Genshin Impact Version 6.1 Banners Unveiled, Featuring New Dendro DPS Nefer and Top-Tier Reruns

HoYoverse has officially confirmed the highly anticipated character banners for Genshin Impact Version 6.1, also known as the “Luna II” update, in the recent Special Program broadcast. Slated for release on October 22, 2025, the update features a new 5-star character from the new region of Nod-Krai and introduces one of the most powerful and strategic banner lineups of the year, combining essential utility support with high-tier main DPS units. This comprehensive banner schedule is crucial for players planning their Primogem investment and maximizing their Free-to-Play or whale experience.

Phase 1: New Dendro Powerhouse Meets Hydro Archon Utility

The first half of Version 6.1 presents a must-pull scenario for many players, pairing the debut of a brand-new Dendro Catalyst with one of the game’s most dominant Hydro support units. This strategic pairing emphasizes the new “Lunar-Bloom” reaction introduced in the Nod-Krai region, creating immense synergistic team compositions that are poised to dominate the Spiral Abyss and End-Game Content.

Phase 1 Banners (October 22, 2025 – November 11, 2025):

• “Temptation of the Crimson Sands” and “Chanson of Many Waters” (Dual Banners)
• New 5-Star Character: Nefer (Dendro, Catalyst, On-field DPS)
• Rerun 5-Star Character: Furina (Hydro, Sword, Support/Sub-DPS)

Nefer: The Lunar-Bloom Specialist

As a Dendro Catalyst on-field DPS, Nefer is designed to capitalize on the new “Lunar-Bloom” reaction, which is an enhanced variation of the standard Dendro/Hydro Bloom reaction. Her kit revolves around generating and consuming stacks—replacing the standard Dendro Cores with “Shadow Dance”—to unleash powerful, enhanced Charged Attacks that deal significant Lunar-Bloom DMG. This kit heavily favors team setups with strong off-field Hydro application, making her pairing with Furina an obvious, high-synergy choice for players seeking to build a top-tier meta team.

Furina: Unrivaled Universal Buffer

The rerun of Furina, the Hydro Archon, solidifies the sheer power of this banner phase. Renowned for her Ousia/Pneuma stances, she provides exceptional, party-wide damage amplification through her Elemental Burst, Salon Solitaire, which is an invaluable asset for virtually any damage dealer in the game. Her ability to consistently apply off-field Hydro also makes her a premier choice for Dendro-based reactions, directly boosting Nefer’s damage potential and ensuring a high-value Gacha Pull for any player.

Featured 4-Star Characters (Confirmed for Phase 1):

• Xingqiu (Hydro, Sword, Off-field Sub-DPS/Damage Reduction)
• Collei (Dendro, Bow, Off-field Dendro Application)
• Yaoyao (Dendro, Polearm, Healer/Dendro Application)

The inclusion of Xingqiu, a perennial top-tier 4-star, alongside two accessible Dendro support units, makes this banner exceptionally rewarding for new and veteran players alike, offering excellent value proposition for constellations and building strong Elemental Reaction teams.

Phase 2: Reruns of Unwavering Utility and High-Damage Output

The second phase of Version 6.1 maintains the update’s overall high-value offering, bringing back two of the most universally sought-after 5-star characters in the Genshin Impact roster. These rerun banners are highly strategic, appealing to players looking to acquire essential Geo support or a powerful Pyro Main DPS.

Phase 2 Banners (November 11, 2025 – December 2, 2025):

• “The Hearth’s Ashen Shadow” and “Gentry of Hermitage” (Dual Banners)
• Rerun 5-Star Character: Arlecchino (Pyro, Polearm, Main DPS)
• Rerun 5-Star Character: Zhongli (Geo, Polearm, Shielder/Support)

Arlecchino: The High-Risk, High-Reward Executioner

Arlecchino returns for a rerun, appealing directly to players who enjoy a high-stakes, aggressive gameplay loop. Her unique “Bond of Life” mechanic transforms her normal attacks into formidable Pyro-infused strikes, offering one of the highest Pyro DPS ceilings in the game. Her demanding kit, which restricts external healing in exchange for massive damage, makes her an exciting, high-skill ceiling addition to any damage focus roster.

Zhongli: Unbreakable Defensive Investment

Zhongli’s rerun solidifies his position as a must-have utility and sustain character. His Elemental Skill provides the strongest, most resilient shield in the game, granting unparalleled interruption resistance and defensive utility. For players who seek a comfortable, unkillable overworld experience or a reliable defensive anchor for Spiral Abyss teams—especially those running high-fragility units like Arlecchino—Zhongli represents an essential long-term investment.

Featured 4-Star Characters (Phase 2):

The featured 4-star characters for Phase 2 are yet to be officially confirmed by HoYoverse, but industry leaks suggest a strong possibility of popular reruns, which will be updated as soon as official information is released. Regardless of the 4-star lineup, the premium value of both Arlecchino and Zhongli makes Phase 2 banners highly attractive for strategic pulls.

Epitome Invocation: A Weapon Banner of High Stakes

The weapon banner, Epitome Invocation, for Version 6.1 mirrors the compelling structure of the character banners, offering two signature weapons that are either crucial for the featured characters or provide immense stat efficiency and sub-stats for other units.

• Phase 1: Reliquary of Truth (5-Star Catalyst, Nefer’s Signature) and Splendor of Tranquil Waters (5-Star Sword, Furina’s Signature). Splendor of Tranquil Waters is widely regarded as one of the most flexible and powerful Crit Damage swords in the game, making this a highly desirable weapon banner for its sheer cost-effectiveness and utility.
• Phase 2: Crimson Moon’s Semblance (5-Star Polearm, Arlecchino’s Signature) and Vortex Vanquisher (5-Star Polearm, Zhongli’s Signature). This phase offers a dedicated weapon for Arlecchino’s high-damage kit, though the concurrent inclusion of the less universally desirable Vortex Vanquisher means players should approach this weapon wish with a clear understanding of the Epitomized Path system.

This Version 6.1 update is shaping up to be a critical junction for Genshin Impact players, balancing the introduction of new meta-relevant characters with the timely reruns of cornerstone utility and DPS units. Players are advised to pre-farm materials and plan their Gacha strategy now to secure the characters that will maximize their End-Game performance.