Genshin Impact's long-awaited Version 2.7 update will be coming on May 31, 2022, and will introduce two new characters, five-star Hydro bow user Yelan and four-star Electro sword user Kuki Shinobu, as well as a new weapon tailor-fitted for Yelan. The Epitome Invocation banner will be refreshed with a pool of new and old weapons that pair with the featured characters on rate-up.
The first phase will run from May 31, 2022, to approximately June 20, 2022, while the second phase will run from June 21, 2022, to July 12, 2022. Keep in mind that the exact banner schedule may change based on HoYoverse's discretion.
Genshin Impact Version 2.7 Weapon Banners
First Phase
The first phase will feature concurrent character banners for Yelan and Xiao. Alongside them, the following weapons will appear on rate-up in the Epitome Invocation.
- Aqua Simulacra
- Five-star bow
- Base Attack: 44 to 542
- Substat: Crit Damage (19.2 to 88.2 percent)
- Passive (based on R1): HP is increased by 16 percent. When there are opponents nearby, the Damage dealt by the wielder of this weapon is increased by 20 percent. This will take effect whether the character is on-field or not.
- Primordial Jade-Winged Spear
- Five-star polearm
- Base Attack: 48 to 674
- Substat: Crit Rate (4.8 to 22.1 percent)
- Passive: On hit, increases Attack by 3.2/3.9/4.6/5.3/6 percent for six seconds. Max seven stacks. This effect can only occur once every 0.3 seconds. While in possession of the maximum possible stacks, Damage dealt is increased by 12/15/18/21/24 percent.
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Second Phase
The second phase will feature Arataki Itto's solo rerun banner. While the Epitome Invocation for this round is yet to be confirmed, the Redhorn Stonethresher is a likely option due to being Itto's signature weapon. But the second five-star weapon is still a mystery.
- Redhorn Stonethresher
- Five-star claymore
- Base Attack: 44 to 545
- Substat: Crit Damage (19.2 to 88.2 percent)
- Passive: Defense is increased by 28/35/42/49/56 percent. Normal and Charged Attack Damage is increased by 40/50/60/70/80 percent of Defense.
Check out our guides on the Best Yelan Genshin Impact build: Weapons, artifacts, & more! and Best Kuki Shinobu Genshin Impact build: Weapons, artifacts, & more! to get started building the upcoming Version 2.7 characters.
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