For the Genshin Impact players: meet the newest addition to the Mondstadt roster, Dahlia, Deacon of the Church of Favonius and Rep. of Anemo Archon. The internet has gone berserk since the official reveal, trying to put together this mysterious new addition.
Who is Dahlia? From the official introduction, there’s just something with “wind and rain” that doesn’t sit right with him. He gives off an “I know more than I am letting on” vibe. The players got intrigued by his line, “Where the wind blows, the rain soon follows. Believe me, I have it on good authority.” Are there deeper hints in the lore? Or is it all just weather metaphors? Either way, he looks great.
The release of the official reveal was accompanied by a character showcase video providing a glimpse of his potential skills or abilities. To put it mildly, some are already crying for buffs. “Love him so much. If only his kit, as shown in creator program, wasn’t shit,” a user commented. Ouch! But then, sometimes, first impressions just don’t go with the actual gameplay, so maybe Dahlia will become a pleasant surprise.
Community reactions? As always—and crazy. Some are super obsessed, leaving comments like “MY SHAYLAAAAAA 😭😭😭😭😭😭” and “I NEED HIM IN MI ACCOUNT.” Others couldn’t care less about him. One user went ahead and made the bold statement: “Remove this useless loser from the game.” That’s straight-up mean. But then again, that’s Genshin Twitter for you—no in-betweens, just extreme reactions.
One of the biggest talking points? Dahlia’s connection to Venti. As an Anemo Archon’s rep in the church, just how much he knows is under question. “At this point, its like almost every playable Mondstadt character knows Venti is Barbatos,” one fan commented. And really? Fair. The secret has been out for quite a while, but those are some juicy lore implications.
Then you have the whole “Calla Lily ascension material” conversation. Another flower from Mondstadt to farm for yet another character. “Just how many Mondstadt characters will be requiring Calla Lily as ascension mats?” one player lamented. Real struggle.
Whatever the mixed reactions about it, one thing can stand clear—the mystery lad has presence. Whether you love him, or think he has a mediocre design, the fact is that they had the fandom talking. And knowing the Genshin track record, there is a possibility that this guy may end up shutting down the world through some far-fetched significance.
So, when is he being released? Currently, there is no official release date. However, with Kajam’s hype train rolling, it’s only a matter of time. Meanwhile, players remain busy theorizing, meme-making, and judging by the replies, begging for a hangout quest.
All in all, that much is said-Mondstadt’s roster just got much more interesting. Whether Dahlia is a meta must-pull or another pretty face, he has already made his mark. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get some more Calla Lilies. Just in case.
