Genshin Impact 5.6 Banner Phases: Who’s Coming and When?

As we approach Genshin Impact Version 5.6, one of the biggest lingering questions isn’t who is coming—it’s when. We already know the upcoming banners will feature Escoffier, Raiden Shogun, Navia, and Kinich, but HoYoverse has yet to confirm the phase order. Which characters are in Phase 1, and who’s coming later?

In a recent analysis by Zhongli’s Realm on YouTube, we get a logical breakdown of HoYoverse’s historical patterns, character synergy, and community-sourced leaks to predict how the banners are likely to be split.

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Phase 1 Prediction: Escoffier and Kinich Lead the Charge

HoYoverse has a strong habit of putting brand-new characters in the first half of patches. This applies to:

• Xilonen (5.5 Phase 1)
• Chasca, Mavuika, Yumemizuki Mizuki, and Varesa — all first-phase debuts

Following this logic, it’s highly likely that Escoffier, a brand-new Cryo support, will headline Phase 1.

But she won’t be alone.

Kinich’s Synergy with Escoffier:

• Kinich is Dendro, and Escoffier is Cryo
• Together, they trigger a new elemental reaction called Frostthorn, which gives:
  • +45% damage to Dendro and Cryo
  • A DoT (Damage over Time) effect when triggered
• This synergy almost screams “designed to work together”

It would be highly unusual for HoYoverse to separate such clearly synergistic characters.

Phase 1 Predicted 4-Stars:

• Ifa – A new Anemo Catalyst support/DPS
• Layla – Cryo unit who complements Escoffier’s Cryo-focused support
• [Unconfirmed 4-star] – One additional unknown unit likely to round out the phase

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Phase 2 Prediction: Archon Power with Raiden and Navia

Next up: the rerun phase.

Raiden Shogun, like all Archons, typically gets her rerun in Phase 2. Don’t believe it? Here’s the pattern:

• Zhongli, Venti, and Nahida have all returned in the second half of their respective patches

Following this, Raiden is nearly guaranteed for Phase 2.

Navia Joins Raiden:

• She’s the last unaccounted 5-star
• Her rerun fits well next to Raiden and benefits from the same timing

Phase 2 Predicted 4-Stars:

• Kujou Sara – Perfect Raiden support, especially at C6
• Thoma – Crystallize support for Navia
• Lynette – Anemo flex pick with crowd control and swirl utility

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Why This Structure Makes Sense

This banner structure isn’t just random guessing—it follows clear patterns HoYoverse has used for over a dozen versions:

• New characters → Phase 1
• Archon reruns → Phase 2
• Team synergy among 4-stars and 5-stars
• Leaker reliability: This info is backed by HomDGCat, one of the most accurate banner leakers in the community

Summary of Predicted Banner Phases:

Phase 1:

• 5-Stars: Escoffier (Cryo), Kinich (Dendro)
• 4-Stars: Ifa, Layla, [One unconfirmed character]

Phase 2:

• 5-Stars: Raiden Shogun (Electro), Navia (Geo)
• 4-Stars: Kujou Sara, Thoma, Lynette

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Who Should You Pull For?

That depends on your account needs:

• Escoffier: If you need a Cryo support and want to explore Frostthorn, she’s shaping up to be a must-pull.
• Kinich: Strong Dendro unit, especially valuable when paired with Cryo comps.
• Raiden Shogun: Timeless Electro DPS/support hybrid. Still a top-tier investment.
• Navia: Geo DPS who synergizes well with Thoma and other crystallize enablers.

If you’re looking for team-wide utility, synergy, or new reaction mechanics, Phase 1 might be the most exciting in terms of meta potential.

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