5.3 Update Banners and Release Date guide for Genshin Impact. See 5.3 Schedule, character Banners, new releases, countdown, and new contents for and events for 5.3 Update.
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5.3 Contents
| 5.3 Update Articles | |
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| 5.3 Livestream Schedule | 5.3 Redeem Codes & Primogems |
5.3 Update Release Date & Overview
5.3 Version Update of Genshin Impact
| Phase 1 | 01/01/2025 - 01/21/2025 |
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| Phase 2 | 01/21/2025 - 02/11/2025 |
5.3 Version Update of Genshin Impact is scheduled to happen at the start of next year on January 1, 2025. This is based on the usual update schedule of Genshin Impact and can be changed.
| Compensation | 300 Primogems (60 Primogems per hour of server downtime) |
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Pre-Installation Expected on December 30, 2024
Pre-Installation should be available on December 30, 2024, two (2) days before the Update happens. Pre-installating the update will allow players to immediately be able to enjoy the new Version once the maintenance is done.
Watch the Livestream to Preview The 5.3 Update
The 5.3 Livestream on December 20, 2025 reveals the update's contents, including new characters, banners, quests, events, and more!
5.3 Livestream Schedule, Countdown & Redeem Codes5.3 Official Trailer
5.3 Update Summary
Update Summary For Version 5.3
5.3 Update - New Characters
New Playable Characters
Mavuika - 5-Star Pyro Claymore
| Element | Pyro |
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| Weapon | Claymore |
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| Natlan's Radiant Sun |
| Kit |
| - Pyro Infusion during hold Skill and Burst - Uses Fighting Spirit instead of Energy for her Burst - Has Pyro off-field damage from her tap Skill |
Citlali - 5-Star Cryo Catalyst
| Element | Cryo |
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| Weapon | Catalyst |
| Description |
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| Stargazer of Mictlan |
| Kit |
| - Provides shield and buffs to her teammates - Can deal continuous Cryo damage |
Lan Yan - 4-Star Anemo Catalyst
| Element | Anemo |
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| Weapon | Catalyst |
| Description |
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| Master Rattan Weaver of the Chenyu Vale Artisans Association |
| Kit |
| - Provides shield to allies - Elemental Burst can pull enemies in and deal damage |
Possible Release Of Pyro Traveler
The 5.3 Trailer shows the Pyro Traveler in action against an enemy. It can be assumed that the Traveler has resonated with Pyro and can use Nightsoul's Blessing based on the shining outline on the Traveler.
Pyro Traveler Character Overview5.3 Update - Wish Banners
First Phase Banner Characters: Mavuika & Citlali
| Featured 5-Star Characters | |||||
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| Mavuika Night-Igniting Flame | Citlali Obsidian Opalstar | ||||
| Featured 4-Star Characters | |||||
| Bennett | Diona | Kachina | |||
Second Phase Banner Characters: Arlecchino & Clorinde
| Featured 5-Star Characters | |||||
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| Arlecchino Dire Balemoon | Clorinde Candlebearer, Shadowhunter | ||||
| Featured 4-Star Characters | |||||
| Lan Yan | TBA | TBA | |||
Chronicled Wish Banner
Which Banner Should You Pull?5.3 Update - New Weapons
New Weapons
| Wish Weapon - Epitome Invocation | |||||||||||
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| 5-Star Weapon | |||||||||||
| A Thousand Blazing Suns | Starcaller's Watch | ||||||||||
5.3 Update - New Enemies
Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker
| Description | A priestess of the Masters of the Night-Wind who lives in solitude, away from her tribe. Her Spiritspeaking powers overshadow those of ordinary priests and shamans. |
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Lord of Eroded Primal Fire
| Description | By extracting the remaining memories from Ley Lines, the Abyss has mimicked one of Teyvat's strongest type of elemental life forms, a Dragon Sovereign. |
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5.3 Update - New Materials
New Boss Drops
With the introduction of two (2) new bosses - Wayward Hermetic Spiritspeaker & Lord of Eroded Primal Fire, they will have their own unique material drops.
Materials / Items List5.3 Update - New Quests
New Archon Quest
A new Archon Quest is revealed to be included in the release of the 5.3 Version Update!
Revealed Archon Quests
Archon Quests (Main Story) List Walkthroughs & GuidesNew Story Quests
| New Story Quests |
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| Sol Invictus Chapter: Act 1 |
Mavuika will have her own Story Quest! Since her Banner is on Phase 1 of the Version Update, it will available once the 5.3 Version Update is released.
Act 3 of Masters of the Night-Wind Tribal Chronicles Will Be Released
The third Act for Masters of the Night-Wind's Tribal Chronicles will be released during this update! Citlali will be the character focus. Travelers can get limited-time bonus rewards for completing the quest during an unspecified duration.
