Confirmed Additions (via Leaks):

• Mavuika: A new five-star character.
• Citlali: Another five-star addition.
• Lan Yan: A four-star Anemo support character.

2. Lan Yan: The Four-Star Anemo Support

Background:

Lan Yan hails from Liyue and is reportedly tied to the annual Lantern Rite Festival. Her kit positions her as a shield-based support with Anemo abilities.

Abilities:

• Elemental Skill:
  • Dash forward, creating a shield that scales with ATK.
  • On contact with an enemy, leaps back into the air.
  • In mid-air, players can re-cast the skill to release Feathermoon Rings dealing Anemo damage.
  • Hold the skill to enter Aiming Mode, adjusting dash direction.
• Elemental Burst:
  • Creates an AoE Anemo field that pulls enemies and deals damage.
  • Functions similarly to Venti’s Wind’s Grand Ode.

Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Pros:
  • Decent neutral support due to her Anemo abilities.
  • Crowd control from her Elemental Burst.
• Cons:
  • Shield duration is short (8 seconds), with a cooldown of 16 seconds.

Constellations:

C6: Adds an additional charge for her Elemental Skill, addressing shield uptime issues. Fans hope this effect will be moved to earlier constellations (C2 or C3) during beta adjustments.

3. Update 5.3 Release Details

• Expected Release Date: Around January 1, 2024.
• Lantern Rite Festival: Lan Yan’s introduction aligns with this iconic event in Liyue.

4. Related Updates: Pyro Traveler

Players can look forward to a new Pyro version of the Traveler (Aether and Lumine). Leaks reveal their release date and mechanics, adding further excitement to the update.

Fan Reactions and Speculations

While fans are excited about Lan Yan’s potential as a support character, her reliance on high constellations for better utility has drawn criticism. Many hope HoYoverse will tweak her kit during beta testing to balance her performance.

As the release date approaches, more official confirmations and details are expected, making Genshin Impact 5.3 one of the most anticipated updates.