News Tag: Genshin Impact Top Up

Another month has passed, which means that as a Genshin Impact player, you are about to welcome a brand-new version update! This rapid update cycle compels you to push even harder during the final days of the current version.

In this article, we will be introducing Version 6.5 (Luna VI): Augured Homecoming, which is set to arrive in early April. Which new characters can you acquire this time around, and what new challenges await you? Read on to find out!

Version 6.5 release date

This version is scheduled to go live on April 8, 2026 (based on most time zones), marking the commencement of Phase 1. Specific key dates and times are listed below for your reference:

• North America Server: April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• Europe Server: April 8, 2026, 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM
• Asia Server: April 8, 2026, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• TW, HK, MO Server: April 8, 2026, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Subsequently, Phase 2 will begin on April 28, immediately following the conclusion of Phase 1, and will run until May 19, at which point Version 6.5 will officially come to a close.

It is expected that the game will undergo several hours of maintenance prior to the start of both Phase 1 and Phase 2. Once maintenance is complete and you log back into the game, don't forget to claim your maintenance compensation rewards!

New banners and characters

Luna VI Phase 1 will introduce a new 5-star character, Linnea, via Ya-hoho! Compendium banner. Her combat role is that of a premium Lunar-Crystallize support character, making her an excellent addition to Geo-centric teams.

As for Phase 1 rerun banner, players will have the opportunity to pull for the rerun 5-star character Chasca on Piercing Shot's Crimson Wake banner.

Notably, Version 6.5 Phase 2 will not feature the debut of any new characters; instead, it will consist solely of rerun banners for the returning 5-star characters Lauma and Nefer, titled Moonsong of the Groves and Temptation of the Crimson Sands, respectively.

Therefore, we highly recommend saving your Primogems for Phase 1 Ya-hoho! Compendium banner. After all, as the newest character, if you miss out on Linnea this time around, it will probably be a long wait before her rerun.

If you currently don't have enough Genesis Crystals to redeem Primogems, the quickest solution is to acquire Genshin Impact top up from IGGM. We offer bundles in various denominations, allowing you to mix and match to suit your needs!

Chronicled Wish banner

This banner is a special event officially titled Fontaine Chronicled, scheduled to launch at some point during Version 6.5 update period.

This banner allows you to select one of five specific Fontaine characters via Chronicled Path. Once selected, your very first 5-star pull on this banner will have a 50% chance of being the character you chose. The available options include:

• Emilie
• Clorinde
• Navia
• Sigewinne
• Lyney

If your initial 5-star pull fails to yield your designated character, you will earn 1 Fate Point. This Fate Point guarantees that the next 5-star character you pull will definitely be the one you previously designated.

Furthermore, to ensure you can unlock the full potential of your newly acquired Fontaine characters, Genshin Impact will simultaneously launch a corresponding Weapon Banner; Fate Point mechanism applies to this banner as well.

More on Linnea

This newly introduced character's signature weapon is Golden Frostbound Oath, which can be obtained by pulling on Phase 1 Epitome Invocation Weapon Banner. Afterward, you will need to continuously farm the following Ascension Materials to enhance it:

• Mora
• Frost-Etched Warrant
• Immaculate Warrant
• Tattered Warrant
• Ember of Long Night Flint
• Afterglow of Long Night Flint
• Flare of Long Night Flint
• Blaze of Long Night Flint

Additionally, Genshin Impact is introducing Linnea's exclusive Story Quest, which also serves as Act 1 of Alcyon Chapter. While the specific details of the quest remain unconfirmed, it is certain to offer you a deeper insight into Linnea's character.

Opening of new areas

In terms of regional content, Version 6.5 appears to center around Mondstadt, introducing two new areas within this region: Dornman Port and Temple of Space.

Dornman Port is a vital trading hub situated on the outskirts of Mondstadt, where you may encounter all manner of wondrous events.

Temple of Space, on the other hand, serves as the private repository of the ruler Asmoday, a location not easily accessed by outsiders.

New Boss - Watcher: Fallen Vigil

Coinciding with the debut of the new character Linnea, Genshin Impact Version 6.5 introduces a new enemy type: Watcher: Fallen Vigil.

Upon the update's release, you can travel to Dornman Port to locate and defeat this boss, thereby obtaining Ascension materials required for Linnea.

Version 6.5 limited-time events

In addition to the major updates mentioned above, new limited-time quests and challenges will be released in phases throughout Luna VI period. This ensures that you always have fresh content to enjoy and can continuously earn a variety of rewards. Specific events include:

• Surveying & Mapping Studies (April 10-20): Use a compass to locate clues on the map and mark their positions.
• Rapid Capture (May 6-18): Select specific characters based on Storyboarding Objectives, have them strike the required poses, and then take a photograph.
• Where Waves Meet the Reef (April 27-May 14): Participate in a Tower Defense mini-game to earn rewards, with a chance to obtain free Jahoda.
• Ley Line Overflow (May 11-18): A returning event where you can earn rewards by challenging Ley Line Outcrops.

That concludes our overview of all the new content featured in this update. With less than a week remaining until the release of Genshin Impact Version 6.5, now is the time to get ready!

The release of Version 6.3 Phase 2 is drawing ever closer, bringing an increasingly festive atmosphere related to Lunar New Year to Genshin Impact - after all, this is a game developed by a Chinese company.

More importantly, new banners will be available! This means you'll be able to acquire new characters, enriching your Genshin Impact character collection and offering more team-building possibilities, making future battles even more interesting.

Next, we'll introduce what you can do in the game over the next month or so, based on the new content brought by Luna IV Phase 2.

When will Phase 2 be available?

Phase 2 is expected to launch on February 3, 2026, immediately following Phase 1. However, it's important to note that the exact time depends on your time zone.

Furthermore, there will likely be a server maintenance interval between the two phases. After maintenance, you will need to download the update package to enter Phase 2. This phase will then continue until February 24th, and Version 6.4 may be released subsequently.

New characters Zibai and Illuga

As a brand-new 5-star character introduced in Version 6.3 Phase 2, Zibai will probably only be obtainable through this limited banner drop for the time being. A rerun banner might appear later, but adding her to regular banners is a long way off.

Therefore, if you are interested in this Geo-elemental swordswoman, be sure to take advantage of every opportunity to earn and accumulate resources during Phase 1; otherwise, you should immediately replenish your resources through Genshin Impact top up.

Zibai introduction

Due to her elemental attribute, if you are lucky enough to obtain her and plan to immediately add her to a team, please note that Zibai's full potential is only realized when paired with Geo and Hydro characters.

