Genshin Impacthas a very tight update schedule with each version of the game lasting for approximately 6-7 weeks. Each update in the game is divided into two parts that have their own character and weapon banner.
The game’s weapon banner usually brings two limited five-star weapons and five four-star weapons. With Itto’s Royal Oni banner coming to an end, it’s time for a new set ofGenshin Impactcharacters and weapons to arrive to the game.
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The game’s official Twitter account has revealed the items that will appear on the first weapon banner forGenshin Impactupdate 2.8. Unlike most weapon banners, this one won’t introduce any new weapons. According to the tweet, the new banner cycle will feature the following items:
The Feedom-Sworn sword is the most recommended sword for Kaedehara Kazuha who is scheduled to appear on the update’s limited character banner. The fact that it grants tons of Elemental Mastery makes it the perfect choice for mostAnemo characters inGenshin Impact. Its passive allows the weapon holder to buff the entire party even when he’s not on the field and this effect can be easily triggered by Kazuha who is one of the game’s strongest supports.
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds is afive-star catalyst made for DPS catalyst characterssuch as Klee who’s also a part of the upcoming double banner. The weapon’s passive gives a significant movement speed boost which is crucial for catalyst users since they need to reposition constantly during fights. The weapon’s secondary stat is Crit Rate which makes it the go-to choice for most catalyst characters who need high damage numbers.
Even though the banner offers two decent five-star weapons, players are most excited about the four-star bow, Mitternachts Waltz as it is the best choice for one of the most popular support characters in the game, Fischl. The weapon has one of thestrongest four-star passive effects inGenshin Impactwhich increases the two important stats: Attack and elemental skill damage. Players expect Fischl to appear on the update’s second character banner since the live stream event already confirmed that they’ll be receiving a brand-new skin as well.
Genshin Impactis now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development with no confirmed release date.
