Key Takeaways
- Genshin Impact Version 5.3 leaks reveal potential rule-breaking character release order.
- The datamine reveals that Version 5.3 marks the first time that a Lantern Rite patch features no 5-Star Liyue characters on the Event Banners.
- New characters Mavuika, Citlali, Arlecchino, and Clorinde are set to debut in Version 5.3.
A reliable source in the Genshin Impact community has leaked the four 5-Star characters that will be featured in Version 5.3, but their release order could potentially break a long-standing rule. As Genshin Impact continues to expand its roster of playable characters, maintaining a consistent schedule for the Event Banners is becoming an increasingly difficult task. Characters such as Shenhe and Ganyu continue their long absence, while Neuvillette and Kazuha enjoy frequent reruns on the Event Banners.
It’s no secret that players have grown frustrated with the current banner system in Genshin Impact, especially as the situation shows little sign of improving. The Chronicled Banner in Version 4.5 was ill-received among fans, as it neither offered a long-term solution to the banner problem, nor was designed to favor the player. Version 5.3 is set to introduce Mavuika and Citlali, two long-awaited Natlan characters, but the upcoming Event Banners may end up stirring no small amount of controversy in the Genshin Impact community.
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As datamined by HomDGCat, the last 5-Star Genshin Impact character for Version 5.3 has been decided: Clorinde. This potentially breaks several patterns and rules established by the game. Firstly, Version 5.3 would mark the first time that a Lantern Rite patch features no 5-Star Liyue characters on the Event Banners. Secondly, a separate leak by Full Stop Chan puts Clorinde and Arlecchino in the second half of the update. This means that the second banner of a phase would feature a new character for the first time, breaking the official rule of the second banner being used exclusively for reruns.
Genshin Impact: Version 5.3 Event Banners
- Mavuika – 5-Star Pyro Claymore
- Citlali – 5-Star Cryo Catalyst
- Arlecchino – 5-Star Pyro Polearm
- Clorinde – 5-Star Electro Sword
While Genshin Impact is no stranger to changing the banner order of characters on short notice, it’s likely that this will indeed be the final lineup for Version 5.3. One thing to keep in mind is that a second Chronicled Banner for Genshin Impact was rumored to debut during the Lantern Rite, but given its poor reception in Version 4.5, it remains to be seen if the developers will go ahead with it.
In terms of 4-Star characters, Version 5.3 is expected to feature Lan Yan, Chevreuse, Rosaria, Diona, and Bennett. Lan Yan in Genshin Impact is the upcoming Lantern Rite character, and assuming the banner order remains unchanged, players who were saving their wishes for Citlali will be unable to obtain her Constellations. Version 5.3 is expected to launch on January 1, 2024.
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