This is because her passive skill increases her DEF and Elemental Mastery based on the number of these two types of characters in the team, which determines Zibai's final damage output.

Another important character mechanic is Lunar-Crystallize, which converts any Hydro crystal reaction into a Lunar Crystal reaction, allowing Zibai to deal more damage.

Building upon this, if you have the ability to further enhance Zibai's talents through her talents, you should first focus on her elemental skills and their enhanced states, as this determines whether she can deal sufficient burst damage in the early stages of combat.

Afterwards, since Zibai can perform normal attacks while casting special elemental skills, the second direction for upgrading should be normal attacks. As for elemental bursts, they only serve as supplementary damage, so their importance is the lowest.

Based on this, the materials required to upgrade this character's talents and their drop sources are as follows:

Daily Domain Drops (Wed/Sat/Sun):

• Teachings of Gold
• Guide to Gold
• Philosophies of Gold

Enemy Drops - Fatui Oprichniki:

• Tattered Warrant
• Immaculate Warrant
• Frost-Etched Warrant

Weekly Boss Drops - The Game Before the Gate Boss:

• Ascended Sample: Queen

Illuga introduction

This four-star character is also making her first appearance. He shares the same elemental attribute as Zibai and uses the poliam weapon type.

He will appear in both banners of Version 6.3 Phase 2 and will be added to the regular banner after the current version ends. Furthermore, four-star characters have a much higher drop rate, making him relatively easy to obtain.

In contrast to his relatively low acquisition difficulty, Illuga's combat strength is not low, or at least he performs well when teamed with Zibai.

For gear selection, equipping him with the weapon Favonius Lance and the artifact Silken Moon's Serenade (4 pieces) will maximize his characteristics.

Furthermore, given his support-type nature, you can prioritize stacking Elemental Mastery when upgrading his talents and further enhance him using the effects of the full Silken Moon's Serenade artifact set.

The talent upgrade materials and sources for this character are as follows:

Daily Domain Drops (Tue/Fri/Sun):

• Teachings of Elysium
• Guide to Elysium
• Philosophies of Elysium

Enemy Drops - Landcruisers:

• Broken Drive Shaft
• Reinforced Drive Shaft
• Precision Drive Shaft

Weekly Boss Drops - Lord of Eroded Primal Fire Boss:

• Eroded Horn

Rerun character Neuvillette

This character first appeared in Version 4.1 Phase 1, and Genshin Impact will reintroduce his rerun banner this time. As a five-star Hydro Catalyst user, Neuvillette can unleash a continuous stream of water attacks on enemies with a ranged charged attack.

Therefore, in team composition, he can also form good synergy with Zibai, helping you gain more possibilities for Hydro/Geo team configurations during Luna IV Phase 2.

What events can you play in Phase 2?

First, all the new main quests, bosses, and maps released in Version 6.3 are permanently added to the game, meaning you can experience them at any time after January 13, 2026.

While all the limited-time events introduced in this version, Shutterflash Memory Hunt, ended on January 26th, and Lantern Rite 2026 just started on January 30th and will continue until the end of Version 6.3. So it can be played during Phase 2.

In addition, two limited-time events, Moonlit Patrol Exercise and Ley Line Overflow, will start on February 9th and 16th respectively, so you can consider them, in a sense, Phase 2 exclusive events.

Based on this, it is expected that after Phase 2 opens, you can enjoy the new permanent content while continuing to earn rewards through the three limited-time events, which will help you acquire new characters and prepare for future new versions!

That concludes our introduction. Wishing you success in acquiring new loot and characters in Genshin Impact as you progress through this new phase, and may you enjoy the unique fun of 2026 Lunar New Year!

Greetings, Travelers! How have you been doing in Teyvat lately? It's been over a month since Version 6.2 was released, and according to Genshin Impact's update schedule, this means Version 6.3 will be released soon!

More importantly, based on the special update timing (the beginning of the year), this means that the annual grand event, Lantern Rite, will return during Luna IV period!

So when exactly will this Version be released, and what new characters and gameplay will it bring? We'll answer these questions below!

Version 6.3 release date

Based on official live streams and other known information, it has been tentatively confirmed that Version 6.3 (Luna IV) will first launch Phase 1 on January 14, 2026. The specific times and corresponding time zones are as follows:

• North America: January 13, 2026, 11:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5)
• Europe: January 14, 2026, 5:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1)
• Asia: January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)
• TW, HK, MO: January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)

Please note that regardless of your time zone and server, you will need to wait 5 hours for maintenance and download the update content before officially entering Version 6.3. Additionally, Phase 2 is expected to launch around February 4th.

New limited-time banners!

As usual, Luna IV will be based on phases, releasing different banners and new characters at different times. The new characters/rate-up characters and weapons in each banner will not be exactly the same.

Phase 1

The first banner in this phase features the new character Columbina, while the second is a rerun banner with Ineffa as the limited-time rate-up character.

The weapon banner Epitome Invocation will drop items related to these two characters, among which Columbina's Nocturne's Curtain Call is brand new and has a lower drop rate.

It is expected that after Version 6.3 is released, Columbina can serve as a support DPS character for your team in Moon-element reactions, especially if you already have characters like Flins and Nefer that can synergize with her.

If you don't have enough Primogems and Columbina isn't appealing enough for you, we recommend saving your resources for Phase 2. However, if there are characters you want in Phase 1 banner, it's best to get Genshin Impact top up immediately.

Phase 2

The new characters introduced in this phase are five-star Geo sword user Zibai and four-star Geo polearm character Illuga. Notably, Zibai has her own dedicated banner, while Illuga will appear in both Zibai's banner and the rerun banner for Neuvillette.

The new item featured in the weapon banner is Lightbearing Moonshard, usable by Zibai. If you're lucky enough to obtain her from the character banner, you shouldn't miss this sword.

Main story quests and boss updates

As the latest main story quest chapter, Song of the Welkin Moon launched with Nod-Krai region and is currently at Act 6. Version 6.3 will bring updates to Acts 7 and 8. You will need to complete the preceding acts to access and complete them.

Based on the new main story quests, a new weekly boss, The Doctor, will also be introduced. His official name is Dottore, and he needs to be unlocked by progressing through the new main story quests to a specific point.

According to the usual Genshin Impact update mechanics, defeating Dottore is expected to yield Talent Ascension materials usable by the new characters.

In addition, Version 6.3 will also add a new world boss, Lord of the Hidden Depths, which you can encounter while exploring Nod-Krai. Defeating him may drop Ascension materials suitable for Columbina.

Map updates

Version updates usually come with the opening of new regions or areas. Based on this, Luna IV will bring Piramida, located in the northern part of Nod-Krai, as a new area. Here you can find more Wild Hunt locations.

