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Genshin Impact has been testing the upcoming 5-star character, Hu Tao, under maximum secrecy to avoid any leaks ahead of its official release.
Despite these efforts, Hu Tao's banner, which includes 4-star characters, has been allegedly leaked online. However, the actual source of the leak remains unclear.
Genshin Impact: Hu Tao banner and 4-star character leaks
Data miners and leakers are miraculously retrieving news about Hu Tao and other upcoming characters in Genshin Impact from the closed beta test.
According to the allegedly leaked banner that's going viral in Genshin Impact communities, Hu Tao will be featured under the banner "Discourse of the Departed" with a boosted drop rate for a limited time.
The banner is apparently expected to arrive after the Keqing banner, around March 3rd. It includes the 4-star characters Xingqiu (Hydro), Razor (Electro), and Chongyun (Cryo), with boosted drop rates.
The Epitome Invocation banner for the 5-star character that is Hu Tao will be live from February 23rd to March 16th, featuring the 5-star polearm, "Staff of Homa," and a 5-star Claymore, "Wolf's Gravestone," according to the official announcement.
Although the authenticity is still in doubt due to the inclusion of frequently featured 4-star characters, these leaks and the rumors are hard to ignore. Many have denied its authenticity, claiming it to be fanmade.
The hype for Hu Tao has skyrocketed since the leaks revealed her elemental skill, burst, and talents. Recently, Hu Tao's idle animations were leaked too. Genshin Impact has also added her name card to the game after the V1.3 update.
Hu Tao is an upcoming polearm-wielding character with Pyro elemental vision. In-game, she will be known as the 77th director of the Wangsheng funeral parlor.
Her unique ability to gain an insane amount of offensive strength in low HP will be amazing to try out on the battlefield.
Also read: Hu Tao's idle animation leaked ahead of the official release
