Genshin Impact reveals all the banner characters for version 6.5

Genshin Impact has officially revealed its Chronicled and Event Banners for version 6.5, as players will be able to pull for a total of nine different 5-star characters over the course of the update. From a content point of view, version 6.5 focuses on two separate threads i Genshin Impact: the map expansion in Mondstadt that finally adds Dornman Port to the game, and the flagship event in Nod-Krai that calls characters from other nations to participate in a fair. While players will have to wait until version 6.6 for Nicole and Lohen to further expand the line of Hexerei, version 6.5 will bring some enticing replays.

The first thing worth mentioning is Lauma and Nefer in Genshin Impacta duo that takes the Lunar-Bloom reaction and catapults it to the top of the current meta. Players will be able to get both 5-stars during version 6.5, and to that end, HoYoverse has been kind enough to place Lauma and Nefer in the second half of the patch with enough time to stock up on Primogems by exploring Dornman Port and the Temple of Space. However, the real surprise of version 6.5 lies elsewhere.

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Genshin Impact has a lot in store for players in version 6.5, as the new update promises two new zones, a powerful new support character, and more.

Name	Rarity	Element	Arms	Debut
Linnea	5 star	Geo	Bow	Version 6.5
Chasca	5 star	Anemo	Bow	Version 5.2
Lauma	5 star	Dendro	Catalyst	Version 6.0
Nefer	5 star	Dendro	Catalyst	Version 6.1
Emily	5 star	Dendro	polar arm	Version 4.8
Clorinde	5 star	Electro	Sword	Version 4.7
Navia	5 star	Geo	Claymore	Version 4.3
Siegwinne	5 star	Hydro	Bow	Version 4.7
Lyney	5 star	Pyro	Bow	Version 4.0

As confirmed by the officer Genshin Impact account on Reddit, version 6.5 will include both the usual duo of Event Banners, but also a Chronicled Banner for Fontaine characters. The first half will be about Linnea in Genshin Impactthe new 5-star Geo Bow whose ability kit can best be described as Lunar-Crystallize's answer to Lauma. She will be joined by Chasca, one of Natlan's most versatile hypercarriers. The second half of version 6.5, on the other hand, will be headlined by Lauma and Nefer, but it will also debut the Fontaine Chronicled Banner, featuring Navia, Clorinde, Emilie, Lyney, and Sigewwinne.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

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Like other Chronicled Banners i Genshin Impactplayers will also be able to wish for signature weapons associated with the featured 5-star characters. Some weapons worth mentioning include Verdict, Absolution, and The First Great Magic – all decent, universal options. Curiously, The Chronicled Banner lacks Wriothesley, a Fontaine character who is neither too new (like Escoffier) nor particularly meta-friendly (like Neuvillette, Furina, and Arlecchino). The consequences of this should be carefully examined.

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Namely, it suggests that HoYoverse is preparing a separate replay for Wriothesley i Genshin Impact in the near future, with version 6.7 being the most likely candidate. With Sandrone rumored to be a Superconduct character set to make his playable debut in version 6.7, Cryo may undergo a new revival (beyond Freeze) in time for Snezhnaya. Be that as it may, many Genshin Impact players have found his absence either frustrating, surprising, or a mixture of both. Considering the 5 star waiting list for Genshin Impactit's all but confirmed that the Liyue Chronicled Banner will follow shortly, as many of the region's characters are long overdue for a reprise. The biggest offenders in this regard include Hu Tao, Ganyu, Tartaglia, Xiao and Baizhu, all of whom haven't been on any banner in over a year.

A Genshin Impact fan shared an impressive concept that shows what Fontaine's Navia could look like if she was part of Honkai's world: Star Rail.

For those interested in the meta, version 6.5 has two distinct paths for players to take: if they have a Geo hypercarry like Navia or Zibai in Genshin Impactthey profit the most from pulling for Linnea. If they lack a Lunar Reaction hypercarry entirely, then Nefer and Lauma might be worth the investment above all else. Version 6.5 will be effective from April 8, 2026, all the way to May 20, 2026. This gives players plenty of time to make careful decisions about how to spend their Primogems, as version 6.6 will bring the focus back to Hexerei.