Recent datamining for Genshin Impact has revealed that the 5-Star banner characters for Version 5.8 will be Ineffa, Mualani, Chasca, and Citlali. Version 5.8 is shaping up to be a stacked update for Genshin Impact, as it will introduce a new map expansion for Natlan, Nod-Krai's first character, the annual Summer Event, and a potential Story Quest for Mualani.
While Ineffa will undoubtedly be the star of Version 5.8, the upcoming patch will also feature some important reruns for Natlan characters. With the sole exception of Varesa in Genshin Impact, who made her debut in Version 5.5, every single 5-Star from Natlan will have their second Event Banner by the end of the region – a notable contrast to how Wriothesley was treated in the Fontaine era.
Genshin Impact 5.8 Leak Finally Reveals Ineffa's Appearance
A new Genshin Impact leak reveals the model of a new five-star character named Ineffa, who is expected to arrive in the upcoming version 5.8.
According to HomDGCat, Version 5.8 will feature Ineffa, Mualani, Chasca, and Citlali on the Event Banners. The exact order of the characters is unknown, but Ineffa is almost guaranteed to headline the first half of the update. Should Chasca and Citlali share the second half of the update, it would make for a very stacked Weapon Banner in Genshin Impact. Unfortunately, there is no good way of speculating the character order for Version 5.8, so Genshin Impact players will have to wait until the Special Program Announcement to find out more.
Genshin Impact: Version 5.8 Banner Characters
- Ineffa – 5-Star Electro Polearm
- Mualani – 5-Star Hydro Catalyst
- Chasca – 5-Star Anemo Bow
- Citlali – 5-Star Cryo Catalyst
Ineffa is a Nod-Krai character who transforms the Electro-Charged reaction into a far more powerful version. Her ability kit features gameplay similar to Fischl or Emilie, but unlike the aforementioned characters, Ineffa is also capable of summoning a shield. Presumably, she is intended to be an early look at Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact, including its key combat mechanic. On the other hand, Mualani is famous for her ability to deal immense damage by setting up Vaporize hits. While most players prefer the simpler playstyle of Neuvillette, Mualani is a powerful Hydro hypercarry in her own right.
Chasca is a very underrated character among the Natlan cast. She scales well with Constellations, and her ability kit is extremely flexible, allowing players to tune her damage type based on whatever the current Spiral Abyss or Imaginarium Theater demands. Lastly, Citlali in Genshin Impact has established herself as a premium Shield Support for both Neuvillette and Mavuika. While she locks her hypercarries into a Melt or Freeze playstyle, her Elemental Shred more than makes up for the difference. Version 5.8 is expected to come out on July 30, 2025.
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
- Engine
- Unity
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
