Fellow Travelers, as Genshin Impact’s “Moon” series versions approach their final stage, details about four upcoming characters—Nicole, Lorn, Sandrone, and Alice—have gradually started to surface. Since they may be arriving soon, now is a good time to get an early look at each of them and plan your Primogems wisely.
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Next Genshin Banner: Nicole (Version 6.6 Phase I)
Nicole will be the newest playable 5-star character arriving after Genshin Impact Version 6.6, “Luna VII” Update, and she is expected to go live on May 20, 2026.
| V6.6 Phase I Banner | Information |
 | Banner Dates: Around May 20, 2026 5-star Limited ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Element Pyro |
New Genshin Character: Lohen (Version 6.6 Phase II)
Lohen serves as the Deputy Captain of the Knights of Favonius’ Fifth Company. He is positioned as a 5-star Cryo polearm main DPS (or on-field driver) and is expected to be released in the second half of Version 6.6, around June 8, 2026.
| V6.6 Phase II Banner | Information |
 | Banner Dates: Around May 20, 2026 5-star Limited ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Element Pyro |
Version 6.7 Phase I New Character: Sandrone
Sandrone is “The Marionette,” one of the Fatui Harbingers. In the main story of the 6.x versions, she has taken center stage with several major twists, and according to current leaks, she is expected to become a playable banner character in Version 6.7.
| V6.7 Phase I Banner | Information |
 | Banner Dates: Around May 20, 2026 5-star Limited ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Element Pyro |
New Character in Version 6.8/7.0: Alice
Alice is Klee’s mother and one of the founding members of the Hexenzirkel, known by the codename “A.” In the lore, she is portrayed as an almost all-knowing, all-powerful figure at the very top tier of combat strength. Based on current speculation, she is unlikely to become playable until Version 6.8 or even later, possibly after Version 7.0.
| V6.8/7.0 Banner | Information |
 | Banner Dates: Around May 20, 2026 5-star Limited ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Element Pyro |
Upcoming Rerun Characters in Version 6.6 (Unconfirmed)
Durin
 | Attribute | Details |
| Version / Banner | v6.6 Phase 1 Rerun (est. May 20) · First release v6.2 | |
| Element / Weapon | Pyro · Sword | |
| Role | Pyro Sub-DPS / Support (Dual Form: White Dragon & Dark Dragon) | |
| Ascension Stat | CRIT DMG | |
| Core Mechanic | Hexerei system · Melt · Vaporize; Skill switches between forms | |
| Origin | Mondstadt · 5-Star Limited |
| Ascension & Talent Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Count | Source |
| Ascension Gems (Pyro) | ||
 Agnidus Agate Sliver | ×1 | Pyro Bosses · Alchemy crafting |
 Agnidus Agate Fragment | ×9 | Pyro Bosses · Alchemy crafting |
 Agnidus Agate Chunk | ×9 | Pyro Bosses · Alchemy crafting |
 Agnidus Agate Gemstone | ×6 | Pyro Bosses · Alchemy crafting |
| Local Specialty / Boss Drops / Talent Books | ||
 Frostlamp Flower | ×168 | Final Night Cemetery / Frostmoon Enclave |
 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core | ×46 | Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress |
 Books of Ballad | 3 tiers | Forsaken Rift Domain, Mondstadt |
 Eroded Sunfire | ×18 | Weekly Boss: Lord of Eroded Primal Fire |
| Recommended Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 — Hexerei Core | |||
 Durin Sub-DPS / Pyro |  Nicole Hexerei Main DPS |  Kazuha Anemo Buffer |  Xingqiu Hydro / Vaporize |
| Team 2 — Vaporize Burst | |||
Durin Pyro Core |  Mona Vaporize Amp |  Bennett ATK Buff | Kazuha Anemo Buffer |
