Genshin Impact banners follow a predictable rotation, changing every few weeks like clockwork! Thankfully, Hoyoverse keeps us all in the loop with consistent updates through livestreams and social media. This means you can always plan ahead and decide exactly how to spend those precious Primogems on your favorite characters and weapons.
Given the three-week cycle for banners, the lineup of Genshin Impact characters is always evolving. This fantastic free-to-play PC game frequently introduces exciting new characters to wish for! Each limited-time character banner, also known as an “event wish,” features one highly sought-after five-star character and three four-star characters, all with boosted drop rates. Don’t forget the dedicated weapon banner, which runs parallel to the character banners and offers different powerful weapons with each update.
Current Genshin Impact Character Event Banners
The second phase of Genshin Impact’s 6.0 update banners kicked off on Tuesday, September 30, and will conclude on Tuesday, October 21. During this period, you’ll find Flins as the featured five-star character on the “Lone Light Knocks at Night” banner, while Yelan makes a grand return as the five-star highlight of the “Discerner of Enigmas” banner.
On the “Lone Light Knocks at Night” banner, you can find:
- Flins
- Aino
- Sucrose
- Dori
And the “Discerner of Enigmas” banner features:
- Yelan
- Aino
- Sucrose
- Dori
To get your hands on these incredible characters, you’ll need to use your Primogems to acquire Intertwined Fates. Each Fate costs 160 Primogems, and you’ll typically want at least ten for a guaranteed four-star (or higher) reward. Keep in mind, this guarantee could be a powerful four-star weapon instead of a character!
Current Genshin Impact Weapon Banner
The Genshin Impact weapon pity system offers an excellent opportunity to power up your favorite characters with a selection of potent four and five-star weapons. Just like with character banners, you’ll need to use Primogems to wish for these valuable armaments.
Currently, the Epitome Invocation banner features Bloodsoaked Ruins as Flins’s optimal weapon and Aqua Simulacra as the perfect choice for Yelan.
Here are the featured weapons on the current Epitome Invocation banner:
- Bloodsoaked Ruins
- Aqua Simulacra
- Lion’s Roar
- Favonius Greatsword
- Favonius Lance
- Favonius Codex
- Sacrificial Bow
These five-star weapons are almost always the absolute best choices for the characters featured on their respective banners. If you’re looking to maximize the potential of your newly acquired character, aiming for their signature weapon on the latest banner is highly recommended!
Genshin Impact Chronicled Wish Banner Details
Good news! The Chronicled Wish banner made a comeback in Genshin Impact 6.0, offering players a fantastic opportunity to acquire beloved characters (and their signature weapons!) from the Sumeru region. The “Rowing Chalice of Dewgrass” Chronicled Wish banner was available from September 9 to 30. However, please note that this particular banner is not active during the current second phase.
Here’s a look at the five-star characters who appeared on the “Rowing Chalice of Dewgrass” Chronicled Wish banner:
- Dehya
- Alhaitham
- Wanderer
- Cyno
- Nilou
- Tighnari
Upcoming Genshin Impact Character Event Banners
The highly anticipated Genshin Impact 6.1 livestream brought exciting confirmations! Nefer is set to grace the first banner alongside the elegant Furina. Following this, the second phase will see the return of fan-favorites Arlecchino and Zhongli, headlining their own banners. Get ready to welcome these powerful characters back into the game!
A Look Back: Genshin Impact Character Banners Since Version 5.0
Curious about past banners? Below, you’ll find a comprehensive table detailing every character banner that has appeared since Genshin Impact version 5.0, including their versions, phases, featured characters, and dates.
