Developer HoYoverse is back with the details regarding Genshin Impact – Version 5.6 Phase I. Dive right in to see what banners and events await you as long as it kicks off later this week!
In Version 5.6: Paralogism, launching May 7, Travelers will return to some familiar sights: the windswept plains of Mondstadt, the busy streets of Fontaine, and the underwater splendor of Remuria. However, things are not as lively as they might seem… Among it all, the lively festival of Windblume takes a turn for the worse as an unexpected trial places Albedo in the crosshairs of all.
Two new characters are joining the roster in the upcoming update: 5-star Escoffier and 4-star Ifa. Let’s check out the banner details.
Genshin Impact – Version 5.6 Phase I Banners Feature:
- 5-star characters: Escoffier (NEW, Cryo Polearm) & Navia (Geo Claymore);
- 4-star characters: Ifa (NEW, Anemo Catalyst), Ororon (Electro Bow), Layla (Cryo Sword);
- 5-star weapons: Symphonist of Scents (NEW, Polearm) & Verdict (Claymore);
- 4-star weapons: The Dockhand’s Assistant (Sword), Portable Power Saw (Claymore), Prospector’s Drill (Polearm), Range Gauge (Bow), The Widsith (Catalyst);
Escoffier’s combat style blends culinary flair with elemental power. Her Elemental Skill allows her to summon the All-Spectrum Multi-Use Cooking Mek, which can either stay in place to absorb Elemental Attacks and prepare food items, or follow the active character to serve up continuous blasts of Cryo DMG. Beyond dishing out damage, Escoffier also brings reliable support to the table. Her Elemental Burst heals allies, and both her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst reduce enemies’ Hydro and Cryo RES, an effect that strengthens with more Hydro or Cryo teammates.
Meanwhile, Ifa soars into battle alongside his Qucusaurus companion, Cacucu. This skilled sauro-vet can rain Tonicshots on his foes while healing teammates, and summon a wind current that pulls in enemies to control the battlefield. While in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, Ifa boosts Swirl and Electro-Charged DMG based on the party’s Nightsoul Points. With his sharp medical instincts, Ifa can also automatically heal the active character when their HP falls below a certain threshold, ensuring his team stays healthy and strong in the heat of battle.
Genshin Impact – Version 5.6 Phase I Events Include:
- Whirling Waltz flagship event (May 9 to May 26). Run the movie-themed amusement park “Chevalmarin Film Fantasyland” and continuously enhance the service quality for higher revenue. Rewards include Sequence of Solitude (4-star Bow), Primogems, Crown of Insight, and more.
- Operation Downpour Simulation event (May 19 to June 3). Complete the simulation quest objectives to obtain rewards such as Primogems, Hero’s Wit, and more.
- Limited time-story quest rewards (from May 7 to May 27). Reach AR40 or above and complete Archon Quest “Masquerade of the Guilty” to unlock Escoffier’s story quest.
