Dahlia confirmed for Genshin Impact 5.7

Following the confirmation of Skirk for Genshin Impact 5.7, HoYoverse also revealed Dahlia as a playable character for the coming update. Players have already met the Hydro character while returning to Mondstadt during Version 5.6.

Dahlia is the deacon of Mondstadt’s cathedral, making him the highest-ranking member of the Church of Barbatos. According to the lore dropped alongside the reveal, this makes him a very popular man. 

“Many Mondstadters believe that Dahlia has the Anemo Archon's favor, and that asking him for guidance is a reliable path to answers from Barbatos himself. That is why those who desire succor often congregate around the Deacon, pouring out their troubled hearts to him. However, such behavior has never perplexed Dahlia. If anything, he seems to enjoy it. He is drawn to the disturbances and troubles of the world, like a dandelion seed chasing a bustling breeze. On days when the believers do not come to him, he often goes to them instead — leaving the Cathedral and strolling through Mondstadt's streets to look for trouble he might get involved in. Obligation to spread the good word? Hardly — he does this out of personal interest. ‘After all, that's how one of the prayers goes: Let the wind lead.'”

Funnily enough, Dahlia seems to be somewhat similar in nature to the Archon he worships, as both are very fond of Mondstadt’s alcohol industry.

“To resolve disputes between citizens, laws both fair and just must be laid out,” acting Knights of Favonius Grand Master Jean is quoted as saying. “I'm afraid we can't approve of Dahlia... dragging disagreeing parties to the tavern to settle affairs via drinking contests, without any talk of wrongs done... Does turning enemies into drinking buddies really solve the problem?”

Genshin Impact 5.7 is set to arrive in June 2025.

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