Genshin Impact’s snake daddy, Baizhu, will be playable soon (along with Kaveh)

Baizhu, the “snake daddy” to Genshin Impact’s diehard Fans, Baizhu is finally coming to the game as an actual playable character. Genshin creator Hoyoverse announced that Baizhu would soon be able to play the game. He will likely appear on banners in the 3.6 patch. The vivacious Kaveh will also join Baizhu.

Baizhu is joining the ever-growing list of characters with the grass element Dendro. Though this is his debut as a playable character, Baizhu has been a part of the game’s lore since its beginnings. Baizhu was first seen in Genshin Impact’s 1.0 version, and when the Traveler (the game’s player character) met him in Liyue, Baizhu said he had studied in Sumeru. Many fans had expected Baizhu to return during Sumeru’s journey.

Genshin Impact fans reacted to Baizhu’s long-overdue roster appearance with social media memes, poking fun at the idea he’s finally out of jail.

Baizhu will be joined by Alhaitham’s roommate, Kaveh, who is a charmer in his own right — just look at him carry that briefcase! You can spend a lot of time with Kaveh during Alhaitham’s story quest, which I recommend because watching the two bicker is actually great. Kaveh, like Baizhu will wield the Dendro vision.

The two of them will probably help to rally more enthusiasm around character banners that some fans have been criticizing lately. The first half of the 3.5 update’s banners will be Deyha and Cyno, and the latter half will consist of Shenhe and Ayaka.

Fans have expressed confusion or upset feelings because Ayaka got a long run while the game’s expected updates were delayed in the spring of 2022, and Cyno was featured more recently. Deyha, who will join the standard banner but will not be an exclusive character at events, will also be there. At least for now, there are two bright new toys for boys.