Rumors are swirling across Teyvat after the Luna IV update hinted at Sandrone’s mysterious absence. Has the enigmatic Fatui Harbinger met her fate, or is miHoYo setting the stage for her long-awaited playable debut?
Is Sandrone Dead in Genshin Impact?
Sandrone is not confirmed dead in Genshin Impact after the Luna IV update. The story reveals her absence during key events, which has led fans to question her fate, but no official confirmation supports rumors of her death. Her role as one of the Fatui Harbingers leaves room for possible reappearances, and many players expect future updates to address what truly happened to her.
Yes, Sandrone is dead in Genshin Impact after the events of version Luna IV. The Traveler and Sandrone took the fight to The Doctor, where the 2nd-ranked Fatui Harbinger stabbed Sandrone through the chest. After the fight was over, characters like Wanderer and Arlecchino confirmed that Sandrone died during the fight.
However, Sandrone is an automaton made by someone named The Artificer. We hear from Arlecchino that Sandrone had requested her and Pulonia’s cores to be taken to the Fontaine Research Institute if she ever fails her mission. There is a possibility that her core could be used to bring back Sandrone.
Will Sandrone Return in Genshin Impact?
Sandrone’s fate after the Luna IV update is uncertain, leaving fans guessing about her potential return. While some clues in the story suggest she might have survived, there is no official confirmation from HoYoverse about her status or future role. Players hope that upcoming patches or events will provide answers, especially since her character design and ties to the Fatui Harbingers make her a strong candidate for a future playable debut.
There is a high chance of Sandrone returning in Genshin Impact. Even though her death has been confirmed in Genshin Impact Luna IV, certain loopholes could still be used to bring her back. For one, it is repeatedly mentioned in the story that Sandrone always takes note of every possibility and plans her approach accordingly. This is why I also think that she had already prepared ways to come back if she ever fell into battle.
The biggest hint for this is her request to Arlecchino about taking her and Pulonia’s core to the Fontaine Research Institute. Cores are the soul of automatons, which means that the core could be used to bring her back if the body is recreated.
Yes, this might be wishful thinking, but in a world where a legendary dragon could be revived inside a human body, I am talking about Durin here; the chances of bringing Sandrone back to life using her core are not that unrealistic.
The biggest reason why I think Sandrone would return is that she is expected to be a playable character in Genshin Impact, leaked way back before Nod-Krai began. You can check the full list of upcoming Nod-Krai characters from our list.
Will Sandrone be Playable in Genshin Impact?
Speculation persists about Sandrone’s playable status post-Luna IV update, with leaks hinting at her banner slot in upcoming patches. HoYoverse patterns show Fatui Harbingers like Arlecchino and Childe joining the roster after story appearances, fueling hopes for her mechanical prowess on the field. No official confirmation exists yet, but her expanded role suggests a release before Natlan’s end. Players await patch notes for clarity on this Harbinger’s roster potential.
Sandrone is expected to be a playable character in Genshin Impact, with rumors of her release in Genshin Impact Luna VIII. There was also a sixth Genshin Impact character teased officially for 2026 without a form revealed by Hoyoverse, which might have been due to the events of Luna IV.
All of these points towards Sandrone becoming playable in Genshin Impact Nod-Krai versions, and this also means that she will likely be revived soon. However, the current bottom line is that Sandrone is dead, according to the official storyline. All our doubts are just theory crafting until Hoyoverse officially brings her back later down the line.
Will Sandrone be revived in future story quests
Sandrone is not confirmed to be revived yet, but story elements and leaks strongly suggest her return in future Genshin Impact quests.
Revival Evidence
Her core was sent to the Fontaine Research Institute by Arlecchino, as per her contingency plan, enabling potential reconstruction since automatons rely on cores like souls.
Sandrone’s diary in the Traveler’s room reveals a false core deceived others, while her real one survived inside Pulonia, supporting survival theories.
Expected Timeline
Community speculation and leaks point to revival around version 6.7, tied to Fontaine expansions like Mt. Essus West, aligning with her playable debut rumors.
Even Columbina’s failed resurrection attempt targeted the decoy core, leaving room for Fontaine-based revival in upcoming Nod-Krai story quests.
What evidence in Luna IV implies Sandrone’s core survived
Sandrone’s core survival is implied through key in-game evidence from the Luna IV Archon Quest in Genshin Impact.
Diary Entries in Traveler’s Room
After completing the Luna IV quest, Sandrone’s notebook in the Traveler’s room on The Flagship details her preparations. It logs upgrades to Pulonia’s core for world-formula functions, search/retrieval, and a self-preservation mechanism prioritizing Pulonia’s protection over her own. Crucially, it mentions installing a false core with a data-destruction routine that erases logs below critical damage thresholds.
False Core Deception
This false core tricked others, including Columbina, who mourned Sandrone’s “body” after it self-destructed, confirming the real core evaded detection. The diary implies Sandrone hid her genuine core (distinct from the false World Formula) inside Pulonia, which survived the battle damaged but intact.
Core Transfer to Fontaine
Arlecchino followed Sandrone’s will by extracting both cores and sending Pulonia-housing the real core-to the Fontaine Research Institute for repairs, mirroring precedents like Chard Lombro where intact cores enable reconstruction.
