Genshin Impact Version 5.4 Details: Release Date, New Banners, Five Star Anemo Character and New Events

In Genshin Impact 5.4, we can look forward to new events, useful gameplay improvements, and Genshin banners featuring reruns of characters that fans have repeatedly requested from the developers. On top of that, a brand-new 5-star character will be introduced in the first phase.

There are also some exciting new events coming, bringing fresh mechanics, engaging story content, and, most importantly, amazing rewards. Let’s dive in and see what the developers have prepared for this update!

Genshin Impact 5.4 Banners

A new patch means new Genshin upcoming banners. A brand-new character and reruns of fan-favorite characters are on the way!

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In Genshin Impact Version 5.4, a new 5-star character, Yumemizuki Mizuki, will be introduced. Additionally, there will be rerun banners featuring three 5-star characters: Wriothesley, Furina, and Sigewinne.

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In the first phase banners of Genshin Impact 5.4, a new 5-star Anemo character, Mizuki, will make his debut, wielding a Catalyst. He will be the featured character in the Dawn's Drifting Reverie banner.

Additionally, during this phase, the 5-star Hydro bow user Sigewinne will return, featured in the Romaritime Meluserenity banner.

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It is worth noting that Mizuki will be added to the standard banner Wanderlust Invocation with the release of Version 5.5 Genshin Impact.

As usual, the first phase banners of Version 5.4 will run simultaneously. They will start on Wednesday, February 12, and are expected to end on Tuesday, March 4.

The next Genshin banner in Version 5.4 will feature:

• The returning 5-star Hydro character Furina is an incredibly strong unit that fits into almost any team—highly recommended not to miss her pull! She will be featured in the Chanson of Many Waters banner.
• Additionally, due to popular demand, the 5-star Cryo character Wriothesley, who wields a Catalyst, will also return. He is an excellent DPS for Cryo teams and pairs well with Furina. He will be featured in the Tempestuous Destiny banner.

The second phase banners are expected to run from March 4 (Tuesday) to March 25 (Tuesday)—one day before the anticipated release of Version 5.5.

Here are all the new and returning 5-star characters available in the Version 5.4 banners:

• Mizuki (Dawn's Drifting Reverie — Phase 1): A new 5-star Anemo character wielding a Catalyst.
• Sigewinne (Romaritime Meluserenity — Phase 1): A returning 5-star Hydro character using a Bow. An excellent support with incredibly strong healing abilities. If you don’t have a good healer, we highly recommend trying to pull for her.
• Furina (Chanson of Many Waters — Phase 2): A returning 5-star Hydro character wielding a Sword. As the Fontaine Archon, she remains one of the most popular characters among players. It’s no surprise—her impact on your team is absolutely worth spending your precious pulls on.
• Wriothesley (Tempestuous Destiny — Phase 2): A returning 5-star Cryo character using a Catalyst. He will appear again in the second phase of banners, giving players another chance to add this charismatic Fontaine fighter to their collection.

All of these characters are very strong and hold a high position in the Tier List for Version 5.3, which will soon be updated for Version 5.4. Since Mizuki is a 5-star character, she is unlikely to drop below A-tier, but the real question is whether she will surpass the existing characters in a similar role.

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Additionally, in the first phase of the 5.4 weapon banner, a new 5-star weapon, Sunny Morning Sleep-In (Catalyst), will be introduced. This weapon is Mizuki’s signature weapon.

Genshin Impact 5.4 Events

In addition to various events with great rewards, new characters, and long-awaited reruns, we’re also getting some excellent changes. These updates will expand the lore and story, improve the interface, and bring several quality-of-life enhancements. Let’s take a closer look!

The Genshin Impact 5.4 update includes:

• Mizuki's Story Quest.
• No keys required to unlock Story Quests now.
• Automatic Artistry returns to TCG for Heated Battle Mode.
• New TCG character and monster cards.
• Leyline overflow event.
• Level-Up plans and goals added to the Training Guide.
• New filters for character and weapon menus.
• 'Auto add materials' now available in the weapon upgrade menu.
• Can now access the Tubby menu, and buy materials and Furnishings, anywhere inside the Serenitea Pot.

Looking at these updates, it’s clear that the developers have considered not only experienced players but also made certain aspects easier for newcomers, simplifying the learning process and improving the overall interface.

The 5.4 update will bring us five events

In Genshin Impact Version 5.4, we’re getting a total of five Genshin Impact events , each packed with rewards. But even more exciting is that something completely new and incredibly engaging awaits us!

• Enchanted Tales of the Mikawa Festival — something new awaits us here! This is the main event taking place in Inazuma, featuring a storyline and mini-games. As rewards for completing it, you’ll receive a new 4-star polearm, Tamayuratei no Ohanashi, along with its refinement materials, standard resources for characters and weapons, and a large amount of Primogems.

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• Traveler's Tales: Anthology Chapter — conversations with familiar characters and the completion of "Anecdotes". Rewards include standard materials for character and weapon upgrades, as well as Primogems.

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• Realm of Tempered Valor — a combat challenge with increasing difficulty (somewhat reminiscent of familiar mechanics...). Co-op mode is available. As a reward for completing this rather challenging event, you’ll receive a new Saurian-themed Namecard, along with resources for characters and weapons, as well as Primogems.

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• Invasive Fish Wrangler — fishing mini-games where you can compete against other players or team up in co-op. Rewards include standard materials for characters and weapons, as well as Primogems.

  

  
  

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• Reel Ad-Venture — an event focused on video editing in Fontaine. Rewards include standard resources for characters and weapons, as well as Primogems.

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Don't miss these events under any circumstances! The large number of Primogems in the rewards will give you more chances to pull on Genshin banners, making your teams even stronger and your gameplay more enjoyable and diverse. Also, make sure to save your Genshin Impact Redeem codes to treat yourself to bonus pulls every month. Plus, these new events will let you dive deeper into the lore and experience fresh mechanics!

Genshin Impact 5.4 release date and time

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The new Genshin Impact 5.4 patch will be released on Wednesday, February 12. The update is expected to follow the standard maintenance schedule, with its release set for 3:00 AM (GMT).

Time zones, the Genshin Impact 5.4 release date and time is:

• West Coast US: Tuesday 11th February, 7pm (PT)
• Central US: Tuesday 11th February, 9pm (CT)
• East Coast US: Tuesday 11th February, 10pm (ET)
• Japan: Wednesday 12th February, 12pm (JST)
• Australia: Wednesday 12th February, 2pm (AET)
• UK: Wednesday 12th February, 3am (GMT)
• Europe: Wednesday 12th February, 4am (CET)

No matter which region you're in, we hope you won’t miss this patch. In addition to Genshin Impact upcoming banners, we’ll see an entirely new and exciting event.

More events, more free rewards

For several patches in a row, we’ve been enjoying a large number of events that grant plenty of rewards, which is always great. On top of that, in just a couple of patches, new characters are being added to Genshin banners, which is also a nice bonus. More pulls, more diverse gameplay, and new mechanics that should have a positive impact on the game. I really hope you’ll be able to earn all the rewards and get your favorite characters—or good luck hunting for Mizuki!