See 5.3 Recommended Banners & Best Pulling Strategy. Learn about 5.3 banners, new characters, who to pull, pull recommendations, total Primogems, banner strategy, and more!
Table of Contents
| 5.3 Update Related Articles | |||||||||||
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 Mavuika | Citlali | ||||||||||
| Arlecchino | Lan Yan | Clorinde | |||||||||
| Lantern Rite 2025 | 5.3 Redeem Codes | ||||||||||
5.3 Banners & Notable Characters
Notable Characters For Each Banner
| First Phase: Mavuika & Citlali | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mavuika | Citlali | - |
| Second Phase: Arlecchino & Clorinde | ||
| Arlecchino | Clorinde | Lan Yan |
| Chronicle Banner: Liyue | ||
| Baizhu | Shenhe | Keqing |
| Ganyu | Xiao | Childe |
| Qiqi | - | - |
There are three banners available during the 5.3 Update.
Which Character to Pull & Recommended Characters
Most Recommended Character to Pull For
| Recommendation Order | |
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Pull Depending On What Role Your Account Needs
Banner recommendation differs on what role you account needs:
If you feel that your account lacks on-field damage dealers, pulling for banners with DPS characters are recommended.
If you lack power for the DPS that you are using, pulling for support character is recommended.
If you notice that you are not surviving contents, pulling for sustain characters are recommended.
Meta Recommendations Per Role
DPS Recommendation & Priority Based On Meta
| No. | DPS |
|---|---|
| 1 | - Mavuika, as the Pyro Archon, is a promising DPS but seems to be limited by the characters you possess. - Arlecchino is the current most powerful Pyro DPS that has flexible teams. - If deciding between the 2, consider if you have Nightsoul supports especially Xilonen. If you do not have Xilonen, it is better to prioritize Arlecchino. |
| 2 | - Clorinde and Xiao are both powerful DPS next to the Pyro DPSes recommended. - If you like both, choose which one depending on your current supports. └ If you have C6 Chevreuse or Nahida, pick Clorinde. └ If you have Xianyun, pick Xiao. |
| 3 | - Both Ganyu and Childe are competitive DPS that can clear end contents. They are, however, more difficult to use compared to other DPS. └ If you have a well built National Team members (Xiangling, Xingqiu and Bennett) pick Childe. └ If you have Shenhe for Freeze or characters to create a Burning Team, pick Ganyu. |
Sustain Recommendation & Priority Based On Meta
| No. | Support |
|---|---|
| 1 | - Baizhu is one of the best healers in game with AoE healing and off-field application of Dendro. - Easy to build and suits many characters that needs Dendro reaction. |
| 2 | - Citlali seems to be more of a damage support than a shielder but she is also able to provide consistent shields. - She is good for teams with Pyro or Hydro damage dealers. |
Support Recommendation & Priority Based On Meta
| Character | Supported Description |
|---|---|
Shenhe | Works Well With: - Shenhe is a support that boost the damage of Cryo of characters. She works well with any character that deals Cryo DMG. - Her ability, Pre-C6, has limited number of hits however. |
Citlali | Works Well With: - Citlali is a more flexible support but is limited mostly to Pyro, Hydro and Nightsoul Characters. - She has additional shield and a decent damage potential from Elemental Burst. |
For support, the priority is based on which characters do you have in your line up. Depending on your character lineup. Citlali is the more flexible option but she covers a different niche from Shenhe.
If you are having a hard time deciding, pull based on your Preferences
At the end of the day, whoever you choose to get is up to you. Regardless of meta or character niches.You can try borrowing the characters at Imaginarium Theater Supporting Cast to see the characters in actual battle.
Play Character Demo to Test the Character
Still in a wait-and-see attitude? Try out the character's demo to experience their gameplay firsthand. This can help you decide if you want to include the character in your current teams or create a new team with them!
Banner Pulling Strategy & Scenarios - 5.2 Update
Things To Consider When Pulling
| 1 | Number of pulls & Primogems you can save/earn |
|---|---|
| 2 | Which banner/s you will pull |
| 3 | Your 5-star character status (50/50 or guaranteed) |
Plan Your Banners Depending On Your Pulls
If you are a purely free-to-play player, it is expected that you will not have enough pulls to get a guaranteed character for every character banner. Figure out which banners you want to pull from the start so you can plan ahead.
Do Not Build Pity On Banner With 5-Star Character You Do Not Want
It is best to save your pulls for banners wherein you really want a character. Do not build the pity count on banners you do not prefer and skip them instead. This could reset the pity count once you get a 5-star character from them.
Banner 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 is 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 fewer 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 a banner in the First Phase, it is recommended that you choose only one character between the two. However, if you want two of the banner 5-Stars, keep trying since you do not have to save for another banner in the latter 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 next update coming right after this banner, it's best to know what the next banners are first before spending all of your Primogems on 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 in both banners, it is highly recommended that you just choose one 5-star from each banner phase. It is close to impossible to get all four 5-star characters without spending real money to get more Primogems.
