Genshin Impact Version 6.1 Banners Unveiled, Featuring New Dendro DPS and Dual Archon Reruns

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HoYoverse has officially unveiled the highly anticipated Event Wish character lineup for Genshin Impact Version 6.1—dubbed “Luna II”—confirming one of the most resource-intensive and meta-defining patches in recent memory. Set for release on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the new update brings a single, powerful new 5-Star character alongside three of the game’s most sought-after rerun characters, including a rare pairing of two Archons in a single update cycle. This concentrated release schedule is a massive play in the gacha game market, putting significant pressure on player Primogem reserves.

Phase 1: New Hypercarry Nefer Debuts Alongside The Hydro Archon

The first half of Version 6.1, running from October 22 to November 11, 2025, is headlined by the long-awaited debut of the new 5-Star Dendro character, Nefer, paired with the first rerun for the Hydro Archon, Furina. This pairing is strategically designed for immediate team-building synergy around the new Lunar-Bloom reaction introduced in the Nod-Krai region.

New 5-Star Character: Nefer (Dendro, Catalyst)Nefer is slated as the new Dendro On-field Hypercarry DPS, whose kit is specifically tailored to leverage the Lunar-Bloom reaction, a new variant of Dendro Core explosions. Her gameplay involves managing stacks and consuming a resource called “Verdant Dew” to unleash devastating Enhanced Charged Attacks. Early gameplay review suggests she may require the presence of Lauma—the other new Dendro character from the preceding patch—to fully unlock her maximum damage output, positioning her as a premium character in new, dedicated team compositions. Her signature weapon, the 5-Star Catalyst Reliquary of Truth, will be featured on the Phase 1 Weapon Banner.
Rerun 5-Star Character: Furina (Hydro, Sword)The Hydro Archon, Furina, returns on her “Chanson of Many Waters” banner. Recognized as one of the game’s most powerful and versatile support characters and off-field Sub-DPS units, her Hydro application and substantial team-wide damage buffer capabilities are essential for enabling Nefer’s Lunar-Bloom focus. Pulling for this dual banner offers an immediate, high-synergy team core, an attractive proposition for high-value Genshin Impact investment.

Phase 2: Archon and Harbinger Reruns—A Stacked Lineup

The second half of Version 6.1, scheduled from November 12 to December 2, 2025, continues the streak of high-value reruns, an unprecedented event that will feature two of the game’s original Archons and a recently released fan-favorite Fatui Harbinger.

Rerun 5-Star Character: Arlecchino (Pyro, Polearm)The Fatui Harbinger, Arlecchino, returns, a powerful Pyro Polearm user who utilizes a unique “Bond of Life” mechanic to boost her devastating Pyro-Infused Normal Attacks. Her highly aggressive, risk-and-reward damage dealer playstyle has cemented her place as a top-tier Pyro DPS. Her signature weapon, the 5-Star Polearm Crimson Moon’s Semblance, is anticipated to run alongside her.
Rerun 5-Star Character: Zhongli (Geo, Polearm)Rounding out the patch is the Geo Archon, Zhongli, a perennial favorite and the undisputed best shielder in the game. His ability to provide near-unbreakable shields and universal Resistance Shred makes him an invaluable utility character for any account, including one that needs to provide robust protection for the high-risk playstyles of characters like Arlecchino. His rerun is highly anticipated for its “easy mode” quality of life improvements to gameplay.

The Strategic Implications of the Dual Archon Banner

The simultaneous rerun of two Archons, Furina and Zhongli, within the same patch cycle is a major talking point in the online gaming news circuit. Typically, Archons—being among the most popular and powerful units—are spaced out to maximize revenue generation across multiple patches. This decision may indicate several corporate strategy shifts:

Clearing the Rerun Queue: With the rapid expansion of the character roster, including five full regions and the new Nod-Krai characters, HoYoverse may be accelerating reruns to make space for even more future units, such as the widely speculated Jahoda or the other Sinners of Khaenri’ah.
High CPC Keywords Target: Pairing a new Hypercarry (Nefer) with the current best Sub-DPS (Furina), and following up with two of the most popular and versatile units (Arlecchino and Zhongli), ensures that Version 6.1 captures the interest of both new players needing meta essentials and veteran players seeking the latest top-tier DPS unit. This is a clear attempt to maximize player spending and engagement, driving high-yield user acquisition.
Preparing for the Future: The intense focus on the new Lunar-Bloom mechanic and the Nod-Krai storyline suggests that HoYoverse is rapidly establishing the new region’s meta-relevance, ensuring that players invest heavily in the new elemental reaction and its associated new characters to combat upcoming boss mechanics, such as the newly revealed Frostnight Herra which possesses Lunar Reaction DMG vulnerabilities.

Beyond Banners: Miliastra Wonderland and Free Rewards

In addition to the heavily loaded character banners, Version 6.1 introduces a major new feature: the Miliastra Wonderland mode. This is the game’s first step into a fully-fledged User-Generated Content (UGC) sandbox, allowing players to design and share custom dungeons and challenges. This bold move could significantly enhance the game’s long-term retention and community engagement by offering unprecedented creative freedom.

Players are also advised to check their in-game mail and the new Flagship event for the free giveaway of the 4-Star Dendro Bow user, Collei, an excellent opportunity for new players to immediately gain a unit with synergy for the new Dendro DPS, Nefer.