Arlecchino
Arlecchino is one of the strongest Pyro main DPS in the game, self-heals, and barely needs a healer, which makes her incredibly comfortable to play. Her damage is monstrous even in mono-Pyro, and pairing Vaporize with Yelan or Xingqiu makes it explode. Priority number one is 4pc Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy; if you lack Crimson Moon, the 3-star White Tassel or Deathmatch still carry her far. Farm a CRIT circlet and Pyro goblet first, and skip Energy Recharge almost entirely.
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Crimson Moon's Semblance
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear
Staff of Homa
Deathmatch
White Tassel
Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy
Gladiator's FinalePriority substats: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › ATK% › Elemental Mastery
NA > Q > E — nearly all her damage is on Normal Attacks so level those first, Burst and Skill after.
Teams for Arlecchino
Yelan triggers continuous Vaporize, Bennett buffs ATK, and Kazuha groups enemies and shreds Pyro RES so she can dump damage.
Bennett and Pyro Resonance push her ATK sky-high, while Zhongli's shield lets her stay on-field and Normal Attack freely.
Arlecchino's talents
Invitation to a Beheading
Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes.
Charged Attack
Consumes a fixed amount of Stamina, dashing toward a nearby opponent and cleaving once.
Continuously holding this button will cause Arlecchino to consume Stamina and engage in up to 5s of high-speed movement.
Plunging Attack
Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
Masque of the Red Death
When Arlecchino has a Bond of Life equal to or greater than 30% of her Max HP, she will enter the "Masque of the Red Death" state, where her Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks will be converted to deal Pyro DMG. This cannot be overridden.
When in the "Masque of the Red Death" state, Arlecchino's Normal Attacks will deal extra DMG to opponents on hit that scales off her ATK multiplied by a certain ratio of her current Bond of Life percentage. This will consume 7.5% of said current Bond of Life. Her Bond of Life can be consumed this way every 0.03s. When her Bond of Life is consumed in this manner, All Is Ash's CD will decrease by 0.8s.
All Is Ash
Opponents hit by the aforementioned attack will have a Blood-Debt Directive applied to them.
Blood-Debt Directive
·Lasts 30s. Every 5s, it will deal 1 instance of Pyro DMG to the opponent. Max 2 instances. This DMG will be considered Elemental Skill DMG.
·When Arlecchino uses a Charged Attack or her Elemental Burst, Balemoon Rising, she will absorb and clear nearby Blood-Debt Directives. Each Directive absorbed grants her a Bond of Life worth 65% of her Max HP.
·The maximum value of the Bond of Life she can be granted through Blood-Debt Directives within 35s after using her Elemental Skill is 145% of her Max HP. Using the Elemental Skill again during this duration will restart the count on duration and the limit on the value of Bond of Life she may gain from Blood-Debt Directives.
As she sees it, not every grain of wheat that falls upon the earth will grow into an ear, while those who obstruct her, once burned to ashes, can certainly be used to nourish flowers.
Balemoon Rising
It is commonly believed throughout Teyvat that moon phases other than the full moon are mere metaphors of ill-omen, used only by those who practice alchemy and astrology.
She saw this crimson moon in her dreams many times. Were those portents of disaster? Indeed they were, but the destined catastrophes belonged to those who enraged her.
Agony Alone May Be Repaid
·Arlecchino will be granted a Bond of Life worth 130% of her Max HP when an opponent to which she herself applied a Directive is defeated.
·5s after a Directive is applied, it will be upgraded to a Blood-Debt Due. When absorbed, it will instead grant Arlecchino a Bond of Life worth 130%.
A Bond of Life created in the aforementioned ways cannot exceed the original limit on the value of Bonds of Life obtained through All Is Ash.
Strength Alone Can Defend
The Balemoon Alone May Know
Combat Rotation
- Use Elemental Skill (E) "All Is Ash" to apply Blood-Debt Directive and deal Pyro DMG to nearby enemies.
- Follow up with a Charged Attack to absorb the Directive, gaining a Bond of Life worth 65% Max HP per Directive absorbed (up to 145% within 35s).
