Which banner should you pull for in Genshin Impact 5.6 banners. Guide includes best meta characters, which character to pull, recommended character, total Primogems & pulls, Banner strategy, and more!
Table of Contents
| 3.6 Version Update | |||||||||||
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 Nahida | Nilou | ||||||||||
| Baizhu | Kaveh | Ganyu | |||||||||
| A Parade Of Providence | Girdle Of The Sands | ||||||||||
5.6 Banners - Characters & Duration
First Phase - Escoffier & Navia
Second Phase - Ayaka & Shenhe
| Featured 5-Star | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinich | Raiden Shogun | ||||
| Featured 4-Star | |||||
| TBA | TBA | TBA | |||
Chronicled Wish Banner
Which Character To Pull? - Recommended 5-Star
Character Meta Ranking Overview
| Recommended Order | |
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| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| Name | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Escoffier | - Works as both support and healer, being able to heal allies and deal Hydro/Cryo Shred - Great Cryo application across her kit | - Team comps are limited since you get the best out of her with a full Cryo/Hydro team - Buffs are specific for Freeze |
| Navia | - Strong Geo Main DPS capable of dealing high damage with her Skill - Can work well with most team comps since she can easily proc Crystalize | - Held back by her own element since Geo doesn't have any other reaction besides Crystalize |
| Kinich | - Strong Dendro Main DPS - Kit provides dynamic gameplay with consistent Dendro application | - Gameplay may take getting used to |
| Raiden Shogun | - One of the best Electro characters in the game, capable of being a Main or Sub-DPS - High damage potential across her kit - Easy to build since she relies mostly in ER - Provides team with Energy through her Burst | - Elemental Skill does not activate without damage |
| Ayaka | - Can reach up to 100% Cryo application uptime through unique dash ability - Strong multi-hit Burst | - Unique dash ability can feel clunky and a bit hard to get used to |
| Ayato | - High Hydro application uptime with Skill and Burst - Can be a Main or Sub-DPS | - Weak raw damage - Not exception in either roles |
| Yoimiya | - High Pyro application with Skill and Normal Attack - Pretty good damage multipliers | - Burst is pretty insignificant - Tends to move away from targets with Normal Attack string |
| Chiori | - Great Sub-DPS for Geo teams - Good enough dmaage to be able to Main DPS | - Will require other Geo supports to make the best out of her - Geo damage is weaker than other Elements due to lack of Elemental Reactions |
| Yae Miko | - Consistent Electro application through Skill makes her a great Electro Sub-DPS - Pretty good damage across her kit | - Skill takes time to set up - Skill is pretty stationary and will not proc when a target is out of its range |
| Itto | - Great Geo damager throughout his kit | - Constrained by only working with specific characters and team comp - Geo element by itself is weak since it does not have Elemental Reactions besides Crystalize |
| Kokomi | - Considered among the best healers in the current meta - Pretty standard Hydro application through Skill | - Skill is stationary so moving out of its range renders it useless - Does not have good damage since she has negative Critical Rate by default |
| Kazuha | - Still one of the best Support characters in the game - Easy to proc Elemental Shred - Can work on both Elemental Reaction or Mono Element teams - Easy to use | - Has plenty of on-field time because of VV |
Supports Are The Must Pull This Update
This Update will include two great Supports with Kazuha and Escoffier. Kazuha is a more versatile Support since he can work on more teams, but Escoffier's Freeze buff amplifies what is previously a weak reaction.
Pull For Main DPS Depending On Niche
Kinich and Navia are really good Main DPS characters and among the roster of Main DPS you can pull for, they are the most recommended. However, if you already have a surplus of Main DPS Characters, it's better to skip them since they are a bit of a niche.
Some Characters Are Not Recommended To Pull
Ayato and Yoimiya are the least recommended characters to pull out of the 5.6 Update roster. Ayato has always lacked raw damage and is powercreeped by a longshot by Neuvilette. Yoimiya, on the other hand, currently feels clunky and is outclassed by other Pyro Main DPS like Hu Tao and Arlecchino.
Can Play Character Demo First
If you're not sure if you like the character or their gameplay yet, you can play their Character Demos first whenever their Banners are available. Use this opportunity to get a feel for the character!
Total Primogems/Pulls You Can Earn In 5.6 Update
This is an estimation and could show numbers lower or higher than the actual Primogems that can be earned. For example, Primogems per event are on average, not the exact numbers. This also assumes that banner lengths will be 22 days each.
