Is Arlecchino worth pulling in Version 6.1?

Greetings, Travelers! The second half of Genshin Impact's Version 6.1 pulling cycle finally marks the return of Arlecchino. Arlecchino captivated a large player base upon her initial release with her unique mechanics and stylish character design. Now, after numerous versions and the arrival of many new characters, the question arises: is this once top-tier Pyro Main DPS still worth pulling in the current environment? LDShop will provide a detailed analysis from multiple angles.

 

Character Profile & Core Mechanics

Arlecchino is a 5-star Pyro Polearm character who specializes in on-field damage. Her core gameplay revolves around the "Bond of Life" mechanic. She applies a "Blood-Debt Directive" mark to enemies using her Elemental Skill, then uses a Charged Attack to reclaim this mark, granting her a Bond of Life. This, in turn, infuses her Normal Attacks with Pyro and provides a damage bonus.

Her greatest strength lies in her flexible rotation mechanic – switching characters does not cancel her Bond of Life state, making her damage windows very adaptable. Her operation is straightforward: after gaining her infusion, simply use sustained Normal Attacks to deal considerable damage, making her very suitable for new players or those who prefer a direct playstyle.

Current Version Viability Analysis

Strengths

Arlecchino still maintains certain advantages in the current version:

• Direct and Fast Damage: Requires little complex setup, dealing sustained damage shortly after activation.
• Flexible Rotations: Buffs persist through character swaps, allowing for high team composition flexibility.
• Cost-Effective: The 3-star weapon "White Tassel" performs quite well on her, resulting in low investment costs.
• Multiple Team Options: Viable in Overloaded, Vaporize, and Mono-Pyro team compositions.

Challenges

However, with the progression of versions, Arlecchino faces some challenges:

• Stiff Main DPS Competition: Following the debut of the Pyro Archon Murata, Arlecchino's priority among Pyro Main DPS characters has declined.
• Environmental Adaptation: With the release of Natlan, enemies and Abyss floors tailored to newer characters have become more common, reducing the comfort of a C0 Arlecchino.
• Numerical Ceiling: Compared to newly released Main DPS characters, her potential damage output is somewhat lower, especially in high-difficulty content.
• Survival Pressure: In combat, she can only heal via her Elemental Burst, necessitating a shielder for protection; otherwise, she is prone to interruption or being defeated quickly.

Based on the current version's meta, Arlecchino has fallen from a former SS-tier Main DPS to an S-tier character – viable, but no longer top-tier.

 

Constellation & Signature Weapon Value Analysis

Constellation Choices

Arlecchino's Constellations offer noticeable improvements, but not all are worth the investment:

• C1: Increases the damage of her enhanced attacks and provides increased resistance to interruption. A significant power spike, prioritized over her signature weapon.
• C2: Allows immediate collection of the enhanced "Blood-Debt Due" mark, removes the waiting period, adds a 900% multiplier AoE hit, and provides 20% All-Resistance. Another major quality-of-life and damage Constellation.
• C4: Reduces Elemental Burst CD and improves Energy Recharge. Offers limited value; low priority.
• C6: Greatly enhances Elemental Burst damage and provides a substantial Crit Rate/Crit DMG buff. While powerful, its relative power level compared to new C6 characters in the current version is less dominant.

 

Weapon Choices

	Signature Weapon "Crimson Moon's Semblance": Offers excellent aesthetics and performance, providing Crit Rate and unique Bond of Life synergies. However, solid alternatives exist.
	Primordial Jade Winged-Spear: A standard banner standout, trailing her signature weapon by approximately 12%.
	Deathmatch: At R5, it's about 16% weaker than her signature weapon.
	White Tassel: A 3-star gem obtainable from Liyue chests. At R5, it's roughly 20% weaker than her signature, representing extremely high value for the cost.

 

 

Team Composition Recommendations

Arlecchino fits into various team archetypes, adaptable to different scenarios:

• Overload Team: Arlecchino + Chevreuse + Bennett + Beidou/Fischl (Low investment, stable damage)

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• Vaporize Team: Arlecchino + Xingqiu/Yelan + Bennett + Kazuha/Lan Yan (Higher damage ceiling, requires proper rotation)

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• Mono-Pyro Team: Arlecchino + Bennett + Kazuha + Zhongli/Lan Yan (Simple, comfortable rotations)

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Among these, the Overload team offers the best cost-to-performance ratio, requiring only one 5-star (Arlecchino herself) to function effectively. The new 4-star character Lan Yan, with her shielding and resistance-shredding capabilities, also serves as an excellent teammate for Arlecchino.

 

Final Pull Recommendation Summary

In summary, the value of pulling for Arlecchino in her Version 6.1 rerun can be broken down as follows:

Recommended for:

• New Players: Those lacking a primary Main DPS; Arlecchino paired with White Tassel can quickly form a capable team.
• Arlecchino Enthusiasts: Players who adore her appearance, lore, and combat style.
• C0 Arlecchino Owners: Looking to significantly upgrade her with C1 or C2.
• Players Valuing Team Flexibility: Arlecchino can slot into various elemental reaction teams, offering diverse playstyles.

Not Recommended for:

• Players with Established Pyro Main DPS: Such as Murata or Hu Tao, where Arlecchino offers minimal account improvement.
• Primogem-Conscious Meta Players: Upcoming versions may feature new characters with higher power levels.
• C2+ Arlecchino Owners: Higher Constellations offer diminishing returns.
• Players Chasing the Absolute Meta: Arlecchino is no longer a top-tier, meta-defining Main DPS.

This concludes our comprehensive analysis of Arlecchino for her Version 6.1 rerun. We hope this guide helps you better understand this character's value in the current version and provides valuable reference for your pulling decisions.

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