HoYoverse Launches Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 Banners
HoYoverse has officially kicked off Phase 2 of Genshin Impact Version 6.7, titled Luna VIII: Song of the Welkin Moon: Scherzo. Running from July 21 through August 11, 2026, this phase features double 5-star character reruns for Columbina and the Raiden Shogun, alongside rate-ups for 4-star characters Jahoda, Sethos, and Ororon. With Version 7.0 and the introduction of Snezhnaya just around the corner in August, players face tough decisions on spending their hard-earned Primogems. Here is a full breakdown of the banners, weapon pools, and pull recommendations.
Character Event Wish: Columbina & Raiden Shogun
The headline 5-star character banners present two exceptional team enablers:
- Columbina (5-Star Hydro Catalyst): A top-tier off-field elemental buffer and Sub-DPS capable of triggering powerful Stellar-Conduct reactions introduced in the Version 6.7 Moon region expansion. Her Elemental Burst applies continuous Hydro in a wide area while boosting team Elemental Mastery, making her an ideal partner for Freeze, Vaporize, and Bloom team archetypes.
- Raiden Shogun (5-Star Electro Polearm): The Electro Archon remains an essential staple for battery-reliant team compositions. Her ability to recharge team Energy while dealing massive AoE Electro Burst damage ensures her longevity across both Spiral Abyss floor 12 challenges and endgame domains.
Featured 4-Star Characters & Rate-Ups
Accompanying the 5-star banners are three versatile 4-star characters: Jahoda (Anemo Bow crowd controller), Sethos (Electro Bow charged-shot DPS), and Ororon (Electro Catalyst energy battery). Jahoda in particular offers valuable elemental resistance shredding for players missing Kazuha or Sucrose on their accounts, adding significant utility for free-to-play accounts.
Epitome Invocation Weapon Banner
The Phase 2 weapon banner introduces featured signature 5-star weapons: Columbina’s signature Catalyst Lunar Requiem and Raiden Shogun’s iconic 5-star Polearm Engulfing Lightning. Both weapons provide significant energy recharge, attack percentage bonuses, and crit damage scaling for their respective wielders, making the weapon banner attractive for endgame players looking to maximize character damage ceilings.
Should You Pull or Save for Version 7.0 Snezhnaya?
With HoYoverse skipping Version 6.8 entirely and launching Version 7.0 Snezhnaya on August 12, 2026, saving Primogems is a valid strategy for players aiming to pull new Cryo Archon lineup characters. However, if your roster lacks a strong Electro battery or a versatile Hydro enabler, both Raiden Shogun and Columbina deliver proven long-term account value. For complete Genshin Impact build guides, artifact farming recommendations, team comps, and news updates, visit Android People.