Genshin Impact 6.0 will be the next big step in Teyvat’s storyline. This phase of the game will take players to Nod-Krai, an autonomous region in Snezhnaya. The Nod-Krai phase is expected to bring together tens of storylines and fill the gaps in the Genshin Impact lore. But what about all the new Nod-Krai characters?
Hoyoverse has finally revealed all the Nod-Krai characters in Genshin Impact, with leaked details about their release date, rarity, element, and weapon type.. Combining this information with leaks, we have created a complete guide for all playable characters in Nod-Krai.
Update: updated Nod-Krai characters information on August 18, 2025
All Genshin Impact Nod-Krai Characters
The primary leak that we have combined with the official reveal comes from a trusted source (via Shiroha on Telegram), and it revealed the Genshin Impact 6.x roadmap. As most of the officially revealed characters align with this leak, it has gained more credibility.
This Genshin Impact 6.0 roadmap reveals every playable Nod-krai character along with their element and expected release date. Though the details come from a trusted leaker, we suggest you take this with a grain of salt, as some details might change close to release. So, without further ado, here are the characters that will become playable in Nod-Krai:
| Name | Rarity | Element | Weapon | Expected Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flins | 5-star | Electro | Polearm | 6.0 |
| Lauma | 5-star | Dendro | Catalyst | 6.0 |
| Aino | 4-star | Hydro | Claymore | 6.0 |
| Durin | 5-star | Pyro | Sword | 6.1 |
| Nefer | 5-star | Dendro | Bow | 6.2 |
| Jahoda | 4-star | Unknown | Unknown | 6.2 |
| Columbina | 5-star | Hydro | Polearm | 6.3 |
| White Horse Fairy | 5-star | Unknown | Unknown | 6.3 |
| Varka | 5-star | Anemo | Claymore | 6.5 |
| Nicole Reeyn | 5-star | Cryo | Unknown | 6.6 |
| Alice | 5-star | Pyro | Unknown | 6.7 |
| Sandrone | 5-star | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
1. Flins
- Element: Electro
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Polearm
- Role: DPS
- Identity: Lightkeeper
- Voice Actors: Nakamura Yuichi (Japanese), Ma Zheng Yang (Chinese)
- Expected Release: 6.0 (Phase 1)
The first Genshin Impact character to become playable in the Nod-krai update is said to be Keryll Chudomirovic Flins, a Lightkeeper. Although our knowledge about this character is limited, Flins being a Lightkeeper does hint at a lot of things.
If true, it appears that the first faction interaction the Traveler will have in Nod-krai will be with the Lightkeepers. This is likely true as the Lightkeepers are a faction that is fighting the Wild Hunt to keep the darkness away, which is something the Traveler is bound to stick their nose into.
2. Lauma
- Element: Dendro
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Catalyst
- Role: Support
- Identity: Emissary and scion of Hyperborea, Frostmoon Scions
- Voice Actors: Aleaxndra Guelff (English), Zhang Anqi (Chinese), Houko Kuwashima (Japanese), Jang Chae-yeon (Korean)
- Expected Release: 6.0 (Phase 2)
The next 5-star character to feature in the Genshin Impact banners in Nod-Krai is expected to be Lauma. She is rumored to be a 5-star Dendro user with the Catalyst weapon. Lauma is also said to be a support that enables Lunar-Dendro reactions.
The Song of the Welkin Moon trailer revealed her as the Emissary and scion of Hyperborea of the Frostmoon Scions. This faction has been rumored to be under Columbina, the third-ranked Fatui Harbinger.
We know little about this faction, but one fact that we learned back in version 5.3 is that this faction can use mysterious powers by worshipping the moon. It is said to be older than the powers granted by the Seven.
3. Aino
- Element: Hydro
- Rarity: 4-star
- Weapon: Claymore
- Role: Unknown
- Identity: Designer or Caretaker of Ineffa
- Voice Actors: Annabel Brook (English), Takamori Natsumi (Japanese), Ge Zirui (Chinese)
- Expected Release: 6.0
Aino is the third new character that is rumored to feature in the Genshin Impact 6.0 banners. She is expected to be of 4-star rarity and said to be the first Hydro Claymore user in the game.
