Genshin Impact 6.6 Luna VII: Release Date, All Banners, and More

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Genshin Impact 6.6, also known as Luna VII, is shaping up to be one of the more notable updates of the current cycle. It brings a new version launch, several new characters, and a banner lineup that players will want to plan around carefully.

Release Date

The global rollout for Genshin Impact 6.6 Luna VII is on May 20, 2026 for most regions. North America is scheduled slightly earlier, with the update going live on May 19 at 8:00 PM PST, while other regions follow according to their local server maintenance completion.

• Players in NA can access the update earlier than most other regions.
• The exact unlock time depends on server maintenance.

New Characters

Nicole, Lohen, and Prune form the core of Genshin Impact 6.6's new character lineup, and each one fills a different kind of role. Together, the three characters give Luna VII a balanced update identity: Nicole for premium support, Lohen for structured Cryo gameplay, and Prune for accessible Anemo utility.

Nicole (Phase I)

A voiceless angel with a mysterious, high-profile identity in the world of Teyvat

Pyro Catalyst | 5 Star | Support, Buffing, & Sheild

Nicole Reeyn, also known as “N,” is one of the standout new characters in Genshin Impact 6.6. She is described as a Pyro Catalyst user and a member of the Hexenzirkel, which already makes her feel important to the broader lore. Her role is positioned around support and team utility rather than pure selfish damage. In combat, she appears to be designed to strengthen the entire team through buffs, shielding, and coordinated attacks.

• Member of the Hexenzirkel.
• Focused on team support and off-field utility.
• Associated with ATK buffs and a protective shield.

Nicole's Gameplay

• She is framed as a support character rather than a main DPS.
• Her kit leans toward helping the active character deal more damage.
• She may be attractive to players who like flexible, team-wide utility.
• Her role suggests strong value in organized team comps instead of solo damage setups.

Lohen (Phase II)

A fighter with a bold personality and a reputation for leading

Cryo Polearm | 5 Star | Polearm User

Lohen is a 5-star Cryo Polearm character in the 6.6 update. He holds the title of Vice Captain of the Knights of Favonius’ Fifth Company, which gives him a strong lore connection to Mondstadt and its military structure. His company specializes in range weaponry, and he is said to be especially effective in coordinated combat situations, which fits the idea of a character who wants teammates contributing consistently from off-field.

• Vice Captain of the Fifth Company.
• Strong Mondstadt military connection.
• Built around active combat and coordinated team play.

Lohen's Gameplay

• His kit appears to favor a stance or skill-state playstyle.
• He seems to build up stacks through normal attacks, charged attacks, and off-field team damage.
• His burst and special skill appear to reward careful setup.
• He may work best with teammates who can deal consistent off-field damage.

Prune (Phase II)

A playful character with a dark, gothic-style look and a small-model build

Anemo Catalyst | 4-Star | Support

Prune is the most accessible new unit in the 6.6 patch. She was first teased as an upcoming playable character and appears to be connected to the Nod-Krai storyline, though her full backstory is still not fully established in the available material. She seems to be positioned as a support-oriented character who can help teams through Anemo utility, Swirl interactions, and broad party buffs.

• Catalyst weapon type.
• Visually described as a small child-like model.
• Styled with a dark, witch-like aesthetic.

Prune's Gameplay

• Her kit appears to revolve around Swirl reactions.
• She can provide party-wide ATK or damage buffs.
• She seems designed to be easy to slot into reaction-heavy teams.

Rerun Characters

The rerun selection is one of the strongest parts of Luna VII because it brings back two well-known 5-star characters with very different appeal. Durin appears in Phase 1, while Mavuika returns in Phase 2, which gives players two separate opportunities to target a strong rerun depending on their Primogem budget.

Weapon Banners

The 6.6 weapon banners are expected to feature Seven Edicts of Dust and Light and Disaster and Remorse as the new 5-star signature weapons for Nicole and Lohen, respectively. The banner list also points to Athame Artis for Durin and A Thousand Blazing Suns for Mavuika on the rerun side.

• Seven Edicts of Dust and Light: 5-star Catalyst, Nicole's signature weapon.
• Disaster and Remorse: 5-star Polearm, Lohen's signature weapon.
• Athame Artis: 5-star Sword, Durin's signature weapon.
• A Thousand Blazing Suns: 5-star Claymore, Mavuika's signature weapon.

New Artifacts

Heaven's Gift and Disenchantment in Deep Shadow sets look tailored to very different playstyles, with one focused on team-wide elemental support and the other aimed at reaction-based physical damage setups.

Heaven's Gift

Heaven's Gift Artifact is the more support-oriented of the two sets. It gives Energy Recharge +20% on the 2-piece bonus, which already makes it useful for characters that need their Burst more often. Its 4-piece effect boosts the team’s Elemental DMG after the wearer uses an Elemental Skill, and the bonus becomes even stronger if the party has the Hexerei: Secret Rite effect active.

• 2-piece: Energy Recharge +20%.
• 4-piece: After the wearer uses an Elemental Skill, the team gains an Elemental DMG Bonus matching the wearer's element.
• Hexerei upgrade: The bonus becomes stronger under Hexerei: Secret Rite.

Nicole is the clearest fit, since the set is described as working especially well for Hexerei characters and Skill-based supports. Characters who frequently use Elemental Skill and want to buff the whole party may also benefit.

Disenchantment in Deep Shadow

Disenchantment in Deep Shadow is a more offensive set. It gives ATK +18% on the 2-piece bonus, while the 4-piece effect increases Superconduct damage and boosts CRIT Rate against enemies affected by Superconduct. That makes it especially interesting for physical damage dealers and characters who consistently trigger Superconduct.

• 2-piece: ATK +18%.
• 4-piece: Increases Superconduct Reaction DMG.
• Extra effect: Attacks against enemies affected by Superconduct gain additional CRIT Rate.

Eula is the most obvious candidate, since she is one of Genshin's classic physical DPS characters and already likes Superconduct teams. Freminet also appears to be a strong match because his damage style benefits from Superconduct support.

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Genshin Impact is an open world action RPG that combines exploration, character collection, and elemental combat.

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