| Rank | Weapon / Artifact | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | Signature Sword | Full package: personal damage + team Pyro buff + DEF penetration on burst | BiS |
| Weapon 2 | Engulfing Lightning | Strong for burst-reliant rotations; smooths ER requirements | Alt |
| Artifact | A Day Carved from Rising Winds (4pc) | BiS for Hexerei teams — boosts ATK and CRIT alongside Hexerei members | BiS |
Mavuika
 | Attribute | Details |
| Version / Banner | v6.6 Phase 2 Rerun (est. Jun 3) · First release v5.3 | |
| Element / Weapon | Pyro · Claymore | |
| Role | Pyro Main DPS — Nightsoul-based burst damage | |
| Ascension Stat | CRIT Rate | |
| Core Mechanic | Nightsoul's Blessing · Riding Ring of Searing Radiance · Melt / Vaporize | |
| Origin | Natlan · Pyro Archon · 5-Star Limited |
| Ascension & Talent Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Count | Source |
| Key Materials | ||
 Withering Purpurbloom | ×168 | Ochkanatlan area, Natlan |
 Gold-Inscribed Secret Source Core | ×46 | Secret Source Automaton (Toyac Springs, Natlan) |
 Books of Contention | 3 tiers | Blazing Ruins Domain, Natlan |
 Eroded Horn | ×18 | Weekly Boss: Lord of Eroded Primal Fire |
| Recommended Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 — Melt Core | |||
 Mavuika Pyro Main DPS |  Citlali Cryo Support | Xingqiu Hydro Off-field | Kazuha Anemo Buffer |
| Rank | Weapon / Artifact | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | A Thousand Blazing Suns (Signature) | Perfectly tailored to Mavuika's Nightsoul mechanic; highest personal DPS | BiS |
| Weapon 2 | Wolf's Gravestone | Provides team-wide ATK buff; strong F2P-accessible alternative | Alt |
| Artifact | Obsidian Codex (4pc) | BiS — massive CRIT Rate boost while in Nightsoul's Blessing state | BiS |
Citlali
 | Attribute | Details |
| Version / Banner | v6.6 Phase 2 Rerun (est. Jun 3) · First release v5.3 | |
| Element / Weapon | Cryo · Catalyst | |
| Role | Cryo Support — resistance shred, Cryo application, shield | |
| Ascension Stat | CRIT DMG | |
| Core Mechanic | Icewind Suite — shreds Pyro / Cryo RES; core pair for Mavuika Melt teams | |
| Origin | Natlan · Masters of the Night-Wind · 5-Star Limited |
| Ascension & Talent Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Count | Source |
| Key Materials | ||
 Quenepa Berry | ×168 | Scattered across Natlan region |
 Talisman of the Enigmatic Land | ×46 | Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker (Natlan) |
 Books of Kindling | 3 tiers | Blazing Ruins Domain, Natlan |
 Denial and Judgment | ×18 | Weekly Boss: The Knave (Arlecchino) |
| Recommended Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 — Mavuika Melt (Bundled) | |||
Citlali Cryo Support | Mavuika Pyro Main DPS | Kazuha Anemo Buffer | Bennett ATK Buff / Heal |
| Rank | Weapon / Artifact | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | Signature Catalyst | Maximizes Citlali's resistance reduction and off-field Cryo damage | BiS |
| Weapon 2 | Tulaytullah's Remembrance | High CRIT stat; good passive for skill-rotation-heavy supports | Alt |
| Artifact | Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (4pc) | BiS — amplifies the Pyro/Cryo RES shred Citlali applies to enemies | BiS |
Emilie
 | Attribute | Details |
| Version / Banner | v6.6 Possible Rerun · First release v4.8 | |
| Element / Weapon | Dendro · Polearm | |
| Role | Dendro Sub-DPS / Support — off-field Scentsation stacks and Burning/Quicken enabler | |
| Ascension Stat | CRIT Rate | |
| Core Mechanic | Lumidouce Case — places off-field device generating Scentsation stacks; scales with EM | |
| Origin | Fontaine · Forensic Cleaner · 5-Star Limited |
