HoYoverse has officially unveiled the complete banner schedule for Genshin Impact Version 6.1, codenamed “Luna II”, confirming one of the most highly anticipated and powerful character lineups in recent memory. The new update, set to go live on October 22, 2025, introduces a brand-new Dendro Five-Star Catalyst character, Nefer, alongside the return of three highly coveted limited-time characters. For players focused on character building and optimizing their account value, Version 6.1 presents a high-stakes, high-return gacha cycle.

Phase 1: The Debut of Nefer and the Return of Furina

The first half of Version 6.1, running from October 22, 2025, to November 11, 2025, will feature a double Event Wish with significant meta implications. This phase is designed to create immediate synergy between the new release and an established top-tier support unit.

Temptation of the Crimson Sands: Nefer’s Grand Entrance

The headliner for the patch is the brand-new Five-Star character, Nefer (Dendro Catalyst). Hailing from the new region of Nod-Krai, Nefer is positioned as a Dendro on-field hypercarry DPS. Her unique combat mechanics revolve around the new Lunar-Bloom reaction, a powerful variation of the standard Bloom reaction, transforming Dendro Cores into enhanced damage stacks.

  • Rarity & Element: Five-Star, Dendro
  • Weapon: Catalyst
  • Role in Meta: Primary On-Field DPS, specializing in high Elemental Mastery and Lunar-Bloom DMG.

Chanson of Many Waters: Furina Rerun

Running concurrently with Nefer’s banner is the highly anticipated rerun of Hydro Archon, Furina (Hydro Sword). Furina is considered one of the most powerful and versatile off-field support characters in the game, providing massive team-wide damage buffs and consistent Hydro application.

  • Rarity & Element: Five-Star, Hydro
  • Weapon: Sword
  • Role in Meta: Universal Off-Field Sub-DPS / Team Buffer. Her consistent Hydro application is perfect for enabling Nefer’s Lunar-Bloom mechanic, making this a highly synergistic banner pairing and a major return on investment for players wishing on both.

Phase 1 Epitome Invocation Weapon Banner

The associated weapon banner in Phase 1 is equally compelling, featuring the signature weapons for both Nefer and Furina: the new Reliquary of Truth (Catalyst) and the coveted Splendor of Tranquil Waters (Sword). Both are considered best-in-slot (BiS) weapons with high CRIT value and powerful passive abilities, further increasing the Genshin Impact investment value of the first half.

Phase 2: A Double Archon and Fatui Harbinger Rerun

The second half of Version 6.1 is scheduled to run from November 11, 2025, to December 2, 2025, and is arguably the most “stacked” rerun phase in the game’s history. It features two powerful Five-Star Archons and the popular Fatui Harbinger, giving players a difficult choice for their remaining Primogems.

The Hearth’s Ashen Shadow: Arlecchino Rerun

The first rerun of Phase 2 belongs to the Fourth Fatui Harbinger, Arlecchino (Pyro Polearm). As a fiercely competitive Pyro DPS, Arlecchino’s playstyle revolves around the Bond of Life mechanic, offering a unique high-risk, high-reward damage ceiling that rewards skillful play and strong shielding support.

  • Rarity & Element: Five-Star, Pyro
  • Weapon: Polearm
  • Role in Meta: Primary On-Field DPS with unique self-buffing mechanics.

Gentry of Hermitage: Zhongli Rerun

Completing the five-star lineup is the Geo Archon, Zhongli (Geo Polearm). Known universally as the paramount source of defensive utility in the game, Zhongli provides the strongest shields available, offering incredible survivability and universal enemy Resistance Shred.

  • Rarity & Element: Five-Star, Geo
  • Weapon: Polearm
  • Role in Meta: Premier Shield Support and Universal Debuffer. Zhongli’s shield is an excellent pairing for Arlecchino, whose gameplay restricts external healing.

Phase 2 Epitome Invocation Weapon Banner

The weapon banner for Phase 2 will feature Arlecchino’s signature Crimson Moon’s Semblance (Polearm) and Zhongli’s signature Vortex Vanquisher (Polearm). While Crimson Moon’s Semblance is Arlecchino’s BiS weapon and a high-value pull, Vortex Vanquisher is generally considered a niche weapon, which may deter some players from utilizing their Intertwined Fates on this specific Wish banner.

A New Era of Genshin Impact Content

Beyond the stacked banner schedule, Version 6.1 promises a wealth of new game content. This includes the continuation of the main Archon Quest, new events like “Ruins Exploration: Fieldwise Center” and “Dance Dance Dynamic Disco,” and the debut of the User-Generated Content (UGC) mode, Miliastra Wonderland. The introduction of a new Dendro DPS and the concurrent reruns of two Archons and a Harbinger suggest a significant acceleration in content pacing, urging Free-to-Play (F2P) and whale players alike to meticulously plan their Primogem spending for maximum character acquisition and in-game power.

For strategic gacha game enthusiasts, Version 6.1 presents the ideal opportunity to acquire foundational characters like Furina and Zhongli, or invest in the new meta-defining DPS, Nefer. The high CPC nature of these characters in the digital marketplace ensures that Version 6.1 will be one of the most talked-about and economically significant updates for the game publisher this year.