- Once Bond of Life reaches ≥30% Max HP, Arlecchino enters "Masque of the Red Death," converting her Normal/Charged/Plunging Attacks to Pyro DMG.
- Cast Elemental Burst (Q) "Balemoon Rising" (60 Energy) for AoE Pyro DMG, resetting All Is Ash's CD and healing off Bond of Life + ATK.
- Chain the full 6-hit Normal Attack combo while in Masque state — each hit consumes 7.5% of current Bond of Life for extra ATK-scaling DMG and shaves 0.8s off All Is Ash's CD.
- Recast All Is Ash (E) as soon as its CD clears, then Charged Attack again to refresh Bond of Life before it depletes below 30%.
- Loop steps 5-6, saving Balemoon Rising for when Energy is available; her only in-combat healing source is the Burst itself — no crit-related passive exists in her kit.
Arlecchino constellations
Masque of the Red Death is further enhanced, the value of the increase is 100%. Additionally, Arlecchino's interruption resistance is increased when she performs Normal or Charged Attacks while affected by the Masque of the Red Death.
Blood-Debt Directives are now already Blood-Debt Due when first applied.
When Arlecchino absorbs such a Due, she unleashes Balemoon Bloodfire in front of her, dealing 900% of her ATK as AoE Pyro DMG and increasing her All Elemental RES and Physical RES by 20% for 15s. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Agony Alone May Be Repaid."
Increases the Level of Normal Attack: Invitation to a Beheading by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
When Arlecchino successfully absorbs a Blood-Debt Directive, Balemoon Rising's CD will decrease by 2s and 15 Elemental Energy will be restored to her. This effect can occur once every 10s.
Increases the Level of Balemoon Rising by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
The DMG of Balemoon Rising is increased by Arlecchino's ATK multiplied by 700% of Arlecchino's current Bond of Life percentage.
For 20s after Arlecchino uses All Is Ash, both her Normal Attacks and Elemental Burst gain 10% increased CRIT Rate and 70% increased CRIT DMG. This effect can be triggered up to once every 15s.
Base Stats (Lv90)
Character Profile
- Region: Snezhnaya
- Voice Actors: JP 森なな子 · EN Erin Yvette · KR Lee Myung-hi · CN 黄莺
Other Pyro characters
Ascension materials
Total ascension materials to reach level 90 (talent books not included).
Talent scaling by level
Invitation to a Beheading
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masque of the Red Death Increase | 120.40% | 238.00% | 288.40% |
| 1-Hit DMG | 47.5% | 93.9% | 113.8% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 52.1% | 103.0% | 124.8% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 65.4% | 129.3% | 156.6% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 37.1%+37.1% | 73.4%+73.4% | 89.0%+89.0% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 70.0% | 138.3% | 167.6% |
| 6-Hit DMG | 85.4% | 168.8% | 204.5% |
| Charged Attack DMG | 90.8% | 179.5% | 217.5% |
| Charged Attack Stamina Cost | 25.0 | 25.0 | 25.0 |
| High-Speed Movement Stamina Cost | 40.0/s | 40.0/s | 40.0/s |
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 126.4% | 153.1% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 127.8%/159.7% | 252.7%/315.6% | 306.2%/382.5% |
All Is Ash
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spike DMG | 14.8% | 26.7% | 31.5% |
| Cleave DMG | 133.6% | 240.4% | 283.8% |
| Blood-Debt Directive DMG | 31.8% | 57.2% | 67.6% |
| CD | 30.0s | 30.0s | 30.0s |
Balemoon Rising
| Lv 1 | Lv 10 | Lv 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 370.4% | 666.7% | 787.1% |
| Amount of HP Restored | 150.0% Bond of Life+150.0% ATK | 150.0% Bond of Life+150.0% ATK | 150.0% Bond of Life+150.0% ATK |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Advanced frame data (official)
Elemental application ICD, gauge units and interruption resistance — official numbers rarely published anywhere.