First Phase
| Event | Primogems / Pulls |
|---|---|
| Welkin Log-In (Paid) | - 1980 Primogems |
| Battle Pass (Paid) | - 4 Intertwined Fate - 5 Acquaint Fate 640 Primogems |
| Daily Commissions | - 1320 Primogems |
| Monthly Reset | - 5 Intertwined Fate - 5 Acquaint Fate |
| Spiral Abyss | - Max 1200 Primogems |
| Dehya Story Quest | 60 Primogems |
| Faruzan Hangout Event | 60 Primogems |
| Caribert Archon Quest | - 120 Primogems |
| Archon Quests | - 22 intertwined Fate (Max) |
| Windblume's Breath Event (Windblume Festival 2023) | - 120 Primogems (Quest) - 400 Primogems (Floral Pursuit) - 400 Primogems (Ballads of Breeze) - 400 Primogems (Breezy Snapshots) |
| Spices from the West: Northerly Search | - 400 Primogems |
| Estimated Total (Free) | - 4880 Primogems - 27 Intertwined Fate - 5 Acquaint Fate |
|---|---|
| Estimated Total (Paid) | - 7402 Primogems - 31 Intertwined Fate - 10 Acquaint Fate |
| Estimated Pulls (Limited Time Banner) | 57 Pulls (Free) 77 Pulls (Paid) |
Second Phase
| Event | Primogems / Pulls |
|---|---|
| Welkin Log-In (Paid) | - 1980 Primogems |
| Battle Pass (Paid) | - 4 Intertwined Fate - 5 Acquaint Fate 640 Primogems |
| Daily Commissions | - 1320 Primogems |
| Monthly Reset | - 5 Intertwined Fate - 5 Acquaint Fate |
| Spiral Abyss | - Max 1200 Primogems |
| Fungus Mechanicus Event | - 400 Primogems |
| Vibro-Crystal Verification Event | - 400 Primogems |
| Estimated Total (Free) | - 3320 Primogems - 5 Intertwined Fate - 5 Acquaint Fate |
|---|---|
| Estimated Total (Paid) | - 5940 Primogems - 9 Intertwined Fate - 10 Acquaint Fate |
| Estimated Pulls (Limited Time Banner) | 25 Pulls (Free) 46 Pulls (Paid) |
Banner Strategy & Scenarios - 5.6 Update
Things To Consider When Pulling
| 1 | Pulls & Primogems saved / you can earn |
|---|---|
| 2 | Which banner/s you will pull |
| 3 | Your 50/50 state |
Plan Your Banners Depending On Your Pulls
If you are a purely free-to-play character, it's expected that you won't have enough pulls to get a guaranteed character for every character banner. Figure out which banners you want to pull from from the start so you can play ahead.
Do Not Build Pity On Banners You Don't Want A 5-Star From
It's best to saved your pulls for banners wherein you really want a character. Do not build Pity on banners you don't want, skip them instead. This will remove the chance that you get a 5-star character from them and resetting your Pity.
Skip Mika If You Don't Want Ayaka Or Shenhe
Mika is more likely to show up in future banners since he's a 4-star so you can skip Ayaka & Shenhe's Banner. It's better to save your Primogems than risk losing your Pity by pulling on the banner.
Mika Best Builds & WeaponBanner Scenarios & How To Plan Out Your Pulls
| Tap To Jump To Scenario (✓ = Will pull, ✖ will not pull) | ||
|---|---|---|
| ▼ Scenario 1 | Any Phase 1 Banner | Any Phase 2 Banner |
| ✓ | ✖ | |
| ▼ Scenario 2 | Any Phase 1 Banner | Any Phase 2 Banner |
| ✖ | ✓ | |
| ▼ Scenario 3 | Any Phase 1 Banner | Any Phase 2 Banner |
| ✓ | ✓ | |
The number of pulls listed below are based on the current banner pity system wherein at 90 pulls, you are guaranteed to get a 5-star character. It is possible to require less pulls if you win your 50/50 or you get an early pity.
Scenario 1 - Will Pull On A Phase 1 Banner
| Description | Guaranteed Pulls |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed, 1 5-Star Character | 90 Pulls |
| 50/50, 1 5-Star Character | 180 Pulls |
| Guaranteed, 2 5-Star Character | 270 Pulls |
| 50/50, 2 5-Star Character | 360 Pulls |
If you plan on pulling for just a banner in the First Phase, it's recommended that you just choose one character between the two. However, if you want two of the banner 5-Stars, keep trying since you don't have to save for another banner in the later part of the update anyways.
Scenario 2 - Will Pull On A Phase 2 Banner
| Description | Guaranteed Pulls |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed, 1 5-Star Character | 90 Pulls |
| 50/50, 1 5-Star Character | 180 Pulls |
| Guaranteed, 2 5-Star Character | 270 Pulls |
| 50/50, 2 5-Star Character | 360 Pulls |
Before spending all of your Primogems during this phase, we recommend just gunning for one banner character first. With the 5.6 Update right after this banner, it's best to know which are the next banners first before spending all of your Primogems before it.
Scenario 3 - Will Pull Both Phase 1 & Phase 2 Banners
| Description | Guaranteed Pulls |
|---|---|
| Guaranteed, 1 5-Star Character | 90 Pulls |
| 50/50, 1 5-Star Character | 180 Pulls |
| Guaranteed, 2 5-Star Character | 270 Pulls |
| 50/50, 2 5-Star Character | 360 Pulls |
| Guaranteed, 3 5-Star Character | 450 Pulls |
| 50/50, 3 5-Star Character | 540 Pulls |
| Guaranteed, 4 5-Star Character | 630 Pulls |
| 50/50, 4 5-Star Character | 720 Pulls |
If you plan on pulling from both banners, it's highly recommended that you just choose one 5-star from each banner phase. It's close to impossible to get all 4 5-star characters without using real money to get more Primogems.
