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Baizhu, a character long-awaited by fans, finally steps into the spotlight after much anticipation.
In Genshin Impact, when a character makes appearances in Archon Quests or Story Quests with unique designs, players immediately speculate their future playable roles. This trend has been evident in recent versions of Genshin Impact, keeping players eagerly awaiting.
However, Baizhu breaks away from this trend. He first appeared long ago in the Liyue Archon Quests. Surprisingly, despite being introduced over 2 years ago, Baizhu has yet to be officially released. It's only now, following the introduction of the Dendro element character, that Baizhu is announced to debut in the upcoming Version 3.6.
Recently, HoYoverse unveiled the first images of Baizhu following the Sumeru update. According to leaked information, Baizhu will be a 5-star character utilizing polearms and belonging to the Dendro element.
However, other details regarding Baizhu remain undisclosed. What players know so far is that Baizhu is the proprietor of Bubu Pharmacy. Everything else, including his specific skill set, background, or relationships with other characters in Liyue, remains a mystery.
The Tale of Baizhu in Genshin Impact
Baizhu made his debut in the Liyue Archon Quests. In this quest, the Traveler and Paimon prepare for Rex Lapis's funeral. They need to find a 'coconut' for Qiqi - the zombie girl working for Baizhu's Bubu Pharmacy.
At the pharmacy, players first encounter Baizhu. He is tall, with green hair and a dark blue outfit. Additionally, Baizhu has a talking white snake named Changsheng wrapped around his neck. Many speculate that Changsheng will be involved in Baizhu's skills when he becomes playable. Moreover, Baizhu appears in various other quests, such as Yelan's personal quest and the Lantern Rite event 2022 - 2023.
As Qiqi's guardian, most information about Baizhu revolves around her backstory. Baizhu adopts Qiqi to study her current zombie state and his own condition. Despite being highly respected by the people of Liyue, Baizhu has his own struggles.
Gui, the pharmacist at Bubu Pharmacy, mentioned that Baizhu's physical condition is extremely poor. He often has to recuperate at home after medical examinations. He has never been very sociable, leading many characters to be suspicious of him.
Leaked Information About Baizhu's Skill Set
Currently, official information regarding Baizhu's skill set has yet to surface. However, leaked details have emerged on social media and forums in China, surprising many.
According to the storyline, Baizhu is an apothecary, but leaked information suggests he may not necessarily be a support character, depending on the skill set chosen by the developers.
Additionally, a simple description of Baizhu's two elemental skills and ultimate skill has been shared. It's highly likely Baizhu could be a shield-generating character with his elemental skill. As for his ultimate skill, Baizhu will likely utilize the snake Changsheng (Eternal Spring) for attacks, similar to Yelan's burst. Other information indicates Baizhu may not be very effective until he reaches Constellation 1.
However, these are still just rumors. It's not until Baizhu debuts in the trial version that we can get a glimpse of his skill set. Furthermore, HoYoverse will continue to significantly adjust Baizhu's power, so players should exercise patience before deciding whether to summon Baizhu or not.
