The Genshin Impact community is going absolutely bonkers, and for good reason. For what feels like an eternity, we've been waiting for any solid info on Columbina, the enigmatic 3rd Fatui Harbinger. Well, hold onto your hats, because fresh leaks from the 2025 beta tests are finally spilling the tea, and it looks like we have our first look at the Genshin Impact columbina full gameplay kit. While things can still change, the details that have surfaced are wild, painting a picture of a character far more complex than anyone predicted.
A Surprising Role: Anemo Support and Healer?
For months, the big debate was whether Columbina would be a shielder or a dedicated healer. Many players expected a straightforward shielder, given her high rank among the Harbingers. However, these new leaks suggest HoYoverse is throwing us a curveball. The current information points to Columbina being an Anemo Catalyst user, focusing on a hybrid role of sub-DPS, healing, and providing unique team-wide buffs. This seems to resolve the community debate – why choose between healing and utility when you can have both? It's a bold move that could shake up the meta something fierce.
A Deep Dive into Columbina's Abilities
The leaked kit showcases a playstyle that is both elegant and devastatingly effective. It seems she's designed to be a flexible unit that adapts to the elements of her teammates. Let's break it down:
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Elemental Skill: Dirge of Departure
Columbina dashes forward, entering a unique state called "Phantom Wail." In this state, she moves swiftly across the battlefield. When she makes contact with enemies affected by Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo, she begins to fill her "Vessel of Souls." Using the skill again or after a set duration, Columbina unleashes an AoE Anemo attack. If the Vessel of Souls is full, the attack is significantly empowered. The real kicker? If she doesn't hit an enemy while dashing, she leaves behind a "Mourning Shade" that taunts enemies and pulses with Anemo DMG.
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Elemental Burst: Requiem of the Final Dove
This is where things get really interesting. Upon casting her Burst, Columbina deals a large burst of Anemo DMG and summons two ethereal "Doves of Requiem." These summons will attack nearby enemies with Anemo projectiles while also providing steady healing to the active character on the field. The damage from the Doves scales with Columbina's ATK, while the healing scales off her Max HP, making her a character you'll need to build with a balance of stats. This dual-scaling design is tricky, but the payoff could be huge. 🕊️
Passives and Team Synergies: The Harbinger's Decree
Columbina's passive talents are what truly elevate her from a good character to a potentially top-tier support. Her presence on the team activates a unique buff state called "Harbinger's Decree," and her passives enhance her summons based on your team composition.
Here’s a look at the leaked passive that has everyone talking:
| Team Element Focus | Dove of Requiem Buff |
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| Pyro | Doves deal 130% of their normal damage. |
| Hydro | Doves heal for 120% of their normal amount. |
| Electro | A third Dove of Requiem is summoned. |
| Cryo | The attack interval of the Doves is reduced by 10%. |
This passive is a game-changer, encouraging diverse team building around her. Imagine her in a team with Nefer and Flins, where the fast Cryo attacks could shred enemies, or in an Electro-charged team with an extra Dove adding to the chaos. Another leaked passive increases the entire party's Elemental Mastery for a short duration whenever her Burst heals a character who is already above 70% HP, further cementing her role as a premier offensive support.
The Verdict (For Now)
So, is Columbina going to be meta? The bottom line is that this leaked kit looks incredibly promising. She might not be a selfish hypercarry like some other top-tier units, but her blend of off-field damage, healing, and incredible team-specific buffs makes her a ridiculously versatile support. She seems custom-made to counter some of the tougher Abyss content we've seen lately that demands both survival and damage output.
Of course, we have to take all this with a grain of salt. These are leaks from the 2025 beta, and HoYoverse is known for making last-minute changes. But if even half of this turns out to be true, Columbina is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated and game-defining characters we've seen in a long time. Get your Primogems ready, folks. It's going to be a wild ride. 😉