Recent leaks have unveiled that Genshin Impact Version 5.7 will showcase Skirk, Citlali, Mavuika, and Yelan as the 5-Star banner characters. With HoYoverse increasingly favoring Chronicled Banners, the game is shifting toward featuring popular characters almost exclusively on Event Banners. While this strategy may boost long-term profitability, some players feel overwhelmed by the rapid succession of high-profile banners.

Version 5.6 continues this trend, presenting Escoffier and Navia in the first half, followed by Kinich and Raiden in the second. Navia remains a dominant Geo DPS, especially with recent synergies like Xilonen, while Kinich stands out as one of the strongest Dendro additions since Alhaitham. Meanwhile, Escoffier in Genshin Impact is poised to redefine Freeze team compositions, setting the stage for Version 5.7.

Genshin Impact: 5-Star Banner Characters for Version 5.7

Skirk – 5-Star Cryo Sword

Citlali – 5-Star Cryo Catalyst

Mavuika – 5-Star Pyro Claymore

Yelan – 5-Star Hydro Bow

According to Firefly Leaks, Skirk and Citlali will headline the first half of Version 5.7, while Mavuika and Yelan will take over in the second half. Although beta changes are possible, HoYoverse has maintained banner consistency since early Fontaine. Skirk emerges as the most valuable character, though she requires more investment than Mavuika to maximize her potential. Unlike Mavuika in Genshin Impact, who fits into various team compositions, Skirk is designed as a Freeze hypercarry.

Interestingly, Yelan is considered one of Skirk’s best teammates, making Version 5.7 a costly update for dedicated players. This synergy mirrors the relationship between Mavuika and Citlali, suggesting a strategic push by HoYoverse to boost banner revenue. Additionally, Escoffier from Version 5.6 is another optimal teammate for Skirk, meaning players may need up to 540 Intertwined Wishes across two updates—far exceeding the ~115 Wishes free-to-play users can accumulate.

As for 4-Star characters, leaks hint that Dahlia in Genshin Impact will join Skirk and Citlali in the first half. Rumors also suggest a new Hydro Support arriving in Version 5.8, potentially replacing Yelan in Skirk-centric teams—a scenario reminiscent of Kazuha and Xilonen in early Natlan. Version 5.7 is expected to launch on June 18, 2025.