Dress up characters and travelers with new outfits

Luna IV is expected to bring three new outfits, one each for the male/female Traveler (the character you control), Neuvillette, and Yaoyao. Here's how to obtain them:

• Traveler Outfit: Reward for completing Main Story Quests Act 7 and 8
• Neuvillette Outfit: Trading in the in-game shop
• Yaoyao Outfit: Reward for completing Lantern Rite event

More new events

In addition to completing new quests and exploring new areas, Version 6.3 will also bring a series of new events for you to participate in! Here are these events and their main gameplay:

Lantern Rite 2026

As an annual major in-game event, 2026 Lantern Rite will begin on January 30th and last until February 23rd. During this period, you can obtain the following rewards by playing various mini-games or quests:

• A 4-star character from Liyue
• Daily login rewards "May Fortune Find You," including Intertwined Fates, Primogems, and more
• Yaoyao Lantern Rite Skin

Shutterflash Memory Hunt

This is a large-scale photography quest that requires you to take photos of specified characters in specific poses. It is expected to start on January 16th and last for 10 days. Rewards include:

• Primogems
• Hero's Wit
• Mora
• Talent Materials

Moonlit Patrol Exercise

This event will start on February 9th and last until the 23rd. The gameplay involves drawing monsters to form a team and battling enemy monsters. Winning unlocks rewards.

Ley Line Overflow

This returning event will start on February 16th and last for one week. During this period, you can claim rewards by challenging Ley Line Outcrops, up to 3 times per day. We usually recommend playing with friends!

The above is the main information about Genshin Impact Version 6.3. Be sure to complete all quests and challenges in Version 6.2 before it starts to avoid missing out on rewards!

Genshin Impact Version 6.2 Luna III Phase 2 will begin on December 23rd. The two new characters in the first phase may have already depleted your Primogems. The second phase will introduce Xilonen and Varesa banners.

Many players believe the second phase is a resource wasteland, with major rewards exhausted. However, this is a misconception. Players who have been consistently accumulating resources will gain enough Primogems in the second phase, the key being the accumulation of numerous smaller resources.

So let's look at all sources, from simple daily quests to easily overlooked web events, to see how many Primogems you can obtain in the second phase.

All Primogem Sources

The second phase runs from December 23rd to January 13th, 2026, lasting a total of 21 days. Below is a count of Primogems you can obtain during this period. You can determine whether you need to Genshin Impact top up for Phase 2, based on the final statistics.

Excluded First Phase Resources

The next reset of Spiral Abyss occurs before the start of the second phase, therefore its 800 Primogems are not included in the second phase budget. Similarly, rewards from other periodic events that reset to Phase 1 will not be included in this calculation.

Daily Commissions

Daily Commission provides 60 Primogems per day, and 21 days of Daily Commissions will provide a total of approximately 1260 Primogems. This is the most reliable base resource, roughly equivalent to 8 pulls.

Paimon's Bargains Shop

Paimon's Bargains Shop will reset in Phase 2 of Version 6.2. You can exchange Stardust for 5 Intertwined Fates, worth 800 Primogems.

Imaginarium Theater

Imaginarium Theater will also reset in Phase 2. You only need to complete it; high scores are not required. Completing it will easily earn you 1,000 Primogems.

Main Quests And Missions

Completing Archon Quests in Version 6.2 will reward you with 590 Primogems and 2 Starlight pulls worth 320 Primogems each, for a total value of 910 Primogems.

However, considering that many players have already completed most of the content in the first phase, and some players may not have had time to clear all the branches, we estimate this part at 300 Primogems. Adding the short side quests and subsequent missions scattered throughout the version, there will be another 135 Primogems, for a total of approximately 450 Primogems.

Event Sources

Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey

Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey event started on December 19th and ended on January 5th. The main part of this event can be considered the content of the second phase. It provides a total of 1120 Primogems. If we only calculate from the second phase, players can also obtain approximately 700 Primogems. In addition, this event gives away a free four-star bow and its fully refined materials.

Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl

Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl is a quick and easy event that started on December 29th and ended on January 7th. Completing the objectives rewards 420 Primogems.

Memories Of The Moon Web Event

This event is accessed via in-game mail. Completing simple tasks rewards 160 Primogems. The event will run from approximately December 31, 2025 to January 13, 2026. Players level 10 and above can participate.

Marvelous Merchandise

This event runs from January 5th to 12th, 2026. Players can redeem rewards using common materials, earning 280 Primogems.

Other Primogem Rewards

• Livestream Rewards: Version 6.3 special program livestreams typically offer 3 redemption codes, totaling 300 Primogems.
• Redemption Codes: At least one additional 60 Primogem redemption code is usually available during each version.
• Character Trial Runs: 40 Primogems.
• Login Rewards, Maintenance Compensation: Approximately 135 Primogems.

Total Primogem Acquisition

Free Player Total

Adding up all Primogem sources in Phase 2, free players can obtain approximately 5,570 Primogems in the second half of the phase, equivalent to about 35 pulls.

Monthly Pass Player Total

Welkin Moon Spender players will receive an additional 1,890 Primogems over 21 days on top of the free rewards, totaling approximately 7,460 Primogems, equivalent to about 47 pulls.

Character Pull Recommendations

The banners in Phase 2 feature returning characters. Players who already own these characters can choose not to pull or upgrade their Constellation levels. The two returning 5-star characters are Varesa and Xilonen, and the 4-star characters featured in the banners also perform well.

Xilonen

If you don't have Varesa, you shouldn't miss this opportunity, as she is currently one of the strongest and most versatile damage-boosting support characters. Her skill is easy to use; after using her skill, attacking twice provides a high amount of resistance reduction, and her ultimate skill also heals. Her equipment requirements are also low.

Varesa

Varesa is a powerful Electro main DPS character with a unique, plucking-heavy attack rhythm. With practice, her damage rivals top-tier main DPS characters, and she's quite easy to play. However, in Genshin Impact, her support role is higher than DPS role. If you already have a main DPS, her pull priority can be lower.

Regarding their strength, just follow the principle of pulling for characters you like. The meta changes, and new characters are constantly being released, but only characters you truly love will be diligently developed and used.

In short, if Xilonen suits your team composition, pull for her; if you like Varesa's gameplay, pull for her; if you're saving resources for Version 6.3 and later, you can use your calculated resource count to skip the current gacha banner, and a clear plan is the best answer.

Even if you're a die-hard fan of older Genshin Impact characters, you have to admit that new characters always garner more attention, especially those mentioned in previous main storylines, at least before and after a new version release.

