With Version 5.6, Genshin Impact introduces a highly anticipated feature: the Inazuma Chronicled Wish—a banner that exclusively includes limited 5-star characters and weapons. It’s a dream for collectors and meta chasers alike, but it comes with some important caveats.

In this article, we’ll break down exactly how the Chronicled Wish works, what makes it unique, and whether the characters and weapons in this rotation are worth your Primogems. Plus, we’ll explore the best picks based on your account needs.

How Chronicled Banners Work

Before diving into the featured characters and weapons, it’s important to understand the mechanics:

  • Intertwined Fates Required: These banners use the same limited currency as standard event banners.
  • Pity is Separate: Chronicled banner pity does not carry over to regular banners, but it will persist between future Chronicled banners.
  • Choose Your Featured Character/Weapon: You can select a specific unit. If you lose your 50/50, you’ll get another limited 5-star from the same banner (not from the standard pool).
  • Weapon Pity is 90: This is higher than the 80 on the standard weapon banner, making it slightly harder to get your desired weapon.
  • Better Odds for Solo Pulling: You have a 50% chance to get the featured unit you choose—slightly better than the 37.5% chance in standard dual-banner setups.

Featured Characters: Who’s Worth It?

Kamisato Ayaka
A strong Cryo DPS, especially valuable now thanks to the release of Escoffier. Escafier boosts Freeze teams by providing Cryo/Hydro resistance shred, healing, and off-field Cryo damage. Ayaka’s value significantly increases if you’re planning to build around Freeze comps with Escafier and Fina.

Kamisato Ayato
An on-field Hydro applier whose flexibility is overshadowed by newer units like Neuvillette. Still a fine choice if you enjoy his playstyle, but not a meta pick in 2025.

Yoimiya
A single-target Pyro DPS with limited AoE. Can still clear content with the right team but is generally outclassed by characters like Arlecchino and Gaming (at C6).

Chiori
A flexible Geo sub-DPS who scales with constructs and performs best alongside other Geo units like Navia or Gorou. Strong when paired with another Geo unit, but not a top-tier must-pull on her own.

Yae Miko
An Electro catalyst user with hybrid on-field/off-field potential. Often outperformed by Fischl as a support, but shines in certain Dendro or Overload comps. Synergizes well with characters like Sethos.

Arataki Itto
A niche Geo DPS dependent on Gorou and other Geo supports. Still clears content but is power-crept by modern DPS units. Strongest with high investment and signature weapon.

Sangonomiya Kokomi
A top-tier healer and Hydro applier who has fallen off slightly due to the abundance of strong healers like Escoffier, Baizhu, and Charlotte. Still great in Bloom and Mono-Hydro teams, but no longer a must-pull.

Kaedehara Kazuha
Still among the best supports in the game. Offers powerful grouping, elemental damage bonuses, and versatility across nearly every element. While newer units like Shilonin offer specialized value, Kazuha remains an outstanding generalist support and is arguably the most universally valuable unit on this banner.

Featured Weapons: Most Are Great

The weapon banner is stacked—with only one real dud.

Everlasting Moonglow
Skip it. Kokomi works better with Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers, a free 3-star weapon. This is easily the worst option here.

Freedom-Sworn
Kazuha’s best weapon and an amazing support sword for other characters. Provides EM and team-wide buffs.

Uraku Misugiri
Chiori’s best-in-slot, but also a fantastic stat stick for many sword DPS characters thanks to its Crit DMG, ATK%, and DEF scaling.

Mistsplitter Reforged
Ayaka’s signature weapon and an excellent Crit DMG sword with elemental damage scaling. Still one of the best 5-star swords in the game.

Haran Geppaku Futsu
Ayato’s signature weapon. Strong on normal attack-based sword DPS like Alhaitham or Chlorind. Not as universal as Mistsplitter, but still solid.

Redhorn Stonethresher
Itto’s BIS and a top-tier Crit DMG claymore for DEF-scaling units. Surprisingly decent on non-Itto users with external ATK buffs.

Kagura’s Verity
Yae Miko’s signature and a strong option for many Catalyst DPS, including Veressa and Nahida. A great pick for skill-based catalyst users.

Thundering Pulse
Yoimiya’s BIS, decent for other bow DPS, but not as universally valuable as Polar Star or Aqua Simulacra.

Final Thoughts

This Chronicled Wish is a solid banner—especially for players who:

  • Want to guarantee a specific limited 5-star character.
  • Need one of the strong support weapons like Freedom-Sworn or Uraku Misugiri.
  • Already own many meta 5-stars and want to flesh out their roster.

Just beware of the Everlasting Moonglow trap, and consider carefully whether you’re better off saving for Skirk or a future banner.

If you plan to pull for Escoffier or already have her, this banner becomes even more appealing thanks to the synergy with Ayaka, Chiori, and others.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Inazuma Chronicled Wish

Is the Inazuma Chronicled Wish banner worth pulling on?

Yes, especially if you’re targeting a specific limited 5-star. The 50/50 only includes limited characters and weapons.

Which character is the best value on this banner?

Kazuha remains the most universally useful support. Ayaka is also much stronger with Escafier.

What’s the best weapon in this Chronicled Wish?

Freedom-Sworn and Uraku Misugiri offer the most flexibility. Mistsplitter is also amazing for Cryo DPS units.

Should I pull for Everlasting Moonglow?

No. Kokomi works better with free or 4-star alternatives. This is the weakest weapon in the banner.

Will Skirk be better than Ayaka as a Cryo DPS?

Skirk hasn’t released yet, but early leaks suggest high synergy with Escafier. If you like Freeze, Ayaka is safer for now.

Do weapon banners share pity with character banners?

No. Chronicled Wish pity is separate and does not carry over to other banners.