The Genshin Impact rumor mill is buzzing once again with exciting leaks about the upcoming 5-Star character slated for Version 5.8. According to trusted community source Uncle Kokomi, this new Electro powerhouse – provisionally named Inef, Ineva, or Yennefer – is shaping up to be a game-changing support for Nod Krai hypercarry teams. And honestly? It's about time Electro got some fresh blood in the meta.

Mechanical Marvel from Nod-Krai

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Coming from the mysterious region of Nod-Krai, Inef appears to embrace a mechanical aesthetic that perfectly aligns with her rumored identity as the prodigy behind the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop. While we're still waiting for official confirmation (which should drop after Version 5.7 launches on June 18, 2025), the early kit details have players already planning their Primogem budgets.

Electrifying Ability Kit

Uncle Kokomi's leaks suggest Inef will bring a specialized support kit focused on Electro-Charged reactions:

  • Elemental Skill: Deploys an auto-targeting mechanism that deals continuous Electro DMG (somewhat reminiscent of how Furina's skill functions)

  • Elemental Burst: Unleashes Electro DMG in an AoE around Inef while simultaneously resummoning her Elemental Skill and resetting its cooldown

  • Electro Shield: Offers protection while enhancing Electro-related combat capabilities

But the real showstopper? Inef apparently transforms the standard Electro-Charged reaction into a "Lunar

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