| Character Banners | Version | Phase | Featured Characters | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharktacular Surfari & Leaves in the Wind | 5.0 | First | Mualani, Kaedehara Kazuha, Kachina, Xinyan, Bennett | August 28, 2024 – September 17, 2024 |
| Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets & Reign of Serenity | 5.0 | Second | Kinich, Raiden Shogun, Kujou Sara, Thoma, Chevreuse | September 17, 2024 – October 8, 2024 |
| Forgefire’s Blessing & Of Silken Clouds Woven | 5.1 | First | Xilonen, Chiori, Candace, Collei, Dori | October 9, 2024 – October 29, 2024 |
| The Moongrass’ Enlightenment & Moment of Bloom | 5.1 | Second | Nahida, Hu Tao, Sethos, Xingqiu, Kuki Shinobi | October 29, 2024 – November 19, 2024 |
| Piercing Shot’s Crimson Wake & Conjuring Chiaroscuro | 5.2 | First | Chasca, Lyney, Barbara, Ororon, Sucrose | November 19, 2024 – December 10, 2024 |
| Gentry of Hermitage & Decree of the Deeps | 5.2 | Second | Zhongli, Neuvilette, Heizou, Yaoyao, Fischl | December 10, 2024 – December 31, 2024 |
| Ancient Flame Ablaze & Starry Night’s Whispers | 5.3 | First | Mauvika, Citlali, Bennett, Diona, Kachina | January 1, 2025 – January 21, 2025 |
| The Hearth’s Ashen Shadow & Illuminating Lightning | 5.3 | Second | Arlecchino, Clorinde, Chevreuse, Lan Yan, Rosaria | January 21, 2025 – February 11, 2025 |
| Dawn’s Drifting Reverie & Romaritime Meluserenity | 5.4 | First | Mizuki, Sigewinne, Gorou, Sayu, Ziangling | February 11, 2025 – March 4, 2025 |
| Chanson of Many Waters & Tempestuous Destiny | 5.4 | Second | Furina, Wriothesley, Chongyun, Charlotte, Mika | March 4, 2025 – March 25, 2025 |
| Cornucopia of Contention & The Crane Soars Skyward | 5.5 | First | Veresa, Xianyun, Chevreuse, Gaming, Iansan | March 25, 2025 – April 15, 2025 |
| Forgefire’s Blessing & Ballad in Goblets | 5.5 | Second | Xilonen, Venti, Faruzan, Beidou, Yanfei | April 15, 2025 – May 6, 2025 |
| La Chanson Cerise & In the Name of the Rosula | 5.6 | First | Escoffier, Navia, Ororon, Layla, Ifa | May 6, 2025 – May 27, 2025 |
| Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets & Reign of Serenity | 5.6 | Second | Kinich, Raiden Shogun, Kujou Sara, Thoma, Lynette | May 27, 2025 – June 17, 2025 |
| Void Star’s Advent & The Transcendent One Returns | 5.7 | First | Skirk, Shenhe, Candace, Dahlia, Diona | June 17, 2025 – July 8, 2025 |
| Ancient Flame Ablaze & A Thousand Scents Traced | 5.7 | Second | Mavuika, Emilie, Yaoyao, Iansan, Xiangling | July 8, 2025 – July 29, 2025 |
| Astral Actuation & Starry Night’s Whispers | 5.8 | First | Ineffa, Citlali, Sethos, Xingqiu, Fischl | July 29, 2025 – August 19, 2025 |
| Sharktacular Surfari & Piercing Shot’s Crimson Wake | 5.8 | Second | Mualani, Chasca, Bennett, Ororon, Ifa | August 19, 2025 – September 9, 2025 |
| Moonsong of the Groves & Moongrass’ Enlightenment | 6.0 | First | Lauma, Nahida, Barbara, Kuki Shinobu, Kaveh | September 9, 2025 – September 30, 2025 |
| The Lone Light Knocks at Night & Discerner of Enigmas | 6.0 | Second | Flins, Yelan, Aino, Sucrose, Dori | September 30, 2025 – October 21, 2025 |
We’re committed to keeping you informed the moment any new Genshin Impact banners are announced! In the meantime, be sure to explore our other helpful guides, including a comprehensive Genshin Impact tier list, our Genshin Impact hangout guide, and recommendations for the best Genshin Impact builds for each character. If you’re looking for more games with similar vibes, check out our list of the best anime games, or if you’re planning more wishes, we also have all the Honkai Star Rail codes available!