Teyvat's mystical landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting as leaks and datamines reveal exciting details about the upcoming adeptus characters in Genshin Impact. The adepti, those half-human, half-beast illuminated beings who protect Liyue, have always been fan favorites, and now we're getting a fresh look at what's next for these divine entities in 2025.
The White Horse Adeptus: Zi Bai's Abilities
The upcoming character adeptus making waves in the Genshin community is none other than Zi Bai, the mysterious White Horse Adeptus. According to reliable leaks, Zi Bai will be a 5-star Geo Sword user with the elegant "Lady" body type, specializing in Lunar Crystallize reactions.
What makes Zi Bai particularly exciting is her rumored ability to manipulate the boundary between humanity and divinity – a theme that resonates deeply with the adepti lore. Her kit appears focused on harnessing Lunar Crystallize mechanics, potentially creating shields that not only protect but also enhance the team's offensive capabilities.
"Balance must be maintained, and yet destinies remain variable," goes an ancient adepti saying that seems particularly relevant to Zi Bai's design philosophy.
Her elemental skill is rumored to summon a crystalline horse construct that deals Geo damage in an AoE while providing movement speed buffs to nearby party members. Meanwhile, her burst might involve a transformation sequence where she embraces her full adeptus form, significantly boosting her attack power and granting resistance to interruption.
Adepti Abilities: A New Paradigm
The Genshin Impact development team appears to be taking adeptus abilities in a bold new direction with the 2025 releases. Unlike previous adepti characters like Xiao, who focuses purely on selfish DPS, or Ganyu, who excels at charged attacks, the new upcoming adeptus abilities seem designed around the concept of duality – reflecting the half-human, half-divine nature of these beings.
This duality is expressed through mechanics that let players choose between "humanity" and "divinity" states, each with unique advantages:
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Humanity Mode: Focuses on team support, energy generation, and utility
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Divinity Mode: Emphasizes raw power, AoE damage, and self-sufficiency
Players will need to master the art of switching between these states to maximize their effectiveness, adding a new layer of strategic depth to team compositions.
As one beta tester put it, "It's like having two characters in one. The skill ceiling is high, but man, when you nail the rotation, it's straight fire!"
Lunar Reactions: The Next Evolution
Perhaps the most significant gameplay shift coming with these new adeptus characters is the introduction of Lunar Reactions. Currently, there are only three known Lunar Reactions:
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Lunar Charge: Enhanced elemental particles that provide both energy and buffs
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Lunar Bloom: Powerful AoE damage that scales based on Verdant Dew accumulation
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Lunar Crystallize: Creates shields that not only protect but counter-attack when hit
The White Horse Adeptus Zi Bai appears to specialize in Lunar Crystallize, potentially creating a new meta for shield-based teams. This system uses a resource called "Verdant Dew," which accumulates through elemental reactions and character abilities.
Connection to Existing Adepti Lore
What makes these new upcoming adeptus abilities particularly fascinating is how they connect to established lore. The adepti have always walked the line between humanity and divinity, serving as guardians of Liyue while maintaining their otherworldly nature.
As Hu Tao, the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor who deals closely with adepti affairs, once cryptically remarked: "What would I know of the adepti? That kind of stuff is top secret!" This hints at the sacred and mysterious nature of adepti business, which these new characters seem poised to explore further.
The White Horse Adeptus Zi Bai will likely have connections to both Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver, expanding our understanding of the adepti hierarchy and their relationships with both Morax (Zhongli) and the human population of Liyue.
When Can We Expect These New Adepti?
If current leaks hold true, the White Horse Adeptus Zi Bai will headline Phase 2 of Version 6.3, codenamed "Luna IV," scheduled for release on January 21, 2026. This update seems poised to significantly expand the Genshin Impact lore surrounding the adepti and their place in Teyvat's divine hierarchy.
In the meantime, players would be wise to start farming the new domain materials that will likely be required for these characters. If history is any indication, new adepti characters typically require specialized materials from Liyue, particularly those found in the Minlin region where adepti influence is strongest.
As we approach the release date, keep your eyes peeled for official announcements from HoYoverse that will confirm these exciting new upcoming adeptus abilities and character details. Until then, as they say in Liyue, "Live in life, die in death. Follow your heart, do what you can."