Recent leaks for Genshin Impact Version 6.0 have revealed an exciting new character: Flins, a 5-star Electro polearm DPS from the Nod-Krai region. Flins is set to introduce a unique “Shadow Flame” mechanic and a new “Lunar Charged” reaction system, positioning him as a high-impact, reaction-based main DPS. Here is a comprehensive overview of everything we know about Flins, from his kit to his best team compositions, all based on leaked information.
Flins’s Kit and Core Mechanics
As an Electro Polearm user, Flins’s kit is designed around his core “Shadow Flame Manifestation” ability. His Normal and Charged attacks consist of up to five polearm strikes and a charged lunge, though he cannot plunge during his skill’s active duration.
- Elemental Skill: This ability is central to his playstyle. It grants Flins an Electro infusion that cannot be overridden by other elements. This also boosts his internal resources and allows him to switch to an AoE skill called “Northern Pike Array,” which deals additional Electro DMG for six seconds.
- Elemental Burst: Flins has both a “Grand” and “Lesser” form for his Elemental Burst. The Grand form is a full-animation, large AoE attack, while the Lesser form is a quicker, smaller energy version. Both bursts apply Lunar Charged damage and can be scaled with specific conditions like “Radiant Surge” or “Thunders.”
His passive talents include ATK-based damage boosts, an impressive 160 boost to Elemental Mastery, and a utility passive that marks the locations of Nod-Krai specialties on the map.
Understanding the “Shadow Flame” Mechanic
The Shadow Flame mechanic is the heart of Flins’s gameplay. It is an enhanced Electro infusion system activated by his Elemental Skill.
- Electro Infusion: This state infuses his attacks with Electro DMG, which cannot be removed by other elements.
- Attack Enhancements: While in the Shadow Flame state, his attacks are boosted and can trigger powerful AoE effects, especially when combined with the new Lunar Charged reactions.
- Stance Shifting: The mechanic allows Flins to switch attack stances, enabling AoE strikes like the “Northern Pike Array” for multi-target damage.
- Synergy: Shadow Flame helps with energy regeneration, particularly when teammates trigger Lunar Charged reactions. At higher constellations, it even provides a defensive shield, enhancing his survivability.
Constellations and Signature Weapon
Flins’s constellations are focused on boosting his damage, energy, and utility.
- C1 (Part the Veil of Snow): Reduces the cooldown of his AoE Skill and provides energy regeneration when teammates trigger the Lunar Charged reaction.
- C2 (The Devil’s Wall): After using his AoE Skill, his next Normal Attack deals significant AoE Electro DMG. It also reduces enemy Electro RES while a specific buff is active.
- C3 & C5: These constellations increase the talent levels of his Elemental Burst and Elemental Skill, respectively.
- C4 (Night on Bald Mountain): Generates a shield upon using his Shadowflame ability, which refreshes with his Elemental Skill or Burst.
- C6 (Songs and Shadows): Provides a massive CRIT Rate and DMG boost after triggering a Lunar Charged reaction. This bonus is doubled if Flins has a shield active.
His leaked 5-star signature polearm has a base ATK of 674 and a 22.1% CRIT Rate, with a passive that boosts Lunar-Charged DMG and CRIT DMG after his burst and reactions are triggered.
Best Team Compositions
Flins excels in teams that can enable the Lunar Charged reaction and provide off-field support. Based on early theorycrafting, here are some of his best team compositions:
- Flins / Yelan / Kazuha / Aino: A strong reaction-focused team that uses Yelan for consistent Hydro application, Kazuha for crowd control and elemental shred, and Aino for additional support or off-field Hydro.
- Flins / Xilonen / Jean / Ineffa: This lineup focuses on a mix of reactions, using Xilonen for Dendro application, Jean for healing and resistance shred, and Ineffa to maximize the new Nod-Krai region elemental effects.
- Mono-Electro: For players who want to focus on raw Electro damage, pairing Flins with another Electro character like Fischl or Yae Miko, an Anemo support, and a healer can be a very effective strategy.
Release Date
According to reliable leaks, Flins is expected to be released in the first half of the Version 6.0 banners, which is scheduled to launch on September 10, 2025.
Disclaimer: All information presented here is based on leaks and closed beta details and is subject to change upon the official release of Genshin Impact Version 6.0.