While Durin doesn't entirely possess this quality, as the only new 5-star character in Version 6.2, he has still sparked a heated discussion within Genshin Impact player community.

Aesthetically, Durin is undeniably appealing. His attire is predominantly purple, his features are refined, and his demeanor is as haughty as a legendary vampire or demon. However, in contrast, he wields the power of fire - a Pyro character.

So, if you plan to obtain this character in Luna III and have him aid you in battle, what should you do? We'll tell you.

How To Obtain Durin?

This character will be released on December 3rd along with Version 6.2 Phase 1. His exclusive banner, Rubedo of White Stone Born, will also be available at that time, allowing you to consume Primogems to try to obtain him.

Note that this banner will only last until December 23rd. Therefore, if you haven't pulled Durin by the end of the phase, it's best to immediately obtain Genesis Crystals through Genshin Impact top up to exchange for more Primogems.

What Kind Of Character Is Durin?

This five-star character is a Pyro elemental DPS character who uses a sword. Other important basic stats are as follows:

• Attack: 346
• Defense: 822
• HP: 12430
• Bonus Stat: 38.4% Crit Damage

Based on the trailer and other information, Durin possesses very strong burst fire damage output potential, comparable to other classic Pyro characters in Genshin Impact.

Furthermore, after using her Elemental Burst skill for a period of time, Durin can continuously apply Pyro damage to enemies and reduce their Pyro and other corresponding elemental resistances after other teammates create Pyro-related reactions.

Despite his immense damage output, Durin is surprisingly easy to use. He synergizes well with most Genshin Impact characters, making him an ideal off-field support by boosting the team's damage output.

The only thing to note is that maximizing his power relies heavily on Elemental Bursts. Therefore, you must constantly monitor your team's resource allocation and timing of the attacks.

Which Is More Worthwhile: C1 Or Signature Weapon?

In Genshin Impact, if you pull a character twice or more from banners, that character will gain an upgrade called Constellations. Each upgrade is called C1, and so on.

On the other hand, when a five-star character is first released, the game equips them with a unique signature weapon, further enhancing their overall abilities. However, like obtaining Constellation, this requires consuming resources to pull from banners.

Since both of these enhancement methods have very low drop rates, you often have to choose one. For Durin, the effects of his C1 and Signature Weapon are as follows:

• C1: Provides a damage buff to all allies by stacking Enlightenment.
• Signature Weapon: Provides a 6% ATK buff to all allies, while also increasing Durin's Elemental Burst damage.

Comparatively, C1 provides a higher overall team buff, and Enlightenment is easy to accumulate, allowing for rapid multi-layer stacks to boost the entire team's output. If you're lucky enough to upgrade to C2 or C3, the effect is even stronger.

Of course, whichever approach you choose, it requires sufficient Primogems. Otherwise, to avoid being unable to pull other characters later, focus on other methods to enhance Durin.

How To Craft Builds For Durin?

Durin's combat value lies in boosting allies' damage output while serving as a supportive off-field secondary DPS. Therefore, equipping him with his Signature Weapon, Athame Artis, is undoubtedly the best choice.

Alternatively, you can consider another five-star weapon, Noblesse Oblige. It maximizes Durin's off-field output by increasing his Elemental Burst damage.

If your resources are limited and you can only obtain a maximum of four-star weapons, then R5 Wolf-Fang or Moonweaver's Dawn are the top choices. They are not only easier to obtain from banners, but can also be acquired directly by completing missions.

If all else fails, the three-star weapon Harbinger of Dawn is worth using, but you must refine it to level 5 to increase its critical hit rate. In summary, all available weapons are as follows:

• Athame Artis: 5-Star
• Primordial Jade Cutter: 5-Star
• Mistsplitter Reforged: 5-Star
• Absolution: 5-Star
• Wolf-Fang: 4-Star
• Moonweaver's Dawn: 4-Star
• Harbinger of Dawn: 3-Star

After deciding on your weapon, you need to further increase Druin's attack power to at least 2500 based on his existing stats to fully utilize his passive skill.

Next, you'll need to boost his damage output by stacking Elemental Energy, Crit Rate, or Crit DMG, and stack Elemental DMG Reduction for him when there are no other Pyro characters in your party.

How To Choose Artifacts?

In Genshin Impact, artifacts are equipable items, which you can think of as armor or accessories. They increase character stats, and equipping multiple artifacts from the same set grants powerful set bonuses.

If you're utilizing Durin in combat, prioritize artifacts and sets that boost Elemental Burst DMG, ATK, or Pyro DMG, such as 4-piece Noblesse Oblige - which enhances Durin while also providing an ATK bonus to allies.

With Version 6.2 coming soon, if you're interested in the new character Durin, start accumulating resources to acquire him as soon as possible, and then utilize him using our guide to experience various adventures in Luna III! Good luck!

Since Version 6.0, with the opening of region Nod-Krai and the addition of Luna-themed event, Genshin Impact entered a new update cycle also named "Luna." Therefore, the upcoming Version 6.2 is also Luna III.

As part of the regular update cycle, Luna III will, as usual, bring you a new Genshin Impact banner, a corresponding new character, and more new playable events. Let's take a look at more details!

Version 6.2 Release Date

This version, titled "Song of the Welkin Moon: Interlude - A Nocturne of the Far North," will officially launch on December 3, 2025, approximately 6 weeks after the previous version's release (October 22nd), which is part of Genshin Impact's regular update cycle.

Here are the specific update times for different time zones:

• North America: December 02, 2025, 6:00 PM~11:00 PM (UTC/GMT-5)
• Europe: December 03, 2025, 12:00 AM~5:00 AM (UTC/GMT+1)
• Asia: December 03, 2025, 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)
• TW, HK, MO: December 03, 2025, 7:00 AM~12:00 PM (UTC/GMT+8)

Based on this, Luna IIII is expected to launch in mid-January 2026. You will need to complete Version 6.2 limited-time events and limited-time character drawing before then.

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New Banners And New Characters

Luna III's banner and character releases will continue in two phases, each introducing different new characters, returning characters (with limited-time increased drop rates), and character weapons.

Phase 1

Phase 1 banner, "Rubedo of White Stone Born," will launch simultaneously with Version 6.2 and run until December 23rd. During this period, the new characters obtainable are 5-star Pyro Durin and 4-star Anemo Jahoda.

The other banner in this phase is "Ballad in Goblets," which will temporarily increase the drop rate of the returning character Venti. Jahoda may also drop through this banner.

New weapons appearing in Epitome Invocation banner include:

• Athame Artis (5-Star Sword)
• The Daybreak Chronicles (5-Star Bow)
• Rainbow Serpent's Rain Bow (4-Star Bow)

In both Phase 1 character banners, the drop rate for 5-star characters is 0.6%, but you are guaranteed to get one after 90 pulls; the drop rate for 4-star characters is 3.33%.

