If you’ve ever told yourself you’re “saving Primogems this time,” only to cave the second a new five-star appears—welcome to the club. In Genshin Impact, banners rotate constantly, and keeping track of what’s live (and what’s coming next) is essential if you want to plan your pulls wisely.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about the current banners, next banners, weapon banners, Chronicled Wish, and the full banner history, all updated for version 6.4.

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How Genshin Impact Banners Work

Limited-time banners in Genshin Impact are called Event Wishes, and they typically run for around three weeks per phase. These banners require Intertwined Fate for pulls (aka “Wishes”).

If you’re using Acquaint Fate, you’re pulling on the standard banner instead. Since limited five-star characters are harder to obtain than permanent ones, most players convert Primogems into Intertwined Fate to prepare for Event banners.

And yes—your Primogems are never truly safe.

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Current Character Banners (Ending February 24, 2026)

The active banners in version 6.3 Phase 2 feature:

⭐ Zibai – Geo Sword (New)

• Five-star Geo sword-user
• Featured on her Harmonious Abundance banner

⭐ Neuvillette – Hydro Catalyst (Rerun)

• Five-star Hydro catalyst-user
• Featured on Decree of the Deeps

Both banners are scheduled to end on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Boosted Four-Star Characters:

• Aino (Hydro, Claymore)
• Gorou (Geo, Bow)
• Illuga (Geo, Polearm)

If you’re a Geo enthusiast, this phase is especially tempting.

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Next Banners in Version 6.4 (Lunar V)

Version 6.4 brings one of the most anticipated debuts in recent memory.

Phase 1 (Starts February 25, 2026)

⭐ Varka – New Five-Star Anemo Claymore

• Second male five-star in the Nod-Krai arc
• Anemo element
• Claymore user

⭐ Flins – Electro Polearm (Rerun)

Phase 2 (Dates TBC)

⭐ Skirk – Cryo Sword (Rerun)

⭐ Escoffier – Cryo Polearm (Rerun)

This lineup offers a strong mix of new and returning powerhouses, making version 6.4 one of the most stacked updates in recent months.

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Chronicled Wish Banner (Returning in 6.4)

The special Chronicled Wish banner rotates regions—and in 6.4, it returns to Mondstadt.

Featured Five-Star Characters:

• Eula
• Albedo
• Klee
• Mona
• Diluc
• Jean

Available Five-Star Weapons:

• Elegy for the End (Bow)
• Skyward Harp (Bow)
• Skyward Atlas (Catalyst)
• Skyward Spine (Polearm)
• Wolf’s Gravestone (Claymore)
• Skyward Pride (Claymore)
• Skyward Blade (Sword)
• Aquila Favonia (Sword)

If you’ve been waiting for classic Mondstadt characters, this is your chance.

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Current Weapon Banner (Ends February 24, 2026)

The Epitome Invocation weapon banner currently includes:

⭐ Five-Star Weapons:

• Lightbearing Moonshard (Sword)
• Tome of the Eternal Flow (Catalyst)

Boosted Four-Star Weapons:

• Xiphos’ Moonlight (Sword)
• Favonius Greatsword (Claymore)
• Dragon’s Bane (Polearm)
• Eye of Perception (Catalyst)
• Favonius Warbow (Bow)

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Next Weapon Banner (Version 6.4)

With Varka debuting, we know his signature weapon will appear in Phase 1.

Phase 1:

• Gest of the Mighty Wolf (Claymore – Varka’s signature)
• Bloodsoaked Ruins (Polearm – Flins’ signature)

Phase 2:

• Azurelight (Sword – Skirk’s signature)
• Symphonist of Scents (Polearm – Escoffier’s signature)

Expect these to headline the next Epitome Invocation rotations.

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Genshin Impact Banner History (1.0 – 6.4)

If you’ve ever felt like a character rerun took forever—you’re probably right.

Below is a condensed overview of major banner milestones across versions:

Version 6.x Highlights

• 6.4: Varka debut, Flins rerun, Skirk & Escoffier reruns
• 6.3: Columbina, Ineffa, Zibai, Neuvillette
• 6.2: Durin, Venti, Varesa, Xilonen
• 6.1: Nefer, Furina, Arlecchino, Zhongli
• 6.0: Lauma, Nahida, Alhaitham, Wanderer, Cyno, Nilou, Tighnari, Dehya

Version 5.x Standouts

• Skirk, Shenhe
• Navia, Escoffier
• Furina, Wriothesley
• Raiden Shogun reruns
• Multiple Xilonen appearances

Earlier Eras (4.x – 1.x)

From Fontaine’s launch cycles back to the original Venti and Klee banners in 1.0, Genshin’s banner system has steadily evolved—adding dual banners, region rotations, Chronicled Wish, and more frequent reruns.

Tracking banner history is useful for predicting reruns and planning long-term Primogem strategies.

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Should You Pull in 6.4?

Here’s a quick decision guide:

• Want a brand-new Anemo claymore user? → Varka
• Missed Skirk or Escoffier? → Phase 2 is for you
• Waiting on classic Mondstadt characters? → Chronicled Wish
• Saving for future leaks? → Stay strong

Version 6.4 offers strong value whether you’re chasing meta picks or personal favorites.

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Final Thoughts

Banners are the heartbeat of Genshin Impact. Every three weeks, the temptation resets—and so does the strategy.

With Varka’s debut, multiple Cryo reruns, and a Mondstadt-themed Chronicled Wish, version 6.4 is shaping up to be a Primogem-heavy update.

Plan wisely… or don’t. Teyvat has a way of draining savings either way.