List of Contents
  • Genshin Impact Banner Schedule Overview
  • Current Banner Version 6.6 Breakdown
    • Are Nicole and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?
    • Are Durin and His Signature Weapon Worth It?
    • Are Lohen and His Signature Weapon Worth It?
    • Are Mavuika and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?
  • Previous Banners: Version 6.5 Recap
    • Version 6.5 Overview
  • Next Banner Version 6.7 Breakdown (Predicted)
    • Are Sandrone and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?
  • Future Genshin Impact Banner Predictions and Leaks: 6.8 and Beyond
  • Genshin Impact Pity System & Saving FAQ
    • How does the pity system work for character banners?
    • What is the 50/50 rule and how do I beat it?
    • How many wishes can a free-to-play (F2P) player save per patch?
List of Contents
  • Genshin Impact Banner Schedule Overview
  • Current Banner Version 6.6 Breakdown
    • Are Nicole and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?
    • Are Durin and His Signature Weapon Worth It?
    • Are Lohen and His Signature Weapon Worth It?
    • Are Mavuika and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?
  • Previous Banners: Version 6.5 Recap
    • Version 6.5 Overview
  • Next Banner Version 6.7 Breakdown (Predicted)
    • Are Sandrone and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?
  • Future Genshin Impact Banner Predictions and Leaks: 6.8 and Beyond
  • Genshin Impact Pity System & Saving FAQ
    • How does the pity system work for character banners?
    • What is the 50/50 rule and how do I beat it?
    • How many wishes can a free-to-play (F2P) player save per patch?

Genshin Impact Banners 2026 Schedule: Current, Next, and Upcoming Banners

Mason

05/19/2026

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Official Update: Version 6.6 “Luna VII” is officially confirmed to launch on May 20, 2026. All 6.6 Phase 1 and Phase 2 information below is now locked in based on official data. Future patches (6.7+) remain based on leaks and are subject to change.

Trying to plan your Primogem spending for the Genshin Impact 2026 banner schedule? You are in the right place. We are officially entering Version 6.6 “Luna VII”. This massive update introduces some of the biggest power spikes of the year. It also brings brand-new mechanics that will shake up the meta. This complete guide breaks down the active 6.6 banners, reviews past 6.5 characters, and previews upcoming leaks so you can save your wishes wisely.

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The roadmap for this year features a heavy focus on the new Hexerei team passive. It also brings the return of highly valuable Archons and regional anchors. Below is the full master schedule tracking the entire year.

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Version Patch Phase Featured New Units Expected Combat Role Rerun Characters
6.5 banner 6.5 Phase 1 (Ended)
(April 8 – April 28, 2026)
Linnea (5★) Lunar Crystallize Support Chasca
6.5 Phase 2 (Ended)
(April 28 – May 20, 2026)
None N/A Lauma / Nefer
6.6 banner 6.6 Phase 1
(May 20 – June 9, 2026)
Nicole (5★) / Prune (4★) Pyro Shielder & Buffer / Anemo Support Durin (Confirmed) / Razor (4★) / Fischl (4★)
6.6 Phase 2
(June 9 – June 30, 2026, Est.)
Lohen (5★) Cryo Main DPS (Melt Specialist) Mavuika (Confirmed)
6.7 banner 6.7 Phase 1 (Est. July)
(June 30 – July 21, 2026, Est.)
Sandrone (5★) Cryo Claymore (Star-Superconduct) Columbina
6.7 Phase 2 (Est. July)
(July 21 – August 11, 2026, Est.)
Currently unknown Currently unknown Citlali / Raiden Shogun
6.8 / 7.0 banner 6.8 / 7.0 Phase 1 (Est. Summer)
(August 11 – September 1, 2026, Est.)
Alice (5★ - Rumored) Pyro Catalyst Hyper-carry To be updated (TBA)
6.8 / 7.0 Phase 2 (Est. Summer)
(September 1 – September 22, 2026, Est.)
Currently unknown Currently unknown Currently unknown

Current Banner Version 6.6 Breakdown

This update features a great balance of utility and field exploration upgrades. If your team dies too fast against aggressive bosses, this version offers a massive solution.

Patch Phase Character Rarity Element / Weapon Primary Role
Phase 1 Nicole 5-Star Pyro Catalyst Shielder / Team Buffer
Durin 5-Star Pyro Sword Sub-DPS / Pyro Enabler
Prune 4-Star Anemo Catalyst Hexerei / Swirl Support
Razor 4-Star Electro Claymore Physical Main DPS
Fischl 4-Star Electro Bow Off-field Sub-DPS
Phase 2 Lohen 5-Star Cryo Polearm Main DPS (Melt-Focused)
Mavuika 5-Star Pyro Claymore Main DPS / Sub-DPS

Are Nicole and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?


Nicole
is an absolute must-pull utility unit. She provides a giant, durable shield that prevents your fragile units from getting interrupted during their damage window. When she uses her skill, she summons Arcane Projections. These constructs deal coordinated off-field element attacks seamlessly. For casual explorers, her charged attack acts like a regional Treasure Compass to spot hidden chests. Nicole's signature weapon (741 Base ATK, 16.5% ATK), is an exceptional support tool that grants up to a 26% team damage bonus based on her attack power, easily refunds 14 energy upon shielding, and heavily rewards off-field team members via the Hexerei passive mechanic.

Are Durin and His Signature Weapon Worth It?

Durin provides good value if you lack a reliable off-field damage dealer. He creates consistent fields for reactions. However, his personal scaling makes him a bit niche compared to upcoming choices. Durin's signature weapon (608 Base ATK, 33.1% CRIT Rate), offers good stats and boosts burst crit damage, providing a 16% party attack buff that gets an extra 75% scaling boost in Hexerei setups. If you already have fully built sub-DPS units, you can easily skip this rerun.

