The Doctor is set to stride into Genshin Impact Luna III, and leaks hint at a shadowy master pulling the strings behind the chaos.
However, since then, we have not seen him in the main story. That might finally change as Genshin Impact Luna III leak reveals that Il Dottore will finally make a reappearance in the story.
Spoiler:
This leak includes story spoiler for the Genshin Impact Luna III Archon quest.
Genshin Impact Luna III Story Will Feature Il Dottore Leaked
Recent leaks suggest that Il Dottore, one of the Fatui Harbingers and a key villain in Genshin Impact, will have a major role in the upcoming Luna III storyline. Players can expect his complex motives and scientific obsession to drive significant plot developments, possibly linking to narrative threads left unresolved in previous regions. His appearance may signal a darker tone for Luna III, giving fans a deeper look into the Fatui’s twisted ambitions and the consequences of their experiments.
The leak comes via Hiragara on Reddit, and it reveals that Il Dottore is finally making an appearance in Genshin Impact Luna III. The leak mentions that The Doctor, or Il Dottore, will be the main villain for the Luna III Archon quest. The Doctor and Columbina will have a tussle, and the Traveler will have to fight Il Dottore to save Columbina. Fighting Il Dottore is going to be a major event, as he is the 2nd-ranked Fatui Harbinger and currently the strongest among them after Il Capitano’s sacrifice.
Also, Il Dottore is a clear villainous character, unlike Il Capitano, Arlecchino, or Columbina and many other Fatui Harbingers. We had already covered a leak about a major showdown between Il Dottore and Wanderer in Nod-Krai. The Wanderer wants revenge for the experiments done on him by Il Dottore, and that will likely be a major plotline in Nod-Krai’s Archon.
However, what I am more interested in is the dynamics between Columbina and Il Dottore. It would be interesting to see what The Doctor wants from the Moon Maiden, or whether it’s just Fatuir Harbinger business. If both The Doctor and Rerir become the main villain of Nod-Krai, the Traveler and Paimon do have a hard road ahead to victory.
Will Il Dottore be a playable character later
No official confirmation exists that Il Dottore will become a playable character in Genshin Impact. Leaks and recent content from Luna III portray him strictly as a villainous antagonist without any playable banner indications in versions 6.x.
Speculation Overview
Community discussions highlight divided opinions: some fans advocate for a playable clone or segment to preserve his ruthless persona, similar to past Harbingers like Arlecchino, while others oppose it due to his irredeemable experiments and disdain for Visions. Early datamined models fueled hopes, but no storyline redemption or banner leaks have materialized by January 2026.
Likelihood Assessment
Developers have not hinted at playability in recent quests like Nod-Krai, where he remains a story foe focused on lunar schemes and Fatui conflicts. A playable release would likely require major lore shifts, such as a “good” segment, but current evidence points against it in the near term.
When might Il Dottore be released as playable
No official release date exists for Il Dottore as a playable character in Genshin Impact, with developers providing no confirmation as of January 2026. Community speculation points to potential banners in mid-to-late version 7.x (around mid-2027), following patterns for other Harbingers like Sandrone in late 6.x, to allow time for storyline resolution.
Speculated Timelines
Leaks from mid-2025 suggested a possible 6.5-6.6 slot as a 5-star Electro unit tied to Nod-Krai arcs, but these failed to materialize amid his ongoing villain role in Luna III and IV quests. Recent Reddit discussions favor a mid-7.x debut, potentially via a rogue segment to sidestep full redemption, aligning with post-Luna story developments.
Challenges to Release
Dottore’s irredeemable experiments on characters like Collei and Wanderer make playability divisive, with no datamined assets or banners in 6.x despite his prominence. His wiki lists him solely as a quest NPC and boss, updated through version 6.3, reinforcing no near-term plans.