Phase 2

This phase will follow Phase 1 and will last until January 13, 2026 (likely the release date of Version 6.3). The returning 5-star characters and their corresponding banners are:

• Varesa - Cornucopia of Contention
• Xilonen - Forgefire's Blessing

The drop rates for all characters on these two Phase 2 banners are the same as in Phase 1, based on their star rating. You can draw as needed.

How To Obtain These Characters?

In Genshin Impact, summoning characters requires consuming Primogems, which can be obtained for free by completing various in-game quests and challenges, and advancing your Battle Pass level.

Sometimes, before a new version release, the official Genshin Impact team will release exclusive redemption codes via livestream. Entering these codes in the corresponding in-game menu will also grant Primogems and other materials.

Unfortunately, the redemption codes prepared for Version 6.2 expired on November 23rd at 11 PM.

Therefore, if you currently don't have enough Primogems in your account, you can obtain Genesis Crystals through Genshin Impact top up. These crystals will be converted into Primogems and consumed proportionally when you summon characters.

Version 6.2 New Quests

This version will introduce two new Archon Quests: Act 5 A Nocturne of the Far North, and Act 6 Melting Moonlight in the Morning Mist.

In addition, you can experience the story quest exclusive to the new 5-star character Durin, Act 1 of Draco Rubedo Chapter - The Magic Known as Storytelling.

Notably, Luna III will also introduce a new quest type, Witch's Homework. Completing the various sub-quests unlocks Hexerei: Secret Rite buff, granting Hexerei attributes to newly added Hexerei faction characters to enhance them.

This quest is only available after your character reaches at least level 70. Currently, Hexerei faction characters include the following:

• Durin
• Klee
• Albedo
• Venti
• Mona
• Sucrose
• Fischl
• Razor

It's worth noting that after completing Witch's Homework quest tutorial, you can directly choose one of Razor, Fischl, or Sucrose, whose Hexerei attributes are already unlocked, as a reward.

Other New Content In Luna III

Upon release, you'll find a new boss in Nod-Krai, Super-Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress. Regularly farming it will reward you with ascension materials to enhance new characters.

In addition to this boss fight, Genshin Impact will be releasing several new mini-events throughout Version 6.2 to enrich gameplay. These include:

• Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey: Complete various mini-games in Natlan to earn 4-star weapon Rainbow Serpent's Rain Bow and its refinements.
• Bing-Bang Finchball: Earn rewards by completing each round of Finchball game.
• Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl: Complete challenges and boss battles in a team.
• Marvelous Merchandise: Trade with Lieben to obtain new game items.
• To Temper Thyself and Journey Far Cycle 2: Complete related events to earn new constellations for your owned characters.

If you're a player who enjoys customizing your character, there's more good news: a new outfit set, Frosty Plume, will be released after Luna III's launch. This set features a blue and white color scheme and a beautifully crafted snowy atmosphere.

That concludes the introduction to the new content that Genshin Impact Version 6.2 will bring. With less than a week until its release, if you still have unfinished 6.1 tasks, hurry up!

Everyone! Genshin Impact version 6.0 is almost here, and this update includes a ton of exciting changes, like expanding the open world to Nod-Krai region, new five-star characters, and tons of gameplay improvements.

But perhaps the most noticeable change is the renaming of the regular update. Instead of just 6.0, this update is now called Luna I. Here, we'll talk about everything you need to know about the upcoming Genshin Impact Luna I Version!

Release Date

Genshin Impact Luna I will release on Wednesday, September 10th, at 4:00 AM BST. Due to time zone differences, 6.0's actual release time is Tuesday, September 9th, at 8:00 PM PT.

Genshin Impact 6.0 release date and time for other time zones are as follows:

• West Coast US: Tuesday, September 9, 8pm (PT)
• Central US: Tuesday, September 9, 10pm (CT)
• East Coast US: Tuesday, September 9, 11pm (ET)
• Japan: Wednesday, September 10, 12pm (JST)
• Australia: Wednesday, September 10, 1pm (AET)
• UK: Wednesday, September 10, 4am (BST)
• Europe: Wednesday, September 10, 5am (CEST)

Nod-Krai Region

As we've previously announced, Genshin Impact 6.0 will introduce the new explorable region, Nod-Krai region, located in the southernmost part of Snezhnaya.

The first major area in Nod-Krai region is The Isle of Cold Moonlight, which includes the hub town of Nasha, where travelers will arrive after sailing across the sea.

The developers mentioned that players can earn rewards for exploring this area, which is great. Additionally, you can obtain new 4-star craftable items from Blacksmiths here.

In addition, two new Artifact Sets will be added to the game, but no official details have been released yet, so we're speculating that they're specifically tailored for units in Nod-Krai region.

Another important area in Nod-Krai is the massive Fatui Stronghold, which players can infiltrate in a variety of ways. However, be aware that there's some sort of alarm system in place that will summon reinforcements if you're not stealthy enough.

In addition, this area will feature a new Reputation system called Meeting Points, which you'll accumulate as you progress through each area. Each new character from that area will then have their own mini-storyline.

These Meeting Points will unlock a special compass that helps you find rewards in that area. Therefore, this area offers a chance to earn a large number of Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals.

Finally, speaking of Archon Quests, Version Luna I will include two new Acts. Completing these quests will earn you 500 Primogems, along with other included rewards. Most importantly, however, Aino will be given away for free, which is par for the course at the start of any new version.

New Characters

Genshin Impact Version 6.0 introduces three new characters.

Lauma

First up is Lauma, a 5-star Dendro Catalyst user who brings with her the new Lunar-Bloom Reaction.

It now works pretty straightforwardly: whenever anyone in your party triggers a Bloom Reaction, Lunar-Bloom triggers. However, instead of dealing special damage like Lunar-Charged, it accumulates a new resource called Verdant Dew, which is tracked by the entire team.

Lauma's ability now periodically deals damage to enemies, reducing their Dendro and Hydro resistance, but more importantly, it also consumes Verdant Dew and increases her burst damage.

Burst Power here primarily boosts Bloom-related reaction damage, so think of it like Shenhe's Quill. By default, Burst Power boosts damage based on a certain amount of Bloom, but if the skill consumes Verdant Dew, it additionally boosts these reactions.

Additionally, Lauma can transform into a deer and run around, and NPCs and even animals will react differently to her in her presence.

