Genshin Impact: Complete Up-to-Date Character List with Rarity, Element, and Banner Dates

There are already so many characters in Genshin Impact that even avid collectors are dizzy. Who’s taken away, who’s not there yet, who’s running around with what weapons — that’s okay. But when was the last time it was possible to knock out this or that hero, you can’t do without a cheat sheet.

Everything is put together in one table at the bottom. Lists of names and dates of the last availability of each character. Do you want to plan your next prayer? See who was in the banners when. This will help you avoid missing an important update.

Which new characters will be released in Genshin Impact in 2026

So far, HoYoverse has not officially confirmed everyone, but the leaks and leaks are already painting a specific picture. That’s who to expect in the upcoming patches.

Sandrona is a rumored character for a long time. From the looks of it, she’s coming with a cold element and a hefty sword. The date is still approximate, but the benchmark is mid-2026.

Banner schedule and list of all Genshin Impact characters

Below is every currently available hero with a full layout: rarity, element, weapon type, and last appearance in banners.

How do temporary and standard prayers work in the game?

• If “Permanent banner” is written in the “Last availability” column, it means that the character is always on the general rotating list of “Wandering the world”. It can be knocked out at any time.
• The “Free” label means that the hero is given out during the course of the Archons’ quest story. The exception is the Traveler, who is available from the very start.
• In each upgrade phase, three 4★ characters receive an increased drop chance. They are also available in the standard banner.
• Temporary banners are a guide based only on them. We do not include the Prayer of the Chronicles in this table.
• Eloy is a special case. She was a temporary collaborative guest from Guerrilla Games. It was distributed in 2021, and that’s it since then. You can’t get it now.

Graphic камбэков and dates of the latest Genshin Impact banners

Below is the full layout for each character. Watch, check, and plan your prayers. The data is current as of June 2026.

When was the last 5-star banner for legendary characters?

I warn you right away: some have been waiting for years, while others appear almost every patch. That’s who was in the banners last time.

• Albedo (Geo, one—handed) – October 2022. Haven’t seen it for a long time.
• Al-Haytham (Arboretum, one-handed) — June 2024.
• Eloy (Cryo, shooter) — unavailable. That collaboration with Guerrilla, you can’t get it anymore.
• Itto (Geo, two—handed sword) — March 2024.
• Harlequin (Pyro, spear) – November 2025.
• Baizhu (Dendro, catalyst) — May 2024. Chaska (Anemo, shooter) — April 2026. Freshman.
• Tiori (Geo, one—handed) – October 2024.
• Sitlali (Cryo, Catalyst) — July 2025.
• Clorinda (Electric, one—handed) – January 2025.
• Columbine (Hydro, Catalyst) — January 2026.
• Saino (Electro, spear) — November 2023.
• Dehya (Pyro, two—handed sword) – March 2023, but now it is in the standard banner. You can knock it out at any time.
• Dilyuk (Pyro, two—handed) – permanent banner.
• Durin (Pyro, one—handed) – May 2026.
• Emilia (Dendro, spear) — July 2025.
• Escoffier (Cryo, spear) — March 2026.
• Aeola (Cryo, two—handed) – July 2023.
• Flins (Electro, Spear) — February 2026.
• Furina (Hydro, one—handed) – October 2025.
• Ganyu (Cryo, Shooter) — May 2023.
• Hu Tao (Pyro, spear) — October 2024.
• Ineffa (Electro, spear) — January 2026.
• Djinn (Anemo, one—handed) – permanent.
• Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo, one—handed) – August 2024.
• Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo, one—handed) – December 2023.
• Kamisato Ayato (Hydro, one—handed) – November 2023.
• Ke Qing (Electric, one—handed) – February 2021, but now in the standard.
• Kinich (Dendro, two—handed) – May 2025.
• Kli (Pyro, catalyst) — July 2023.
• Lauma (Dendro, catalyst) — April 2026.
• Linnea (Geo, shooter) — April 2026.
• Lochen (Cryo, spear) — June 2026. The most recent at the time of writing.
• Lini (Pyro, shooter) — November 2024.
• Mavuika (Pyro, two—handed) – June 2026.
• Mona (Hydro, Catalyst) — permanent.
• Mualani (Hydro, Catalyst) — August 2025.
• Nahida (Dendro, Catalyst) — September 2025.
• Naviya (Geo, two—handed) – May 2025.
• Nefer (Dendro, Catalyst) — April 2026.
• Nevillet (Hydro, Catalyst) — February 2026.
• Nicole (Pyro, catalyst) — May 2026.
• Nilu (Hydro, one—handed) – July 2024.
• Qi Qi (Cryo, one—handed) – permanent.
• Shogun Raiden (Electro, Spear) — May 2025.
• Kokomi Sangonomy (Hydro, Catalyst) — July 2023.
• Shen He (Cryo, spear) — June 2025.
• Sidgwin (Hydro, Shooter) — February 2025.
• Skirk (Cryo, one—handed) – March 2026.
• Tartaglia (Child) (Hydro, Shooter) — September 2023.
• Tignari (Dendro, shooter) — August 2022, now in the standard.
• The traveler is free, always with you. Absolutely.
• Varese (Electro, Catalyst) — December 2025.
• Cooking (Anemo, two—handed) – February 2026.
• Venti (Anemo, shooter) — December 2025.
• Wanderer (Anemo, catalyst) — May 2024.
• The Wonderland mannequin (without elements, one—handed) is a special case, tied to the “Milliaster” event: Wonderland”.
• Rizli (Cryo, one—handed) – March 2025.
• Xian Yun (Anemo, catalyst) — March 2025.
• Xiao (Anemo, spear) — February 2024.
• Silonen (Geo, one—handed) – December 2025.
• Yae Miko (Electro, Catalyst) — February 2024.
• Ye Lan (Hydro, shooter) — October 2025.
• Eimiya (Pyro, shooter) — January 2024.
• Yumemizuki Mizuki (Anemo, Catalyst) — February 2025, now standard.
• Jun Lee (Geo, spear) — November 2025.
• Jibai (Geo, one—handed) – February 2026.

