With Genshin Impact Version 5.5 just around the corner, anticipation is growing over the upcoming character banners. Understanding what’s ahead in Versions 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8 is crucial for players managing their Primogem savings, ensuring they make the best decisions on whether to pull now or wait.
This blog post covers everything we know so far based on leaks, banner trends, and past rotations, giving you a comprehensive overview of the upcoming updates.
Version 5.5 Banners – Verisa’s Debut & Returning Favorites
Featured 5-Star Characters:
- Verisa (New) – An Electro DPS specializing in plunging attacks.
- Xianyun (Returning) – The best plunge attack support, making her an ideal partner for Verisa.
- Venti (Returning) – One of the strongest crowd control units, invaluable for Spiral Abyss.
Expected 4-Star Characters:
- Gaming (Plunge attack-focused Pyro DPS, likely in Verisa’s phase).
- Yanfei (Strong Pyro DPS with powerful charged attacks).
- Faruzan (Anemo buffer, expected to be in Venti’s phase).
- Beidou & Yun Jin (Both solid support characters).
Phase 1: Verisa + Xianyun (Plunge attack synergy, likely with Gaming).
Phase 2: Venti + a potential rerun (possibly Yanfei or another DPS).
Version 5.6 Banners – Introducing Effie & Major Reruns
New 5-Star Character:
- Effie (New) – A Pyro sword user rumored to have a cooking-themed playstyle.
Expected 5-Star Reruns:
- Kokomi (Returning) – A powerful Hydro healer who hasn’t had a rerun in a long time.
- Emily (Possible Rerun) – A Fontaine character who debuted recently, making her likely for a return.
- Navia (Speculated Rerun) – If she plays a role in the event storyline.
- Natiland Characters – Potential reruns for Muani or Kinich.
Version 5.7 Banners – Skirk Finally Arrives!
Featured 5-Star Character:
- Skirk (New) – A Cryo DPS with deep Abyss-related lore, filling a gap in the Cryo roster.
Expected 5-Star Reruns:
- Mavka (Possible Rerun) – Following a 4-patch cycle, making her due for a return.
- Yoimiya (Potential Rerun) – Typically reruns alongside Archon banners.
Version 5.8 Banners – The Last Patch Before Snezhnaya!
Summer Event & Reruns:
- Large-Scale Event – Similar to Golden Apple Archipelago, with special content and limited-time banners.
- Last Reruns for Natiland Characters – Chasai, Kinich, Muani.
- Fontaine Reruns – Characters who haven’t had a rerun in a while.
- Possible Navia Rerun – If she plays a role in the event story.
- Archon Rerun (Speculative) – Past trends suggest a popular Archon could return.
Summary of Key Banners:
| Version | New 5★ Character | Major Reruns |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Verisa (Electro Plunge DPS) | Xianyun, Venti |
| 5.6 | Effie (Pyro Sword, Food Mechanic) | Kokomi, Emily, Natiland characters |
| 5.7 | Skirk (Cryo DPS, Abyss Themed) | Mavka, Yoimiya |
| 5.8 | – (Summer Event Focus) | Chasai, Kinich, Muani, Fontaine characters |
What Are You Saving For?
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