Genshin Impact's Arlecchino receives a quality-of-life update in Version 5.4, according to a leak. This leak reveals a new swap animation and a visual indicator appearing above her character model after swapping. While the indicator's function isn't explicitly stated, it's widely speculated to display her Bond of Life (BoL) levels. This BoL mechanic, unique to some Fontaine characters, acts as a reverse shield, depleting upon healing instead of increasing HP.
This change, particularly helpful in complex battles, simplifies Arlecchino's gameplay without boosting her damage directly. This isn't her first adjustment; her intricate kit has necessitated several improvements since her release. Despite her complexity, she remains a popular and highly-rated Pyro DPS character.
The timing of this update is noteworthy, coinciding with Arlecchino's appearance on a Version 5.3 Limited Character Banner (around January 22nd), alongside Clorinde, the Champion Duelist. This suggests HoYoverse is proactively addressing player feedback before her banner release.
