Shikanoin Heizou Release Date and Ascension Materials | Genshin Impact

Shikanoin Heizou is an upcoming 4-star Anemo character and the first male Catalyst user in Genshin Impact. Learn Shikanoin Heizou's official release date, possible ascension materials, voice actors, talents, and all voice lines on him here!

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Shikanoin Heizou's Character Info

Character Information

Heizou
	Rating: Rarity: ★★★★ Element: Anemo Weapon: Catalyst EN Voice Actor: Kieran Regan JP Voice Actor: Iguchi Yuichi

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Weapon and Element

Heizou's Weapon	Catalyst
Heizou's Element	Anemo

Heizou has been revealed to be very first male Catalyst user! Paired with his Anemo vision, Heizou's attacks resemble that of a kickboxer or martial artist.

Shikanoin Heizou's Release Date

Heizou's Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 2.8
Release Date	July 13, 2022

Shikanoin Heizou will be released on July 13, 2022, when the new Version 2.8 update goes live!

How to Get Heizou

You can get Heizou by pulling on Klee or Kazuha's rerun banners during the first half of Version 2.8. This was confirmed during the recent Livestream!

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Heizou's Talent and Ascension Materials

Heizou Possible Ascension Materials

Lv.20→Lv.40	Vayuda Turquoise Sliver x1 TBD Local Specialty x3 TBD Enemy Drops x3 Mora x20,000
Lv.40→Lv.50	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x3 TBD Local Specialty x10 TBD Enemy Drops x15 Runic Fang x2 Mora x40,000
Lv.50→Lv.60	Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x6 TBD Local Specialty x20 TBD Enemy Drops x12 Runic Fang x4 Mora x60,000
Lv.60→Lv.70	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x3 TBD Local Specialty x30 TBD Enemy Drops x18 Runic Fang x8 Mora x80,000
Lv.70→Lv.80	Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x6 TBD Local Specialty x45 TBD Enemy Drops x12 Runic Fang x12 Mora x100,000
Lv.80→Lv.90	Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone x6 TBD Local Specialty x60 TBD Enemy Drops x24 Runic Fang x20 Mora x120,000

Total EXP Books Needed

EXP Books and Mora Requirements

Lv.1→Lv.20	Mora x24,200 Wanderer's Advice x1 Hero's Wit x6
Lv.20→Lv.40	Mora x115,800 Wanderer's Advice x4 Adventurer's Experience x3 Hero's Wit x28
Lv.40→Lv.50	Mora x116,000 Hero's Wit x29
Lv.50→Lv.60	Mora x171,000 Adventurer's Experience x3 Hero's Wit x42
Lv.60→Lv.70	Mora x239,200 Wanderer's Advice x1 Adventurer's Experience x3 Hero's Wit x59
Lv.70→Lv.80	Mora x322,400 Wanderer's Advice x2 Adventurer's Experience x2 Hero's Wit x80
Lv.80→Lv.90	Mora x684,800 Wanderer's Advice x4 Hero's Wit x171

Total Ascension Materials Needed

Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone x6	TBD Enemy Drops x36	Hero's Wit x415
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk x9	TBD Enemy Drops x30	Adventurer's Experience x11
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment x9	TBD Enemy Drops x18	Wanderer's Advice x12
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver x1	TBD Local Specialty x168	Runic Fang x46
Mora x2,093,000

Possible Ascension Material from Bosses

Possible Character Ascension Materials for Heizou
Marionette Core	Runic Fang

Though not confirmed, it is likely that the boss materials from either The Chasm's Ruin Serpent, or Inazuma's Maguu Kenki will become Heizou's Ascension Material.

The Ruin Serpent drops the newest boss material, and might be used for more upcoming characters like Heizou. On the other hand, Maguu Kenki is the only field boss in Inazuma that drops Anemo Gemstones.

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Possible Inazuma Local Specialty

Possible Local Specialty Material for Heizou
Dendrobium	Onikabuto	Amakumo Fruit
Fluorescent Fungus

As of Version 2.6, the Local Specialties above are the only materials in Inazuma that are only used by one character.

Inazuma Local Specialties

Possible Talent Materials for Heizou

How to Use Shikanoin Heizou

Punch and Kick Enemies with Anemo

Heizou is a bruiser-type Catalyst user who attacks enemies with Anemo-infused fists and kicks in melee range. Utilize this attack style by combining elements to consistently Swirl and deal damage in close range!

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Charge a Powerful Punch with Elemental Skill

Heizou's Elemental Skill, Heartstopper Strike, will unleash a powerful punch that can knockback opponents. Holding his Elemental Skill will charge it and increase the power of its damage, via a mechanic called the Declension effect.