| Ascension & Talent Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Count | Source |
| Key Materials | ||
 Lakelight Lily | ×168 | Erinnyes Forest, Fontaine |
 Fragment of a Golden Melody | ×46 | Legatus Golem (Faded Castle, Nostoi Region) |
 Books of Justice | 3 tiers | Pale Forgotten Glory Domain, Fontaine |
| Recommended Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 — Burning / Quicken Enabler | |||
 Emilie Dendro Sub-DPS |  Navia Main DPS |  Fischl Electro Off-field |  Zhongli Shield / RES shred |
| Rank | Weapon / Artifact | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | Lumidouce Elegy (Signature) | Tailored for Emilie's off-field device damage; boosts Scentsation stacks and CRIT | BiS |
| Weapon 2 | Staff of the Scarlet Sands | CRIT Rate + EM synergy; scales off EM which boosts reaction damage | Alt |
| Artifact | Unfinished Reverie (4pc) | BiS for Burning compositions — Emilie's device perfectly triggers set conditions | BiS |
Upcoming Rerun Characters in Version 6.7 (Unconfirmed)
Columbina
 | Attribute | Details |
| Version / Banner | v6.7 Phase 1 Rerun (est. Jul 1) · First release v6.3 | |
| Element / Weapon | Hydro · Catalyst | |
| Role | Hydro Support / Off-field — Lunar Bloom core enabler, Hydro application + team buff | |
| Ascension Stat | CRIT DMG | |
| Core Mechanic | Lunar-Bloom — off-field Hydro rain; key member of high-investment Lunar Bloom teams | |
| Origin | Fatui Harbinger (The Damselette) · Nod-Krai · 5-Star Limited |
| Ascension & Talent Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Count | Source |
| Key Materials | ||
 Winter Icelea | ×168 | Wavechaser Plain / Ashveil Peak / Amsvartnir area, Nod-Krai |
 Radiant Antler | ×46 | Frostnight Herra (Hiisi Island, Nod-Krai) |
 Books of Moonlight | 3 tiers | Lightless Capital Domain, Nod-Krai |
 Mask of the Virtuous Doctor | ×18 | Weekly Boss: The Doctor (Nod-Krai) |
| Recommended Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 — Lunar Bloom High Investment | |||
 Columbina Hydro Support | Navia Main DPS |  Furina Hydro Buff | Kazuha Anemo Buffer |
| Rank | Weapon / Artifact | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | Signature Catalyst | Boosts Columbina's Lunar Bloom off-field damage and team Hydro synergy | BiS |
| Weapon 2 | Tome of the Eternal Flow | Strong CRIT stats; HP-scaling passive complements off-field sustained output | Alt |
| Artifact | Nymph's Dream (4pc) | BiS — Columbina's rapid Hydro application builds stacks for maximum DMG bonus | BiS |
Raiden Shogun
 | Attribute | Details |
| Version / Banner | v6.7 Expected Rerun — overdue; no rerun in entire Nod-Krai chapter | |
| Element / Weapon | Electro · Polearm | |
| Role | Electro Main DPS / Sub-DPS — energy battery for whole team via Musou Isshin | |
| Ascension Stat | Energy Recharge | |
| Core Mechanic | Chakra Desiderata — absorbs team burst energy; Musou Isshin converts ER into DMG | |
| Origin | Inazuma · Electro Archon · 5-Star Limited |
| Ascension & Talent Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Count | Source |
| Key Materials | ||
 Amakumo Fruit | ×168 | Seirai Island, Inazuma |
 Storm Beads | ×46 | Thunder Manifestation (Seirai Island, Inazuma) |
 Books of Light | 3 tiers | Violet Court Domain, Inazuma |
 Molten Moment | ×18 | Weekly Boss: La Signora (Inazuma) |
| Recommended Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 — National Team (ER Battery) | |||
 Raiden Electro Main DPS |  Xiangling Pyro Off-field | Xingqiu Hydro Off-field | Bennett ATK Buff / Heal |
| Rank | Weapon / Artifact | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | Engulfing Lightning (Signature) | Perfectly syncs with Raiden's ER scaling; huge ATK from ER conversion | BiS |
