Danica in Genshin Impact
The head housemaid of Snezhnaya's royal house — already a major story NPC in Chapter VII, and leaks point to her becoming a playable 5-star in Version 7.3.
Short answer: Danica (full name Danica Postelnitskaya) is the head housemaid serving Snezhnaya's royal family at Zapolyarny Palace — officially an Electro character carrying a Stellar Linchpin rather than a Vision, voiced by Natalie Van Sistine (EN) and Yumi Hara (JP). She is not playable yet; leaks put her playable debut in Version 7.3 as a 5-star claymore user, but HoYoverse has not confirmed it.
Confirmed facts vs. leaks
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Role | Head housemaid of the Snezhnayan royal house — official, seen in-game |
| Element | Electro via a Stellar Linchpin on her upper back (not a Vision) — official, shown in the 7.0 livestream |
| Story appearances | Transcendence Trailer "Sudden Snow"; Chapter VII Act II "Wraith's Nocturne" (as Mistilteinn); Act III "White Night, Like a Dream Upon Waking" — official |
| Mentor | Trained by the Fatui Harbinger Capitano, same as Vesna — official, revealed in the Podvorye Restaurant dinner scene |
| Voice actors | Natalie Van Sistine (EN) · Yumi Hara (JP) — official |
| Playable release | Version 7.3, 5-star rarity, claymore, shielding role — leak only, may change |
Her story so far
Where Danica actually shows up in Chapter VII.
| Scene | What happens |
|---|---|
| "Sudden Snow" trailer | First visual reveal — maid uniform, Electro Linchpin visible on her upper back |
| Act II: Wraith's Nocturne | Appears as Mistilteinn in the Snezhnaya storyline |
| Act III: White Night, Like a Dream Upon Waking | The Podvorye Restaurant dinner: she joins the Traveler's table, turns a tossed Mora coin into a combat test, and names Capitano as her mentor. The scene awards the achievement "The Deciding Factor" (5 Primogems) |
Common questions
Is Danica playable in Genshin Impact?
Not yet. She is a story NPC in Chapter VII as of Version 7.1. Leaks point to a playable release in Version 7.3, but nothing is confirmed.
What element and weapon is Danica?
Electro is official — she channels it through a Stellar Linchpin, Snezhnaya's alternative to a Vision. The claymore weapon type is leak-sourced and could change.
Is Danica a 5-star or 4-star?
Leaks currently say 5-star. No official rarity has been announced.
Should I save Primogems for Danica?
If you're pulling on Snezhnaya banners anyway, she's a reasonable save target — a story-prominent Electro shielder with Harbinger ties. But wait for the official banner announcement before committing; leaked kits have flipped before.