Are Lohen and His Signature Weapon Worth It?


If you want a premier front-line fighter, Lohen is incredibly deadly. Lohen thrives on Melt reactions. His combat kit relies on quick attacks that consume status bars to trigger heavy bursts of elemental damage. Lohen's signature weapon (674 Base ATK, 22.1% CRIT Rate), perfectly fuels this gameplay loop by providing massive 40% normal and skill damage buffs that extend as you weave attacks, with a giant 75% performance spike inside Hexerei compositions.

Are Mavuika and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?

Mavuika remains a god-tier unit. She provides top-tier Pyro application and a massive attack buff that fits almost every team rotation. Pairing her with Lohen lets you clear content instantly. Mavuika's signature weapon (741 Base ATK, 11% CRIT Rate), delivers huge critical and attack modifiers that jump up by 75% during her Nightsoul's Blessing state, freezing the buff timer completely whenever she swaps into the backline.

Previous Banners: Version 6.5 Recap

Version 6.5 “Luna VI” focused heavily on niche reactions and specific elemental support styles.

Phase Character Rarity Element / Weapon
Phase 1 Linnea 5-Star Geo Bow
Chasca 5-Star Anemo Bow
Phase 2 Lauma 5-Star Dendro Catalyst
Nefer 5-Star Electro Catalyst

Version 6.5 Overview

Version 6.5 introduced Linnea as a dedicated Geo bow support, specializing in the new Lunar Crystallize reaction. The patch also featured a solid lineup of reruns: Chasca provided excellent overworld mobility, while Lauma and Nefer returned in Phase 2 to anchor Dendro Bloom and Electro burst-driver teams, respectively.

Next Banner Version 6.7 Breakdown (Predicted)

Genshin Impact Version 6.7 is set to introduce a long-awaited Fatui Harbinger to the playable roster. We are finally seeing Sandrone (The Marionette) join the fray, bringing a unique Star-Superconduct mechanic that is poised to cause a major meta shift for Cryo teams. Whether you are looking to build a brand new hyper-carry or snag a legendary rerun, this banner schedule guide covers everything you need to know to manage your Primogems.

Patch Phase Character Rarity Element / Weapon Primary Role
Phase 1 Sandrone 5-Star Cryo Claymore Main DPS (Star-Superconduct)
Columbina 5-Star Nocturne's Curtain Call Support / Sub-DPS
Phase 2 Currently unknown Currently unknown Currently unknown Currently unknown
Citlali 5-Star Starcaller's Watch Elemental Synergy
Raiden Shogun 5-Star Electro Polearm Battery / Burst DPS

Are Sandrone and Her Signature Weapon Worth It?

Sandrone
Sandrone
is a high-value pull if you want a "Cryo Neuvillette" experience. She arrives as a 5-star Cryo Claymore user, but her playstyle is anything but traditional. Instead of slow swings, her kit focuses on a high-tech Charged Attack that fires a continuous laser beam. The Marionette uses a "heat" system: her laser builds up a gauge that eventually causes an "overheat" state. You must use her Elemental Skill to clear the bar, making her rotation a fast-paced game of managing heat while maintaining maximum field time. She is the core of the new Star-Superconduct mechanic. By triggering this specific reaction, she creates a domain that significantly buffs Cryo and Electro damage by 38%. At C0, she is very F2P-friendly, though her C1 and C2 offer significant power spikes for the Star-Superconduct mechanic. Her signature weapon (674 Base ATK, 44.1% Crit DMG) is specialized for ATK-scaling carries, acting as a massive "stat stick" that boosts ATK by 18% and provides a staggering 60% DMG bonus specifically to the Star-Superconduct mechanic.

Future Genshin Impact Banner Predictions and Leaks: 6.8 and Beyond

Looking past the current patches, reliable community leaks suggest that the story stakes will rise.

  • Version 6.8 / 7.0 - Alice Speculation: One of the most famous lore names might arrive around late summer. Early data suggests a Pyro Catalyst build with massive multiplier stats.

Genshin Impact Pity System & Saving FAQ

How does the pity system work for character banners?

You are guaranteed a 5-star character within 90 wishes. However, your actual odds begin to scale up dramatically around 74 wishes. Hardcore players call this the soft pity zone. You should always budget roughly 80 wishes to secure a high-rarity unit.

What is the 50/50 rule and how do I beat it?

When a 5-star drops, there is a 50% chance it is the featured event character. If you pull a standard permanent unit instead, your very next 5-star is 100% guaranteed to be the banner target. This permanent guarantee carries over across different banner periods. Saving 180 wishes ensures you get the exact character you want, no matter your luck.

How many wishes can a free-to-play (F2P) player save per patch?

On average, completing all daily commissions and limited events gives around 40 pulls. Clearing the Spiral Abyss, exploring new map zones, and finishing Imaginarium Theater adds another 20 to 30 pulls. This means a dedicated player can secure roughly 60 to 75 pulls per version update without spending real money.

Mason
Mason

Senior Game Editor

Mason is a deep-dive strategy guide creator specializing in the HoYoverse and open-world games, adept at breaking down complex mechanics into clear character build and combat strategies. In Genshin Impact, they are renowned for precise character strength evaluations and Elemental Reaction system analysis, offering optimized team compositions for full-star Spiral Abyss clears to 100% exploration routes across Teyvat. In Honkai: Star Rail, they focus on preemptive mechanic breakdowns for Forgotten Hall and Pure Fiction, excelling in precision calculations based on Speed tuning and Action Order to craft viable no-Light Cone/low-Eidolon F2P clearance strategies.

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