Travelers, brace yourselves! The winds of Fontaine are carrying whispers of the Version 5.7 Event Banners, and if the latest leaks from the ever-reliable HomDGCat hold true, we’re in for a frosty (and potentially costly) update. With the shift towards more frequent Chronicled Banners, it seems Hoyoverse is doubling down on featuring popular faces on the limited-time banners, and Version 5.7 looks to be no exception.

Following the heels of a banner-packed Version 5.6 featuring the Geo powerhouse Navia, the Dendro dynamo Kinich, and the upcoming Freeze comp enabler Escoffier, Version 5.7 is shaping up to be another significant pull for many players. Let’s dive into the rumored 5-star lineup:

Version 5.7 Banner Predictions:

While all Event Banners are subject to change during the beta testing phase (though this has been rare since early Fontaine), this lineup presents some interesting implications, particularly for those eyeing the highly anticipated Skirk.

The Skirk Investment Dilemma:

The leak positions Skirk as the most valuable pull in Version 5.7, but with a caveat: she reportedly requires significant investment to reach her full potential. Adding to the potential Primogem drain, her best teammate in the current roster is none other than Escoffier, the 5-star character headlining the first half of Version 5.6.

This echoes the situation with Mavuika and Citlali in Version 5.3, suggesting a deliberate strategy to encourage players to pull on consecutive banners. For dedicated Skirk fans, this could mean shelling out a considerable amount of Intertwined Fates – potentially up to a staggering 540 across two updates! Considering that free-to-play players can typically accumulate around 115 Intertwined Fates within that timeframe, the pressure to spend might be significant.

Furthermore, the leak suggests that Shenhe, appearing alongside Mavuika in the second half of Version 5.7, is also one of Skirk’s best support options. This further compounds the potential cost for players aiming for an optimized Skirk team.

4-Star Speculation and Future Support:

While the 5-star lineup is generating buzz, details regarding the 4-star characters accompanying these banners are still scarce. However, the leak does mention that Dahlia is expected to feature alongside Skirk and Emilie in the first half.

Looking beyond Version 5.7, there are also rumors of a new Hydro support character arriving in Version 5.8, potentially designed to replace Shenhe in Skirk compositions. This mirrors the dynamic we saw with Kazuha and Xilonen in early Natlan, hinting at Hoyoverse’s strategy of introducing synergistic characters across different updates.

Mark Your Calendars:

Version 5.7 is currently slated for release on June 18, 2025. Until then, Travelers, start strategizing and saving those Primogems! The potential arrival of Skirk and the implications for Freeze teams could significantly shake up the meta, but be prepared for a potentially expensive journey to unlock her full power.

What are your thoughts on the leaked banner lineup? Are you excited for Skirk? Let us know in the comments below!