Summary
Genshin Impacthas officially revealed all the characters that will be featured during the second phase of the ongoing Version 5.6 update. Just like every other update,Genshin ImpactVersion 5.6 is divided into two parts, each featuring a different set of limited-time characters. These lineups always include two separate banners, each with one limited five-star character and a shared four-star lineup consisting of three playable units.
The first part ofGenshin Impact5.6 introduced two new five-star characters: the famous Fontaine chef Escoffier and Natlan’s veterinarian Ifa. HoYoverse has confirmed only two new playable units for this update, which means the second phase will not introduce any new additions to the roster.
Genshin Impact’s official Twitter account has revealed the two event banners set to arrive in the second phase of Version 5.6. According to the post, the second phase will feature two five-star characters, Kinich and Raiden Shogun, alongside three four-star characters: Thoma, Sara, and Lynette. Although Kinich was initially released back when Natlan launched in update 5.0, this will be his first rerun banner. Kinich has remained one of the most fun-to-use five-star units from Natlan, thanks to his ability to traverse the overworld using a grappling hook. His primary role is mainDPS inGenshin Impact, making him ideal for team compositions that focus on combining Dendro and Pyro to trigger Burning effects.
Genshin Impact 5.6: Phase 2 Banner Characters Revealed
Kinich’s banner companion, Raiden Shogun, is still considered an S-tier pick despite being released at the start of the Inazuma update. Like most previously releasedArchons inGenshin Impact, one of Raiden Shogun’s strongest traits is her flexibility, as she fits into nearly any team composition.
While she can fulfill various roles except healing, Raiden Shogun is best used as a sub-DPS or support, and she remains one of the best battery characters in the game. The four-star lineup also includes some solid support picks. Many fans have pointed out that HoYoverse continues its pattern of featuring the Electro user Sara only whenGenshin Impact’s Electro Archonis one of the banner’s five-star headliners.
However, others were surprised to see Lynette featured on a limited banner despite her brother Lyney not being one of the available five-star characters. Players who still wish to pull for Escoffier, Ifa, or any of the currently featured limited characters have only a few days left to do so, as the Phase 2 banners forGenshin ImpactUpdate 5.6are scheduled to arrive on May 27.
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Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
