Genshin Impact Banner Bonanza: Leaks, Lore, and Limited-Time Wishes!
Travelers, listen up! The rumour mill in Teyvat spins faster than Venti after dandelion wine. You want to know what banners drop, who the new characters are, and how to navigate the wish system? You are in the right place. Let’s dive deep into Genshin Impact’s upcoming content, predictions, and character teases. Get ready to plan your Primogem spending sprees.
Current and Upcoming Banner Rundown: Who’s Up Next?
First, let’s talk banners. Knowing who appears on our wish screens is crucial. Let’s break down what’s live and what is looming.
Version 4.6 Phase 2: Wanderer, Baizhu and Buddies
Version 4.6 Phase 2 is live now! You have a chance at getting the mysterious Wanderer and the calming Baizhu. Along with them, Faruzan, Beidou, and Layla are boosted 4-stars. This banner dropped on May 9, 2024. Get wishing if you want these characters!
Version 5.3: A Banner Revolution is Coming!
Hold onto your hats! Version 5.3 will shake up the banner system! Prepare for a banner extravaganza! Instead of the usual 21-day phases, it is rumoured that Version 5.3 will have banners for the entire 42-day patch duration! Yes, forty-two days of wishing.
Phase two of Version 5.3 holds some excitement. We’re expecting two rerun banners with Arlecchino (Pyro) and Clorinde (Electro). Get ready for:
- The Hearth’s Ashen Shadow Banner: Featuring Arlecchino (5-Star Pyro Polearm), Lan Yan (4-Star Anemo Catalyst), and two other unannounced characters.
- Illuminating Lightning Banner: Featuring Clorinde (5-Star Electro Sword), Lan Yan (4-Star Anemo Catalyst), and two more mystery characters.
Interesting observation? Lan Yan appears twice. Maybe she is very popular or Hoyoverse loves Anemo catalysts. Time will tell!
Chronicled Wish Banner: A Blast From the Past
Nostalgic? The Chronicled Wish Banner can get you older but potent five-star characters. Characters like Baizhu (Dendro healer extraordinaire) and Shenhe (Cryo queen) are rumoured to appear.
This banner is only available for 21 days. The 50/50 system differs here. Should you lose your 50/50, you will get a five-star character from the Chronicled Wish banner pool on your next five-star pull. Fate points! Use wisely.
Character Deep Dive: Who Are These New Faces?
New characters bring life to Genshin Impact. Let’s peek behind the curtain and see who may join our adventures soon.
Chasca: The Anemo Elf with Sky-High Potential
Meet Chasca, an upcoming Anemo character called “the most infamous Peacemaker of the Flower-Feather Clan.” This elf is seen as a powerhouse, both unique and strong. Chasca’s self-sustaining nature allows for easy exploration. For Spiral Abyss grinders, her scaling makes her a top-tier damage dealer.
Chasca primarily scales with ATK. Her “Elemental Conversion” is what sets her apart. Level 90 gives her a big damage boost, so get those ascension materials ready!
You’ll need Vayuda Turquoise Slivers, Fragments, and Gemstones to ascend Chasca. In the lore, she was raised by Qucusaurs. Yes, Qucusaurs! Her current name is Chasca, but she did not have an “Ancient Name” before this one (which is “Vuka”). Intriguing!
Citlali: The Cryo Granny with a Past
Next up, Citlali is a Cryo character known as “Granny Itztli” among Masters. This title hints at her age. Rumours suggest she might be between 200 and 500 years old! Incredible experience!
Ifa: The Tech-Cowboy Enigma
Ifa’s details are few, but expect a tall male with silver-blue hair. His outfit is tech-inspired and includes a cowboy-style hat. A tech-cowboy in Teyvat? Looks like Fontaine’s influence spreads!
Lan Yan: From Banner Feature to Standard Staple?
Remember Lan Yan, the 4-star Anemo Catalyst from Version 5.3 banners? Rumours suggest she may not be limited forever. Speculation hints that Lan Yan could join the Standard Banner after Version 5.3. So if you miss her on rate-up banners, you may pull her from the “Wanderlust Invocation” banner later.
