Summary
- Limited Character Banners in Genshin Impact are popular for obtaining new five-star units.
- Kinich generated 65% of the revenue on his banner, appealing to players with his unique playstyle.
- Raiden Shogun remains an S-tier character with versatility in any team composition.
An interesting Genshin Impact chart reveals the revenue difference between the new five-star Dendro user Kinich and the Inazuma Archon, Raiden Shogun. Both characters are part of the second banner cycle of Genshin Impact Version 5.0, alongside a solid lineup of four-star characters.
This same update previously introduced two new characters: the five-star Hydro DPS Mualani and the four-star Geo user Kachina, who was also available for free as part of an event-exclusive quest. As the number of playable characters continues to increase with each update, releasing double banners has become standard practice for HoYoverse.
Genshin Impact's Limited Character Banner features two separate five-star units with a shared four-star lineup. While there are various banner types in the game, the limited banner is widely regarded as the most popular since it’s the only way to obtain new five-star characters. A chart from the popular Paimon.moe site has revealed the sales difference between the two currently featured five-star characters, Kinich and Raiden Shogun. According to the chart, Kinich is responsible for around 65% of the banner revenue, which isn't surprising considering he is the only new five-star featured in this banner cycle. Kinich is a solid DPS unit with a unique playstyle thanks to his grappling hook mechanic.
Genshin Impact: How Good Is Kinich?
Even though he might not be the most powerful Dendro unit in Genshin Impact, many players have pulled for Kinich due to his exploration potential. However, his place in the current meta could improve in the future as HoYoverse introduces more Natlan supports that complement his playstyle. It’s worth noting that powerful supports like Kokomi were initially considered underwhelming at release but later became essential as HoYoverse introduced Dendro elemental reactions.
Despite being released over three years ago, Kinich's banner colleague, Raiden Shogun, is still considered an S-tier character in Genshin Impact. One of her greatest strengths is the ability to adapt to almost any team composition in the game, thanks to a stacked kit, which also allows her to be used in any party role except support.
HoYoverse has a pattern of featuring one Archon in each update following the introduction of a new major region. Their recent Special Program event confirmed that the upcoming Genshin Impact Version 5.1 will include the famous Sumeru Archon, Nahida, who is scheduled to appear in the second banner cycle alongside Hu Tao. The first part of the update will be reserved for two Geo users, Xilonen and Chiori.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
