Genshin Impact reveals second half banners for version 6.4

Genshin Impact has revealed the second half banners for version 6.4, as Skirk and Escoffier will be joined by Charlotte, Candace and Dahlia. With the flagship event for version 6.4 coming to a close, Genshin Impact sets the stage for its next set of Event Banners, this time giving two Cryo characters their first reprise. While Nod-Krai has primarily focused on Lunar Reaction and Hexerei teams when releasing new characters, the 2026 meta still values certain Freeze teams highly.

The key to having a strong Freeze team i Genshin Impact lies in having Escoffier on his account. The Celebrity Chef from Fontaine not only comes with powerful buffs, but Escoffier also counts as a group healer that does respectable Cryo damage off the field. As such, she is one of the best supporting characters in the Genshin Impactbut only within her niche Freeze. This makes Escoffier ideal for hypercarriers like Skirk, Neuvillette, Wriothesley and even Ayaka.

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Genshin Impact just revealed a huge wave of 5-star characters coming in version 6.4

Genshin Impact fans will be able to pull for ten featured 5-stars in version 6.4, as the upcoming update puts the emphasis on the nation of Mondstadt.

Name	Rarity	Element	Arms	Debut version
Church	5 star	Cryo	Sword	Version 5.7
Escoffier	5 star	Cryo	polar arm	Version 5.6
Charlotte	4 star	Cryo	Catalyst	Version 4.2
Candace	4 star	Hydro	polar arm	Version 3.1
Dahlia	4 star	Hydro	Sword	Version 5.7

As it happens, the second half of version 6.4 will feature both Skirk and Escoffier, allowing Gensin Impact players to get a premium core for their Freeze team. According to Genshin Impacts official social media account, the second half banners will launch on March 17, 2026 and will feature Charlotte, Candace and Dahlia accompanying Skirk and Escoffier. While it is preferable for players to have Escoffier in their Skirk team, Charlotte can be an alternative healer due to her synergy with Furina. Conversely, Dahlia could fill the gap for a Hydro teammate for Skirk in the absence of Furina.

On the other hand, the weapon banner for the second half will feature Azurelight, Skirk's Signature Weapon, and Symphonist of Scents, Escoffier's Signature Weapon. While Azurelight can only be fully utilized by Skirk i Genshin ImpactSymphonist of Scents is an extremely desirable 5-star polearm for any support character that can use it (such as Iansan, Xiangling, and Rosaria).

The upcoming events banner in Genshin Impact represents the best value for players with little interest in Lunar Reactions or the Hexerei system, or for newcomers working to complete their first team. However, given the limited number of Primogems going around, it might be worth skipping Skirk and Escoffier in favor of future 5-Stars, like Nicole and Linnea, which will be released in the first half of version 6.5.

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In addition to Linnea, it should be noted that version 6.5 will also include Nefer, Chasca and Lauma. For players who have not yet built their Lunar-Bloom or Lunar-Crystallize team, they will want to save their Primogems in Genshin Impact for version 6.5. Conversely, those invested in the Varka or Hexerei character should keep in mind that both Nicole and Lohen are expected to be released in version 6.6. While it's still early days for any concrete information on version 6.7, it's a popular assumption that the patch will feature Sandrone returning to action as a playable character.

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Ultimately, one thing has become clear in Nod-Krai. HoYoverse has fully embraced the Chronicled Banner Genshin Impactallowing the developers to place legacy characters on a dedicated regional banner, effectively making way for new additions. The Sumeru Chronicled Banner ran in version 6.0 and the Mondstadt Chronicled Banner returned in version 6.4. Given the emerging pattern, many Genshin Impact players wonder if a Liyue, Inazuma, or Fontaine Chronicled Banner will appear before the traveler enters Snezhnaya in version 7.0. The second half of the banners for version 6.4 is expected to last until April 8, 2026, which is when the next content update will also be released.