Version 6.0 Luna I drops September 10, 2025, bringing three fresh faces—Lauma, Flins, and Aino—plus some seriously upgraded reruns. We're talking Nahida buffs, Yelan's return, and anniversary goodies that'll make your Primogem stash very happy.
What's Live Right Now in 6.0
The Main Event: Phase 1 Character Banners
Alright, let's dive into what's actually available. Phase 1 runs through September 30th, and honestly? It's a pretty solid lineup.
Moonsong of the Groves features Lauma—she's our first Dendro Catalyst from those mysterious Frostmoon Scions in Nod-Krai.
Here's where it gets interesting: her kit completely transforms how Bloom reactions work. Instead of regular Bloom, you get Lunar-Bloom reactions that can actually crit.
Yeah, you read that right. Bloom reactions that scale with Elemental Mastery and can land critical hits. Game-changer doesn't even begin to cover it.
Running alongside her is The Moongrass Enlightment—Nahida's making her comeback, and she's not just along for the ride. Version 6.0 gave her some serious love. Her C2 now buffs those new Lunar-Bloom reactions with +10% CRIT Rate and +20% CRIT DMG. The synergy between these two is absolutely intentional, and it shows.
Both banners share the same 4-star rate-ups: Barbara, Kuki Shinobu, and Kaveh. Not the most exciting trio, but Kuki's solid for Electro application if you're planning Lunar reaction teams. Speaking of planning—if you're eyeing multiple pulls, Genesis Crystals direct recharge through BitTopup tends to be your best bet for competitive pricing and instant delivery. Just saying.
Current Weapon Situation
Phase 1's Epitome Invocation pairs Nightweaver's Looking Glass (Lauma's signature) with A Thousand Floating Dreams (Nahida's).
Smart pairing, honestly—both weapons complement the Lunar reaction focus. Nightweaver's Looking Glass is all about enhancing Elemental Mastery scaling and Lunar-Bloom damage output.
The 4-star selection includes The Flute, Sacrificial Greatsword, Dragon's Bane, Sacrificial Fragments, and The Stringless. Decent spread, though nothing groundbreaking.
Standard Banner Gets Anniversary Treatment
Wanderlust Invocation keeps its usual suspects—Diluc, Jean, Mona, Qiqi, Keqing, and Tighnari. But here's the kicker: anniversary celebration lets you pick one of these for free, complete with Level 60 ascension materials. Not bad for a freebie.
What's Coming Next: Phase 2 Preview
September 30th Brings the Thunder
Phase 2 launches with The Lone Light Knocks at Night, featuring Flins—a 5-star Electro Polearm DPS from the Lightkeepers faction.
His whole thing revolves around Lunar-Charged reactions, which basically replace Electro-Charged with enhanced thundercloud mechanics. His Elemental Skill transforms him into Manifest Flame form with Electro-infused attacks, while his modified burst Thunderous Symphony costs less energy than standard versions.
The simultaneous Discerner of Enigmas brings Yelan back into rotation. Rate-ups include new character Aino (Hydro Claymore), Dori, and Sucrose. Pro tip: you can snag Aino for free through the Version 6.0 Archon Quest A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves. Always nice when they throw us a bone.
Phase 2's weapon banner pairs Bloodsoaked Ruins (Flins's signature) with Aqua Simulacra (Yelan's), running September 30th through October 21st. Pre-installation starts September 8th if you want to get ahead of things. For those planning long-term Primogem strategies, Genesis Crystal pack instant delivery through BitTopup keeps you ready for whatever curveballs they throw at us.
Looking Ahead to 6.1
Leaks are pointing toward Nefer—supposedly a 5-star Dendro Catalyst DPS built around Lunar-Bloom reactions—potentially running with Arlecchino starting October 22nd. Phase 2 speculation includes Furina and Zhongli reruns, but take that with the usual grain of salt.
Banner History: Patterns Worth Knowing
How Reruns Actually Work
After covering banner cycles for years, some patterns are pretty reliable. Archons get reruns every 6-8 months like clockwork. Meta staples cycle every 4-6 months. Nahida's current rerun hits the 7-month mark—right on schedule for Archon timing.
New 5-stars typically wait 8-12 months for their first rerun, then settle into 6-10 month cycles afterward. Characters that underperformed? They might wait 12-18 months between appearances. It's harsh, but that's the business side showing.
Chronicled Wish banners offer alternatives for characters with multiple reruns under their belt. Version 6.0's Sumeru Chronicled Wish includes Tighnari, Cyno, Nilou, Wanderer, Alhaitham, and Dehya—basically everyone who's had their moment in the sun.
Revenue Reality Check
Archon banners consistently dominate sales charts, with Nahida ranking among global top performers. New character debuts typically outperform reruns by 40-60%, though highly anticipated reruns (looking at you, Kazuha and Zhongli) can match new character numbers.
Weapon banners generate about 20-30% of character banner revenue. Anniversary periods? We're talking 200-300% spending increases. Version 6.0's projected for record-breaking numbers, and honestly, I can see why.
Banner Mechanics: The Technical Stuff
Pity System Breakdown
Character event wish operates on 90-pull hard pity with soft pity kicking in at pull 75. That base 0.6% rate jumps to roughly 32% per pull during soft pity, making 5-star acquisition likely between pulls 75-85. Most players never see pull 90.
The 50/50 system means 50% chance for featured character, 50% for standard 5-star. Losing guarantees your next 5-star as the featured character. 4-star pity runs 10-pull cycles with 50% rate-up chance—if your first 4-star is off-banner, the second is guaranteed rate-up.
