Which banner should you pull for in Genshin Impact 4.6. Guide includes banners for 4.6, new character, who to pull, recommended character, total Primogems, Banner strategy, & more!
| 4.6 Update Related Articles | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arlecchino | Lyney | ||||||||||
| Wanderer | Baizhu | ||||||||||
| The Knave (Boss) | Petrichor Island | ||||||||||
4.6 Banners - Characters & Duration
First Phase - Arlecchino & Lyney
| Duration | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/04/24 - 2024/05/14 | |||||
| Featured 5-Stars | |||||
| Arlecchino | Lyney | ||||
| Featured 4-Stars | |||||
| TBA | TBA | TBA | |||
Second Phase - Wanderer & Baizhu
Which Character To Pull = Recommended 5-Star
Pros & Cons Of Featured 5-Star Characters
| Name | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Arlecchino | - Combat-wise, it's hard to know Arlecchino's strength for now - Has a traversal ability that makes exploration easier | - Combat-wise, it's hard to know Arlecchino's weaknesses for now |
| Lyney | - Lyney is a strong Pyro Main DPS that can dish out thousands of damage with his Charged Attacks | - Very limited when it comes to his team comps - Requires shields to prevent being disrupted |
| Wanderer | - Strong anemo Main DPS that makes use of his Elemental Skill to power up his Normal Attacks - Has a Traversal ability that makes it easier to explore | - Can find it hard to deal with multiple enemies - Requires teams to be centered around him |
| Baizhu | - Strong Dendro healer and shielder, can sustain the whole team without needing to be on the field a lot | - Damage isn't the strongest |
Most To Least Recommended For DPS
| No. | DPS |
|---|---|
| 1 | - High damage Pyro Main DPS - Can easily solo bosses and enemies with her Charged ATK - The best option for a Main DPS in the 4.6 banner lineup |
| 2 | - Strong Anemo Main DPS - Swirl and Anemo shred is easy with his Normal Attacks |
| 3 | - Does not inflict much damage but his Dendro application is helpful for triggering reaction - Least recommended as he leans more on the defensive role |
| X | - For now, it's hard to rank Arlecchino since damage numbers and cooldowns are not known yet |
Most To Least Recommended For Support
| No. | Support |
|---|---|
| 1 | - Healing is strong enough to sustain the whole team without needing to be on the field a lot - Shield is also great to protect active characters |
| 2 | - Offers Support through Swirls and Elemental Shred - Besides that, does not have a lot of Support capabilities |
| 3 | - Lyney doesn't have stable support abilities - He's really made to be a Pyro Main DPS |
| X | - For now, it's hard to rank Arlecchino since her kit is not fully revealed yet |
Character Meta Ranking Overview
Pyro Main DPS: Arlecchino Vs Lyney
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Arlechhino | - Currently, it's hard to know Arlecchino's strengths and weaknesses since her full kit is not revealed yet - Will be more flexible when it comes to her teams |
| Lyney | - Has a high damage potential with the right team and equipment - Can easily take down lone targets |
Arlecchino Looks To Be A Strong Main DPS
Based on the 4.6 Trailer, Arlecchino is set to be a Pyro on-field DPS. However, without knowing her damage numbers and kit cooldown, it's hard to know how strong she would be exactly.
Lyney Is Great Against Single Targets
Lyney is a strong Pyro DPS that can easily attain the same damage as Ganyu. However, he's limited when it comes to his teams and he unfortunalety does not do well against multiple targets.
Wanderer For A Strong Anemo DPS
Wanderer is among the best Anemo on-field DPS in the current lineup. If you have no other Anemo DPS, he's a good option for it. Besides combat, he's also great for exploration by using his Skill.
Baizhu For Shiels & Heal
Baizhu is among the strongest healers in the current meta. Without needing to be on the field a lot, he can easily sustain a team's health through his strong Elemental Skill & Burst. His shields also replenish quite quickly!
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 - 4.6 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 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 3.7 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 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.
