Genshin Impact 5.8 Update: All New Content Revealed

Greetings, Travelers!
The Version 5.8 Special Program premieres on July 18 at 20:00 (UTC+8)! As this year's flagship summer event update, we'll unveil new characters, weapons, and the highly anticipated expansion of the Natlan region! Also, don't forget to redeem the Genshin 5.8 Livestream Codes.

Curious about all the thrilling additions? We've compiled the ultimate preview of everything coming in Version 5.8—join us as we dive into all the details below! 

 

New Character: Ineffa

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ｜ Element：Electro ｜ Weapon:  Polearm

Support Capabilities:

‣ 20s The Optical Flow Shield: 250% Electro DMG Absorption • Full Interruption Resistance

‣ 20s Teamwide EM Buff: Ineffa's ATK × 6% (Max ~200)

‣ 20s Off-field Electro Application: Birgitta's coordinated attacks (2.5s/hit)

‣ Exclusive Lunar-Charged Reaction: Independent DMG Multiplier • CRIT-enabled

I'd like to know all the details about Her Kit!

Playstyles:
① Lunar-Charged Enabler:

• Teams with Hydro DPS → Triggers 12 instances of Lunar-Charged Reaction
• Explosive AoE DMG scaling

② Dedicated Shielder:

• Provides universal protection + EM buff
• Fits any carry (e.g., Xiao/Wanderer)

Optimal Teammates:

│ Hydro │ Tartaglia ‧ Kamisato Ayato ‧ Neuvillette │

│ Electro │ Cyno ‧ Ororon ‧ Fischl │

│ Support │ Sucrose ‧ Kazuha ‧ Chevreuse │

I want to know about Her Optimal Build Guide!

I also want a Summary of Her Top Team Comps!

Weapon Recommendations

Signature Weapon "Fractured Halo" is her BiS (Best in Slot)! Beyond CRIT stats, it grants an additional 40% Lunar-Charged Reaction DMG Bonus!

Priority:

Fractured Halo ＞ Staff of the Scarlet Sands (CRIT Rate + EM) ＞ Symphonist of Scents (High ATK) ＞ Staff of Homa (HP Conversion) ＞ Lumidouce Elegy

Is Fractured Halo strong? How strong? T0 Tier?

 

New Weapon

Fractured Halo

Fractured Halo

Reality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ｜ATK: 608｜ CRIT DMG: +66.2%

• Effect: After an Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst is used, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48% for 20s. If the equipping character creates a Shield while this effect is active, they will gain the Electrifying Edict effect for 20s: All nearby party members deal 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% more Lunar-Charged DMG.

In essence: After the wielder uses an Elemental Skill or Burst, their ATK increases by 24% for 20s. During this duration, if the wielder generates a shield, all party members' Lunatic Electro-Charge reaction damage increases by 40%.

This means only Ineffa can fully utilize this weapon's potential. For other characters, it solely provides the 24% ATK boost—nevertheless, it remains a competitive 5★ polearm option.

Flame-Forged Insight

Flame-Forged Insight

Reality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ｜ATK: 510｜ Elemental Mastery: +165.4

• When Electro-Charged, Lunar-Charged, or Bloom is triggered, restore 12 / 15 / 18 / 21 / 24 Elemental Energy and increase Elemental Mastery by 60 / 75 / 90 / 105 / 120 for 15 seconds. This effect can be triggered once every 15s and can be triggered even when the equipping character is off-field.

This weapon effectively balances Energy Recharge and Elemental Mastery, making it suitable for both Beidou and Sayu. Particularly for Beidou, whose Elemental Skill generates few energy particles while her Burst demands 80 energy, equipping this weapon indirectly reduces her Burst cost to 56! Additionally, the Elemental Mastery granted by the weapon enhances Beidou's performance in Electro-Charged teams.

