Summary
- Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 2 Release Date: May 27, 2025, across all servers.
- Featured Characters: Kinich (Dendro), Raiden Shogun (Electro).
- Major Events: Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems, Legends Ablaze, and Ley Line Overflow.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 2 Banner Overview
The second half of Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 2 kicks off on May 27, 2025, and delivers a solid lineup of returning favorites. The featured 5-star characters are:
- Kinich: A Dendro claymore-user known for high elemental damage and strong burst support.
- Raiden Shogun: The powerful Electro Archon, known for both DPS and Energy Recharge-focused support builds.
Both characters will run on separate banners, with their signature 5-star weapons—Fang of the Mountain King (Claymore for Kinich) and Engulfing Lightning (Polearm for Raiden)—featured on the Epitome Invocation weapon banner.
Weapon Banner Details
The second half of 5.6 also includes a new Epitome Invocation weapon banner featuring:
- Fang of the Mountain King – 5-star Claymore (Kinich’s signature)
- Engulfing Lightning – 5-star Polearm (Raiden’s signature)
Genshin 5.6 Server Release Timing
- Asia: May 27, 2025, 6 PM (UTC +8)
- Europe: May 27, 2025, 6 PM (UTC +1)
- America: May 27, 2025, 6 PM (UTC -5)
Genshin Impact 5.6 Events in Phase 2
Three major events will be active during Phase 2, offering Primogems and enhancement materials:
- Chronicle of Shifting Stratagems (May 27 – June 9): Strategy-based challenge event with character trials.
- Legends Ablaze: Cross-Border Brawl (June 6 – June 16): A combat-heavy PvE event for high-end rewards.
- Ley Line Overflow (June 9 – June 16): Boosted drop rates for Mora and EXP Books.
Conclusion
With both Kinich and Raiden Shogun returning in 5.6 Phase 2, players have a strong chance to grab powerful DPS or utility characters for their rosters. Alongside major events and valuable weapon banners, this phase promises plenty of reasons to stay active through the final weeks before Version 5.7. Make sure to complete event challenges and claim all available Primogems before the next update rolls out.