Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Major Pyro Traveler Changes

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Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Major Pyro Traveler Changes



Key Takeaways

  • According to a leak, Version 5.3 will bring significant buffs to the Pyro Traveler when fighting Xiuhcoatl.
  • The Pyro Traveler’s kit includes Nightsoul point restoration, synergizing well with Natlan characters like Mavuika or Mualani.
  • The cooldown reduction on the Elemental Skill enables more fluid rotations with characters like Mualani, enhancing gameplay options.



The latest beta build for Version 5.3 has introduced sweeping changes to the Pyro Traveler in Genshin Impact, albeit the changes only apply when fighting the new weekly boss. While the Traveler had historically been a hit-or-miss character in Genshin Impact, Natlan implied that the format would change in a significant way for the Pyro element. Not only was the Pyro Traveler delayed, but the method of acquiring the element was changed entirely.

The Pyro Traveler in Genshin Impact is expected to arrive in Version 5.3, and the ability kit will be used to confront Xiuhcoatl during the finale of Natlan’s Archon Quest. In terms of how it compares to the beloved Dendro Traveler, the jury is still out. While not the flashiest character in Genshin Impact, the Pyro Traveler is expected to be a decent option to apply off-field Pyro while being able to wield the new Artifact Sets from Natlan. More importantly, the Pyro Traveler can also restore Nightsoul points to other Natlan characters, making the kit synergistic with units such as Mavuika or Mualani.


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While the latest beta build has seen some controversial changes, the Pyro Traveler has been given significant buffs across the board. According to HomDGCat, the buffs only apply when the Pyro Traveler is fighting Xiuhcoatl – likely during both his Story Mode and Trounce Domain encounter. Given how elaborate the buffs are, and how much effort HoYoverse took in balancing them, some Genshin Impact players believe that there may be a way to use them outside the new Trounce Domain. That being said, nothing has been confirmed just yet, and fans should assume that these buffs only apply when fighting the upcoming Genshin Impact weekly boss.


Genshin Impact: Pyro Traveler Changes (V3)

Elemental Skill

  • Flowfire Blade
    • Blazing Threshold: 50.544%
    • Hold DMG : 177.84%
    • Scorching Threshold: 146.592%
    • Nightsoul Point Limit: 80.0
    • CD: 18.0s (down from 20.0s)


Elemental Burst

  • Plains Scorcher
    • Skill DMG: 768.96% (up from 761.76%)
    • CD: 18.0s
    • Energy Cost: 70.0

Constellations

  • Starfire’s Flowing Light (C1)
    • While Blazing Threshold or Scorching Threshold are active, the current active character deals 6% increased DMG. If said character is in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, they will deal an additional 6% DMG.
    • When opposing Xiuhcoatl, while the Blazing Threshold or Scorching Threshold is active, the Traveler’s ATK increases by 40% (up from 30%), they take 40% (up from 30%) less DMG, and their interruption resistance is increased.
  • Ever-Lit Candle (C2)
    • Within 12s of using the Elemental Skill Flowfire Blade, after nearby party members trigger Burning, Vaporize, Melt, Overloaded, Burgeon, a Pyro Swirl or a Pyro Crystallize reaction on an opponent, the Traveler will regain 14 Nightsoul points. Each use of Flowfire Blade will restore at most 28 Nightsoul points in this way.
    • When opposing Xiuhcoatl, while in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, after the Traveler hits an opponent with Pyro attacks, that opponent’s Pyro RES is decreased by 20% (up from 15%) for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Each stack is counted independently.
  • Relayed Beacon (C3)
    • Increases the Level of Flowfire Blade by 3.
    • Maximum upgrade level is 15.
    • When opposing Xiuhcoatl, the Traveler gains 40% (up from 30%) Pyro DMG Bonus.
  • Ravaging Flame (C4)
    • After using the Elemental Burst Plains Scorcher, the Traveler gains 20% Pyro DMG Bonus for 9s.
    • When opposing Xiuhcoatl, after using the Elemental Burst Plains Scorcher, all nearby party members will restore 40% (up from 30%) of their Max HP. Within the next 10s, the Traveler will regain 4 Energy per second.
  • The Fire Inextinguishable (C5)
    • Increases the Level of Plains Scorcher by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
    • When opposing Xiuhcoatl, the Traveler’s CRIT Rate increases by 20% (up from 15), and their CRIT DMG increases by 40% (up from 30%).
  • The Sacred Flame Imperishable (C6)
    • While in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, the Traveler’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be converted to Nightsoul-aligned Pyro DMG that cannot be overridden, and the CRIT DMG of these attacks is increased by 40%.
    • When opposing Xiuhcoatl, while in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, the Traveler’s Movement SPD increases by 20%, their Stamina consumption decreases by 30%, and when they use Normal or Charged Attacks, they will send a wave of flame flowing forward, dealing 96% (up from 23%) of their ATK to opponents in the wave’s path as Nightsoul-aligned Pyro DMG.


Apart from the Constellations that are tied to the weekly boss, the biggest change for the Pyro Traveler in Genshin Impact is a cooldown reduction on the Elemental Skill. While 18 seconds still has 6 seconds of downtime, it does allow for a more fluid rotation with characters like Mualani. The Elemental Skill applies Pyro Damage every 3 seconds, and unlike Dehya’s Elemental Skill, the attack is constant rather than coordinated.

With Genshin Impact slowly teasing Snezhnaya, there is (likely) only one elemental kit left for the Traveler to obtain. While the Hydro Traveler was widely seen as a disappointment following the success of the Dendro Traveler, many players are hoping that the Pyro Traveler will end up being worth the wait. The ability kit is certainly closer to a 4-Star character in Genshin Impact, but footage from the beta implies that the Pyro Traveler will find value in Natlan teams. Version 5.3 is set to launch on January 1, 2025.

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