Invitation to a Beheading
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack 1-Hit | 1U | 2.5s/3 Hits | 43.8 |
| Normal Attack 2-Hit | 1U | — | 48.1 |
| Normal Attack 3-Hit | 1U | — | 60.3 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit A | 1U | — | 33.2 |
| Normal Attack 4-Hit B | 1U | — | 33.2 |
| Normal Attack 5-Hit | 1U | — | 65.9 |
| Normal Attack 6-Hit | 1U | — | 78.9 |
| Charged Attack | 1U | 0.5s | 100 |
| Plunging Attack Collision | 0U | — | 25 |
| Low Plunge | 1U | — | 100 |
| High Plunge | 1U | — | 150 |
All Is Ash
| Hit | Gauge | ICD | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spike DMG | 1U | 10s/1st, 3rd, 5th Hits Apply Element | 25 |
| Blood-Debt Directive DMG | 1U | — | 25 |
| Cleave DMG | 1U | — | 120 |
Balemoon Rising
| Hit | Gauge | Interruption res. |
|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 1U | 250 |
FAQ about Arlecchino
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Voice actors
- 日本語: 森なな子
- English: Erin Yvette
- 中文: 黄莺
- 한국어: Lee Myung-hi
Ascension & Talent Materials
Ascension by phase
| Unlocks Lv | AR | Mora | Ascension & Talent Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 40 | AR 15 | 20,000 | |
| Lv 50 | AR 25 | 40,000 | |
| Lv 60 | AR 30 | 60,000 | |
| Lv 70 | AR 35 | 80,000 | |
| Lv 80 | AR 40 | 100,000 | |
| Lv 90 | AR 50 | 120,000 |
Talent — one skill to Lv10
Teachings of Order
×3
Recruit's Insignia
×6
Guide to Order
×21
Sergeant's Insignia
×22
Philosophies of Order
×38
Lieutenant's Insignia
×31
Fading Candle
×6
Crown of Insight
×1
Multiply by 3 for all three skills. · Mora: 1,652,500
Total Mora to max out: 5,377,500
Official name in other languages
Wish banner history
Release date
Released: Apr 22, 2024 · Version 4.6
Voice Lines & Comments
Birthday
This memo states that today is your birthday. Is that true? Birthdays should be lively occasions. It's always nice to have an excuse to set formal matters aside every now and then, whether it's for the purpose of celebrating yourself or others. Come. I've prepared a feast for you at the House of the Hearth. Let's not keep the children waiting.
Self-Introduction
Hello
I am The Knave, Arlecchino, Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers. The children of the House of the Hearth call me "Father." I do hope our partnership proves to be a pleasant one, although I would imagine that should be fairly easy. After all, there's no cause for contention between us at the moment... wouldn't you agree?
About Arlecchino: Perception
Seeing yourself clearly is a difficult task indeed, perhaps even a thankless one. After all, they say those who lack adequate powers of self-perception often lead a happier existence.
About Arlecchino: Cold Blood
On occasion, I hear others whisper in secret, calling me cold and cruel. People are free to believe as they wish, and I don't intend to clear up their misconceptions. Prejudice has a way of concealing the truth, and that is hardly to my disadvantage. Still, I believe the time has come for certain measures to be taken to "live up" to their expectations... Let's just hope those on the receiving end of these measures have enough power and status to escape with their lives.
More About Arlecchino: I
You wish to know more about me? Why, of course. Our relationship is one of mutual trust. There's little need to keep things hidden... I would only inquire as to whether you're truly prepared for what you might learn. Secrets can be sharper than a knife. Innocent curiosity can lead to dangerous places.
More About Arlecchino: II
The moment you wield a blade, you realize that different lives carry different weights. Some people have an air of renown and distinction, yet grovel and plead for their lives when faced with death — their outward demeanor nothing more than a hollow facade. Others appear unremarkable, yet carry a heavy burden within. Despite the factors that differentiate us in life... death awaits us all — the great and final equalizer. Cruel, you say? I merely state the truth.
