Complete Guide to Upcoming Banners and Characters in Genshin Impact Version 5.3

The excitement surrounding Genshin Impact is palpable as we gear up for patch Version 5.3. This update is set to thrill players with a captivating array of new content, coinciding with the vibrant celebrations of the Lantern Rite, also known as the Chinese New Year.

Among the highlights of this update are the introduction of new characters—including the highly anticipated Archon Mauvika—and the launch of the Chronicled Wish Banner, promising a wealth of rewards for players. Let’s explore what this new patch has in store!

Upcoming Banners in Genshin Impact 5.3

Genshin Impact 5.3 will feature the following banners:

Phase 1: Mavuika and Citlali Banner
Phase 2: Arlecchino and Clorinde Banner
New Weapon Banners
Chronicled Wish Banner Liyue

This information was unveiled during the official Genshin Impact Version 5.3 livestream held on December 20, 2024. Alongside character banners, the livestream previewed various events and announced the distribution of complimentary primogems.

1. Phase 1: Mavuika and Citlali Banner

The first phase of the banners introduces two thrilling new characters. Mavuika, a 5-Star Pyro claymore user and the Pyro Archon of Natlan, will debut on the Ancient Flame Ablaze Banner. Complementing her will be Citlali, a 5-Star Cryo catalyst wielder, showcased on the Starry Night’s Whispers Banner.

Both banners will be available simultaneously from January 1 to January 21, 2025.

2. Phase 2: Arlecchino and Clorinde Banner

Harlequin and Clorinde Banner | Source: Hoyoverse

As we move to Phase 2, players can look forward to the return of fan-favorite characters: Clorinde and Arlecchino. Clorinde, a 5-Star Electro sword user, will be featured on her Illuminating Lightning Banner, while Arlecchino, also a 5-Star character but a Pyro polearm user, will appear in The Hearth’s Ashen Shadow Banner. Additionally, Lan Yan will make her first appearance as a featured 4-Star character.

Phase 2 banners are scheduled to run concurrently from January 21 to February 11, 2025.

3. New Weapon Banners

The weapon banners will also receive exciting additions. In Phase 1, players can expect the introduction of two new 5-Star weapons: A Thousand Blazing Suns, which is Mavuika’s signature claymore, and the Starcaller’s Watch, the catalyst that reflects Citlali’s essence.

Moving into Phase 2, Arlecchino and Clorinde’s signature weapons will take center stage, with Crimson Moon’s Semblance and Absolution being showcased, respectively.

4. Chronicled Wish Banner Liyue

Liyue Chronicled Wish Banner | Source: Hoyoverse

The Chronicle Wish Banner will also make a return, this time spotlighting characters from Liyue. Players can anticipate the following Liyue characters to be featured:

Baizhu
Shenhe
Keqing
Hiring
Xiao
Tartaglia (Childe)
Qiqi

In addition to the characters, a selection of remarkable 5-Star weapons will be available, including:

Primordial Jade Cutter (sword)
Summit Shaper (sword)
The Unforged (claymore)
Calamity Queller (polearm)
Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (polearm)
Jadefall’s Splendor (catalyst)
Memory of Dust (catalyst)
Polar Star (bow)
Amos’ Bow (bow)

Which characters are you most excited to acquire? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

About Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact, crafted by miHoYo, is a dynamic action-adventure RPG that accommodates both single-player and multiplayer modes, capitalizing on cross-platform and cross-save functionalities. The game immerses players in a fantastical realm populated by diverse characters, each possessing unique skills essential for combat development.

The open-world design invites exploration through various movements, such as walking, swimming, gliding, and climbing. Players can choose their character’s gender according to their preference, embarking on a quest to locate a lost sibling while forming bonds with numerous playable characters, each helping to unravel the mysteries surrounding the divine entities of this captivating world.

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