HoYoverse’s up for some exciting news in their upcoming Version 5.5 update. Players should definitely look forward to the update on March 26 as they release the lineup of five-star banner characters. Check which five-star characters banners are in Genshin Impact 5.5 gacha.
Version 5.5 Banner Schedule and Character Lineup
The upcoming Genshin Impact 5.5 will follow their standard two-phase banner schedule. Each phase will feature two simultaneous five-star character banners, to players’ delight. This official announcement also confirms the first half to welcome a new character, Varesa, and a rerun of the support character, Xianyun.
For the first half banners:
- Varesa: A brand-new five-star Electro Catalyst user who is expected to serve as a solid DPS option
- Xianyun: A five-star Anemo Catalyst character returning for her first rerun
The second half of the update will feature:
- Xilonen: A five-star Geo Sword character from Natlan making an early return
- Venti: The five-star Anemo Archon, one of the game’s oldest and most versatile support characters
Moreover, Iansan, a four-star character, is also making her debut alongside Varesa for the first half of the update. This character is special for long-time fans of Genshin Impact since she was first revealed from Natlan. Players saw her first in the “Travail” trailer posted after the launch of Genshin Impact.
Varesa: The New Electro Powerhouse
Varesa will only be the new five-star character to join the impressive roster of Genshin Impact 5.5. She’s an Electro Catalyst user, making her a formidable DPS option for players enhancing their team compositions. She has impressive damage potential that most teams can take advantage of.
Since the release of Version 5.4, HoYoverse has been teasing her arrival, creating a long anticipation in the community. She’ll serve as the latest addition to Electro character lineup once she hits the servers on March 26, 2025.
For now, the complete details about Varesa’s abilities and playstyles are still unknown. Some suggest that her Electro Vision and Catalyst weapon types focus on dealing consistent elemental damage. So, she can generate powerful elemental reactions such as Electro-Charged, Overloaded, and Superconduct based on team composition.
Returning Champions: Xianyun, Xilonen, and Venti
With Genshin Impact 5.5, more five-star characters include the return of fan-favorite characters. Each of them offers different strengths to their team compositions.
The support, Xianyun, already became a popular choice after her initial release for playing two main roles. She is an exceptional off-field support for characters with Plunging Attacks while an effective Anemo driver in other team compositions. Also, her return allows players who missed her initial banner another chance to obtain versatile support.
Another character making an early return in the banner lineup is Xilonen. She’s a Geo Sword character from Natlan that is part of newer limited five-star characters. Her reappearance in the banner lineup hints at her importance in the upcoming content update for Genshin Impact 5.5.
An original five-star character and extremely popular among Genshin players is Venti. This Anemo Archon makes its return to the banner lineup, holding significance to team compositions despite meta changes. Although Venti isn’t as dominating as in his early days, he remains a great Support and Swirl enabler. His crowd control capabilities and elemental resistance build him as a strong character.
What Else to Expect in Version 5.5
There is plenty of new content other than the exciting five-star character banners in Genshin Impact 5.5 to wait for. Players will have a new area to explore as the update will introduce the Great Volcano of Tollan. This expands the current Natlan region by adding a new volcanic area to the current layout.
Also, this addition completes the Natlan map after it introduces the final Natlan tribe, “Collective of Plenty.” Along with this, a new quest line “Tribal Chronicles” opens to accompany this introduction.
A new boss also awaits players within Natlan’s volcanic region, posing fresh challenges and rewards. They prepare multiple events that players can participate in once the update period begins. This starts with “Tournament of Glory in Bloom” as the main event attraction for all Genshin players.
Conclusion
Definitely, the new five-star character banners in Genshin Impact 5.5 is one of the upcoming exciting additions. Plus, they’ll be releasing more content and events as the March 26 launch date approaches closer. For now, players can wait for HoYoverse to make an official release of Varesa’s abilities and playstyle.
