Mavuika and Emilie Lead Phase 2 of Genshin Impact 5.7 ExploreGenshin

Hoyoverse has officially unveiled the second phase of Version 5.7 banners in Genshin Impact, and it’s packed with power, potential, and a few extra surprises for Primogem hunters. Whether you’re saving for future units or eyeing these new banners, here’s everything you need to know—including which characters are featured, when the banners drop, and how to grab some free rewards while you’re at it.

Mavuika and Emilie Headline Phase 2 Banners

Set to launch on July 8, Phase 2 of Version 5.7 introduces two exciting banners:

Mavuika’s Banner: Ancient Flame Ablaze
Emilie’s Banner: Ambrosial Essence

Both Mavuika and Emilie are new 5-star characters with growing popularity and potential to impact the current meta. Mavuika, a Pyro DPS, continues to earn praise for her fast-paced playstyle and synergy in reaction-heavy teams, while Emilie’s Dendro support kit offers strong energy generation and elemental versatility.

Accompanying these 5-stars are three 4-star characters:

Iansan – A Pyro support known for overload synergy and team-wide EM buffs.
Yaoyao – A Dendro healer and off-field applicator.
Xiangling – Still one of the best free-to-play Pyro units, offering top-tier off-field damage with her burst.

This roster of 4-stars means these banners offer excellent value for both new and veteran players—especially if you’re looking to shore up your elemental reaction teams.

Weapon Banner Highlights: Epitome Invocation

Alongside the character banners, the Epitome Invocation weapon banner is also getting a strong refresh. Featured weapons include:

A Thousand Blazing Suns (Catalyst) – A perfect match for Mavuika, boosting Pyro damage and enabling reaction-focused playstyles.
Lumidouce Elegy (Polearm) – A strong support polearm ideal for characters like Emilie or even those running hybrid builds that benefit from increased Elemental Mastery and skill uptime.

If you’re pulling for either 5-star, these weapons are well worth considering to maximize their performance in Spiral Abyss or Stygian Onslaught.

How to Get Extra Freemogems

With the new banners just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to grab some bonus Primogems. Active redeem codes for free Primogems have been circulating in the community. These are often tied to livestream events or patch rollouts, and Chibi Harbinger Ajax recommends checking the video description or pinned comment for the most recent ones.

As always, redeem them quickly—many codes expire within 48 hours.

Welkin Moon Giveaway Incoming

To celebrate reaching 55,000 subscribers, Chibi Harbinger Ajax is also hosting a 10x Welkin Moon giveaway. If you’re unfamiliar, Welkin Moons are one of the best value purchases in Genshin Impact, giving 90 Primogems daily over 30 days.

To enter:

Subscribe to the Chibi Harbinger Ajax YouTube channel
Leave a comment about your Phase 2 pulling plans

It’s a simple way to potentially score 2,700 extra Primogems.

Should You Pull in Phase 2?

This banner phase offers something for everyone:

Meta-focused players may lean toward Mavuika’s top-end Pyro damage or Emilie’s flexible Dendro utility.
Free-to-play and budget players can benefit from high-value 4-stars like Xiangling and Yaoyao.
Collectors will appreciate the chance to obtain new weapons that are tailor-made for these characters.

Just be sure to consider upcoming banners—especially if you’re saving for rumored 6.0 characters like Columbina or Varka.

For team comps, builds, and artifact suggestions, check out ExploreGenshin.gg for the latest theorycrafting resources.

Source: Chibi Harbinger Ajax