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Genshin Impact captivates players with its rotating banners that allow for continuous character acquisition. Here’s a comprehensive look at the current and upcoming banners within this popular free-to-play gacha system.
Banners are essential for Travelers eager to collect new characters and experiment with various team dynamics. The shifting nature of these banners not only affects character selection rates but also has a significant impact on ongoing tier lists.
For players eager to invest their Primogems, this guide details the ongoing version 5.5 banners and what to anticipate in version 5.6.
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Updated April 25, 2025, to include new information about the version 5.6 banners.
Current Genshin Impact Banners
In the ongoing Phase 2 of version 5.5, players can seek the return of the five-star Geo character, Xilonen, featured on the Forgefire’s Blessing banner.
Another top-tier return is the five-star Anemo character Venti, available through the Ballad in Goblets banner.
The banners feature the following four-star characters:
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Beidou (Electro)
Faruzan (Anemo)
Yanfei (Pyro)
End Date for the Current Genshin Impact Banner
The Phase 2 banners conclude on May 6, 2025, allowing players additional time to accrue Primogems for their desired pulls.
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Updates will be provided if HoYoverse announces any adjustments to this timeline.
Weapon Banner Details
The active weapon banner in Genshin Impact is the Epitome Invocation, which features the following weapon rate-ups:
5-Star Weapons
Elegy for the End (Bow)
Peak Patrol Song (Sword)
4-Star Weapons
The Bell (Claymore)
Sacrificial Sword (Sword)
Favonius Codex (Catalyst)
Favonius Lance (Polearm)
Favonius Warbow (Bow)
Similar to character banners, the weapon banner is also set to end on May 6, 2025, offering players ample opportunity to secure these new weapons.
Upcoming Banners
As announced during the 5.6 livestream, the first phase of the update will feature the five-star Cryo character, Escoffier, alongside the five-star Geo character, Navia. The new four-star character, Ifa, will also debut alongside them.
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In the second phase of the 5.6 update, Kinich and Raiden Shogun will return, while the Chronicled Wish banner will provide players the option to select their desired five-star character and weapon for a guaranteed Wish.
As more details regarding the four-star character rates for the 5.6 banners become available, this page will be updated accordingly.
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This concludes our overview of Genshin Impact banners! For additional insights into the game, explore how to acquire free characters, understand the Pity system, and check on cross-platform capabilities.
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