Guarantee Mechanics That Matter
Pity counters stick around between rotations of the same banner type but don't transfer between different banner types. Weapon banner uses Epitomized Path—you need two Fate Points for guarantee, and it resets when banners change. Chronicled Wish operates independently with separate counters.
Soft pity represents a statistical increase starting at pull 75, reaching peak efficiency around pulls 82-83. About 90% of 5-star pulls happen during the soft pity window. Hard pity at pull 90 provides certainty but terrible value.
Strategic Wishing: Making Your Primos Count
Budget Planning Reality
F2P players typically earn 8,000-10,000 Primogems monthly (50-60 pulls), enabling guaranteed 5-star acquisition every 1.5-2 months. Welkin Moon plus Battle Pass bumps that to 12,000-14,000 monthly—basically a guaranteed 5-star every month if you're smart about it.
Version 6.0's anniversary throws in 20 free pulls plus that free standard 5-star selection, effectively saving you about 3,200 Primogems worth of value.
F2P Priority List
My recommendation? Prioritize Nahida's rerun for universal Dendro support and that enhanced C2 Lunar-Bloom synergy. Grab free Aino through the Archon Quest for immediate Hydro Claymore utility. Skip weapon banners unless you're approaching hard pity with accumulated Fate Points—the resource cost rarely justifies the return for F2P accounts.
Pity Management Tips
Track your counts across all banner types. Complete pulls during banners you actually want rather than carrying pity into unfavorable rate-ups. Never build pity on unwanted banners—that 0.6% early 5-star risk isn't worth it. Use single pulls during soft pity for better control than 10-pull batches.
Characters vs. Weapons: Value Analysis
The Real Cost Comparison
Character banners provide fundamental roster expansion that enables entirely new team compositions. Weapon banners offer 15-25% DPS increases but require owning specific characters first. Epitomized Path resets create 25-30% higher resource requirements—we're talking 200-210 pulls average versus 150-160 for characters.
Weapon banner risks include that dual rate-up system requiring up to 240 pulls for guarantee. Character banner risks are limited to 50/50 losses that still provide valuable standard 5-stars. The current catalyst pairing offers genuine value for both Lauma and Nahida users, which is relatively rare.
Leak Reliability: What to Trust
Source Credibility
Reliable leak sources maintain 90-95% accuracy for character existence when multiple channels confirm. Version 6.1 Nefer leaks come from trusted sources with strong track records. Banner scheduling proves less reliable due to marketing considerations—they can and will shuffle things around.
Official drip marketing confirms character existence 1-2 weeks before livestreams. Character kit details show lower accuracy due to ongoing balance adjustments. Weapon and artifact leaks achieve high accuracy since those systems undergo less revision. When official announcements drop, they supersede everything else.
Regional Timing & Schedules
Server Coordination
Global maintenance runs 11 PM - 4 AM BST, which translates to 8 PM PT the previous day for US players. Asian servers maintain identical schedules with different local times: 12 PM JST, 11 AM CST. In-game countdown timers automatically adjust for your timezone settings—one less thing to worry about.
Scheduled maintenance lasts 5 hours for major updates with 60 Primogems per hour compensation plus 300 additional if things go sideways. Pre-installation reduces downtime through 48-hour advance download availability.
Performance Metrics & Market Impact
Revenue Projections
Version 6.0 projections look exceptional due to anniversary timing and premium character offerings. Historical anniversary data consistently shows 200-300% revenue increases. The weapon banner might achieve higher percentages due to Nahida's widespread ownership increasing demand for A Thousand Floating Dreams.
Meta Influence on Sales
Meta-relevant characters consistently outperform niche options—it's just market reality. Nahida's meta dominance ensures strong rerun performance. Lunar reactions create new meta possibilities, potentially elevating previously underused characters. Future versions will likely emphasize the Lunar reaction system through strategic character releases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What banners are currently active in Genshin Impact 6.0? Phase 1 features Lauma (new 5-star Dendro Catalyst) and Nahida (rerun) until September 30, 2025. The weapon banner pairs Nightweaver's Looking Glass and A Thousand Floating Dreams. Sumeru Chronicled Wish includes Tighnari, Cyno, Nilou, Wanderer, Alhaitham, and Dehya.
When do current banners end and what's next? Phase 1 ends September 30th, replaced by Flins (new 5-star Electro Polearm) and Yelan (rerun) until October 21st. Phase 2 includes free Aino through the Archon Quest. Version 6.1 leaks suggest Nefer with potential Arlecchino, Furina, and Zhongli reruns starting October 22nd.
How much does guaranteeing a 5-star character actually cost? Maximum 28,800 Primogems (180 pulls) in worst-case scenarios, but soft pity makes this extremely unlikely. Average costs run 12,000-20,000 Primogems (75-125 pulls). Anniversary provides 20 free pulls plus a free standard 5-star, significantly reducing Version 6.0 costs.
What's the real value difference between character and weapon banners? Character banners offer superior value through permanent roster expansion with predictable 50/50 mechanics. Weapon banners require up to 240 pulls for guarantees with resetting Fate Points. Characters provide universal utility while weapons only benefit specific character owners.
How reliable are banner leaks and predictions? Character existence leaks achieve 90-95% accuracy from trusted sources. Version 6.1 Nefer leaks come from reliable channels. Banner timing proves less predictable due to marketing factors. Treat leaks as planning tools, not guarantees—official announcements always have final say.
What are Lunar reactions and why should I care? Enhanced elemental reactions introduced in Version 6.0. Lunar-Bloom (Lauma) enables CRIT-capable Bloom reactions, while Lunar-Charged (Flins) creates thundercloud mechanics. Both scale with Elemental Mastery and provide significantly higher damage than standard reactions, supported by new artifact sets. They're basically the new meta foundation.