Blast and Pull in Enemies with Elemental Burst

Heizou jumps and kicks a ball of Anemo from his Elemental Burst, Windmuster Kick, which will explode on contact with the enemy, and briefly pulls in enemies to the center of the impact zone.

Shikanoin Heizou's Talents (Skills)

Normal Attack: Fudou Style Martial Arts

Heartstopper Strike

Windmuster Kick

Pre-Existing Guilt

Additional Info on Shikanoin Heizou

Heizou's In-Game Information

Shikanoin Heizou Detective of the Tenryou Commission
Enlarge	Nation: Inazuma
	Faction: Tenryou Commission
	Birthday: ?
	Vision: Anemo
	Constellation: Cervus Minor
	Race: Human
	Gender: Male

A young detective from the Tenryou Commission. Free-spirited and unruly, but cheerful and lively.

At first glance, Heizou seems like an ordinary young man, but he is actually the undisputed number one detective in the Tenryou Commission.

Not only does he possess a wild imagination, but he also has a mind for meticulous logic and reasoning, as well as an extraordinary sense of intuition when it comes to solving cases.

Whenever a crime occurs, his colleagues rely on experience to help them with handling the case, but Heizou brings in an out-of-the-box perspective and gets straight to the crux of the case.

People are impressed by his razor-sharp intuition, thinking that his reasoning ability and efficiency are godlike. Here, Heizou would simply reply with his signature smile: "I don't know, maybe this is something that even the gods can't do!"

Shikanoin Heizou Lore

Summary of Heizou's Background
He's a Character from Inazuma. He's a "detective" for the Tenryou Commission. He works with and annoys Kujou Sara. He's a rule-breaker. Acquaintance for the Bantan Sango Detective Agency.

Heizou's Faction and Line of Work

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Shikanoin Heizou is a detective under the Tenryou Commission in Inazuma. He works with Kujou Sara but doesn't seem to uphold the same beliefs as her since he takes no interest in military or government events. He's even been to Watatsumi Island during a war just to sight-see!

Kujou Sara is also quite annoyed at Heizou for his personal beliefs and priorities. She can't do anything about this though, because Heizou provides results.

Proof that Heizou is a Rule-Breaker

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Heizou's cousin, Kano Nana, revealed that Heizou is quite the rule-breaker. She openly admits she worries she can't take care of him because Heizou is always missing. You can talk to her yourself in the Grand Narukami Shrine!

Mention of Heizou in Bantan Sango: Case Files

Bantan Sango Detective Agency's Ryuuji mentions Heizou as an acquaintance for the case during the Bantan Sango Case Files: The Warrior Dog event. Heizou is described as "unique," which further paints the image of Heizou being eccentric!
Bantan Sango Case Files Event Guide

Character Thoughts on Shikanoin Heizou

Character	In-Game Thoughts
Ayaka	Mr. Shikanoin belongs to the Tenryou Commission, just like Miss Kujou. He is very... principled, sometimes even more determinedly so than Miss Kujou. The only thing is, when it comes to the question of which matters should be governed by his principles, I believe only Mr. Shikanoin himself knows the answer.
Gorou	You mean that sneaky detective that never seems to actually be working on a case? Well, no one from the Shogunate can be fully trusted, so I'll be keeping my eyes and ears on him! On a separate note, he does have some talent for investigation. But how can we know that this isn't all part of some nefarious scheme?? Hmm. Only time will tell, I suppose.
Kokomi	Initially, I was astonished to see anyone coming to Watatsumi Island wearing a Tenryou Commission uniform. A Tenryou Commission samurai would never be that brazen, and a Tenryou Commission spy would never be that conspicuous. Shortly after, I discovered that he was a self-proclaimed "detective" by the name of Shikanoin, and that he took no interest in military, government, or commercial affairs. Instead he seemed to have arrived for a bit of sightseeing. As such, I set a few eyes on him, but refrained from taking any action to remove him from the island. be sure to talk to him if the chance presents itself.
Sara	Shikanoin and I may be colleagues, but I have few positive words to say about him. He seems preoccupied with his personal schemes while official duties take second place. The only reason I have not sought to bring him into line so far is that his investigations deliver results... 'sigh' He is such a headache.
Thoma	Ho, that guy is a detective for the Tenryou Commission. He seems to have his own way of doing things — not the easiest person to get along with. Also... Any situation that involves a detective is probably not one that's going to end well. I think I'll keep on giving him a wide berth.

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