HoyoVerse has confirmed the official details of phase 1 of GENSHIN Impact's update banners. The new Electro character, Ineffa, will make her debut alongside Citlali's first Rerun, Cryo support. Banners will be available between July 30 and August 19, 2025.
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In the new phase of banners, Genshin Impact presents an unreleased character and brings back a dear figure of the community. Ineffa arrives as a five -star electro unit, equipped with a spear and specializing in off -field damage. Its mechanics revolve around the new Lunar-Charged reaction, which will be introduced in this version. In addition to causing damage, it offers defensive use when creating shields.
Phase 1 Characters: Ineffa Premiere and Citlali returns
In the new phase of banners, Genshin Impact presents an unreleased character and brings back a dear figure of the community. Ineffa arrives as a five -star electro unit, equipped with a spear and specializing in off -field damage. Its mechanics revolve around the new Lunar-Charged reaction, which will be introduced in this version. In addition to causing damage, it offers defensive use when creating shields.
Citlali, in turn, returns for the first time since his debut. The character acts as a Cryo support and stands out for its continuous elemental application and the ability to generate shields. Its versatility allows effective combinations in teams focused on reactions such as merging and freezing.
Complete list of characters in banners
During phase 1 of version 5.8, the following characters will be available:
- Ineffa (Electro, Launches - 5 Stars)
- Citlali (Cryo, catalyst - 5 stars)
- Xingqiu (Hydro, Sword - 4 Stars)
- Fischl (Electro, Arc - 4 Stars)
- SETHOS (Electro, Arc - 4 STARS)
This combination offers balanced options between damage, support and elemental application, especially useful for those who want to assemble various compositions focused on elementary reactions.
Featured weapons: releases and favorites returning
The Arms Banner also features important news for collectors and strategists. Fractured Halo spear , considered the Ineffa signature weapon, debuts as the big news among the five stars. Its passive effect makes it a powerful choice to maximize the character's performance.
Another five -star weapon, the Starcaller's Watch , returns as an exclusive Citlali item. Its synergy with the character further increases its potential as Cryo support.
Check out the full list of available weapons:
- Fractured Halo (spear - 5 stars)
- Starcaller's Watch (catalyst - 5 stars)
- Favonius Warbow (arch - 4 stars)
- Favonius Codex (catalyst - 4 stars)
- Mountain-Bolt Bolt (Launches-4 Stars)
- Sturdy Bone (Sword - 4 Stars)
- Sacrificial Greatsword (Spanish - 4 stars)
<a i=0>Phase 1 of the 5.8 update banners will be officially released on</a> <a i=1>July 30, 2025</a> <a i=2>and will be active until</a> <a i=3>August 19, 2025</a> <a i=4>. Thus, this period marks the beginning of the news of the new version, which will still have thematic events and system adjustments throughout the cycle.</a>
When will banners be available?
Phase 1 of the 5.8 update banners will be officially released on July 30, 2025 and will be active until August 19, 2025 . Thus, this period marks the beginning of the news of the new version, which will still have thematic events and system adjustments throughout the cycle.
For players who want to invest in unpublished characters or strengthen old compositions, this is a strategic opportunity. In addition, the presence of support weapons reinforces the appeal of banners for different gameplay profiles.
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