Genshin Impact recently revealed the new characters arriving in version 4.4. Xianyun and Gaming will be featured on the gacha banner during the Lantern Rite update, according to the release. Other popular Liyue 5-stars are also said to be having reruns during this time.
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New Characters
Xianyun (Cloud Retainer)
- A playable version of the Liyue Adeptus we encounter in the game.
- 5-star Anemo character, likely a catalyst user based on leaks.
- Will be featured on the first-half banner alongside Nahida.
Nahida
- The Dendro Archon, the long-awaited ruler of the Dendro element.
- Expected to be a 5-star catalyst user with unique Dendro abilities.
- Also on the first-half banner with Xianyun.
Gaming
- A new 4-star Pyro character.
- Details about their kit and weapon type are still unknown.
- Will be available on the first-half banner with Xianyun and Nahida.
Rerun Characters
Xiao
- A popular 5-star Anemo polearm user known for his high damage output.
- Getting his third banner rerun on the second half of the update.
Yae Miko
- A powerful 5-star Electro catalyst user with unique turret summoning abilities.
- Also getting her second banner rerun on the second half.
Banner Order
- Phase I (January 31st, 2024): Xianyun & Nahida with Gaming (4-star).
- Phase II (February 21st, 2024): Xiao & Yae Miko with other (unrevealed) 4-star characters.
Weapon Banners
- Phase I:
- Xianyun’s signature Catalyst (presumably named Echo of the Crane’s Call).
- Nahida’s signature Catalyst (rumored to be called A Thousand Floating Dreams).
- Phase II:
- Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (Xiao’s potential signature weapon).
- Kagura’s Verity (Yae Miko’s potential signature weapon).