All Tribal Chronicle Quest List5.3 Update - New Events
Lantern Rite Festival - Springtime Charms
| Description | As the Lantern Rite approaches, you and Paimon arrive at Liyue Harbor, ready to enjoy the festival with old and new friends alike... |
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Free Liyue 4-Star Character
Travelers can choose a character to unlock from the following 4-Star Liyue Characters as part of the Lantern Rite Event Rewards.
| Available Liyue 4-Star Characters | |||
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| Xingqiu | Gaming | Beidou | Chongyun |
| Lan Yan | Ningguang | Xiangling | Yaoyao |
| Yanfei | Yun Jin | Xinyan | - |
Unlock A Free Outfit for Xiangling During the Event
By playing through the new Lantern Rite event, Travelers can unlock a free Skin/Outfit for Xiangling!
Login Rewards Available
To celebrate this year's Lantern Rite, Travelers will be able to claim various lucrative rewards by logging in during the Version 5.3 Update!
Repertoire of Myriad Melodies
| Description | In Mondstadt, Sansa the bard's heartfelt performance catches your and Paimon's attention. After a discussion with her about playing musical instruments, you receive a precious gift... |
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Emblem of Steadfast Valor
| Description | A combat readiness liaison is awaiting your help outside the Stadium of the Sacred Flame's Speaker's Chamber. As distinguished heroes, your unmatched expertise will provide invaluable insights by which the warriors of Natlan's tribes may be honed... |
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On the Trail of Behemoths
| Description | One day, while stopping by the Adventurers' Guild, you and Paimon receive a mysterious commission from an 'organization whose details may not be disclosed.' It seems that this might just be a toughie... |
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Shuyu's Baffling Beetle Battle Bowl
| Description | When you return to Mt. Aocang, a mysterious teapot domain appears before you and Paimon. Once inside, you are somehow able to control the Onikabuto-shaped gardening machine 'Bloom Pruner' and face off against foes that defy common sense... |
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Overflowing Abundance
| Description | The power of ancient battlegrounds has been concentrated within Domains of late... Use the power of Original Resin to cause the silver tree to bloom so that your weapons and spirit might thus be strengthened. |
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5.3 Update - Other Features & Optimizations
Envisaged Echoes Update
New Echoes have been added to the Envisaged Echoes List! The Echoes of Kazuha and Ganyu can now be unlocked.
Envisaged Echoes GuideNew Skins
Hu Tao - Cherries Snow-Laden
| Description | Hu Tao's outfit. Styled in a palette lighter than the dark ceremonial wear favored by the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, the dress is a special gift from her good friend Xiangling. The sunglasses, for their part, are from Hu Tao's personal collection. |
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Xiangling - New Year's Cheer
| Description | Xiangling's outfit. The red coat glows like a stove amidst cold winds, topped with a hat that, at Hu Tao's suggestion, took inspiration from Guoba's appearance—a design that's right up Xiangling's alley. |
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Xbox Wind Glider Limited-Time Distribution
Wings of Fate's Course Intertwined
The 5.3 Version Update means that the celebratory Wind Gliders for Genshin Impact's Xbox Release will now be distributed to all other platforms! The Wind Glider will be available to claim for a limited time during the update so make sure to check your mailboxes.
Xbox Release (Xbox Series X|S) & New GliderTCG Update
TCG Genius Invokation Gameplay Guide | New Character Cards |
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| - Mualani - Clorinde |
| New Action Cards |
| - Night Realm's Gift: Crests and Troughs - Dark-Shattering Flame - Demon-Warrior's Feather Mask - Qucusaurus - "People of the Springs" - Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame - Abundant Phlogiston - Puff Pops |
New Recipes
- Magmic Ode
- Qingxin Flower Cake
Quality of Life Changes
- Optimizes the Training Guide.
- Increases the Artifact Inventory Limit.
- Optimizes the Boss challenge experience.
- Adds a new Natlan-style Realm Layout and related content to the Serenitea Pot.
- Unlocks cross Co-Op Mode for World Levels 8 and 9.
Genshin Impact Event Related Articles
Current Wish (Gacha) Banners
| Banner | Boosted Character / Weapon |
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| Ancient Flame Ablaze 1/1/2025 - 1/21/2025 | |
| Starry Night's Whispers 1/1/2025 - 1/21/2025 | |
1/1/2025 - 1/21/2025 | |
| Beginners' Wish Permanent | |
| Wanderlust Invocation Permanent | - |
Current 5.3 Events
| 5.3 Current Events | |
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| Emblem Of Steadfast Valor 01/09/2025 - 01/20/2025 | A trial challenge event using Saurians and Trial Characters. |
| On The Trail Of Behemoths 01/14/2025 - 01/27/2025 | A new combat domain challenge for 5.3 update. |
| Repertoire Of Myriad Melodies | A new permanent Rhythm game that will be released on 5.3 Update. |
Upcoming 5.3 Events
| 5.3 Upcoming Events | |
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| Springtime Charms During Version 5.3 | This event will be the Lantern Rite (main event) for the 5.3 update. |
Other Events
| Web Event List |
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| Web Event List |
| Event Tracking Tool |
| To Do List & Event Calendar |
