5.6 Phase 2 Banner Review – Who's Worth Pulling? ExploreGenshin

With the second half of Genshin Impact 5.6 officially revealed, Jello Impact dives deep into the featured banners: Raiden Shogun, Kinich, and the Inazuma Chronicled Wish. This video doesn’t just break down the banners—it critically evaluates the characters, weapons, constellations, and the value behind each wish.

If you’re unsure whether to pull or pass, here’s a clear breakdown of who’s worth your Primogems and who might be better saved for later.

⭐ Banner 1: Kinich – Pyro DPS from Natlan

Verdict: Strong but not top-tier; fantastic early constellations and flexible team options.

Power Level: Tied for 5th-best DPS overall, behind Mavika, Navia, Skirk, and Verresa.
Best Support: Needs Bennett (mandatory), synergizes well with Emilie, Furina, Auroran, Pyro Traveler, and even Escoffier.
Constellations: C1 and C2 are highly impactful.
Weapon: His signature weapon is very good. Can also use Mika’s weapon effectively.

If you like Kinich, go for him. If not, he’s a clean skip—exactly how a DPS should be.

⭐ Banner 2: Raiden Shogun – Still Strong, But Showing Her Age

Verdict: Still viable and flexible, but outclassed by modern Electro DPS like Verresa and Clorinde.

Power Level: Solidly in 3rd place among Electro DPS.
Team Synergy: Strong in Chevreuse teams, Double Hydro, and National-style comps.
Constellations: C2 is good, but not game-breaking. Her damage scaling falls behind modern units.
Weapon: Engulfing Lightning is good but not necessary. The Catch remains a great F2P option.

Pull if you love Raiden. She’s still fine, but harder to justify pulling purely for power.

🔄 Chronicled Wish: A Mixed Bag

Verdict: Only pull if you specifically need one of the featured characters or weapons. Otherwise, it’s a hard skip.

Banner Pitfall: Weapon pity is 10 pulls higher than the standard banner.
Featured 5★ Characters: Ayaka, Ayato, Kokomi, Yoimiya, Itto, Kazuha, Yae Miko, and others.
F2P Trap: The Chronicled Wish is tempting due to the variety, but the higher cost and mixed value make it difficult to recommend.

Example: Ayaka is now boosted thanks to Escoffier, but Skirk is stronger and easier to play. Yoimiya and Ayato feel weak unless paired with top-tier supports. Pull with caution.

⭐ Featured 4-Star Units: Not Great

Kujo Sara: Solid with Raiden if you have C6. Otherwise niche.
Toma: Great for Kinich, less so for Raiden.
Lynette: Underwhelming on these banners.

Overall, the 4-star lineup isn’t compelling enough to justify pulling if you’re only aiming for them.

⚔️ Weapon Banner: Flashy But Risky

Verdict: One of the most “bait” banners we’ve seen in a while.

Kinich’s Weapon: Excellent, especially if you don’t have a 5-star option.
Raiden’s Weapon: Helpful for building full ER, but only a mild upgrade.
Four-Star Weapons: Mostly low-value, with the exception of Stringless.

“You’re paying a premium to not know what you’re going to get,” warns Jello. Save your Primogems unless you love the drip.

🌟 Ayaka, Skirk, and the Cryo Meta

Ayaka: Still excellent, especially with Escoffier. But more demanding to play and less consistent than Skirk.
Skirk: Easier to use, stronger in most comps, and generally more meta.
Kazuha: Still great but increasingly outpaced by newer supports like Shilonin and Escoffier.

Pull Ayaka for love, not meta. Skirk is the better investment if you’re chasing Cryo dominance.

Final Thoughts

These 5.6 Phase 2 banners are mostly for fans of the characters, not meta chasers. Kinich and Raiden are both strong, but not must-pulls. The Chronicled Wish and weapon banner? Mostly traps.

Pull if you love them. Skip if you’re saving for Skirk, Furina, Seatlali, or any future powerhouses.

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