme, it’s likely that Chasca will be a 5-star character. More details should be on their way in a few weeks.

Image via HoYoLAB

Ororon the enigmatic traitor?

We never actually saw Ororon during the Archon Quests in 5.0, but we did hear him speak a few lines. He appears to be from the Masters of the Night-Wind – the Natlan tribe symbolizing the Cryo element. Despite his tribal affiliation, though, Ororon is shown to have an Electro Vision. The Archon Quest reveals that Ororon is collaborating with the shady Fatui Harbingers, though it’s unclear whether he’s being coerced or acting of his own free will. Aside from his brief involvement in the Archon Quests, we don’t know much else about Ororon.

Ororon officially has an Electro Vision, but his weapon type remains unknown. We haven’t even seen him in-game yet, hindering speculation about his playable kit. Fun fact: Ororon is only the fourth male Electro character to join the Genshin Impact roster. All ten other Electro characters in Genshin Impact are female, resulting in the most skewed gender ratio of all elements.

Image via HoYoLAB

When are Chasca and Ororon coming to Genshin Impact?

Going by past release trends, we can expect Chasca and Ororon to become playable sometime during Genshin Impact Version 5.2. Our roadmap puts 5.2 at a November 20 release date. The two newcomers should make their debut either on that date or three weeks later on December 11, depending on how HoYoverse staggers their banners.

While we wait for Chasca and Ororon, Geo Sword user Xilonen is releasing very soon on October 9. Be sure to check back then for more resources on Xilonen’s builds and if she is worth pulling!

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