A newGenshin Impact5.3 leak has revealed when and where the Pyro Traveler will be officially unlocked for players to control, and not only is the setting familiar, but it seems redesigned with an ominous new element.The Pyro version of the Traveler is the first that could not automatically be unlocked upon reaching a new region. Previously, players only needed to interact with a Statue of the Seven in the region they were visiting and resonate with the element. This has not worked with thePyro Traveler inGenshin Impactsince the release of Natlan in Version 5.0.
Trying to do so only prompts a message informing players that something is impeding the Traveler from obtaining new Pyro-related elemental powers, which had prompted speculation that the main character’s new kit would be woven into the main story quests.It was uncertain what and how the Traveler would awaken their Pyro abilities, but speculation was that it would arise near the end of the Natlan Archon Quests. Additionally, it was believed that Pyro would somehow be gifted to the Traveler byMavuika inGenshin Impact– and based on the new Version 5.3 leaks, that may all be correct.
Pyro Traveler’s Unlocking Moment In Genshin Impact Has Leaked
A Leaked Image Shows The Main Character With Pyro Abilities
The moment the Traveler unlocks their Pyro abilities has allegedly leaked in a new screenshot from Version 5.3. The image was shared in a post onReddit.The leaked screenshot shows the Pyro Traveler talking to Mavuika near a staircase, which is encased by ice. If the leak is true, then the interaction between Mavuika and the Traveler may be vital in unlocking the Pyro abilities for the action RPG’s main character, even if it’s uncertain if she is the one who necessarily grants it. Previous rumors mentioned Mavuika will give the Traveler herPyro Gnosis inGenshin Impact5.3.
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The leak mentions that this interaction will occur at the end of the Version 5.3 Archon Quests, meaning that, after the conclusion of the Natlan story arc, players will finally be able to unlock the Pyro Traveler. This shouldn’t occur too early on during the missions and islikely going to be treated as something akin to a reward for helping Mavuika in her efforts to fend off the Abyssal incursion taking place in the Nation of Pyro. While this is all relevant information, there are very important details that are hidden within the leaked image fromGenshin Impact5.3.
Pyro Traveler’s Leaked Location In Genshin Impact 5.3 Is Crucial
The Leaked Image Shows A Specific Area In Ochkanatlan
The interaction shown in the leaked image places the Traveler and Mavuika near a staircase that’s already available in the game. In fact,these stairs are located at the very top of Ochkanatlan, near the mysterious throne overlooking the region. At the moment, there is nothing to do there other than admire the architectural design of the area, but its magnificence already seems to be hiding something. An important detail about this location is that, while playing with the Traveler near the bottom of the staircase, the elemental colors on their outfits fade inGenshin Impact.
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This does not impede players from using their Elemental Skills or Bursts, butthe glowing parts of the Traveler’s outfits, which shine in the color of the element they are currently aligned to, fade into white. This may be a simple bug that was meant to be kept hidden, perhaps setting the stage for the interaction seen in the leaked image, where the Traveler’s outfit will glow a bright orange and red hue, reflecting the power of Pyro, or a deliberate teaser of where the Pyro Traveler will finally become playable inGenshin Impact.
Another important aspect of the leak is that the image shows a large quantity of ice surrounding the entire staircase and its origin point is near the throne at the top of the stairs. This, specifically, is not currently in the game as of Version 5.2. As such,there is a chance an important event will unfold in Ochkanatlan that will see this massive ice wall created around the mysterious location. As shown by speculation in the Reddit post’s comment section, the ice may be directly linked withCapitano inGenshin Impact.
Capitano May Defeat The Abyss In Genshin Impact’s Natlan Region
The Fatui Harbinger Has Been Playing A Crucial Role In The Story
Currently, only two characters in the Natlan story are specialists with Cryo abilities. One of them is Citlali and the other is Capitano. While Citlali is an experienced character, her prowess in battle remains to be seen, while Capitano is a seasoned warrior who is centuries old and is the First of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers.Given Capitano’s involvement in the fight against the Abyss – going so far as to become an ally to Mavuika – the speculation is that Capitano will be the one responsible for finally interrupting the Abyssal incursiononNatlan inGenshin Impact.
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The leaks speculate that a gate to the Abyss is hidden within Ochkanatlan, likely near the throne at the top of the region, and that Capitano will help seal that off with his immense Cryo abilities at the end of the Natlan Archon Quests. More than that,the speculation revolves around the argument that Capitano will exhaust his powers and seal the gate along with himself as a means to protect Natlan, further delving into the rumors aboutCapitano’s death inGenshin Impact. This would be an ultimate sacrifice to accomplish his ultimate goal.
Additionally, Capitano has already revealed that, despite his immortality, he’s decaying over the past few centuries, unlike his fellow Khaenri’ah colleague Dainsleif.Capitano’s powers are diminished from what they originally were and his body is said to be rotten, so seeing him take such a measure does not seem far-fetched. This also coincides with another portion of the previous leaks about his death. The rumors had shown an audio file with a mention of a tombstone for Capitano, which coincides with the theory that he may finally pass on.
This event may take place after the encounter with theleaked weekly boss inGenshin Impact5.3, rumored to be an Abyss-corrupted version of Xiuhcoatl.
The theories about the conclusion of the Natlan story arc seem solid, even if a lot is based on speculation. Regardless of how it ends, the Pyro Traveler should finally be unlocked and allow players to finally use the main character’s new abilities. Rumors indicate that the Pyro Traveler will be a new off-field sub-DPS and, possibly, a great substitute for Xiangling, who has been occupying that role since the game’s release. Luckily, players don’t have to wait too much longer, asGenshin Impact5.3 should be released on August 06, 2025.