| Weapon 2 | Staff of the Scarlet Sands | Strong CRIT stats; EM passive provides additional ATK during burst | Alt |
| Artifact | Emblem of Severed Fate (4pc) | BiS — Raiden's ER stacking turns directly into Burst DMG via the 4pc effect | BiS |
Wriothesley
 | Attribute | Details |
| Version / Banner | v6.7 Expected Rerun — missed Fontaine Chronicle Wishes pool, overdue | |
| Element / Weapon | Cryo · Catalyst | |
| Role | Cryo Main DPS — melee catalyst brawler; HP management mechanic | |
| Ascension Stat | CRIT DMG | |
| Core Mechanic | Gracious Gesture — HP drops below 50% triggers enhanced Repelling Fists; manages HP threshold for bonus DMG | |
| Origin | Fontaine · Fortress of Meropide Administrator · 5-Star Limited |
| Ascension & Talent Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Count | Source |
| Key Materials | ||
 Subdetection Unit | ×168 | Fontaine region — Fortress of Meropide underwater area |
 Tourbillon Device | ×46 | Iniquitous Baptist (Fontaine) |
Books of Order | 3 tiers | Pale Forgotten Glory Domain, Fontaine |
 Primordial Greenbloom | ×18 | Weekly Boss: Guardian of Apep's Oasis |
| Recommended Teams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1 — Freeze Core | |||
 Wriothesley Cryo Main DPS |  Kokomi Hydro / Heal | Kazuha Anemo Buffer |  Shenhe Cryo Buffer |
| Rank | Weapon / Artifact | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon 1 | Cashflow Supervision (Signature) | Designed for Wriothesley's melee catalyst playstyle; boosts attack speed and CRIT | BiS |
| Weapon 2 | Tulaytullah's Remembrance | Strong CRIT DMG stat; attack speed passive benefits Wriothesley's combo rhythm | Alt |
| Artifact | Marechaussee Hunter (4pc) | BiS — Wriothesley's HP management mechanic constantly triggers the CRIT Rate stacks | BiS |
How to Pull the Characters You Want in Genshin Impact
As of April 2026, Genshin Impact has a total of 113 playable characters. Check out the full Genshin character roster. Players obtain these characters by spending Primogems to make Wishes.
By wishing, players have a chance to obtain 5-star, 4-star, or lower-rarity characters and weapons. Here is a brief overview of how the system works:
5★ Character Mechanics
The core of the Event Wish system is the 5★ pity. You are guaranteed to obtain a 5★ character within 90 wishes, known as hard pity.
In practice, the drop rate starts to increase significantly around wish 74. Most players pull a 5★ between 75 and 80 wishes. This means getting a 5★ isn’t random luck—once your wish count builds up, it becomes highly predictable.
Featured (UP) Character Rules
When a 5★ character appears, the UP rule applies:
There is a 50% chance that the 5★ is the featured limited character.
The other 50% may be a standard banner character.
If you fail to get the featured character (commonly called “losing the 50/50”), the system records this and guarantees your next 5★ will be the current UP character.
This guarantee carries over across banners, phases, and versions, making it one of the most important protection systems in Genshin Impact.
4★ Character Mechanics
For 4★ items:
The system guarantees at least one 4★ or higher item every 10 wishes
Featured 4★ characters receive increased drop rates
However, there is no hard guarantee for a specific 4★ character. For this reason, it’s not recommended to spend large amounts of Primogems targeting a single 4★ unit.
In addition, during the same version phase, there are usually two character Event Wish banners available at the same time. Although each banner features a different UP character, their wish count and pity status are fully shared.
