Highlights
- Genshin Impact’s reveal of the upcoming second half Event Banners has some exciting characters but is missing Kaveh, which many players were hoping for.
- Neuvillette and Kazuha have a strong gameplay presence in the meta, and their inclusion in the Banner will be welcome for players who already own both characters.
- Fans should be aware that the upcoming Version 4.6 will Arlecchino to
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Genshin Impact has officially revealed the second half Event Banners for Version 4.5, and to no one’s surprise, Kaveh is once again missing from among the list of 4-Stars. Though Version 4.5 of Genshin Impact could be described as a quiet patch, with no new zones or artifact domains, its Flagship Event “Alchemical Ascension” has been incredibly popular among fans. Not only did it give players a chance to stock up on Primogems for a few extra pulls on Itto and Chiori’s banners, but it also introduced a fun mini-game that many fans are hopeful becomes a permanent fixture of Genshin Impact in the future.
However, while Chiori is one of the best off-field Geo characters in Genshin Impact, a significant number of players have been looking forward to Neuvillette’s return to the Event Banners. The Special Program Announcement for Version 4.5 revealed that Neuvillette would be accompanied by Kazuha during the second half of the patch, which is due to commence on April 2, 2024.
Genshin Impact Reveals Combat Event With Primogem Rewards
Genshin Impact officially reveals a new combat event players can participate in and earn decent rewards, including Primogems.
As part of its marketing campaign, Genshin Impact revealed the 4-Star characters that will join Kazuha and Neuvillette on the Event Banners for the second half. Xingqiu, who was rumored for the first half in Version 4.5 (before being replaced by Dori), seems to have found his way back to the banners rather swiftly. The other Genshin Impact 4-Star characters that accompany him are Yanfei and Barbara, with Kaveh once again skipping the Event Banners. It has been almost a year since his debut in Version 3.6, and many Genshin Impact players are wondering why HoYoverse is keeping him under wraps for so long.
Genshin Impact Version 4.5 Second Half Banner Characters
- Neuvillette – 5-Star Hydro Catalyst
- Kazuha – 5-Star Anemo Sword
- Yanfei – 4-Star Pyro Catalyst
- Xingqiu – 4-Star Hydro Sword
- Barbara – 4-Star Hydro Catalyst
Both Neuvillette and Kazuha have a strong presence in the meta, especially when it comes to building a Spiral Abyss team in Genshin Impact. Neuvillette is one of the best damage dealers in the game, and Kazuha is considered to be a premium Anemo support option for a wide variety of teams. As such, their Weapon Banner has plenty of value, especially for Genshin Impact players who own both characters.
As enticing as the second half Event Banners may be, fans should also be mindful of Version 4.6, as the upcoming patch is set to debut Arlecchino to Genshin Impact as a playable character. As a Fatui Harbinger, she is expected to have a powerful hypercarry kit, which beta testers have loosely described as being similar to Hu Tao. Genshin Impact Version 4.6 is expected to launch on April 24, 2024.
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- ESRB
- T for Teen – Fantasy Violence, Alcohol Reference
