The highly anticipated Genshin Impact character, Escoffier, has recently been featured in the newly released character trailer for Varesa. Announced as part of the Genshin Impact 2025 roadmap, this character has been the subject of various leaks concerning her name, elemental affinity, rarity, and launch window. Speculation suggests that she might debut in version 5.6 of Genshin Impact, alongside another character, Ifa.
Although the official drip marketing for Version 5.6 was expected to be unveiled yesterday, HoYoverse has postponed it for the past two patches by a week. As a result, fans can anticipate the official release of Genshin Impact 5.6’s drip marketing next week. In the meantime, the character trailer for Varesa has already provided an exciting glimpse into Escoffier’s design.
For a deeper understanding of this teaser and additional details concerning Escoffier’s character, continue reading below.
Genshin Impact 5.5 Trailer: The First Glimpse of “Chef Girl”
The latest Genshin Impact 5.5 trailer featuring Varesa offers players a preview of Escoffier, a character previously hinted at by leaks that suggested names like Akkefi or Effie. However, the current consensus emerges that her official name is indeed Escoffier, as indicated in Varesa’s voice lines.
Known affectionately as “chef girl”since the character roadmap was publicized, her nickname stems from the distinctive chef hat and knife seen in her silhouette. Although the teaser shows primarily her back, her hairstyle, hat, and skirt align perfectly with the established silhouette, suggesting that this blonde character is indeed Escoffier. This marks the community’s first look at her, as leakers have yet to release detailed images of her design or color scheme.
While the teaser places her in Natlan, speculation surrounding her origins points to Fontaine, as her name seems to reference the renowned French chef Georges Auguste Escoffier.
Insights into Escoffier’s Character
Escoffier And Ifa According to Utevyat by u/Draconicplayer in Genshin_Impact_Leaks
Recent leaks from UTeyvat suggest that Escoffier may be a 5-Star Cryo character equipped with a polearm. Noted leaker hxg_diluc has also speculated that she could serve as a support character for Hydro and Cryo teammates.
Early chef talent reposted by seele by u/ISRUKRENG in Genshin_Impact_Leaks
This aligns with earlier leaks that had projected Escoffier, formerly referred to as Akkefi, as a character designed to enhance the performance of Hydro and Cryo allies.
At this stage, all insights regarding Escoffier remain largely speculative. Fans are encouraged to hold out for the official unveiling in the Genshin Impact 5.6 drip marketing next week, where further details about her character will be revealed.