Flins

Let's talk about Flins. He's a 5-Star Electro character whose special skill is using Lunar-Charged to boost damage. Furthermore, his skill grants him Electric Infusion. If you tap it a second time, he consumes some of the energy to perform a mini-burst attack, similar to how Varesa works.

By the way, this burst attack counts as Lunar-Charged damage. Also, since he's a Lightkeeper, he can translate Wild Hunt dialogue - how cool is that?

Aino

Finally, let's take a look at Aino, a 4-Star Hydro Claymore character. Her special ability is a dash attack, which can also be used as a burst attack, continuously attacking enemies within range.

More importantly, she's the first Hydro Claymore user, so at least the game feels complete. As we mentioned earlier, Aino will be given to you for free during Archon Quests.

That's pretty much everything you need to know about the upcoming new units. Besides Aino, the two new characters, Lauma and Flins, are both very impressive. If you want to get them as soon as Luna I Version arrives, stocking up on Genesis Crystals through Genshin Impact Top Up is your only option right now.

4 Free Constellations Every Year

The next big change we're going to mention is this: Genshin Impact will be launching a new permanent event called To Temper Thyself and Journey Far, which will last for 12 weeks and recur every 12 weeks.

Essentially, you just need to complete five daily objectives each week to claim your weekly rewards. These rewards include Crowns, Elixirs, and Dust of Enlightenment. However, once you complete the daily objectives for Week 8, you'll be able to claim a free Constellation for your character.

This event will allow players to earn a total of four Constellations per year, and the character list will be updated over time. However, you can only select a Constellation for a specific character once; you'll have to choose a different one next time. So, this is a pretty crazy new addition.

Level Cap Increased To 100

Luna I Version finally raises the character level cap to 100, but it's not the usual leveling method. This is because the game introduces a new resource called Masterless Stella Fortuna, which allows you to raise your character's level cap to 100 without leveling up.

Players can use one Masterless Stella Fortuna to raise any character from level 90 to 95 without any additional materials or experience tomes. However, to raise from level 95 to level 100, you'll need two Masterless Stella Fortuna.

In short, you'll need three materials to raise any character's level cap from 90 to 100. This level cap will boost base stats, while higher levels will also boost reaction damage. However, we can expect this resource to be extremely scarce and difficult to obtain.

New Events

Clink Clank Clash

The developers haven't shared much about the new events coming to Genshin Impact Version 6.0, other than mentioning that one major mainline event is Clink Clank Clash, with a free 4-star Catalyst as its main reward.

Other events, such as Lightgleaner's Journey and Dododo's Blow Up, offer generous rewards, which is certainly welcome, but I'm most interested in Overflowing Favor, which doubles the artifact drop chance and is a great time to collect new artifact sets.

Valiant Chronicles

As for Valiant Chronicles, I'm not sure if this will be a permanent event yet. During this event, you can join Adventurers' Guild and take on bounties from local Legendaries. Completing enough quests will earn you a number of rewards, including a new type of decorative item: Avatar Frame.

New Imaginarium Theater Difficulty Mode

However, the next event update will be permanent: Imaginarium Theater's new difficulty mode. To challenge this new Lunar Mode, you'll need to bring at least 28 level 70 characters, which is a pretty crazy requirement.

When you defeat a special stage in this new mode, you'll receive a Lunar Arcana card. It's a collectible, so it likely doesn't have any benefits other than looking cool. Of course, you can also trade it with other players, and perhaps it will earn you some Genesis Crystals.

Traveler's Tales

But remember Traveler's Tales event? It was a permanent event where you received a book that tracked the characters you met in the world. You could even visit Yae Miko's shrine and request a meeting with a specific character.

2025 Fifth Anniversary Event

Finally, let's talk about the upcoming 2025 Fifth Anniversary event. After September 28th, everyone will receive an in-game email with 1,600 Primogems, one bottle of Elixir, two bottles of Fragile Resin, an adorable new pet, and a floating bed.

Then, there will be a 7-day login event where you can earn up to 10 Intertwined Fates and one Dust of Enlightenment.

Also, as with every new major version update, the double top-up bonus will be reset. And during the anniversary celebration, the standard character selector banner will be live, allowing you to choose any of these units!

That's basically it! The changes coming with this Genshin Impact Luna I Version update are insane. Get ready to enter the brand-new continent of Teyvat!

As the main new character of Genshin Impact version 5.6, getting Escoffier should be one of the biggest motivations for you to work hard in this version! After all, the new characters of Genshin Impact are not only attractive in appearance, but also help you complete the tasks in the corresponding new version.

At present, version 5.6 has been going on for more than a week. You should have collected some free Primogems to get Escoffier. If not, it is best to hurry up and get Genesis Crystals through Genshin Impact Top Up to exchange Primogems, because the banner where Escoffier is located is time-limited!

If you already have Escoffier, then in order to make the most of her in battle, you need to collect relevant materials as soon as possible to complete her upgrade and Ascension, while upgrading her talents.

Based on this, we will introduce you to what materials are needed to upgrade and Ascend Escoffier, and how to farm them.

All Escoffier Ascension Materials

As you know, the lovely Escoffier is mainly responsible for Cryo sub-DPS in the team, so you need to focus on farming Shivada Jade, the lowest risk basic material, which can be dropped by defeating Cryo bosses such as Cryo Hypostasis, Maguu Kenki, Lupus Boreas, and La Signora.

It is worth noting that Shivada Jade has different levels, and the rarer Shivada Jade can help Escoffier reach higher levels. So if you get too many low-level Shivada Jade, you can convert them into rarer ones through Alchemy Table.

Level 20 Ascension:

• 1x Shivada Jade Sliver
• 3x Meshing Gear
• 3x Beryl Conch
• 20,000x Mora
• Rewards: 1x Acquaint Fate

Level 40 Ascension:

• 3x Shivada Jade Fragment
• 15x Meshing Gear
• 10x Beryl Conch
• 2x Secret Source Airflow Accumulator
• 40,000x Mora

Level 50 Ascension:

• 6x Shivada Jade Fragment
• 12x Mechanical Spur Gear
• 20x Beryl Conch
• 4x Secret Source Airflow Accumulator
• 60,000x Mora
• Rewards: 1x Acquaint Fate

Level 60 Ascension:

• 3x Shivada Jade Chunk
• 18x Mechanical Spur Gear
• 30x Beryl Conch
• 8x Secret Source Airflow Accumulator
• 80,000x Mora

Level 70 Ascension:

• 6x Shivada Jade Chunk
• 12x Artificed Dynamic Gear
• 45x Beryl Conch
• 12x Secret Source Airflow Accumulator
• 100,000x Mora
• Rewards: 1x Acquaint Fate

Level 80 Ascension:

• 6x Shivada Jade Gemstone
• 24x Artificed Dynamic Gear
• 60x Beryl Conch
• 20x Secret Source Airflow Accumulator
• 120,000x Mora

Acquaint Fate as an Ascension reward can be used to obtain all characters and their weapons in Standard Wishes and Beginners’ Wish, except the new banner, so don’t miss it.