Where can I get 4-star epic characters for free?

It’s easier with them. Almost all four-stars either hang in a standard banner or are distributed for free according to the plot. I would like to mention only those who had exact dates — there are almost no such people.

Permanent residents of the “Wandering the World” banner (can be knocked out at any time):

Aino (Hydro, two-handed sword), Barbara, Bei Dou, Bennet, Kandakia, Charlotte, Chevreuse, Chun Yun, Colley (but it’s also free), Dahlia, Dione, Dori, Faruzan, Fishl, Fremine, Ka Min, Goro, Insan, Ifa, Illuga, Yakhoda, Kachina (free, but also in the banner), Kaveh, Kirara, Cookie Shinobu, Sarah, Lan Yan, Laila, Lisa (free), Lynette (free), Mika, Ning Guang, Noelle (free), Ororon, Prune, Razor, Rosaria, Sayu, Setos, Heizo, Sucrose, Toma, Xiang Ling (free), Xing Qiu, Xinyan, Yan Fei, Yaoyao, Yun Jin.

Free Archons (in addition to the Traveler): Amber, Keia, Lisa, Barbara (yes, she’s both there and there), Colley, Lynette, Kachina, Noelle, Xiang Lin. You don’t have to knock them out — they’ll give them out themselves.

A separate story is Eloy. It does not exist and will not exist. Accept it.

I hope this sheet will help you finally figure out who you have already picked up and who it’s time to wait for in the next banners. The next prayer should not be blind.

In short: look at the dates of the last appearances, check your lineup, and don’t delay making a decision if you want to pick up some of the rare ones. The next time the hero may return only after six months or even more.

The Best Free Genshin Impact Characters for F2P Players

You can assemble a powerful squad in Genshin Impact without donating money — the key role in budget settings is played by 4★ characters. 5★ Heroes from the standard banner, such as Dilyuk or Djinn, will be a nice addition, but you should not purposefully twist them because of the unpredictable randomness. Below we will analyze those who are really guaranteed to get and with whom you can confidently close high-level content, including the Twisted Abyss.

Table of free Genshin Impact Heroes and squad positions

Strong budget squad builds without legendary heroes

• Pyro-roasting (through Melting): Xiang Lin + Bennett + Traveler (Pyro) + Keya. An available setup with high damage. Xiang Ling distributes Pyro from his ulta, Bennett heals and disperses the attack, and Keia hangs up the Cryo to permanently trigger the Meltdown. A Pyro-element traveler is needed to activate the elemental resonance.
• Electric Charge: Fischl + Bennett + Kaya + Barbara. Fischl and Keya act as pocket damagers here. Barbara constantly applies Hydro status and heals the squad, while Bennet closes the issues of survival and increases the total damage.
• Dendro-Flourishing: Colley + Xiang Lin + Bennett + Barbara. A budget option for a strong Dendro pack. Colley is responsible for the Dendro field, Xiang Lin and Bennett ensure stable Pyro status, and Barbara generates buds using Hydro. The Burgeoning cores that appear deal powerful damage across the area, leveling the absence of legendary heroes.

How to properly spend source stones and primogems for beginners?

At the start, Genshin Impact allows you to accumulate about 8,000—10,000 primogems due to the closure of the plot, achievements and launch events – this is enough for about 50-60 prayers. The main thing is to avoid the standard banner, because spending the source stones there is a pure lottery, where it is impossible to predict the loss of a particular hero.

• The beginner’s banner must be twisted first. There is a 20% discount on the first 8 prayers, and you are guaranteed to pick up Noelle.
• The character’s event banner — set aside the stones until the soft guarantor (75-80 cool when the chance to knock out the legend goes up sharply) or save up 90 prayers until the hard 100% guarantor.
• Gun Banner — Skip the early stages of the game. The risks are too high, requiring a double guarantor to obtain a signature. In addition, good 4★ weapons can always be crafted or obtained for free for participating in in-game events.