There is currently very little information about Aino. We have only seen her during Ineffa’s character trailer, and she is expected to be her designer or caretaker. Another little tidbit we learned from the trailer is that Aino sent Ineffa to Natlan in search of the Traveler.
4. Durin
- Element: Pyro
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Sword
- Role: Vaporize, DPS
- Identity: The Human form of Durin
- Voice Actors: NA
- Expected Release: 6.1
Durin’s new human form was already teased back in Genshin Impact 5.6. At the time, there were speculations that Durin would become playable at some point. Well, that day is soon approaching, as Durin has been confirmed to have Pyro vision, as shown in the Song of the Welkin Moon trailer.
The leak comes as a pleasant surprise to fans as Durin is leaked to be featured in Genshin Impact 6.1. Albedo has also appeared in the trailer, which suggests that both he and Durin are likely to play a much bigger role in the Nod-Krai storyline than previously expected.
5. Nefer
- Element: Dendro
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Bow
- Role: DPS
- Identity: Possibly Boss of Curatorium of Secrets, native of Sumeru
- Voice Actors: Mizuki Nana (Japanese), Zeng Tong (Chinese)
- Expected Release: 6.2
Nefer has been spotted with Dendro vision, which confirms her to be a Dendro character, unless Hoyoverse changes it in the future, like they did with Chasca. She was mentioned as the storyteller in the Nod-Krai trailer and is seen interacting with Varka. Although not confirmed, I believe that she is the renowned Lady Boss of the Curatorium of Secrets.
The Voynich Guild is the main governing body of Nod-krai, and it is led by the Lady Boss of the Curatorium of Secrets. We got our first sneak peek at Voynich Guild’s lore in one of the Song of the Welkin Moon showcases.
6. Jahoda
- Element: Unknown
- Rarity: 4-star
- Weapon: Unknown
- Role: Unknown
- Identity: Unknown
- Voice Actors: Inagaki Konomi (Japanese), Han Jiaojiao (Chinese)
- Expected Release: 6.2
Jahoda is a young lady who was shown to be present in the same room as Durin and Ineffa. There is no information about this character as of now, but we can infer from the trailer that she doesn’t take things too seriously.
We also see her ask Durin about the designer of his headpiece, basically his horns. This could be a hint that Jahoda is a designer herself like Aino.
7. Columbina
- Element: Hydro
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Polearm
- Identity: The 3rd-ranked Fatui Harbinger, Moon Maiden
- Role: Lunar-Hydro reactions, support and potential DPS, strong synergy with Nod-Krai characters
- Voice Actor: Emi Lo (English), Lynn (Japanese), Yang Menglu (Chinese)
- Expected Release: 6.3 (Phase 1)
Columbina will likely be the most sought-after character in Genshin Impact 6.x. We have previously seen reports of her becoming a playable character in Nod-Krai, and combining her reveal with this leak, it only strengthens the previous claim.
Columbina is the 3rd-ranked Fatui Harbinger and has already made a couple of appearances in the story trailers. Her most iconic appearance takes place in the La Signora’s funeral story teaser, where we also get to see the other Genshin Impact Fatui Harbingers for the first time.
However, she was introduced as the “Moon Maiden” Columbina by Hoyoverse in the trailer instead of being a Fatui Harbinger. This hints at multiple possible storylines, one of them being that this isn’t the same Columbina as the Fatui Harbinger, or that she has rebelled against the Tsaritsa.
We also learn from leaks that she has strong synergy with other Nod-krai characters and is a Hydro element user.
8. White Horse Fairy
- Element: Anemo
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Unknown
- Role: Pseudo-Nilou
- Identity: Spirit of Istaroth
- Voice Actors: NA
- Expected Release: 6.3 (Phase 2)
White Horse Fairy is a character that’s expected to appear in the Phase 2 banners of Genshin Impact version 6.3. Although we know little about this character, its identity and expected release date hint at it being an important story character.
