The winds of change are blowing through Teyvat! As the Genshin Impact 6.2 beta tests are now underway, a flood of new information has arrived, and the star of the show is the upcoming character, Jahoda. I've been poring over the leaks compiled from sources like Honey Hunter World, and I have to say, this new 4-star Anemo bow user from Nod-Krai is shaping up to be a fascinating addition to the roster. While Durin is getting a lot of the 5-star attention, Jahoda's leaked gameplay kit reveals a versatile support character who can heal, deal damage, and provide unique team utility. Of course, everything is still subject to change during the beta, but the core mechanics look incredibly promising for a 4-star unit.
Jahoda's Leaked Abilities: A Deep Dive 🔍
Based on what I've seen, Jahoda is designed as a hybrid support and healer with some solid sub-DPS potential. Her damage scales with ATK, while her healing scales with Max HP, which already suggests some interesting build diversity. Her kit revolves around two key mechanics: her Purr-loined Treasure Flask and her Purr-sonal Household Helper Coordinators. Let's break it down.
Elemental Skill - Shadow Pursuit:
This ability has Jahoda dash forward, entering a speedy Shadow Pursuit state where she zips around the battlefield. The real magic happens when she passes by enemies affected by Pyro, Hydro, Electro, or Cryo. Her Flask attunes to that element and starts filling up. When the skill ends or is recast, she clears the Flask, dealing Anemo damage. However, if the Flask fills up completely, she empties it for a much stronger Anemo damage hit. There's even a contingency: if her dash doesn't hit anyone, she drops a Smoke Bomb that deals Anemo DMG. 😼
Elemental Burst - Purr-sonal Assist:
This is where Jahoda's support capabilities truly shine. Her Burst summons two Purr-sonal Household Helper Coordinators. These adorable assistants have a dual purpose:
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They deal continuous Anemo DMG to nearby enemies.
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They actively heal your on-field character.
This combination of off-field damage and healing is a fantastic package for a 4-star character.
Passive Talents & Team Synergy 🤝
Jahoda's leaked passive talents are where her team-wide utility gets really interesting. Like other characters from Nod-Krai, her mere presence boosts the team's Moonsign level by 1.
Her first ascension passive, however, is a game-changer for team building. It buffs her summoned Coordinators based on the predominant element in your party:
| Predominant Team Element | Effect on Jahoda's Summons |
|---|---|
| Pyro 🟥 | Summons deal 130% of their normal DMG. |
| Hydro 🟦 | Summons heal for 120% of their normal amount. |
| Electro 🟪 | An extra summon is added to the field. |
| Cryo 🟩 | The summons' attack interval is reduced by 10%. |
This passive encourages thoughtful team composition. Want more damage? Build a Pyro-heavy team. Need more sustain? Go for Hydro. It adds a wonderful strategic layer.
Her other leaked passive is equally supportive: when her Burst heals a teammate whose HP is above 70%, that character gains a whopping 100 Elemental Mastery for 6 seconds. This can be a massive boost for reaction-focused teams.
Why Jahoda Looks Like a Great 4-Star Pick ✨
Let's be real: I don't expect Jahoda to dethrone top-tier 5-star supports like Kazuha or Zhongli. However, for a 4-star character, her leaked kit offers an impressive amount of value, especially for free-to-play players or those lacking certain supports.
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Accessibility: As a 4-star, she'll be far easier to pull and, more importantly, to get constellations for. You might max her constellations before you even get the featured 5-star!
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Versatility: She provides a neat package of off-field Anemo application, healing, and team buffs (EM boost). This makes her a potential fit for many teams that want some swirl reactions and survivability without dedicating two character slots.
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Healing & Utility: While she may not be a dedicated healer like Barbara or Kokomi, her consistent off-field healing from her summons can be enough to mitigate a lot of incoming damage, allowing your main DPS to stay on the field longer.
To me, she feels like a 4-star Anemo version of Yelan—providing mobility, off-field damage, and utility, but swapping some raw damage for healing. She could be an excellent partner for existing characters like the Anemo-based Flins or future Nod-Krai releases that might synergize with her mechanics.
Final Thoughts & The Beta Caveat ⚠️
I'm genuinely excited to try Jahoda out. Her design is charming, and her kit seems fun and interactive, encouraging you to weave her Skill into combat to fill her Flask for bigger payoffs. The element-specific team buffs are a clever mechanic that rewards smart party building.
However, it's crucial to remember this is all based on early beta information. HoYoverse frequently adjusts numbers, mechanics, and even entire ability functions during the testing phase. The modifier values we see now are almost guaranteed to change. Her healing numbers might be tweaked, her energy costs adjusted, or the conditions for her passives altered.
That said, the core fantasy of a mobile, flask-wielding Anemo support who heals and buffs based on her team seems solid. For players looking for a new, accessible support option in the 6.2 update, Jahoda is definitely a character to keep on your radar. I know I'll be saving my Intertwined Fates for her banner! 🎯
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