Who Is Lelek in Genshin Impact 7.0? Odette and Signora Connection Explained

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This article contains major story spoilers for Genshin Impact Version 7.0, including Odette's history, her connection to La Signora, and revelations from the Snezhnaya Archon Quest.

If you've reached the Snezhnaya storyline and encountered the name Lelek, you may be wondering whether Lelek is a separate character or another name for Odette.

The short answer is that Lelek and Odette are connected to the same character, but the name carries a deeper story significance than simply being an alternate name.

Odette's story also provides one of Version 7.0's most direct connections to La Signora (Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter). Rather than presenting Signora as simply a former Fatui Harbinger, the new story explores what she left behind through the people she trained, particularly Odette.

Here's everything revealed about Lelek, Odette and her relationship with Signora in Genshin Impact 7.0.

An infographic detailing the connection between the characters Lelek, Odette, and La Signora in Genshin Impact 7.0. The image is split into three main vertical columns. Left column: 'THE IDENTITY OF ODETTE,' with a portrait of Odette and her status as a former student of Signora who specializes in Kresnik energy. Middle column: 'THE NAME LELEK,' explaining its folklore origin as a secret codename/alias and its meaning, 'Spirit who walks in the blizzard,' linked to the Everwinter Stuzha. Right column: 'THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SIGNORA (ROSALYNE),' featuring a dual portrait of young Rosalyne and Signora as a Harbinger, detailing how her training forms Odette’s foundation to fight the cold and resilience. A bottom horizontal timeline charts their 'STORY TIMELINE,' showing how Odette accepts the title 'Lelek' during the Act II Everwinter story. Arrows of blue and gold energy illustrate connections and inheritance.

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Quick Answer: Who Is Lelek?

Lelek is the name associated with Odette's story and identity in Snezhnaya. The name becomes important as Version 7.0 reveals more about Odette's past, her place within the Fatui and her relationship with La Signora.

The important characters are:

  • Odette — A Snezhnayan ballerina and Fatui operative.
  • Lelek — The identity/name connected to Odette's past in the 7.0 storyline.
  • La Signora / Rosalyne — Odette's former mentor and one of the most important figures in her backstory.

Odette's story is not simply about inheriting Signora's position. It is about the complicated relationship between a student and her mentor, including admiration, resentment, grief and eventual understanding.

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Who Is Odette in Genshin Impact 7.0?

Odette is one of the major new characters introduced alongside the arrival of Snezhnaya in Version 7.0.

She has an unusual dual identity in Snezhnayan society.

On the surface, Odette is known for her connection to ballet and the performing arts. Behind that public image, however, she has a much more dangerous history as a Fatui operative.

HoYoverse's Version 7.0 announcement describes Odette as a 5-star Cryo Sword character and a Fatui operative who worked under La Signora, while also highlighting her identity as a celebrated Snezhnayan ballerina.

That contrast is important to understanding her character.

Odette isn't simply introduced as another Fatui fighter. Her story is deliberately connected to one of the game's most controversial and tragic Harbingers.

That Harbinger is La Signora.

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Is Lelek the Same Person as Odette?

Yes.

The story's use of the name Lelek is part of Odette's identity and history rather than introducing a completely unrelated character.

This distinction matters because players encountering the name for the first time may initially assume that Lelek is another Snezhnayan NPC or an independent Fatui operative.

Instead, the name becomes part of the mystery surrounding Odette.

Why the confusion happens

Version 7.0 introduces several new names, factions and Snezhnayan terms in a relatively short period.

As a result, it can be easy to lose track of whether a name refers to:

  • A person's real name
  • An alias
  • A nickname
  • A title
  • A codename
  • Or an entirely different character

For Odette, Lelek is directly tied to her story identity.

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Why Is Odette Called Lelek?

The significance of Lelek goes beyond simply giving Odette another name.

The name is connected to the way Odette is perceived in Snezhnayan society and to the history that predates the events of Version 7.0.

Rather than treating the name as a random codename, the story uses it to connect Odette's present identity with her earlier life and the reputation she developed before the Traveler became involved.

This is one reason the name becomes more meaningful as the Archon Quest progresses.

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Odette's Connection to La Signora

Odette's connection to Signora is one of the biggest revelations surrounding her character.

Odette was trained by La Signora.

This gives her a direct connection to Rosalyne that goes beyond simply being another Fatui member.

It also changes the way players should interpret Odette's attitude toward Signora.

Their relationship wasn't simply:

Student admires famous mentor.

It was considerably more complicated.

Odette's own memories describe Signora as a demanding and extremely strict teacher. Community discussion around Odette's Version 7.0 voice lines has highlighted this complicated relationship, including Odette's admission that she once resented Rosalyne despite being indebted to her.

That contradiction is central to Odette's character.

She can acknowledge what Signora gave her while still recognizing the pain caused by that relationship.

