The Genshin Impact community is buzzing with excitement as leaks for the highly anticipated Version 5.6 banners have surfaced!
According to reliable sources, travelers can look forward to the debut of new characters 5-star Effie/Akkefi and a 4-star Dahlia, alongside the rerun of Mualani, Emilie and Kinich.
Keep reading as we delve deeper into what Version 5.6 has in store for Teyvat!
Table Contents
Overview of 5.6 Banners
Version 5.6 Release Time
The Genshin Impact version 5.6 will release on May 7, 2025. The limited character 5.6 banners are expected to be divided into two phases:
Phase 1: May 7, 2025
Phase 2: May 27, 2025
5.6 banners
According to the latest leaked information, 5.6 banners will include the following characters：
- NEW Character
Effie/Akkefi (5★), Cryo Polearm
Dahlia (4★ Hydro Catalyst)
- Rerun Character
Mualani (5★ Hydro Catalyst)
Emilie (5★ Dendro Polearm)
Kinich (5★ Dendro Claymore)
The order of these characters is still uncertain, and the leaked information may differ from the official final version.
New Characters: Effie/Akkefi, Dahlia
This new 5-star character is named either Effie or Akkefi, while the new 4-star character, Dahlia, has previously appeared in Genshin Impact’s storyline.
Effie/Akkefi
Basic Information
Rarity: 5-star Element: Cryo Weapon: Polearm
Effie is set to be a chef at Fontaine，and the following is some information regarding her abilities.
* Please NOTE: The leaked information may differ from the final version, and the illustrated images are ONLY for reference. We will continue to update them.
Effie/Akkefi kit
- Effie's Elemental Skill allows her to perform automatic off-field coordinated attacks, dealing single-target damage up to 3 times per second.
- She applies Cryo to enemies every 2.5 seconds, and her damage output has been compared to Furina's due to a similar setup.
- Her Elemental Burst instantly heals the entire team and provides continuous single-target healing, scaling off her Attack stat. Investing in Attack will maximize her healing potential.
- One of her passive talents reduces Hydro and Cryo resistance of all enemies by 45% if the party consists solely of Hydro and Cryo characters.
Her kits significantly boost the damage of Hydro and Cryo teams, particularly benefiting characters like Neuvillette and the rumored 5-star Cryo sword character, Skirk, expected in version 5.7.
Effie/Akkefi Constellation
Her first constellation (C1) modifies the passive talent’s condition, allowing one non-Hydro or non-Cryo character in the party.
Constellations from C2 to C6 focus on increasing her own damage, with her C6 damage output being comparable to C6 Furina.
Effie/Akkefi Teams
Effie is described as a dedicated support unit for Skirk and a Freeze-focused version of Chevreuse.
However, she is not expected to be effective in Melt reaction teams.
Dahlia
In the game, Dahlia is a Deacon from Mondstadt’s Church of Favonius, and he is a Hydro Catalyst user.
Dahlia was first mentioned as the deacon who instructed Barbara to invite Rosaria to choir practice. He also wrote the birthday letter accompanying Rosaria's alternate outfit, "To the Church's Free Spirit," at Sister Victoria's request.
In "Of Ballads and Brews," Rosaria revealed she hid during Weinlesefest to avoid extra work and to prevent Dahlia or Victoria from dragging her to the sung poetry event.
We can look forward to what will happen in Mondstadt in future episodes. LDShop will update you on Effie and Dahlia's kits, constellations, and build guides. In addition, LDShop can offer you discounted Genshin Impact Genesis Crystal top up so you can enjoy the 5.6 version at the best price!
Rerun Characters: Mualani, Emilie, Kinich
According to leaks, there's a high probability that Mualani, Emilie, Kinich will be rerun.
Mualani
Mualani is a 5-star Hydro Catalyst character in Genshin Impact, serving as a Hypercarry DPS. She can deal damage primarily through her Normal Attacks during the Surfshark Wavebreaker Elemental Skill.
Her playability advantages are as follows:
- Delivers powerful Hydro Hypercarry single-target damage with some AoE coverage.
- While her attack speed is slower than many characters, each hit is more powerful, making it easier to trigger Vaporize reactions.
- High interruption resistance.
- The Surfshark Wavebreaker is excellent for exploration.
Mualani is amazing for Vaporize teams and requires plenty of CRIT Rate, because her damage needs to be built up. If you can build a team to ensure her with enough CRIT Rate, her DMG can competitive to top DPS.
Emilie
Emilie is a 5-star Dendro Polearm user in Genshin Impact 4.8, most effective as a Burning Sub-DPS.
Her Elemental Skill offers excellent single-target Dendro application with over 100% uptime, ensuring the enemy remains constantly burning.
With 85% Pyro RES in Burning Teams, Emilie helps them perform well even in areas where they would typically take substantial self-damage.
So if you want to build a Burning Teams, you might consider pulling her.
Kinich
Kinich is a DPS who mainly functions as an on-field damage dealer. However, unlike other Dendro DPS, Kinich's build prioritizes personal damage over reaction-based damage.
Kinich boasts high damage output with his Scalespiker Cannons and excels in mobility during combat thanks to his Elemental Skill. This skill also makes fighting ranged enemies easier, offering automatic targeting and grappling, unlike most claymore users.
That's all the leaked details about the Genshin Impact Version 5.6 banner characters. If there is any new information about Effie/Akkefi or else, we will update promptly.You can start saving Primogems now to prepare for 5.6 banners! Also you can come to LDShop, a secure and trustworthy platform, to enjoy your discounted Genesis Crystal top up. Give it a try!
