Genshin Impact 6.6 | Limited 5-Star Nicole & Standard 5-Star Lohen

Nicole Rayne: The Silent Witch, the Guiding Prophet

As the headline new limited 5-star of Version 6.6, Nicole’s identity is far more mysterious than it first appears. She is one of the core members of the Hexenzirkel, carrying the codename “N”, while also being a survivor of the angelic race. Among the witches, she is known as “the guide who never loses her way,” a remarkable prophet. She is called the Silent Witch and the Mute Angel, and her Constellation is Capsa Aurea.

According to her backstory, Nicole was born among the angelic race created by the Heavenly Principles. Her people were once tasked with guiding the Hyperboreans and granting them the civilization and creations of the angels. Later, after the angelic race rebelled, they were cursed, and most of them devolved into Seelies that had lost their consciousness. Nicole, for reasons still unknown, managed to retain both her power and her form, but paid the price by losing her voice. As a result, she can only communicate through telepathy, sending her words directly into the minds of others, often speaking without warning to guide them forward.

In the beginning, Nicole was said to be quite talkative, frequently overusing this form of communication until it caused severe headaches. Following advice from Alice, she gradually adopted the calm, mysterious way of speaking she is now known for, appearing only when the world begins to shift and people need guidance toward the truth.

When it comes to story foreshadowing, Nicole has actually been leaving traces across Teyvat for a long time. At the end of the story arc where the Wanderer erased his own records from Irminsul, the Traveler and Paimon heard a mysterious voice in their minds telling them that “history does not easily change, but the human heart can.” That voice was Nicole’s. Alice also previously mentioned this companion when introducing the members of the Hexenzirkel, describing her as someone silent yet capable of seeing the truth, and saying that she would appear at the right moment to guide the lost. That line now feels like a major setup for Nicole’s official debut in Version 6.6.

Lohen: The “Odd One Out” Vice Captain of the Knights of Favonius

The new standard 5-star Lohen comes from the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt, serving as the vice captain of the Long-Distance Patrol Company. He holds a Cryo Vision, bears the title “Arrow of Sharpsteel,” and his Constellation is Leporidae.

Unlike the typical members of a long-range unit, Lohen’s combat philosophy is highly unconventional. He does not care about whether a weapon or tactic looks elegant. To him, only one thing matters: efficiency. Even though he serves as vice captain of a ranged company, he rarely relies on a bow, and instead prefers charging straight into battle with a polearm in hand, becoming the strongest shield his teammates could ask for.

His backstory paints him as an extremely pragmatic knight. In his eyes, there is no such thing as a “noble tactic,” only an effective one. If the best move is to snipe, he will snipe. If the best move is to rush in, he will rush in. Ambushes, surprise attacks, and other methods that some might dismiss as dishonorable do not bother him in the slightest, so long as they secure victory quickly. His methods are so discreet that few have ever witnessed them firsthand, leaving behind only stories of a sharp shadow streaking across the battlefield.

His teammates trust him deeply, believing that as long as Lohen is holding the front line, no enemy can break through. Lohen himself bluntly states that “a polearm charge is more precise and more efficient than a bow.” That mix of practicality and raw strength is exactly what makes him such an irreplaceable figure within the Knights of Favonius.

Lohen is not entirely new to the story, either. On the eve of the expedition, Simon Page’s reply letter to Varka briefly mentioned this vice captain, joking about how Varka had left him in charge of two especially troublesome subordinates. Even in that short mention, it was clear that Lohen was both highly capable and deeply tied to the expedition team, hinting at his importance long before his official reveal.

New 4-Star Character Prune

Alongside the two new 5-stars, Version 6.6 will also introduce the 4-star Anemo character Prune. At first glance, she seems stubborn and impulsive, but beneath that rough exterior lies a pure, unshaken sincerity. Burdened with the heavy mission of defeating the Demon King Alice, she arrives in Mondstadt and begins a very unusual journey.

In one of Alice’s letters to Klee, Alice specifically mentioned Brunny, saying that although she often says complicated things, she is, like Klee, still at the age where she should be carefree and simply enjoy life. Alice even arranged for her to travel to Mondstadt and spend time playing with Klee.

At a moment when Brunny was trapped in self-doubt, she happened to meet Klee and her bright, cheerful smile. Klee pulled her straight into an adventure. Prune may have come to Mondstadt as a hunter seeking revenge, but before she realized it, she had already fallen into the gentle trap Alice carefully prepared for her, one built around helping her rediscover a childlike heart. That setup gives Prune’s story a warmth and charm that makes her future interactions with Klee and Alice especially worth looking forward to.

Final Thoughts

From Nicole, the mysterious prophet of the Hexenzirkel, to Lohen, the sharp-edged knight of the Knights of Favonius, to Prune, the rebellious yet sincere girl carrying the burden of revenge, these three new characters each connect to a different side of Genshin Impact’s expanding lore. Nicole points toward the hidden secrets of the Hexenzirkel and ancient civilizations, Lohen ties into the everyday workings and expedition threads of the Knights of Favonius, and Prune opens the door to more Mondstadt storylines linked to Alice and Klee.

For now, only their splash art has been officially revealed, and the full details of their stories will have to wait until the Version 6.6 update goes live. Still, based on what we already know, all three characters seem packed with lore potential.

Travelers, are you ready to welcome these new faces and uncover more of Teyvat’s hidden story in Genshin Impact 6.6?

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FAQ

Q1: When will Nicole, Lohen, and Prune officially become playable?
A1: At the moment, HoYoverse has only officially revealed their splash art. Based on the usual version schedule, all three characters are expected to appear in Version 6.6. Nicole is widely expected to headline the first phase as the limited 5-star, Lohen should join the standard banner pool, and Prune will likely become available during the same version. The exact banner order will still depend on the official livestream and final announcement.

Q2: Will Nicole’s connection to the Hyperboreans be explored in more detail later?
A2: Very likely. As mentioned above, Nicole is said to be a surviving member of the angelic race that once guided the Hyperboreans. Combined with her status as a Hexenzirkel member, Version 6.6 will likely use her perspective to reveal more about Hyperborean civilization, the angelic rebellion, and deeper layers of Teyvat’s ancient history.

Q3: As vice captain of the Fifth Company of the Knights of Favonius, how is Lohen connected to Varka and the expedition?
A3: Earlier story material already hinted at Lohen through Simon Page’s letter to Varka, where he was mentioned in connection with handling troublesome members tied to the expedition group. That strongly suggests Lohen is one of Varka’s trusted subordinates. In future story content, he may become an important link to the expedition storyline and could even provide new information about Varka’s current situation.