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Was Odette Really Signora's Student?

Yes.

This is not merely fan speculation based on visual similarities between the characters.

Odette's story establishes that she trained under Rosalyne.

That training helps explain several aspects of Odette's personality and abilities.

Signora's influence can be seen in:

  • Odette's discipline
  • Her combat training
  • Her relationship with the Fatui
  • Her understanding of Snezhnayan power structures
  • Her complicated feelings about Rosalyne
  • Her eventual struggle with Signora's legacy

The relationship also gives Signora's character additional relevance after her death.

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What Did Signora Teach Odette?

Signora's training of Odette appears to have been extremely demanding.

Odette's memories describe training that involved physical exhaustion, injuries, illness and severe conditions.

This helps explain why Odette's relationship with her mentor isn't presented as purely affectionate.

She learned from Signora.

She benefited from Signora's training.

But she also suffered because of it.

That duality is important.

Odette didn't simply idolize Signora

One of the more interesting aspects of the story is that Odette doesn't need to hate Signora or worship her.

She can hold both feelings at once.

Signora shaped the person Odette became, while also leaving emotional wounds that Odette had to deal with after her mentor's death.

That makes their relationship considerably more complicated than a simple master-and-apprentice story.

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Odette's Feelings Toward Signora

This is arguably the most important part of Odette's backstory.

Odette's feelings toward Rosalyne change over time.

During her training, she could resent Signora's harsh methods.

After Signora's death, however, that relationship becomes something Odette can no longer confront directly.

There is no longer an opportunity for another argument, another lesson or another explanation.

That changes the nature of her grief.

One of Odette's voice lines about Rosalyne reflects this complicated emotional history, describing both her indebtedness to Signora and the resentment she once carried toward her.

Another line focuses on the Cor Ignis, with Odette reflecting on how some things become difficult to say once someone is gone.

That is important because it shows that Odette's story isn't simply about replacing Signora.

It's about finally processing what Signora meant to her.

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What Happened Between Odette and the Traveler?

Odette's relationship with the Traveler is especially interesting because of the Traveler's history with Signora.

The Traveler was directly responsible for defeating La Signora during the Inazuma storyline.

That means Odette's connection to Signora creates an obvious potential source of tension.

The two characters aren't approaching the Snezhnaya storyline with the same history.

For the Traveler, Signora was a dangerous Harbinger and an enemy.

For Odette, she was also a teacher.

That difference in perspective gives their interactions additional weight.

Why this matters

Odette doesn't simply inherit Signora's enemies.

She inherits the emotional consequences of Signora's past.

That creates a much more interesting relationship between Odette and the Traveler than a straightforward Fatui-versus-Traveler conflict.

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Is Signora Back in Genshin Impact 7.0?

No — Version 7.0 does not simply bring La Signora back to life.

This distinction is important because Signora's presence continues to be felt throughout Odette's story.

Her legacy appears through:

  • Odette's memories
  • Dialogue
  • Objects connected to Rosalyne
  • Symbolic imagery
  • Odette's emotional response to her former mentor

That is different from Signora physically returning as a living character.

Community discussion following the 7.0 story has focused heavily on these Signora-related scenes and what they mean for Odette's character arc.

What about the Signora imagery?

The story uses visual references to Signora to represent Odette's memories and unresolved feelings.

That shouldn't automatically be interpreted as proof that Rosalyne has returned.

The distinction is:

Signora's legacy is present.
Signora herself is not simply resurrected.

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Does Odette Become the New Signora?

Version 7.0 does not establish that Odette simply becomes a replacement La Signora.

This is an important distinction because speculation about Odette taking Signora's place existed well before the full story was available. Community discussions had already considered whether Odette could eventually inherit Signora's legacy or position.

However, there is a major difference between:

Odette being connected to Signora
and
Odette officially replacing Signora.

The first is firmly part of her story.

The second should not be presented as established fact unless the game explicitly confirms it.

What we can say

Odette clearly carries part of Signora's legacy.

She was trained by Rosalyne.

She understands Signora better than most characters introduced in the current storyline.

And she has her own unresolved feelings about what Signora meant to her.

But that does not automatically make her the next La Signora.

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Lelek, Odette and Signora Story Timeline

Here's the easiest way to understand the relationship.

Before Version 7.0

Odette's early life

Odette develops her identity in Snezhnaya and becomes involved with the Fatui.

Training Under Signora

Odette comes under Rosalyne's instruction.

The training is demanding and leaves a lasting impression on her.

Signora's Death

The Traveler defeats La Signora in Inazuma.

Odette loses her mentor.

Odette's Life After Signora

Odette continues living with the consequences of her training and the unresolved feelings surrounding Rosalyne.

Lelek

The name Lelek becomes associated with Odette's story and earlier identity.

Version 7.0

The Traveler encounters Odette in Snezhnaya.

Her connection to Signora becomes increasingly important.

