Hold onto your Primogems, Travelers, because version 4.7 is shaping up to be the wildest ride Teyvat has ever seen! I could barely contain my excitement during the livestream—so much incredible content is about to drop. Did you think the Fontaine saga was slowing down? Think again! We're getting two stunning new 5-star characters, a fresh 4-star, a permanent endgame mode, and quality-of-life updates we've been begging for. If you missed the stream, don't you worry; I've got every single electrifying detail right here for you. Let's dive into this treasure trove of updates that's about to make 2025 our best year in Genshin yet!
Wish Banners: Prepare Your Wallets!
The first phase is hitting us with a double whammy of power! Can you believe we get to choose between two incredible banners right from the start?
Phase 1 (Two Banners):
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Clorinde & Sethos Banner
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Alhaitham & Sethos Banner
Talk about a tough choice! The elegant and deadly Clorinde shares the spotlight with the scholarly powerhouse Alhaitham, both featuring the new 4-star archer, Sethos. But wait, there's more!
Phase 2 (Two Banners):
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Sigewinne Banner
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Furina Banner
The second wave brings the adorable yet formidable Sigewinne, alongside a rerun for the magnificent Hydro Archon herself, Furina! My Primogems are already screaming in anticipation. This is banner strategy on another level!
New Characters: Meta-Defining Powerhouses!
1. Clorinde: The Duelist's Elegance
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Rarity: 5-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Vision: Electro ⚡
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Weapon: Sword ⚔️
Behold, the Champion Duelist of Fontaine in all her glory! Clorinde isn't just another sword user; she's a precision instrument of Electro destruction. Her kit revolves around a fascinating new mechanic: the Bond of Life. Let me break down why she's an absolute must-pull:
- Elemental Skill - Night Vigil: This isn't just a skill; it's a transformation! Upon activation, Clorinde enters a state where her Normal Attacks become swift pistol shots (Swift Hunt) that increase her Bond of Life. Her Skill button itself becomes a lunging attack (Impale the Night) that consumes the Bond of Life to deal massive damage.
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The Bond of Life Dynamic: This is the genius part. The effects of her special attacks change based on how much Bond of Life she has!
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Low Bond: Her pistol shots gain a piercing effect and deal higher damage. Perfect for clearing mobs!
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High Bond: Her lunging attack's Area of Effect (AoE) and damage skyrocket. Bosses, beware!
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Elemental Burst: She unleashes a massive AoE Electro nuke and grants herself a hefty Bond of Life based on her Max HP. It's the perfect setup!
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Key Talents:
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When nearby party members trigger Electro reactions, her Normal and Burst Electro DMG gets a boost based on her ATK. Team synergy is key!
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If her Bond of Life is high enough, changes to its value increase her CRIT Rate. Self-sustaining crits? Yes, please!
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Exploration Perk: She reveals Fontaine specialties on the mini-map. A true treasure hunter!
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2. Sigewinne: The Melusine Medic
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Rarity: 5-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Vision: Hydro 💧
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Weapon: Bow 🏹
Who said healers can't be devastating? Sigewinne, the Head Nurse of the Fortress of Meropide, is here to prove everyone wrong! She's a healer, a buffer, and a sub-DPS all wrapped up in one adorable package.
- Elemental Skill - Rebound Hydrotherapy: She fires a giant, bouncy Bolstering Bubblebalm that damages enemies and heals the entire party (except herself). Here's the kicker: the longer you hold the skill, the bigger the bubble gets! A bigger bubble means more damage, more healing, and it can even trap weaker enemies inside. How cool is that?
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Sourcewater Droplets & Bond of Life: Her skill creates these droplets. When Sigewinne absorbs them, she gains a Bond of Life. Clearing this Bond restores her Energy—a perfect self-sustaining loop!
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Elemental Burst: After absorbing droplets, she unleashes a syringe spray, dealing continuous Hydro DMG to enemies in front of her. It's a healing and damaging spectacle!
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Key Talents:
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Her healing is boosted based on the total Bond of Life values of her entire party. She encourages team-wide synergy!
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Her skill grants her a Hydro DMG Bonus and stacks of Convalescence. When off-field characters deal skill damage, she consumes a stack to boost that damage significantly. She's the ultimate off-field enabler!
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Exploration Perk: She can provide continuous healing to the active character for a period. Say goodbye to food during exploration!