This means that no matter which banner you wish on, all pulls are recorded under the same pity counter. However, the 5★ character you obtain will always match the banner you are currently pulling from. This system allows players to switch between banners freely based on their needs, without worrying about wasting wishes or pity progress.
How to Increase Your Chances of Pulling the Characters You Want
In Genshin Impact, improving your chances of pulling your desired characters comes down to saving enough Primogems and planning your wishing strategy wisely. Primogems are the core resource used for wishes, and knowing how to earn and manage them efficiently can significantly increase your chances of getting the characters you’re aiming for.
Free and Efficient Ways to Earn Primogems
For free-to-play players or those on a limited budget, accumulating Primogems through in-game activities is the most reliable approach. Below are some of the most efficient free methods:
Daily Commissions: Complete four commissions each day to earn 60 Primogems. Consistent daily play adds up over time.
Limited-Time Events: Every version update includes multiple events, often rewarding thousands of Primogems in total.
Archon Quests & World Quests: Progressing the story, exploring the map, and completing quests provide a large amount of Primogems.
Spiral Abyss: Fully clearing each cycle with full stars grants 600 Primogems.
Achievements: Unlocking achievements rewards 5–20 Primogems each.
By consistently using these methods, players can typically save around 60–80 wishes per version (about 9,600–12,800 Primogems), building a solid foundation for pulling the characters they want.
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Plan Smart to Maximize Your Pull Success
Genshin Impact’s wish system includes built-in pity guarantees. On character Event Wishes, you are guaranteed a 5★ character within 90 pulls, with a 50% chance for the featured UP character. If you miss the UP character the first time, your next 5★ is guaranteed to be the featured one.
Because of this, careful planning is key. Saving at least 160–180 wishes (around 25,600–28,800 Primogems) during a character’s banner period effectively guarantees that you’ll obtain the character you’re aiming for.
Follow GamsGo for a Better Genshin Impact Experience
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FAQ About New Genshin Characters
Who are the newest Genshin characters?
In Version 6.2 (Luna III), the newest characters released in Genshin Impact include Durin (5★ Pyro sword user) and Jahoda (4★ Anemo bow user). Upcoming characters planned for Version 6.3 (Luna IV) include Columbina (Moon Maiden, 5★ Hydro catalyst), Zibai (White Horse Immortal, 5★ Geo sword user), and Illuga (Lighthouse Guardian, 4★). These characters are expected to release on January 14, 2026.
Who is the rarest 5★ in Genshin Impact?
Venti and Diluc are considered among the rarest 5★ characters. They can only be obtained from the standard banner, with a base pull rate of 0.6%, making them harder to acquire and highly sought after compared to many other 5★ units.
How rare is Diluc?
Diluc is a 5★ character with a base acquisition rate of just 0.6% from Wishes. He has never received a rate-up on any limited character banner and is only available from the standard banner Wanderlust Invocation. This means players must compete against other standard 5★ characters (such as Jean, Mona, Keqing, and Qiqi) as well as 5★ weapons, making Diluc purely luck-dependent and extremely rare.
Who is the new character in Genshin 6.0?
Version 6.0, released on September 10, 2025, introduced three new playable characters: Lauma (5★ Dendro catalyst), Flins (5★ Electro polearm), and Aino (4★ Hydro claymore), with Aino being available as a free character.
Who are the upcoming Genshin characters in 5.4?
The new character in Version 5.4 is Yumemizuki Mizuki, a 5★ Anemo catalyst user from Inazuma. Rerun characters in this version include Wriothesley (first rerun), Sigewinne, and Furina.
Who has a crush on Diluc?
In the game’s lore, the NPC Donna has a well-known crush on Diluc. She works at the Floral Whisper flower shop near the front gate of Mondstadt and often daydreams about the “Darknight Hero.”
Can I get Diluc for free?
Yes. Players can obtain Diluc without spending real money by earning Primogems through daily commissions, quests, and in-game events, then using them for Wishes. However, Diluc can only be obtained through the game’s gacha system, meaning success ultimately depends on luck.
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