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Clorinde’s Clouded Future: Fan Fears in Genshin Impact

Warren Venketas
Last updated: May 20, 2024 4:47 pm
Warren Venketas
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For nearly a year, Clorinde, formerly known as “Captain R,” has been one of the most anticipated characters in Genshin Impact. Her design, leaked kit details, and potential role as a powerful Electro DPS had players eagerly awaiting her arrival. However, as her release on the horizon, a wave of concern has begun to ripple through the community. Many fans now fear Clorinde might become another “Dehya,” a character whose potential was hampered by balancing decisions during beta testing.

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The Source of Concern: Clorinde’s Elemental SkillThe Disappointing “Nerf”Community Backlash and the “Dehya Effect”The Uncertain Future of ClorindeLooking Forward: A Reason for Optimism?

The Source of Concern: Clorinde’s Elemental Skill

The crux of the issue lies with Clorinde’s elemental skill, her primary source of damage. According to leaks and information gleaned from the Genshin Impact subreddit and Facebook groups, the skill’s initial design boasted a 16-second cooldown and a duration of 9 seconds. This allowed for a 7-second window where players could switch to other characters, utilize buffs or crowd control abilities, and prepare for the next rotation.

While the exact damage numbers remain undisclosed, theorycrafters predicted Clorinde’s overall power to be roughly equivalent to a C0 Raiden Shogun. However, unlike Raiden, who excels at providing off-field support during her downtime, Clorinde is designed as an on-field DPS, meaning her team benefits most when she’s actively dealing damage. With this in mind, players anticipated buffs to Clorinde in subsequent beta tests, primarily aimed at extending the duration of her skill or increasing its damage output.

The Disappointing “Nerf”

To the dismay of many fans, miHoYo, the game’s developer, took a different approach during the most recent beta test. Instead of the anticipated buff, Clorinde’s elemental skill received a nerf. The duration was reduced by 1.5 seconds, bringing it down to a mere 7.5 seconds. This seemingly minor change significantly alters Clorinde’s gameplay. With the cooldown remaining unchanged at 16 seconds, players will now only have a meager 45% uptime on her skill, a figure considerably lower than most other on-field DPS characters in Genshin Impact.

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Community Backlash and the “Dehya Effect”

This unexpected nerf has ignited a wave of disappointment and frustration within the Genshin Impact community. Players who were ardently awaiting Clorinde’s release are now expressing concerns about her viability. Many have voiced their disapproval online, drawing comparisons to the situation surrounding Dehya, another Electro character whose kit underwent significant adjustments during beta testing, leading to a perceived decrease in her effectiveness.

With the hashtag “#JusticeForClorinde” gaining traction on social media, fans are urging miHoYo to reconsider the changes. However, the hope for a last-minute buff seems slim. Historically, miHoYo has only made significant character adjustments after the beta testing phase a mere two times in the game’s four-year lifespan (Kokomi and Arlecchino).

The Uncertain Future of Clorinde

As the beta test for Genshin Impact version 4.7 reaches its final stages, the current iteration of Clorinde seems likely to be the one players encounter upon her official release. The prospect of a powerful Electro DPS has been clouded by the recent nerf, leaving fans to question her position within the current character meta. While Clorinde might still be a viable character, her overall damage potential and team synergy are now shrouded in uncertainty.

Looking Forward: A Reason for Optimism?

Despite the current anxieties, there are still reasons for cautious optimism. miHoYo has a history of balancing characters after release based on player feedback. Additionally, future artifact sets and team compositions could potentially elevate Clorinde’s effectiveness. However, these are just possibilities, and for now, the Genshin Impact community awaits Clorinde’s official release with a mixture of anticipation and apprehension.

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