How To Farm?

In addition to Cryo bosses already mentioned, you need to regularly farm the new world boss Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device in version 5.6 to obtain Secret Source Airflow Accumulator, which can be found in Toyac Springs in Natlan.

As for Meshing Gear, Mechanical Spur Gear, and Artificed Dynamic Gear (which are also talent materials), they can be found at Clockwork Meka opponents in Fontaine - this should be because Escoffier is from Fontaine.

All Escoffier Talent Materials

Comparatively, Talent Materials seem to be fewer, but the farming difficulty is actually higher. These materials are:

• Teachings of Justice: 9x
• Guide to Justice: 63x
• Philosophies of Justice: 114x
• Meshing Gear: 18x
• Mechanical Spur Gear: 66x
• Artificed Dynamic Gear: 93x
• Eroded Horn: 18x
• Crown of Insight: 3x
• Mora: 4,957,500x

How To Farm These Materials?

Most of the talent materials are obtained in the same way as Ascension materials, but Guide to Justice can only be farmed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays in Pale Forgotten Glory Domain in Fontaine.

Eroded Horn can only be obtained by defeating the other world boss Lord of Eroded Primal Fire. Although you only need to collect 18 of this material, due to the weekly boss challenge has a limited number of times and the drop rate is not 100%, this collection process is likely to take you several months.

It is worth mentioning that if you have enough other talent materials but only lack Eroded Horn, you can use Alchemy Table to utilize Dream Solvent to convert other materials into Eroded Horn to save time. As for Crown of Insight, it is mainly obtained through specific limited-time events, reputation system and battle pass.

Due to the low drop rate of some materials, you can actually choose to redeem them directly in Paimon’s Bargains, but this requires many Masterless Starglitter, Masterless Stardust, or Primogems.

After obtaining enough materials, you will be able to unlock the following talents of Escoffier in turn:

• Kitchen Skills
• Low-Temperature Cooking
• Scoring Cuts
• Better to Salivate Than Medicate
• Inspiration-Immersed Seasoning
• Constant Off-the-Cuff Cookery

Escoffier’s Combat Pros

Faced with such a hard material farming process, you may wonder why you do this? This is of course because Escoffier can provide benefits to your battles and enhance your Genshin Impact game experience.

As a Cryo sub-DPS, Escoffier can not only provide damage off-site, but also summon Cooking Mek during combat to periodically fire Cryo damage at the enemy, causing damage to the affected target while creating opportunities for teammates to trigger elemental reactions. In addition, Escoffier can also cause AOE Cryo damage through elemental bursts and heal teammates based on the damage output.

After understanding the above content, you need to develop an optimal route based on the farming location of these materials, complete the farming as soon as possible with the highest efficiency, so that Escoffier can show his skills in your team! Please act quickly!

As you explore F2P game Genshin Impact, you may be thinking about the cost of Primogems in character selection, as this is one of the most important resources in the game. In Version 5.4, which is expected to be officially launched on February 12, you may be very surprised to see the appearance of a new character, Yumemizuki Mizuki.

Yumemizuki Mizuki is a new 5-star Anemo character from Inazuma, which is very suitable for acting as a healer and a buffer in a team combination. However, it requires too many Primogems in the current event. Some players are hesitant because they don’t know this character and can’t figure out whether they are suitable for this new character.

Don’t worry, this guide will introduce you to some of the current advantages and disadvantages of this character, so that you can choose to accord to your needs in the game.

About Version 5.4

As mentioned above, Mizuki is the new character added in this Version 5.4. She will use a catalyst in battle, which is not a very conventional weapon type. With this weapon, she can use Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks to deal Anemo DMG to the enemy.

Yumemizuki Mizuki banner will appear in Phase 1 banner of Version 5.4, which means that you will be able to draw her in the three weeks after February 12. In addition, you can also draw Sunny Morning Sleep-In and Silvershower Heartstrings in Phase 1 weapon banner, which are both signature 5-star weapons.

After March 4, Mizuki will be replaced by 5-star characters Wriothesley and Furina in Phase 2 banner. But you don’t have to worry too much, because she will most likely become one of the standard banner loot pool in the game after Version 5.5.

About Yumemizuki Mizuki

Now that we know about Version 5.4, we can start analyzing this banner. First, let’s introduce the advantages of Yumemizuki Mizuki. If you invest a small amount of Genesis Crystal from Genshin Impact Top Up, you will have a support, healer, or hybrid character that can perform very well in a team lineup.

Elemental Skill possessed by this 5-star Anemo character allows her to enter Dreamdrifter state, which makes her levitate in the air and gain faster movement speed, and also causes periodic AOE Anemo DMG to nearby opponents. What’s more, in this state, Mizuki’s allies will also gain some Swirl DMG.

With this Elemental Burst, Mizuki can effectively attract some enemies, such as Sucrose and Kazuha, and can summon a Mini Baku on the battlefield that will periodically throw snacks, which will have different effects depending on Mizuki’s state.

If Mizuki’s health is above 70%, Mini Baku’s snacks will explode and deal an AoE Anemo DMG to nearby enemies; however, if the health is below 70%, Mini Baku’s snacks will restore some health based on Mizuki’s Elemental Mastery stat. However, it should be noted that if the snacks are not picked up after a period of time, they will also explode on their own and deal a small amount of AoE Anemo DMG to enemies.

Generally speaking, Mizuki’s expertise revolves around her Elemental Mastery stat, as Swirl DMG buff provided to allies and her own healing effects will change based on it. So it is very easy to make an optimal build for her because Elemental Mastery in the game is very easy to increase.

However, it is very worth noting that compared to other dedicated healers in the game, the healing capabilities provided by Mizuki are not outstanding. Even with her high EM, her Elemental Burst only provides 3,000 health to allies, which is far from enough for slightly more tough fights and is not enough to make up for the investment in EM.

So if you use Mizuki as a character focused on emergency healing, you may find that not only you will be in trouble, but your team will not get much improvement. In fact, you can use it as a Swirl support, because her Swirl DMG buff is still very impressive. However, this buff only occurs when Mizuki is in Dreamdrifter state. Once you leave the battlefield or lose this effect, this buff will end, and the conditions for use are very limited.