 

New Outfits

Our beloved super-popular characters — Yelan and Bennett — are about to receive brand-new outfits! This news is definitely worth cheering for!
Bennett:

This 4-star Pyro character, wielding a one-handed sword, is the "true six-star god of war" whose strength has long transcended the limits of his star rating! No matter how the versions change, he always remains the "T0 level core support," the versatile utility player and the stabilizing force in top-tier teams! His new outfit is undoubtedly the best tribute to this "luckiest E key"!

Yelan:

As the absolute benchmark for Hydro sub-DPS in the background, Yelan has become the core engine of many powerful team compositions with her top-notch water application ability and terrifying damage output! Her new outfit will surely make this elegant and powerful ranger even more dazzling!

🎁The most exciting news is that Bennett's outfit is "4-star" in rarity!

What does this mean? A high probability of being "given away for free in events"!get ready to easily obtain this top-tier characters' gorgeous new outfits in the upcoming exciting events!

New Boss

The Last Survivor of Tenochtzitoc

HP 5118549  ATK 26108

• Will summon 3 hats, hide in one of them and quickly switch their positions. If the hat he is hiding in takes Electro-Charged or Lunar-Charged DMG, will pause switching.
• The hat's has 40% HP. Its all RES greatly increases except Hydro and Electro, and takes 300% increased Electro-Charged and Lunar-Charged DMG.
• Defeat the hat he is hiding in to weaken him (all RES massively decreases). Electro-Charged and Lunar-Charged DMG is significantly more efficient.
• Upon being weakened, will lose HP. The more Hydro, Electro, Electro-Charged and Lunar-Charged DMG the hat took, the mre HP he loses.

This BOSS creates three hats during combat, hiding within one of them while rapidly switching positions multiple times. By quickly destroying the hat concealing its true body with Hydro DMG, Electro DMG, Electro-Charged DMG, or Lunar-Charged DMG, the enemy will suffer massive additional DMG and enter a Stunned state.

Character Recommendations:
The BOSS itself isn’t particularly challenging.

• C1 Neuvillette can overpower it even without Electro.
• C0 Tartaglia or Ayato can clear it with ease using Lunar-Charged reactions.

New Events

Featured Event: Paintsummer! Scorching Sun? Resort!
(1,000 Primogems + 4★ Claymore "Wisdom Recollection Forgefire")

Limited-Time Events:

• Teyvat Recollections (420 Primogems)
• Tracks and Traces (420 Primogems)

New Map

After the prolonged great war, Natlan has decided to build a grand resort this summer to comfort those scarred by years of conflict. The chosen location is Tenochtiztoc—a pristine, rarely visited island in the westernmost part of Natlan.

The island features Pyroculus and exploration rewards. Based on the Creator Beta Test Server, this appears to be a permanent map! Completing the quest "Leisurely Resort" and achieving 80%+ comprehensive exploration rewards 400 Primogems.

New Stygian Onslaught

Phase 1	Phase 2	Phase 3
Tenebrous Papilla: Shadow Void Transfiguration	Battle-Hardened Tent Tortoise: Thunderous Aegis	Battle-Hardened Pipilpan Idol: Hundred Deceptions

Tenebrous Papilla: Shadow Void Transfiguration

During combat, deploys a Void Realm Barrier, players must break the barrier by landing a set number of Elemental Attacks. Upon destruction, the monster takes massive DMG and enters a Weakened state.

Recommended strategy: Use Venti or Burning teams for rapid barrier break.

Battle-Hardened Tent Tortoise: Thunderous Aegis

After taking a certain number of hits, activates "Thunderthorn Barrier". While the barrier is active, attacking it triggers retribution DMG to nearby characters.

Break method: Use Elemental Reactions to deplete the Electro element of the barrier.

Battle-Hardened Pipilpan Idol: Hundred Deceptions

New Boss. Mechanics for this enemy have been previously covered (see prior notes).

Conclusion

That concludes all the contents of this version preview special! With new events and a new map, it means the Primogems we can earn just keeps growing!

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