Source: SuperaTom on YouTube
By ExploreGenshin.gg

With Escoffier and Navia set to headline one of the most anticipated banners of Version 5.6, many players are wondering: Which four-star characters will join them? These supporting units often define the banner’s value for free-to-play and light-spending players, especially when targeting key roles like healers, shielders, or off-field DPS.

Let’s break down SuperaTom’s predictions and assess who is most likely to accompany the powerful Cryo support and Geo DPS on their dual-banner debut.

❌ Characters Very Unlikely to Return

First, several characters have already appeared in Version 5.5, making them very unlikely to show up again so soon:

Iansan
Shu
Scara (Scaramouche/Wanderer)
Faruzan
Yanfei

Banner repetition within one version is highly unlikely, so we can rule these out.

🔻 Low Chance Candidates

These characters have either been featured recently or don’t synergize well with the banner stars:

Gorou, Sayu, Xiangling, Chongyun, Charlotte, Mika, Bennett, Diona, Kaveh, Rosaria, Lan, Barbara, Sucrose, Ororon, Fischl, Heizou, Yaoyao, Dori, Klee, Candace, Kuki Shinobu, Xingqiu, Sethos

While many are fan favorites, their likelihood of returning in this specific version is low.

🟡 Medium Chance Candidates

These characters haven’t had a rerun in a while but aren’t necessarily the best fits for Navia or Escoffier:

Xinyan
Thoma
Sara
Kaveh
Ningguang
Kirara
Razor

Their return is possible, especially if Hoyoverse wants to throw in some less meta-relevant options.

🟢 High Chance Predictions

Now let’s take a closer look at the four-stars most likely to appear on Escoffier and Navia’s banner — especially ones that synergize well with Geo and Cryo/Freeze archetypes.

🔹 Yun Jin

Last appeared in Version 4.5
Synergizes perfectly with Navia when she’s built around normal attacks
Also a flexible choice for Cryo and Hydro characters (e.g., Ayaka or Ayato) who rely on normal attacks
SuperaTom predicts a 95% chance that Yun Jin will be on the banner

🔹 Layla

Last featured in Version 4.6
A Cryo shielder who synergizes well with Freeze teams, especially alongside Escoffier
Her strong constellations make her a valuable support character, especially for newer players or those missing a reliable Cryo shield

🔹 Freminet

Also last seen in 4.6
A Cryo and Physical DPS hybrid with some niche flexibility
Could work in off-meta builds with Escoffier as a Cryo enabler
Less commonly used but still valuable with the right setup

These three characters — Yun Jin, Layla, and Freminet — make the most sense from a synergy and rerun cycle perspective.

Honorable Mention: Noelle

While Noelle doesn’t synergize directly with Escoffier or Navia, it’s not uncommon for banners to include at least one character without perfect synergy. She’s due for a rerun and could replace Freminet if Hoyoverse wants to vary the lineup slightly.

Final Prediction: Banner Composition

If we had to place our bets, here’s the most likely four-star lineup for the Escoffier/Navia banner in Version 5.6:

Yun Jin (Geo support, excellent with Navia)
Layla (Cryo shielder, synergizes with Escoffier)
Freminet or Noelle (Cryo DPS or flexible Geo unit)

This setup offers a nice mix of shielders, normal attack buffers, and Cryo/Geo options, rounding out team-building for both Escoffier and Navia enthusiasts.

🧊 Why This Banner Might Be Great

Yun Jin elevates Navia’s normal attack-focused teams
Layla provides a strong Freeze support or defensive option
Freminet adds variety and another Cryo option that could slot into newer teams
Escoffier herself is shaping up to be a top-tier Cryo support with healing and resistance shred
Navia continues to be one of the best Geo carries in the current meta

Final Thoughts

This upcoming banner could be a sleeper hit. With Yun Jin and Layla offering powerful, often-overlooked utility, and Escoffier debuting with incredible support potential, there’s a lot to like here.

Let us know in the comments: Which four-star do you want most on this banner?
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