Genshin Impact v4.0 Phase 1 Character and Weapon Banner Update
Discover the exciting Phase 1 of Genshin Impact version 4.0 with the rerun of Lyney and Lynette, alongside the anticipated rerun of their powerful weapons. Explore the captivating world and unleash your adventure in this highly anticipated update.
2023-08-17
Genshin Impact v4.0 Phase 1: Banner Schedule
The banners for phase 1 of Genshin Impact version 4.0 will become available after the server maintenance on August 16th and will be active until September 5th at 17:59 server time. These banners will showcase a new high-level character, a new mid-level character, and a new powerful weapon.
Genshin Impact v4.0 Phase 1: Character Banner Rerun
Lyney
The banner showcases the introduction of a new character named Lyney, who is exclusive to the event and has a 5-star rating. He is from Fontaine and uses pyro abilities with a bow. People are comparing him to Amber and Yoimiya because they all use bows and have pyro abilities, but it remains uncertain whether Lyney's skills will prove more powerful than theirs in the long run.
Lyney will have the company of three powerful 4-star characters named Lynette, Bennett, and Barbara. These characters possess different elemental abilities such as anemo/sword, pyro/sword, and hydro/catalyst respectively. Additionally, they will receive a significant increase in their drop-rate chances.
Two of the four characters mentioned, namely Bennett (a pyro/sword character) and Barbara (a hydro/catalyst character), can be obtained permanently from the Standard Wish - Wanderlust Invocation without any increased chances of dropping.
Yelan
The current banner is showcasing the return of Yelan, a hydro/bow character from the game "Valley Orchid". This is her second rerun since being introduced in version 2.7 and she is widely regarded as one of the top characters in the game. Alongside Yelan, there will also be increased drop rates for three other 4-star characters: Lynette (anemo/sword) from "Elegance in Shadows", Bennett (pyro/sword) from "Trial by Fire", and Barbara (hydro/catalyst) from "Shining Idol".
Two of the four characters mentioned, Bennett and Barbara, can be obtained in the Standard Wish - Wanderlust Invocation at any time without increased chances of obtaining them.
Genshin Impact v4.0 Phase 1: Weapon Banner Rerun
This banner showcases two exceptional 5-star weapons, namely The Great First Magic (bow) and Aqua Simulacra (bow), which are exclusively available during this event. These remarkable weapons serve as the ultimate choices for Lyney and Yelan, each perfectly tailored to enhance their abilities.
The banner will also have a significant increase in drop rates for the 4-star weapons, including the Sacrificial Sword (a sword), Favonius Greatsword (a claymore), Favonius Lance (a polearm), Sacrificial Fragments (a catalyst), and Sacrificial Bow (a bow).
All these four-star weapons are also permanently obtainable in the Standard Wish - Wanderlust Invocation, without any increased chances of dropping.
Conclusion
Lyney is a recently introduced character and it is currently hard to gauge his worth. It would be wise for players to hold off on trying to obtain him until more information becomes available. On the other hand, Yelan is considered one of the top characters in Genshin Impact. She possesses exceptional elemental abilities and has great potential for dealing with damage. If players are waiting for upcoming Hydro Archon or Fontaine characters, then it makes sense to not prioritize pulling for Yelan. However, if there are no specific preferences, it's an obvious choice to go ahead and try obtaining Yelan.
Out of all the characters with a 4-star rating, Bennett stands out as the most effective buffer for increasing ATK while also offering reliable healing and cleansing abilities. He has maintained his position as one of the best characters since the game's inception. Any character that relies on scaling their ATK will greatly benefit from having Bennett on their team. If Lyney's optimal team composition revolves around using only Pyro characters, then Bennett would be considered the top support choice for that specific team setup.
Barbara is an effective healer who is available to everyone without any cost. If you frequently utilize Barbara, it will help you progress towards acquiring her C6 ability if you haven't already obtained it. Additionally, she can be included in a Nilou Bloom team where she plays the role of enabling other characters.
Similar to Lyney, Lynette is a recently introduced character whose worth is currently uncertain. However, as an Anemo character, she has the ability to utilize the Viridicent Venerer artifact set and weaken enemies' elemental resistance. This weapon banner is exceptionally outstanding and includes two exceptional 5-star bows that provide excellent statistics. Although the passive abilities may only benefit specific characters, nearly everyone can make use of the sub-stat increase in CRIT DMG%. Additionally, even the 4-star weapons hold significant value.
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