Summary
Genshin Impacthas revealed an official overview of Ororon, the upcoming 4-Star Electro character slated to come out in the first half of Version 5.2. While Chasca is intended to be the star of Version 5.2,Genshin Impactplayers have been rather excited about Ororon since his debut in Version 5.1. Hailing from the Masters of the Night-Wind, Ororon left a strong impression on fans during the Archon Quest. Not only will Version 5.2 take players to Ororon’s tribe in Western Natlan, but Ororon himself will play a major role during the Flagship Event of the patch.
Most notably, Ororon will be released as a playable character alongsideChasca inGenshin Impact, featuring in her Event Banner as a 4-Star Electro Bow. What separates him from other Electro Supports is that Ororon’s damage is optimized for the Electro-Charged reaction in particular. His Elemental Skill is not unlike that of Baizhu, bouncing between several foes, while his Elemental Burst summons a totem that draws aggro and deals continuous Electro damage.
Dubbed as the Shadow of the Night-Wind,Ororon inGenshin Impactis intended to provide the exploration abilities of an Iktomisaurus. This will allow him to interact with Nightspirit Graffiti and Nightspirit Sigils, allowing the player to solve the new puzzles in Version 5.2 without having to rely on assuming an Iktomisaurus form. Furthermore, switching to Ororon while gliding will allow players to jump up in Natlan areas. This leap can also be triggered on the ground, after which Ororon is able to aim with his bow while being airborne. The full details of his ability kit wererevealed by HoYoverse in a recent blog post.
Nightshade Synesthesia
As an off-field Electro Bow, players are quick to compare Ororon with Fischl – arguably for a good reason, as both fulfill the same role as characters. However, there are certain quirks to Ororon that make him preferable incertainGenshin Impactteams, and the key among them is Nightshade Synesthesia. Nightshade Synesthesia allows Ororon to accumulate Nightsoul points for every instance of Electro or Hydro damage dealt by other party members. He spends Nightsoul points when the Electro-Charged reaction is triggered, dealing bonus Electro damage that scales off his ATK.
Nightshade Synesthesia makes Ororon extremely valuable to Neuvillette when running with Kazuha and Xilonen, but he can also contribute significantly to teams carried by Mualani, Ayato, or Tartaglia. While it remains to be seen if he will elevate the Electro-Charged reaction to the same degree that Overload was elevated by Chevreuse, he is expected to draw plenty of attention as a4-Star character inGenshin Impact. Players will be able to pull for Ororon during the first half of Version 5.2, which is scheduled for launch on June 10, 2025.
