A new Genshin Impact 6.5 leak has confirmed the official Linnea trial team composition, offering early insight into how HoYoverse intends players to test the upcoming five star character. According to beta files, the Version 6.5 character trial will feature Linnea, Aino, Illuga, and Ningguang.
This lineup has drawn immediate attention from the community for a specific reason. Linnea is reportedly the first new five star character in the 6.x cycle whose trial does not include another five star unit. Previous 6.x character trials typically paired the featured five star with at least one additional high rarity character to demonstrate premium synergy potential.
Instead, Linnea’s trial team appears structured around accessibility and baseline synergy testing. With Aino and Illuga included alongside Ningguang, the composition suggests that the developers want players to evaluate Linnea’s core mechanics without relying on stacked five star interactions.
Character trials in Genshin Impact are carefully curated environments designed to highlight a unit’s strengths. The absence of another five star in Linnea’s trial may indicate that her kit is intended to function independently rather than requiring high rarity synergy to feel effective. It could also suggest that her mechanics scale well with four star supports.
Ningguang’s presence in the lineup is particularly notable. As a consistent Geo damage dealer with stable output, she may provide a controlled testing environment for reaction timing, buff windows, or shield interactions depending on Linnea’s role. Meanwhile, Aino and Illuga likely contribute elemental utility, energy generation, or reaction setup.
This trial structure could signal confidence in Linnea’s standalone value. When developers omit additional five star characters from a trial team, it often reflects an intention to showcase raw kit design rather than luxury synergy stacking.
Community reaction to the leak has been divided but intrigued. Some players appreciate the move toward a more grounded trial format, arguing that it allows clearer evaluation of Linnea’s actual performance. Others speculate that the absence of another five star may indicate that future banner pairings will focus on complementary reruns rather than stacked debut showcases.
As with all Version 6.5 beta information, it is important to clarify that trial compositions are subject to change prior to official release. HoYoverse has adjusted trial lineups in past updates based on balancing decisions or promotional strategy.
Additionally, while trial teams provide clues about intended synergy, they do not always represent optimal endgame compositions. Trials are designed for demonstration purposes, not necessarily peak damage showcases.
Still, the confirmation that Linnea’s 6.5 trial team consists of Linnea, Aino, Illuga, and Ningguang marks a notable shift within the 6.x cycle. If finalized, this would position Linnea as a character capable of demonstrating her full functionality without reliance on another five star teammate.
More beta data regarding her banner order, ascension materials, and final scaling values is expected to emerge as Version 6.5 development continues. Until official confirmation, all details remain unofficial and subject to change.