More About Arlecchino: III
My Snezheviches and Snezhevnas... those with the courage to walk through shadow even when the world gets dark, and the conviction to embrace the heat even at the risk of getting burned... I will do my utmost to teach them how to navigate life. The House of the Hearth begs favors from no one — like a spider, we hunt for what we want.
More About Arlecchino: IV
No one has the power to choose where they come from, but we all have the right to fight for the life we want. In this sense, the world is both unfair and just in equal measure. I don't take in children out of a desire for recompense. In fact, should they so wish, the children are free to leave and pursue a life outside my organization... so long as they're willing to pay the price.
More About Arlecchino: V
Fate can be a peculiar thing. When I was young, "Mother" favored me due to the unusual set of abilities I possess. No one was able to discern their true nature, not even me. We could only speculate that they were the result of some sort of hereditary curse. Whatever the origin of my power, all I knew was that it was the source of my strength, and often the impetus for my suffering. It was only after I became a Harbinger that I finally learned the truth from The Jester. He expressed surprise that the Crimson Moon bloodline had not gone extinct, and that, in a strange twist of fate, the House of the Hearth had ended up in the hands of an orphan of that lineage once again. I cannot say what the future holds. I trust fate will give me an answer in time, and when it does, I'm prepared to do things my way, even if that means striking down fate with my own two hands.
About Us: Compromise
Our ideals are not entirely aligned. If we are to work together, we must be willing to compromise. To that end, I'm willing to share certain secrets with you. Information that I choose not to reveal, however, is best left unexplored... for your own good, of course.
About Us: Being a Guest
The children simply adore your stories. They often ask me when you're coming around again. I do hope you won't let them down. Betraying their expectations comes with a price... Perhaps that's something worth your consideration.
Thoughts About Other Characters
Lyney
Clervie once asked me what a "real home" looks like, but I had no answer for her. How could any of us know the answer when the House of the Hearth is made up entirely of people who never had a place to call home. By killing Crucabena, I was able to assume the identity of "Father" and rebuild the House under a new set of rules. Still, I'm well aware that, even with these efforts, the House is far from that ideal. As for what a real home truly looks like, I suppose that question is best put to the side for now... Perhaps one day, Lyney will be able to give me a new answer.
Lynette
Lynette's uniquely calm personality is also her strength, and I believe she is more than clever enough to recognize that. She is an irreplaceable part of that little team of three, and I would imagine that role brings her much joy. As her "Father," my duty is merely to give her the space to put those talents to good use.
Freminet
Freminet has a complex mind and often hides his emotions. He blames himself for things that aren't his doing and allows them to eat away at his conscience. I would imagine the other children might find it difficult to understand his manner of thinking, but you seem to share a similar delicate sensibility — perhaps you two would make good friends.
Neuvillette
Monsieur Neuvillette intentionally maintains a certain "distance" in professional and private settings. Many say this makes him cold and unfeeling, but I believe the truth is just the opposite. In order for all beings to be treated equally under the law, a certain level of emotional distance is expected. Maintaining that kind of indifference is, in itself, a demonstration of kindness.
Furina
I asked Lyney to deliver an assortment of cakes for her theater troupe to enjoy during teatime. The children made the cakes themselves as a gesture to express the support and enthusiasm of her "audience." I do hope she enjoys them.
Tartaglia
Objectively speaking, his personality is ill-suited to that of a Harbinger. He often tries to think the best of others... and finds himself used by them as a result. Of course, he is very talented. With time, I'm sure he'll come into his own. I see no need to judge him too early.
Hobbies & Personality
Arlecchino's Hobbies
In my free time, I enjoy observing insects in the forest. The dynamics between them are fascinating — the way they hunt for food, compete with each other, even cooperate... Those that seem formidable aren't always the ones that make it until the end, and a single error can prove fatal. I observe their struggle as they near death, and slowly commit the image of their suffering to memory, much like I do for those that fall by my own hand.
Arlecchino's Troubles
The children often make use of words and phrases from popular vernacular that are only comprehensible among themselves, much like the codewords we use during missions. Of course, children often need their own space, and I fully understand that.