Mavuika: A Must-Pull?
Mavuika is generating buzz too. The word is that “Mavuika and her best builds are almost a must-pull for all account levels.” Strong endorsement! Keep an eye on Mavuika as her release approaches.
Dainsleif: The Confirmed Enigma, Finally Playable?
For Genshin lore fans, Dainsleif’s name brings mystery. He got announced as a playable character on September 27, 2020! Yes, 2020! While waiting patiently, the fact he was announced back then suggests his release will happen… eventually. Maybe Version 6.0? Each patch brings hope!
Banner Basics: Pity, Primogems, and 50/50s Explained
New to Genshin Impact’s wish system? Let’s break down the banner mechanics.
Banner Durations: How Long Do You Have?
- Character and Weapon Event Banners: Limited-time banners run for 21 days (3 weeks). When a banner catches your eye, don’t procrastinate!
- Genshin Impact Versions: Each version update lasts for 6 weeks or 42 days. This is why Version 5.3’s longer duration matters.
- Standard Banner (“Wanderlust Invocation”): This permanent banner has no time limit. You can wish anytime, but it lacks rate-ups for specific characters or weapons.
The Pity System: Your Guaranteed Safety Net
A “pity” system prevents players from spending all their Primogems without a good reward. Here’s how it works:
- Pity Carries Over: Pity counts accumulate across same-type banners. If you miss pity on one event banner, your pity count moves to the next.
- Guaranteed 5-Star: You get a five-star character or weapon within 90 wishes on event banners. This is “hard pity.” Some say “soft pity” starts around 75 wishes, increasing chances for a 5-star.
The 50/50 System: Gambler’s Delight (or Despair)
The 50/50! When you pull a five-star from a limited-time event banner, there’s a 50% chance it’s the featured character or a standard banner character.
- Winning the 50/50: If you get the featured 5-star character from the banner, congratulations! You “won” the 50/50.
- Losing the 50/50: If a standard banner character appears (like Diluc, Jean, or others), you “lost” the 50/50 chance. But don’t worry! Losing guarantees your next five-star character will be featured.
Primogem Math: Wishes and Wallets
- Cost per Wish: Each wish costs 160 Primogems.
- 90 Wishes (Hard Pity): Reaching hard pity requires 14,400 Primogems (90 wishes x 160 Primogems/wish). Start saving now!
Teyvat Trivia: Nations, Lore, and Beyond!
Before we wrap up, let’s sprinkle in some extra Genshin trivia!
knowledge for your enjoyment.
- Standard Banner All-Stars: The five-star characters on the Standard Banner are Diluc, Jean, Mona, Qiqi, and Keqing. Tighnari and Dehya joined later.
- Natlan: The Pyro Nation is Next! After Fontaine, we go to Natlan. This land of Pyro promises fire, passion, and intense heat!
- Fontaine’s Release Date: Fontaine, the Hydro nation, released on August 16, 2023.
- Version 3.0 Sumeru Launch: Sumeru, the Dendro nation, launched with Version 3.0 on August 24, 2022. Time flies during exploration!
- Game’s Long-Term Story: miHoYo believes it will take “several years” to finish Genshin Impact’s main storyline. More adventures await!
- Natlan’s Cultural Inspirations: Natlan may draw from various indigenous cultures of Pre-Columbian Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Oceania. Expect a vibrant nation!
- Nod-Krai: Gateway to Snezhnaya: Nod-Krai is in the south of Snezhnaya. It serves as an entry point to the Tsaritsa’s icy realm. Snezhnaya remains mysterious, but Nod-Krai might reveal this strong nation.
And there you have it, Travelers! A rundown of future banners, character speculations, banner mechanics, and Genshin trivia to keep you going. Now, I need to calculate how many Primogems I need for Arlecchino… and maybe Clorinde… and possibly Chasca… My Mora pouch is already feeling it.