Another disadvantage of choosing Mizuki is that she will soon be added to the standard Wish banner loot pool, so you don’t have to pursue her banner in the premium banners loot pool with a 50% probability in the current Version 5.4. In addition, you have the opportunity to choose Mizuki as your 5-star character every year.

Overall, if you prefer Yumemizuki Mizuki’s support and healing buffs, it may not be a character worth investing in the current Version 5.4. But if you value her Anemo DMG more, then this character with super high damage capabilities is still worth trying. I hope you can find your own answer in this guide. Have fun playing!

In Phase 1 of Genshin Impact Version 5.3, you saw the addition of two new characters, Mavuika and Citlali. In Phase 2, you will see two banners for rerun, Arlecchino and Clorinde, both of which are excellent DPS units, and F2P restrictions have made many players look forward to their return.

More importantly, both characters will use the gacha system in the second phase to obtain their own weapons, namely the 5-star polearm Crimson Moon’s Semblance and the 5-star sword Absolution, so that their combat capabilities will rise to a higher level.

Both character banners will be rerunning from January 21st to February 11th, so this guide will break down the pros and cons of Arlecchino and Clorinde in Genshin Impact Version 5.3 so you can make your Phase 2 character choices.

About Arlecchino And Clorinde

Arlecchino is Fourth of Fatui Harbingers and entered the game in Version 4.6. This 5-star character excels at applying Bond of Life to herself and infusing Pyro into her Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks for sustained Elemental DMG. If you make an optimal build for her in Genshin Impact, she will easily become one of the most powerful Pyro-based DPS units.

As for Clorinde, she is a 5-star sword user who also uses Bond of Life. However, Clorinde may enter a special state during the rotation of skills that increases the power of her normal attacks and infuses them with Electro. Unlike Clorinde and Arlecchino, however, the amount of Bond of Life she has directly affects the type of attack she can unleash on enemies.

As a result, both characters will use Bond of Life, a mechanic that can make characters more vulnerable to damage, as health healing can only be provided from external sources after Bond of Life has been cleared. So before the challenge, you can use Genesis Crystals obtained in Genshin Impact Top Up to enhance the maximum health in your character build to ensure smooth gameplay.

Select Arlecchino

As mentioned above, Arlecchino is a 5-star Pyro on-field DPS. The character’s rotation involves using her Elemental Skill to apply Blood-Debt Directives to opponents, which will periodically cause Pyro damage to enemies, but most importantly, they can be absorbed. Arlecchino can absorb Blood-Debt Directives or Blood-Debt Due (which is a strengthened version of Directive) through her Charged Attack or Elemental Burst, so that she can build up her Bond of Life counter.

When Arlecchino’s Bond of Life equals or exceeds 30% of her maximum health, she enters the game’s Masque of the Red Death state. Once in this state, all of Arlecchino’s Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks are converted into attacks that deal additional Pyro damage.

Normal Attacks deal additional damage based on Arlecchino’s current attack damage and a percentage of her Bond of Life. In this case, each attack will consume a portion of her Bond of Life, and her Elemental Skill cooldown will be reduced. In addition, her Elemental Burst is literally a nuclear bomb, automatically absorbing and clearing all nearby Blood-Debt Directives to deal with a large amount of area Pyro damage. On top of that, this skill also heals Arlecchino’s health and resets her Elemental Skill cooldown.

So you can start with Blood-Debt Directives when playing Arlecchino, then use her Charged Attack to absorb all Directives and collect Bond of Life, so that you can deal a lot of Pyro damage to the enemy later. Then her Burst can be used as a nuclear bomb to clear all the adds on the battlefield or reduce the enemy’s health by a large amount, or you can use it as a means of damage to reset the cooldown of Elemental Skill, so that your entire character rotation can be reset again. In fact, these rotations are not difficult, but you just need to practice more.

But there are some downsides to this powerful damage ability - the amount of Bond of Life Arlecchino gains during a fight increases with the amount of Blood-Debt Directive. This makes the character less effective against single targets when using Skill and Charged Attack than against groups of enemies. Here, if you accidentally mix up your rotation, such as using Burst too early, you will be stuck with a very long skill cooldown and less Pyro DMG.

Also, since Arlecchino is mainly focused on Pyro DMG, you will have a high chance of setting the entire area on fire if you fight in a regular battle in a field, etc. This will also cause Arlecchino to receive environmental Pyro DMG or have fewer shields in this situation.

Overall, Arlecchino’s combat ability can only be very strong in a fight without Bond of Life, otherwise she can only maintain her health, which is the price of her amazing damage ability. What’s more, Arlecchino’s builds in the game are just as difficult as those of standard DPS units, so you may not maximize her potential because it takes a lot of effort.

Select Clorinde

With Clorinde, you can use her Elemental Skill to put her into Night Vigil state. In this state, her normal attacks become Swift Hunt attacks that deal with Electro DMG, but she cannot use Charged Attacks. If you cast an Elemental Skill again while this state is active, the attack becomes Impale the Night, a powerful lunge that deals with Electro DMG.

As mentioned above, Clorinde’s Bond of Life affects both Swift Hunt and Impale the Night attack types - if her Bond of Life is equal to or greater than 100% of her maximum health, Swift Hunt will perform pistolet shots during combat, which first pierce the enemy for a large amount of damage, and secondly reduce the enemy’s resistance to subsequent damage types, making them more vulnerable.

If her Bond of Life is less than 100%, her shots will also grant her Bond of Life and heal her based on the current value. When Bond of Life reaches 0%, Impale the Night will do a regular lunging attack. Clorinde’s Elemental Burst is also a nuke that first grants Bond of Life to the character, then attacks the enemy and deals AOE Electro DMG.

So Clorinde’s rotation is all about getting those skills into Night Vigil state as quickly as possible, and then collecting Bond of Life through healing and Swift Hunt to get it to 100% or higher. Before that expires, you can use Impale the Night to deal more damage and heal continuously. The problem you need to overcome here is that this state only lasts for 7.5 seconds, which makes the whole rotation a bit difficult to master.

In addition, when Clorinde’s Bond of Life reaches 100%, her passive Talent’s CRIT Rate bonus is also activated. Although it can be complicated to keep this value at 100%, as long as you master the rotation and other team members that help trigger Electro-related reactions, Clorinde will be an Electro DPS with above-average damage ability, even if her build is similar to most traditional DPS.

So in summary, there are only two main factors in choosing between these two characters in Genshin Impact 5.3 Phase 2 - the type of damage that can be dealt (Pyro DPS or an Electro DPS) and the comfort level when rotating. Normally, Clorinde will be more difficult to rotate than Arlecchino, but practice always makes perfect. Regardless, as long as you use an effective build, you will have one of the most powerful DPS characters in the game.