Now that the Genshin Impact 1.7 beta test has started, leaks have emerged as well, screenshots and the in-game 3D model of the Electro Archon Baal, also called the Raiden Shogun, were leaked.

Baal is the Electro Archon, the one who reigns over the Inazuma region of Teyvat in Genshin Impact. Inazuma is the next story chapter in-game, and according to leaks and various teasers from miHoYo, the region will be coming with 1.7 on July 21, 2021.

Genshin Impact - Electro Archon Baal leaked

While we've already learnt a lot about Baal's personality as a ruler and her lore in-game, most notably from Zhongli, her physical appearance and face were actually never revealed. Until now.

With the start of the Genshin Impact Version 1.7 Beta Test, the usual data mining and rendering teams on Twitter have leaked a 3D model for the Electro Archon Baal, revealing her appearance.

Note that Baal looks different than her silhouette in the Kazuha story cutscene seen in Genshin Impact 1.6. As we explained before, characters in story trailers, especially Archon characters, tend to have different appearances in-game.

This was proven true once again, as Baal actually has a different kimono and hairstyle than in the story trailer. Her outfit in-game has a Zettai Ryouiki formed with thigh-high socks, and her hairstyle has a braid ponytail instead of full straight hair.

Baal wears a white and purple kimono, and has purple eyes and hair. Just as many fans guessed, Baal does slightly look like Raiden Mei from Honkai Impact 3rd. See the comparisons below with from left to right: Mei in Honkai, the leaked silhouettes of Baal in Genshin Impact, and her newly leaked 3D model:

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Honkai Impact 3rd Raiden Mei Genshin Impact Raiden Shogun Electro Archon Baal leaked Silouhettes 3D models comparison

That's all concerning the new leaks on Baal. Genshin Impact 1.6, Midsummer Island Adventure, will launch on June 9 this week, and 1.7 with Inazuma should be coming on July 21. What do you think of Baal's character design? Share your thoughts with me on Twitter @A_iyane07.