The identity of this character is mentioned as the Spirit of Istaroth, which has massive connections to the lore. Istaroth is the Ruler of Time, one of the Four Shades in Genshin Impact, and one of the main culprits behind the Traveler’s sibling abandoning Khaenri’ah during the Cataclysm.
Its release date, being in the same version as Columbina, also hints at her importance in the Nod-krai storyline. Although we have no confirmation about its appearance, the recent Nod-krai teaser did reveal a spirit at the end, which could be the White Horse Fairy. With Venti already hinted to be Istaroth, the identity of this character is going to be highly significant.
9. Varka
- Element: Anemo
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Claymore
- Role: DPS
- Identity: Grand Master and Knight of Boreus of the Knights of Favonius
- Voice Actors: Tomokazu Sugita (Japanese), Hao Xianghai (Chinese)
- Expected Release: 6.5
Varka is the Grand Master and Knight of Boreus of the Knights of Favonius. He is known to be the strongest in Mondstadt. It has been known for a while that he is in Nod-Krai, taking care of some secret business. Varka was shown to be sharpening a massive claymore, which will likely be his weapon. His vision was also revealed to be Anemo, which makes sense as he is from Mondstadt.
Interestingly, Varka mentions that he came to Nod-Krai for the Moon, with the Moon subtitled as Monstadt. This hints that the moon may have some connection with Mondstadt, especially if the Spirit of Istaroth is connected to it somehow.
Varka becoming playable in Genshin Impact 6.5 will be a dream come true for many old fans, as he has been hyped since the beginning of Genshin Impact.
10. Nicole Reeyn
- Element: Cryo
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Unknown
- Role: Backline, multifunctional support
- Identity: Mage (N), Spirit, member of the Hexenzirkel
- Voice Actors: Amber Connor (English), Toyoguchi Megumi (Japanese), Yun Hezhui (Chinese), Lee So-eun (Korean)
- Expected Release: 6.6
The first new Nod-Krai character revealed in the recent trailer is Nicole Reeyn, a mage of the Hexenzirkel codenamed “N”. She had previously appeared as a quest-exclusive NPC at the end of the Archon Quest As Though Morning Dew, but she was unidentified during this time. She makes her first appearance during the Archon Quest Hunters, Prophets.
Nicole Reeyn is a prophetess, studying Teyvat’s direction and order. She is also known as the “Guide who will never be lost” due to her nature of helping those in need of guidance. One unique trait of Nicole Reeyn is that she is mute and directly communicates through telepathy.
Her expected release date is Genshin Impact version 6.6, and she is rumored to be a multifunctional support.
11. Alice
- Element: Pyro
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Unknown
- Role: Main DPS, Great Incense Witch
- Identity: Mage (A), mother of Klee and founder of the Hexenzirkel
- Voice Actors: Rachel Kimsey (English), Qi Zhang (Chinese), Kikuko Inoue (Japanese)
- Expected Release: 6.7
Alice is another popular character who has been hyped up for a long time in Genshin Impact. She first made an appearance during Durin’s questline in Genshin Impact 5.6. Alice is a powerful mage and the founder of the Hexenzirkel, a group of mages currently operating in Nod-krai. She is also the mother of Klee and a friend of Rhinedottir.
12. Sandrone
- Element: Unknown
- Rarity: 5-star
- Weapon: Unknown
- Role: Unknown
- Identity: 7th Ranked Fatui Harbinger
- Voice Actors: Deneen Melody (English), Mariko Honda (Japanese), Hong Haitian (Chinese)
- Expected Release: Unknown
Sandrone is the seventh ranked Fatui Harbinger and is codenamed as Marionette. She is said to be always engrossed in her research on Automatons. The Fatui Harbinger was shown mentioning the “Rebellion” of the Frostmoon Scions. She is likely going to be one of the main antagonists of the Nod-Krai Archon quest.
We currently have no details about Sandrone’s release date, weapon, or element. We will update the post once we learn more information.
So, these are all the Nod-Krai characters we can expect in the Genshin Impact 6.x updates. Who are you most excited to meet? Tell us in the comment section below.
