Genshin Impact next and current banners

Genshin Impact is one of the most popular gacha games in the world right now, featuring a cast of more than 90 playable characters. The developer refreshes the character and weapon banners every 21 days, providing players with new options to summon. Naturally, many may be curious to know about the current and upcoming gacha banners so they can plan their pulls in advance.

On that note, this article provides details about the current and upcoming banners in Genshin Impact.

Genshin Impact: Current event banners

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The current Genshin Impact banners in version 5.5 have been released on April 15, 2025, offering Venti and Xilonen as the featured 5-star characters. While the former is a decent Anemo sub-DPS, the latter is a Geo support who is also capable of providing healing.

Aside from them, several popular 4-stars like Faruzan and Yanfei have also gotten a rate-up on their banners.

Meanwhile, the weapons banner offers Venti and Xilonen's signature weapons, along with some 4-star options.

Here is the complete list of everything offered in the ongoing banners:

Limited-time character banner

Venti (5-star Anemo)
Xilonen (5-star Geo)
Beidou (4-star Electro)
Yanfei (4-star Pyro)
Faruzan (4-star Anemo)

Epitome Invocation weapon banner

Elegy for the End (5-star Bow)
Peak Patrol Song (5-star Sword)
Sacrificial Sword (4-star Sword)
The Bell (4-star Claymore)
Favonius Lance (4-star Polearm)
Favonius Codex (4-star Catalyst)
Favonius Warbow (4-star Bow)

Genshin Impact: Next event banners

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Following the ongoing banners, the limited-time 5-star character banners for the first half of version 5.6 will be released on May 7, 2025. While the developer has yet to confirm the details, leaks suggest Escoffier and Kinich may be featured in Phase 1.

The signature 5-star weapons of Escoffier and Kinich are expected to also be made available on the Epitome Invocation weapons banner during this period.

Let's look at the upcoming banners in the game:

Limited-time character banner

Escoffier (5-star Cryo)
Kinich (5-star Dendro)

Epitome Invocation weapon banner

Symphonist of Scents (5-star Polearm)
Fang of the Mountain King (5-star Claymore)

For more information and updates, follow Sportskeeda's Genshin Impact hub.

About the author

Virat is a Sportskeeda Esports and Gaming journalist specializing in Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail. During his first nine months with the company, he garnered over 2 million views with under 300 articles, showcasing the value his expertise brings.

As a passionate fan of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, Virat stays updated with the latest information from official and unofficial sources. By carefully selecting the sources and meticulously reviewing the information, he ensures his readers have access to the most accurate news. His love for Genshin Impact is such that he could readily dive into the game physically and explore its open-world map if given the chance.

Virat’s interest in gaming began at a very young age with Pokemon Crystal on the Game Boy Advanced and he continued immersing himself further in the world of role-playing games, a genre he still adores. For nostalgic reasons, he still plays Pokemon games and frequently indulges in various mobile titles such as Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links, Pokemon GO, and Clash Royale.

In his leisure time, Virat finds pleasure in watching anime and reading manga. He also enjoys watching Dkayed’s videos, which have helped him learn a lot about Yu-Gi-Oh. Additionally, he is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys staying active and engaging in various sporting activities.

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