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3. Sethos: The Scholarly Archer
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Rarity: 4-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Vision: Electro ⚡
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Weapon: Bow 🏹
This mysterious scholar from the desert brings a unique charged-shot playstyle to the Electro roster. He's all about precision and Elemental Mastery.
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Charged Attack - Shadowpiercing Shot: His fully charged Level 2 Aimed Shot is a game-changer. He roots himself but fires a devastating bolt that pierces through enemies, hitting everything in its path. It's a linear nuke!
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Elemental Skill: A simple AoE Electro hit that has a fantastic perk: hitting an enemy with an Electro reaction (Overloaded, Aggravate, etc.) restores his Energy. Self-battery for days!
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Elemental Burst - Twilight Meditation: He enters a state where his Normal Attacks become piercing Dusk Bolts, with their damage scaling off his Elemental Mastery. This turns him into a rapid-fire machine gun!
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Key Talents:
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He can decrease his charged shot time by consuming Elemental Energy.
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His Shadowpiercing Shot gets a damage boost based on his Elemental Mastery.
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Exploration Perk: He reveals Sumeru regional specialties. A true scholar of the land!
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New Weapons & Quests
New characters deserve new toys! We're getting new 5-star weapons, including Absolution and Silvershower Heartstrings, likely signature weapons for our new heroes.
The story continues to deepen with a new Archon Quest, pulling us further into the mysteries of Fontaine. Plus, we get dedicated Story Quests for both Clorinde and Sigewinne! I can't wait to learn more about the Champion Duelist's past and the kind-hearted Melusine nurse.
The Crown Jewel: Imaginarium Theater (Permanent Endgame!)
This is it, folks! The permanent endgame content we've been waiting for is finally here! The Imaginarium Theater is a series of combat challenges that will alternate updates monthly with the Spiral Abyss.
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Elemental Restrictions: Each challenge only allows characters of specific elements. This forces us to build diverse rosters and think strategically!
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Fantastical Blessings: Six characters are designated as the "initial lineup" each period. These characters receive powerful buffs that work even outside the Theater! This is a game-changer for making lesser-used characters shine.
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Vigor System: Characters consume "Vigor" when they fight. Once it's depleted, they're out for the challenge, encouraging you to manage a deep roster.
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Recruitment: You don't start with all characters. You gather them by progressing through the Theater's story or via special events, adding a rogue-like progression feel.
And the best news? Spiral Abyss rewards have been increased from 600 to 800 Primogems per cycle! More gems for everyone!
New Events Galore!
The update is packed with limited-time events offering tons of Primogems and resources:
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Mutual Security Enhancing Simulation: Command monsters to fight for you in Assault or Defense scenarios. It's like playing a tactical tower defense game within Genshin!
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Spino Doubleblaster: A cannon-shooting minigame where you allocate energy and choose firing modes to destroy targets. Pure, chaotic fun!
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Endless Forms Most Martial: Combat challenges with unique rules, like only defeating enemies affected by Electro-Charged to make progress. It tests your elemental mastery!
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Record of Reflective Writing & Ley Line Overflow: More story-focused content and the beloved double resource event return.
TCG Additions & Life-Changing Adjustments 🎉
The Genius Invokation TCG gets a massive boost with new character cards for Wriothesley, Furina, Xinyan, Yun Jin, Kaveh, and formidable boss cards like the All-Devouring Narwhal and Guardian of Apep’s Oasis!
But the quality-of-life updates? They are the real MVP:
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📈 Max Resin Increased from 160 to 200! Finally! We can sleep a little longer without capping out. This is a blessing for every Traveler.
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🎯 Encounter Point System unlocked at Adventure Rank 24, making daily rewards more flexible.
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⚙️ More Artifact Adjustments teased. Could this be the loadout system or better strongbox options we've dreamed of?
Final Verdict
Version 4.7 isn't just an update; it's a monumental shift for Genshin Impact. With two incredibly designed 5-star characters who introduce fresh mechanics, a fantastic new 4-star, and the groundbreaking permanent Imaginarium Theater, the endgame has never looked brighter. Coupled with the hugely requested Resin cap increase and more Primogems from the Abyss, the developers are truly listening. My Primogems are on life support just thinking about it all. Fontaine's finale is setting the stage for something epic, and I, for one, am ready to dive in headfirst. See you in the new world, Travelers! 🚀