Odette's Reckoning With Signora

The story gives Odette an opportunity to confront the memories and emotions she has carried since Rosalyne's death.

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What Version 7.0 Reveals About Odette

Version 7.0 significantly expands Odette beyond her initial character introduction.

Before the Snezhnaya storyline, players could primarily know her as a new playable Fatui character.

The Archon Quest provides much more context.

1. She has a history with Signora

This is the biggest revelation for players interested in Fatui lore.

2. Her feelings about Signora are complicated

Odette isn't simply a loyal disciple. She remembers the harshness of her training while also acknowledging what Signora gave her.

3. Her identity is more complicated than her public image

The Lelek name adds another layer to Odette's history.

4. Signora's influence continues after her death

Rosalyne's story isn't limited to her own appearances. Her influence survives through people such as Odette.

5. Odette has her own story

Perhaps most importantly, Odette shouldn't be reduced to "the new Signora." Her connection to Rosalyne explains part of her character, but it doesn't define everything about her.

Lelek and Odette: What's the Difference?

NameWhat it refers toWhy it matters
OdetteThe character's primary identityHer public and playable identity
LelekA name/identity associated with her storyImportant to understanding her past
La Signora / RosalyneOdette's former mentorCentral to Odette's backstory and emotional conflict

The easiest way to remember it is:

Lelek is part of Odette's identity, while Signora is the mentor whose influence shaped her.

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What Is Confirmed vs. What Is Speculation?

Because Odette and Signora have attracted a large amount of community theory, it's worth separating what the game establishes from what players are predicting.

Confirmed

  • Odette is a Fatui operative.
  • Odette has a direct connection to La Signora.
  • Rosalyne trained Odette.
  • Odette's feelings toward Signora are complicated.
  • Signora's death continues to affect Odette.
  • Lelek is connected to Odette's identity in the Snezhnaya storyline.
  • Odette's story continues beyond her initial introduction.

Not Confirmed

These should not be presented as established facts:

  • Odette officially becoming the next La Signora.
  • Signora being resurrected.
  • Odette permanently inheriting Signora's Harbinger position.
  • Odette becoming the eighth Harbinger.
  • A future replacement for Signora being guaranteed.

Some of these ideas have been discussed extensively by the community, but community theories are not the same thing as confirmed story information.

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Why Odette's Story Matters

The most interesting part of Odette's story isn't simply that she knew Signora.

It's that Version 7.0 changes how Signora's legacy can be viewed.

Rosalyne's story ended in Inazuma, but her influence did not.

Through Odette, players get to see another side of the woman behind the Harbinger title.

To the Traveler, Signora was an enemy.

To Odette, she was a teacher.

And to Odette herself, she was both someone who shaped her life and someone whose methods caused pain.

That contradiction is what makes their relationship worth examining.

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FAQ

Who is Lelek in Genshin Impact 7.0?

Lelek is a name associated with Odette's identity and past in the Snezhnaya storyline. The name becomes important as Version 7.0 reveals more about Odette's history.

Is Lelek the same person as Odette?

Yes. Lelek is connected to Odette rather than being a completely separate character.

Was Odette trained by La Signora?

Yes. Odette's story establishes that she trained under La Signora, giving her a direct personal connection to Rosalyne.

Does Odette hate Signora?

Not simply. Odette's feelings are complicated. She remembers Signora's harsh training but also recognizes how much Rosalyne influenced and shaped her.

Is Signora alive in Genshin Impact 7.0?

No confirmed resurrection of La Signora occurs simply because her legacy and imagery appear in Odette's story.

Is Odette the new La Signora?

Not as a confirmed fact. Odette is strongly connected to Signora's legacy, but players should not treat her as an officially confirmed replacement for Rosalyne.

Does Odette become a Fatui Harbinger?

Her relationship with the Fatui is important to her story, but claims about her future rank or status should be treated separately from what Version 7.0 explicitly confirms.

Why is Signora important to Odette?

Signora was Odette's mentor. Her training shaped Odette's abilities and worldview, while the difficult nature of that training also left Odette with unresolved feelings after Rosalyne's death.

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Final Thoughts

Lelek and Odette are not two unrelated characters. The name is part of the identity and history surrounding Odette in the Snezhnaya storyline.

More importantly, Odette's story provides one of the strongest connections between the new Version 7.0 cast and La Signora's legacy.

She was trained by Rosalyne, endured her demanding methods, and carried complicated feelings about her mentor after her death.

That makes Odette much more than another Fatui character.

She represents one of the ways Genshin Impact can continue exploring Signora's legacy without simply bringing Signora back.

For now, the safest conclusion is that Odette is her own character with her own future, even though Signora's influence remains an important part of her story.

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Related Genshin Impact 7.0 Guides & Sources

If you're following the Snezhnaya Archon Quest, these guides cover the other major parts of the story:

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