1. Long Night’s Oath (Plunging Attack DMG Boost)

• 2-Piece Bonus: +25% Plunging Attack DMG.
• 4-Piece Bonus: Grants stacking buffs when Plunging Attacks, Charged Attacks, or Elemental Skills hit an enemy. Each stack increases the 2-piece effect by 60% for six seconds. Can be triggered once per second.
• Best Users: Ideal for Varesa, who focuses on Plunging Attacks.

2. Finale of the Deep Galleries (Cryo & Burst/Normal DMG Boost)

• 2-Piece Bonus: +15% Cryo DMG Bonus.
• 4-Piece Bonus: When the user has 0 Energy, Normal Attack DMG and Elemental Burst DMG increase by 40%. This effect alternates every six seconds and works even if the user is off-field.
• Best Users: Ideal for Cryo DPS characters, possibly Skirk in future updates.

Upcoming Characters in Genshin Impact 5.5

Version 5.5 is set to introduce three new characters: one 5-star and two 4-star units.

1. Varesa (5-Star Electro Catalyst)

• Role: Electro DPS focused on Plunging Attacks.
• Normal Attack: Performs up to three consecutive Electro hits.
• Charged Attack: A headbutt that consumes stamina and launches her into the air.
• Plunging Attack: AoE Electro DMG, generates Nightsoul Points on hit.
• Elemental Skill: Dashes forward, enhancing mobility and synergizing with her Nightsoul Points.
• Elemental Burst: Activates “Limit Drive“, allowing continuous Elemental Bursts with reduced energy costs. Converts attacks into Plunging Attacks.

2. Iansan (4-Star Electro Polearm)

• Role: Support with ATK buffs and mobility boosts.
• Elemental Skill: Dashes forward, dealing Electro DMG. Normal Attacks can trigger a follow-up attack, “Thunderous Dive,” without stamina cost.
• Elemental Burst: Creates a “Kinetic Marker” that follows the active character and boosts ATK.

3. Ifa (4-Star Pyro Catalyst)

• Weapon: Catalyst (rumored to be a revolver-style weapon).
• Abilities: Limited details, but likely focused on Pyro-based reactions.
• Role: Possibly a reaction-based DPS or support.

Genshin Impact 5.5 Character Banners

• Phase 1: Varesa (Electro DPS) debut.
• Potential Reruns: Xianyun (Plunging Attack support), Xilonen, and Venti.

Quality-of-Life Improvements in Version 5.5

Several enhancements will improve artifact farming and UI experience:

• Serenitea Pot: Bulk purchasing of decorations.
• Artifact Upgrades: Guaranteed substat boosts using Sanctifying Elixirs.
• Quick Exit: Direct desktop exit function.
• Artifact Overflow Event: Easier artifact farming during special events.