Which banner should you pull for in Genshin Impact 4.8. Guide includes banners for 4.8, new character, who to pull, recommended character, total Primogems, Banner strategy, & more!
| 4.8 Update Related Articles | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Navia | Nilou | ||||||||||
| Emilie | Yelan | ||||||||||
| Simulanka (Limited Area) | Excerpts Of Bliss | ||||||||||
4.8 Banners - Characters & Duration
First Phase - Navia & Nilou
Second Phase - Emilie & Yelan
Which Character To Pull = Recommended 5-Star
Pros & Cons Of Featured 5-Star Characters
| Name | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Navia | - Strong Geo character whose main damage comes from her Skill - Great Geo application from her Burst - Benefits from the Crystallize reaction | - Geo is niche in the current meta since it doesn't have strong reactions and can interrupt other reactions |
| Nilou | - Greatly increases the effectiveness of Bloom reaction - Easy to use since she's usually a quick swap after using her Skill - Easy to build since she scales off HP | - Only works with specific team comps (Bloom & Hydro + Dendro teams) - Doesn't have a lot of option for weapons |
| Emilie | - Easy Dendro application through her Burst and Skill | - TBA |
| Yelan | - One of the best Hydro Sub-DPS right now - Burst is an on-field ability that provides good damage and Hydro application - Versatile and can fit in most team comps - Easy to build since her Burst scales off HP | - Dual Scaling makes it difficult to build her as a Main DPS (Burst scales off HP, while Normal Attack scales off ATK) - High energy requirement |
Most To Least Recommended For DPS
| No. | DPS |
|---|---|
| 1 | - Versatile Sub-DPS that can fit most team comps - High damage from both Burst and Skill - The best option for a DPS since she's not as hard to build comps for |
| 2 | - Can go either way since both are strong, but does belong in Niche team comps - Nilou's best team consists of mostly 5-Stars making it hard to build teams for her - Navia is held back by her Element since Geo doesn't have strong reactions |
| X | - For now, it's hard to rank Emilie since her kit is not fully revealed yet |
Most To Least Recommended For Support
| No. | Support |
|---|---|
| 1 | - Easy to use and Burst offers consistent Hydro application |
| 2 | - One of the best Hydro Applicators but is restricted with her comps she's the strongest when in Bloom teams only |
| 3 | - Not as great as a support, but in Geo team comps, she can easily provide constant Geo application with her Burst |
| X | - For now, it's hard to rank Emilie since her kit is not fully revealed yet |
Character Meta Ranking Overview
Yelan Is The Most Recommended
Yelan's among the best Hydro support in the current meta and for good reason. She's very easy to use and she can easily fill in the role of Hydro applicator for most teams since her Burst is an on-field ability. Just for her versatility and her high damage potential, she's the most recommended to have in the roster of characters.
Nilou Is A Must For Bloom Teams
Nilou absolutely takes Bloom to another level by effectively increasing its damage and how quickly they explode. If you plan on running a Bloom team, she's a must have for it. Though unlike Yelan, she pretty much stuck to just Bloom teams.
Navia Is A Strong Geo DPS
Navia's Elemental Skill can deal huge damage with the right set up. She can easily pair with other Geo characters and can provide Geo application with her Burst. However, since Geo doesn't have strong reactions, she relies mainly on her raw damage.
Emilie Looks To Be A Good Dendro Applicator
Emilie looks to be set up as a good Dendro support through her on-field abilities. We still don't know how fast her application is or how good the damage would be for now.
Pull Base On Your Preference
The bottom line is to choose who you want to pull according to your own preference. Whoever you want to get is entirely up to you regardless of Meta or other factors.
Can Play Character Demo First
You can try the character's demo first so you can experience the character's gameplay firsthand. This can help you decide if the character can be included in your current available teams or not. Use this opportunity to get a feel for the character!
Banner Strategy & Scenarios - 4.8 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.
