The newly released Genshin Impact 6.6 V4 beta, weighing approximately 1.02 GB, has brought a fresh wave of datamined changes focused heavily on the unreleased character Prune. These updates suggest that HoYoverse is actively refining her kit, with notable buffs to her damage scaling, attack requirements and reaction-based mechanics.
One of the most impactful changes revealed in the leaks is the adjustment to Prune’s damage scaling per excess ATK. The value has been increased from 0.02% to 0.025% per point, allowing her to reach higher damage output more efficiently. At the same time, the maximum cap remains at 50%, indicating a stronger but still controlled scaling system. This change directly improves her potential as a high ATK scaling DPS unit.
Another major buff comes from the reduced requirement to reach her full bonus. The ATK threshold has been lowered from 4500 to 4000, making it significantly easier for players to optimize her build without relying on extreme stat stacking. This adjustment is expected to improve accessibility and flexibility in artifact and weapon choices.
Further enhancing her performance, Prune’s self ATK buff triggered by Elemental Reactions has been increased from 45% to 60% for 5 seconds. This change is tied to her passive ability “Witch’s Eve Rite: Witchseeker’s Vow”, which activates when a Hexerei character in the team triggers a reaction under specific conditions. The buff reinforces her role in reaction-based team compositions, potentially making her a central unit in future meta setups.
Additional details from the leaks highlight updates to “Tolling Synchronicity”, where every excess ATK point contributes more effectively to damage output. Combined with the lowered ATK requirement, this creates a smoother scaling curve and a more consistent performance profile across different builds.
However, one of the most critical discoveries involves a hidden nerf interaction related to Nicole. According to the leaked data, Prune’s A4 DMG% buff has been modified to scale only from her base or non-extra ATK, excluding external buffs. This means that Nicole’s ATK boost no longer contributes to Prune’s A4 scaling, which could significantly alter previously theorized team synergies.
This change introduces a new layer of complexity for players planning to pair Prune and Nicole, as the expected damage amplification from combined buffs may not perform as initially anticipated. While Prune still benefits from raw ATK increases in other parts of her kit, this specific adjustment limits the effectiveness of certain support combinations.
In addition to gameplay changes, the leaks also reveal a small but notable detail. Prune’s birthday is listed as November 20, adding to the growing profile of the unreleased character and fueling community interest.
As with all beta leaks and datamined information, these details remain unofficial and subject to change. Content in the V4 build may be adjusted, removed or rebalanced before the final release of Version 6.6. HoYoverse has not confirmed any of these changes, and players should approach this information with caution.
The community response has been mixed but engaged. Many players are excited about the buffed scaling and improved usability, while others are concerned about the Nicole interaction nerf and its impact on team diversity. If these changes remain in the final version, Prune could emerge as a powerful but more self-reliant DPS option within the evolving meta.
