I logged in before dawn and watched the banner timer blink down like a heartbeat. My saved primogems felt heavier than usual—every pull could change a roster. I mapped the dates and characters so you can decide without getting burned.
The support desk pinged, a patch note landed on HoYoLab within minutes — what follows is the timeline
Genshin Impact Luna VI (6.5) arrives on April 8, 2026. I tracked the dev posts and the official YouTube teases: the update brings new story beats around Asmoday’s Domain, a fresh Geo support, and rerun favorites stacked across two phases. If you’re rationing primogems, now’s when you should check active promo codes and the latest drops on Twitter/X and Honey Impact.
Screenshots flooded Discord all week — the roster shape became clear fast
Here’s the headline: Linnea is the new Geo support on the banner, designed to enable Lunar Crystalize reactions for team mates. Reruns packed into 6.5 are Chasca, Lauma, and Nefer, while a Fontaine-specific Chronicled Wish brings back Emilie, Clorinde, Navia, Sigewinne, and Lyney across an extended window.
The banner is a loaded coin: one side tempts you with novelty, the other with proven units. I cross-checked datamines, HoYoLab posts, and KeqingMains threads so you don’t have to chase every leak.
When is Genshin Impact 6.5 released?
Release date: April 8, 2026. Phase windows: Phase 1 runs April 8–April 29, and Phase 2 runs April 29–May 19. The Chronicled Wish runs longer, from April 8–May 19, giving you more time to plan pulls for Fontaine reruns.
A dozen players in my squad chatted about who to chase — the choices narrowed quickly
Phase breakdown at a glance is below. I’ve also included when to expect each banner so you can line up your pulls with limited-time content and personal goals.
| Phases | Characters | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 characters | Linnea Chasca |
April 8 – April 29 |
| Chronicled Wish | Emilie Clorinde Navia Sigewinne Lyney |
April 8 – May 19 |
| Phase 2 characters | Lauma Nefer |
April 29 – May 19 |
The update is a lantern revealing an old map: story beats matter here because Asmoday’s Domain ties into character quests that could change squad priorities. If you want Linnea, target Phase 1; if you’re chasing Lauma or Nefer, wait for Phase 2. Use tools like Honey Impact and Genshin.gg to preview kit synergies and artifact needs before you pull.
Who is on the Luna VI (6.5) banners?
Phase 1: Linnea (new Geo support) and Chasca (rerun). Phase 2: Lauma and Nefer (reruns). Chronicled Wish: Fontaine roster — Emilie, Clorinde, Navia, Sigewinne, Lyney.
A community spreadsheet showed which weapons people wanted first — the list tells you where to spend or save
Weapons mirror the phases and the Chronicled Wish window below. If you’re building a newly acquired character, pick the weapon banner that aligns with their release phase.
| Phases | Characters | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 weapons | Golden Frostbound Oath Astral Vulture’s Crimson Plumage |
April 8 – April 29 |
| Chronicled Wish | Lumidounce Elegy Absolution Verdict Silvershower Heartrings The First Great Magic |
April 8 – May 19 |
| Phase 2 weapons | Nightweaver’s Looking Glass Reliquary of Truth |
April 29 – May 19 |
Should I pull on Luna VI banners?
Short answer: it depends on your roster and goals. If you need a Geo support or want Chasca now, Phase 1 is where you spend. If your targets are Lauma or Nefer, wait until Phase 2. The Chronicled Wish gives you more leeway for Fontaine picks, so prioritize that if you’re hunting a specific rerun.
Check meta voices like KeqingMains and community pages on Reddit and HoYoLab for early builds, and use Honey Impact to compare artifact sets. If your primogems are tight, pick one target and commit; scatter-pulling rarely pays off.
Now that the dates, names, and windows are clear, who are you saving for this patch?