"Let's continue the analysis."
"What we discussed earlier was only her damage output. Next, let's analyze her mechanics."
Xiao Mu recalled what had just happened in the match.
"When Chasca attacked me, she fired bullets infused with four different elements. Her own Anemo element, plus Hydro, Pyro, and Cryo."
Since her in game character model was visible, players were able to confirm that Chasca is an Anemo Vision holder.
"As everyone knows, the maximum party size in Genshin Impact is four characters, which perfectly matches the four types of elemental bullets Chasca just used."
"That clearly is not a coincidence."
"I speculate that Chasca likely has a mechanic where she generates corresponding elemental attacks based on the elemental types of her teammates."
"After she is officially released on a banner, she probably will not be able to deal multiple types of Elemental damage by herself without teammates of the appropriate elements."
"If Chasca's kit really works like that, then it will be difficult to judge how strong she actually is."
Xiao Mu made a gesture like a certain lawyer who often brings up Zhang San, spreading his hands as he spoke.
"When Chasca was firing at us, her attack duration was very long. That suggests she is probably designed as an on field main DPS."
"That attack animation does not look like a Normal Attack sequence. It is most likely tied to her Elemental Skill or a Charged Attack. That means she would not be able to trigger coordinated attacks from Xingqiu or Yelan, which limits the off field supports she can effectively use."
"At present, the strongest off field Hydro support is Furina, and the strongest off field Pyro option is Chuychu. But both of them are highly contested by many team compositions. Chasca may not be able to secure them."
"Moreover, if Chasca is an ATK scaling on field DPS, then Furina may not synergize well with her. After all, her base HP would not be particularly high, and losing a large portion of it would make her very vulnerable to enemy damage."
"What Chasca really needs is Bennett. But Bennett is also in extremely high demand across teams."
Xiao Mu laid out his understanding of Chasca's potential kit.
"So based on that, does it mean Chasca is not very strong?"
A viewer asked after listening to the analysis.
"The character has not even been officially released yet. How could we possibly conclude that she is weak?" Xiao Mu could not help laughing.
"For example, what if, after her release, her damage output is ten times that of the Dragon King? Would she still be weak?"
Obviously not.
Many so called mechanical issues can be solved simply by increasing the numbers.
If Chasca's multipliers after release are extremely high, then any apparent mechanical shortcomings would not matter. That would simply be the developers balancing her overall strength.
"Besides, we cannot even be certain that the Chasca appearing in the Holy Night of the Return of Fire is exactly the same as the version that will eventually be featured on a banner."
Xiao Mu smiled as he continued.
"What if Chasca's Flying Gun, the one she rides and uses to attack from midair, can detach from her and continue attacking alongside the active character even while she is off field?"
If that were the case, she would instantly become another powerful off field damage dealer.
"But that scenario seems unlikely." Xiao Mu recalled the targeting indicator that appeared during the match.
"HoYoverse rarely designs lock on markers for no reason. Those markers would likely remain part of her official kit after release. Most likely, Chasca will still be positioned as an on field DPS."
"In short, the usual conclusion applies. The character is not out yet. It is too early to make definitive judgments. It will not be too late to decide whether to pull for her after the next version update."
Xiao Mu did not realize that among his stream viewers, besides regular Genshin Impact players, there was also a certain deity from the distant world of Teyvat watching quietly.
"That is a good suggestion."
After hearing Xiao Mu's idea, Caelus immediately felt that it was an excellent direction.
Kachina's situation had already given him some inspiration.
For characters in the original work who rely on special weapons for the majority of their damage, modifying the weapon itself provides an opportunity to redesign the character's role.
"If we install an autonomous attack function onto Chasca's Flying Gun, would that not be a perfect opportunity to convert her into an off field character?"
Chasca's weapon had been forged by Xilonen.
Any modification would naturally require Xilonen's involvement.
Fortunately, the Holy Night of the Return of Fire was being held again after a long hiatus, and the people of Natlan were far more enthusiastic about the competition than before.
Even Xilonen, who would normally choose to rest and sleep at this time, had come to the Sacred Flame Arena to watch the matches.
So not long after Caelus issued the order, Xilonen arrived at the Affairs Office.
"Lord Pyro Archon, it seems the weapons you commissioned from me were quite successful."
Xilonen sounded pleased.
"Although many people were not accustomed to them at first, they quickly grew fond of using firearms once they understood the handling."
She had come to watch the Holy Night of the Return of Fire not only for entertainment, but also to observe how the newly forged firearm type weapons performed in actual combat.
The results were unexpectedly impressive.
The ammunition, infused with Elemental Energy, possessed formidable lethality. Even veteran warriors might struggle to block it.
This design could be considered a complete success.
"Xilonen, I have another task I would like to entrust to you," Caelus said.
"…I knew it." Xilonen rubbed her forehead, no longer even attempting to resist.
At first, she had believed Caelus was different from Mauvika.
But over time, she realized that the two were fundamentally the same. Both had a habit of exhausting her workload completely.
Is that simply the fate of serving the Pyro Archon?
"Lord Pyro Archon, what kind of weapon do you need this time?" Xilonen's voice dragged slightly, carrying obvious fatigue.
"Rather than forging a new weapon, this is more of a modification."
Caelus explained his idea.
"I would like you to add an autonomous attack function to Chasca's Flying Gun, allowing it to continue attacking enemies automatically even when Chasca herself is off field."
"That function…" Xilonen thought carefully.
"If we adapt the underlying technology used in defensive turrets, it should be feasible."
Although Caelus was also a demanding client, unlike Mauvika, the design blueprints he provided often gave Xilonen considerable inspiration.
In the past, if someone had asked her to create a firearm capable of autonomous attacks, she would have argued endlessly, insisting that it was technically impossible.
Now, however, she only needed to build upon existing designs and make incremental adjustments.
"Lord Pyro Archon, to meet your specifications, please take the time later to fill out the request form as thoroughly as possible and clearly outline all technical requirements."
Xilonen happened to have brought along the standard specification form she used when dealing with clients.
Looking at the densely packed questions, Caelus could not help but sigh.
"You must have had a difficult time in the past."
Xilonen gave a self mocking laugh.
"To be honest, it is still quite difficult even now."
Caelus pretended not to hear that and continued.
"It will take me some time to complete the form. You should return to your accommodation and rest first. The room I previously reserved for you remains available."
"Thank you, Lord Pyro Archon."
Xilonen nodded, then suddenly recalled what she had done in that room before.
"Perfect. I can check how the plants I watered are doing."
"They may not have grown particularly strong, but they should at least be developing normally."
Just as Xilonen was thinking this, Caelus spoke from behind her.
"By the way, the plants in the room you previously stayed in have withered for unknown reasons. I had someone inspect them, but no cause was identified."
"If you feel uncomfortable staying in that room, you may switch to another one."
Upon hearing this, Xilonen froze in disbelief.
That cannot be right.
She had only watered them once.
How could the plants have withered?
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