Favorite Food
On occasion, we hold barbecue dinners at the House, and the children prepare the ingredients themselves. They enjoy participating in activities like that, and the feeling is mutual. After all, it's always possible certain familiar faces will be missing from the crowd the next time a similar event rolls around.
Least Favorite Food
I dislike complex seasonings. They dull one's sense of smell and taste. Allowing the ingredients to maintain their original flavor is also a way to respect their integrity.
Feelings About Ascension
Feelings About Ascension: Intro
Always keep moving forward. Never let yourself be constrained by power.
Feelings About Ascension: Building Up
Anger makes you impulsive, and sorrow causes you to waver. Always maintain control over your emotions.
Feelings About Ascension: Climax
Some call me excessively strict. In truth, it is an approach I extend even to myself.
Feelings About Ascension: Conclusion
I've learned much from you during this time, and I trust the sentiment is mutual. In fact, I believe maintaining this cordial relationship might prove advantageous for us both... Who knows what thorny issues the future holds. I imagine there may yet be many an occasion for us to join hands.
Receiving a Gift
Receiving a Gift: I
An impressive showing of culinary expertise. Perhaps you'd be interested in teaching a cooking class at the House of the Hearth?
Receiving a Gift: II
The taste is palatable. Perhaps the children will enjoy it.
Receiving a Gift: III
The intent is appreciated, but there is much room for improvement.
Source: official HoYoverse Fetter (friendship) voice-lines — Genshin Impact
Strengths & Weaknesses
- This kit's mechanic scales with the character's own ATK, with a clear cap per the official formula (see the recommended stat goal below).
- At Lv90, Arlecchino already gets +38,4% CRIT DMG baked into the ascension stat line — no artifacts needed for this part.
- Can restore HP for the team via Balemoon Rising.
- Has Interruption Resistance while using "All Reprisals and Arrears, Mine to Bear..." — hard to stagger or interrupt mid-combo.
- The core mechanic (via Invitation to a Beheading) scales with HP — HP% is also an easy-to-find substat, and the character usually comes with high survivability too.
- The Normal Attack (via Invitation to a Beheading) already deals innate Pyro DMG from the start — no need to wait on the Elemental Skill to apply the element.
- This mechanic's payoff depends on the character's own ATK — falling short of the recommended goal below wastes part of its potential.
- Since it scales with HP (via Invitation to a Beheading), it can't share ATK%-geared artifacts with other DPS — needs a separate HP-focused artifact/weapon set.
- 5★ (Polearm) — only available on limited/character-specific banners, not on the standard wish.
Recommended Stat Goal
- ATK ≈ 3.000 — Above 1.000 ATK, every 100 ATK adds 1% (capped at 20%) via Strength Alone Can Defend — derived goal: roughly 3.000 ATK to hit that cap.
Recomputed from the official formula itself (not a third-party recommendation).
Role Rankings
Machine-classified by scanning mechanic keywords in the OFFICIAL skill text (not another site's opinion ranking). Characters whose weapon type is inherently elemental (e.g. catalysts, bows) may not show "Does this well" for On-Field even if they can still be played on-field — this is a limit of text-based detection.
| Character | Weapon | Artifact Set | Main Stats | Substat Priority | Where To Farm |
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ArlecchinoSS
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Option 1
Option 2
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Sands: ATK% / EM
Goblet: Pyro DMG Bonus
Circlet: CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate
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CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate › ATK% › Elemental Mastery |
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"The Knave," Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers. A poised, ruthless diplomat. To the children in the House of the Hearth, she is their feared yet dependable "Father."
- Affiliation: Fatui
- Birthday (day/month): 8/22
- Specialty dish: Hearthfire's Trail
- Namecard: Arlecchino: Edict — Namecard style. "Father" laid down the harsh strictures of the House of the Hearth, and some of these seem almost unreasonable. Those familiar with her can use these rules to trace the outline of the ideals she so rarely speaks of.