Genshin Impact 5.5 Leaks: New Characters, Reruns, Artifact Sets & More!

Genshin Impact's Version 5.5 is a thrilling new exploration of Natlan with new characters, banner reruns, and artifact sets. There are new gameplay mechanics, world-changing artifacts, and even a better player experience for all who want to get immersed in Teyvat's changing world. Let us look at it all.

New Banners

The upcoming banners introduce both brand-new characters and returning fan favourites, ensuring plenty of summoning excitement.

Phase I (March 26 - April 15, 2025)

• 5-Star Characters: Varesa (NEW! Electro, Catalyst), Xianyun (Anemo, Catalyst)
• 4-Star Character: Iansan (NEW! Electro, Polearm)

Phase II (April 15 - May 6, 2025)

• 5-Star Characters: Xilonen (Geo, Sword), Venti (Anemo, Bow)

Character Highlights

Varesa (5-Star Electro Catalyst)-  

 

 

Varesa specializes in powerful plunging attacks, triggering her Fiery Passion state at maximum Nightsoul points. Her Elemental Burst replenishes Nightsoul points and amplifies her attack potential, making her a formidable force in combat.

Iansan (4-Star Electro Polearm)- 

 

 

Iansan enhances team damage output through her Elemental Burst, summoning a Kinetic Energy Scale that follows the active character. This grants an ATK boost based on her Nightsoul points and movement, making her an excellent support choice.

New Artifact Sets

These new artifact sets introduce specialized bonuses that cater to distinct playstyles and character builds.

Long Night’s Oath:

• 2-Piece Bonus: Increases Plunging Attack DMG by 25%.
• 4-Piece Bonus: Using Plunging Attacks, Charged Attacks, or Elemental Skills grants Radiance Everlasting stacks. Each stack boosts Plunging Attack DMG by 15% for six seconds (max five stacks). Perfect for plunge-heavy DPS characters.

Finale of the Deep Galleries:

• 2-Piece Bonus: Grants a 15% Cryo DMG Bonus.
• 4-Piece Bonus: Increases Normal Attack and Elemental Burst DMG by 60% when Elemental Energy is depleted. However, using a Normal Attack or Elemental Burst will deactivate the bonus for six seconds. Ideal for Cryo-focused DPS units reliant on burst damage.

Genshin Impact 5.5 introduces thrilling additions, from powerful new characters like Varesa and Iansan to specialized artifact sets that shake up the meta. With long-awaited banner reruns of Xianyun, Xilonen, and the popular Venti, players have ample chances to build up their teams. Resource management will be key to taking full advantage of these updates.

Stay tuned for more on Genshin Impact's continually expanding journey.