Genshin Impact 5.1: What to Expect from the New Banners?

Even though people were excited about Xilonen’s arrival in Genshin Impact Version 5.1, no one knew which 5-Star characters would come with her. There was a lot of guessing about characters like Wriothesley and Shenhe because it had been a while since they were last seen, or because they were involved in the Imaginarium Theater, like Wriothesley.

Fans had strong reasons for expecting certain characters to return in Version 5.1’s Event Banners. However, Eula’s long absence shows that the developers are okay with keeping even popular 5-Star characters off the banners for over a year. With new characters like Kachina and Xilonen adding new aspects to the Geo element and Citlali planned for Version 5.3, it makes sense that HoYoverse is taking a different approach for Version 5.1.

In the first half of Version 5.1, Xilonen will be featured alongside Chiori on the Event Banners. In the second half, Nahida and Hu Tao will take the spotlight. This info comes from ukrisreng, a regular on the Genshin Impact Leaks subreddit. Xilonen is highly awaited because she will bring powerful buffs, reduce elemental resistance, and offer single-target healing—all in a unique Geo setup.

Genshin Impact 5.1 Banner Characters

Chiori: 5-Star Geo Sword
Xilonen: 5-Star Geo Sword
Nahida: 5-Star Dendro Catalyst
Hu Tao: 5-Star Pyro Polearm

It’s worth noting that with Xilonen paired with Chiori, the Weapon Banner will be very valuable for players looking to get a 5-Star sword for the new Geo Support character. Although the newly crafted weapon is a good option for Xilonen, the Uraku Misugiri is a great choice for any Sword user who benefits from DEF scaling. Meanwhile, Nahida and Hu Tao will come with their own powerful signature weapons. The Staff of Homa, for example, is perfect for characters like Zhongli and Xiangling.

Version 5.1 is set to release on October 9, 2024. While this update will feature many sought-after 5-Star characters on the Event Banners, players can still earn a lot of Primogems in Version 5.0. Since Mavuika will not be available until Version 5.3, this gives players some time to save up for the Pyro Archon.