Genshin Impact reveals all the banner characters for version 6.5

Genshin Impact has officially unveiled its Chronicled and Event Banners for version 6.5, as players will be able to obtain a total of nine different 5-star characters over the course of the update. In terms of content, version 6.5 focuses on two separate threads Genshin Impact: a map expansion in Mondstadt that finally adds a Dornman port to the game, and a flagship event in Nod-Krai that summons characters from other nations to participate in a trade show. While players will have to wait until version 6.6 for Nicole and Lohen to further expand the ranks of the Hexerei, version 6.5 comes with some enticing replays.

The first 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 was kind enough to place Lauma and Nefer in the second half of the patch with plenty of time to stock up on Primogems by exploring Dornman Harbor and the Temple of Space. However, the real surprise of version 6.5 lies elsewhere.

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Genshin Impact Reveals New Characters and Map Expansion in Version 6.5 Livestream

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	Weapon	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
Emilie	5-star	Dendro	Polearm	Version 4.8
Clorinde	5-star	Electro	Sword	Version 4.7
Navia	5-star	Geo	Claymore	Version 4.3
Sigewinne	5-star	Hydro	Bow	Version 4.7
Lyny	5-star	Pyro	Bow	Version 4.0

As the official confirmed Genshin Impact account on Reddit, version 6.5 will feature both the usual duo of event banners, as well as the Chronicled Banner for Fontaine characters. The first half will be all about Linnaeus Genshin Impacta new 5-star Geo Bow whose skill set can best be described as Lunar-Crystallize's answer to Lauma. She is joined by Chasca, one of Natlan's most versatile hypercarriers. On the other hand, the second half of version 6.5 will be headlined by Lauma and Nefer, but will also debut the Fontaine Chronicled Banner, featuring Navia, Clorinde, Emilie, Lyney, and Sigewinne.

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 v Genshin ImpactPlayers will also be able to wish for signature weapons associated with said 5-star characters. A few weapons worth mentioning include Verdict, Absolution, and The First Great Magic – all decent, versatile options. Curiously, Chronicled Banner is missing Wriothesley, a Fontaine character who is neither very recent (like Escoffier) nor particularly meta-friendly (like Neuvillette, Furina, and Arlecchino). The implications of this should be carefully explored.

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Specifically, this means that HoYoverse is preparing a separate replay for Wriothesley v Genshin Impact in the near future, with version 6.7 being the most likely candidate. With Sandrone rumored to be a Superconduct character making her playable debut in 6.7, Cryo may get another revival (outside of Freeze) in time for Snezhnaya. No matter how it turns out, a lot Genshin Impact players found his absence frustrating, surprising, or a mixture of both. Given the 5 star waiting list Genshin Impactit is almost confirmed that Liyue Chronicled Banner will follow soon, as many characters from the region are long overdue for a rerun. The biggest offenders in this regard include Hu Tao, Ganyu, Tartaglia, Xiao and Baizhu, all of whom have not been on any banner for over a year.

Fan Genshin Impact has shared an impressive concept showing how Fontaine's Navia could look like if she were part of the world of Honkai: Star Rail.

For those involved in the meta, 6.5 has two distinct paths players can take: if they have Geo hypercarries like Navia or Zibai. Genshin Impacthe benefits most from the move for Linnaeus. If they completely lack the Lunar Reaction hypercarry, then Nefer and Lauma might be worth investing in anything else. Version 6.5 will run from April 8th, 2026 until May 20th, 2026. This gives players plenty of time to make smart decisions on how to spend their Primogems, as Version 6.6 will bring the focus back to Hexerei.