Genshin Impact 6.1 Banner Lineup: Nefer, Furina, Arlecchino,

Genshin Impact 6.1 Banner Characters: Expert Analysis for Savvy Pulls

Genshin Impact has announced its full banner lineup for Version 6.1 (launching 2025-10-22, UTC+8), featuring the debut of Nefer alongside returning heavyweights such as Furina, Arlecchino, and Zhongli. This update, absent a map expansion but introducing the ambitious Miliastra Wonderland sandbox, signals both pivotal roster additions and long-term mode experimentation—making primer management and strategic pulling more vital than ever.

Veteran's Take: Why 6.1's Banner Cycle Matters

For engaged players, the 6.1 banners offer a rare convergence: a fresh Dendro hypercarry at launch, an immediate rerun for Fontaine's Hydro Archon, and a late-phase double—a notorious Fatui leader (Arlecchino) plus Liyue's signature pillar (Zhongli). Across both phases, the four-star casts are equally meta-relevant, siphoning significant attention from a recent run of reruns and supporting the continued evolution of Dendro/Hydro team archetypes.

Resource pressure is acute: with Columbina leaks circulating for 6.3, and no map expansion (thus lower Primogem payout) this cycle, each wish counts—especially for F2P and low-spend players eager to future-proof their accounts.

At a Glance: Genshin Impact 6.1 Banners & Key Dates

• Patch release: 2025-10-22 (UTC+8)
• Phase 1 (10/22–~11/12): Nefer (Dendro Catalyst), Furina (Hydro Sword)
• Phase 2 (~11/12–12/03): Arlecchino (Pyro Polearm), Zhongli (Geo Polearm)
• Notable 4★ units: Xingqiu (Phase 1), Lan Yan (Phase 2), among others
• Signature weapons: Both Nefer’s and Furina’s feature in the first Weapon Banner, alongside debut "Nod-Krai" weapons
• Major event: Miliastra Wonderland launches, expanding custom content tools

Banner Schedule (6.1) – All Characters & Dates

Dates based on official information. Banner phases usually switch at server reset (04:00 UTC+8); check in-game Countdown for exact timing.

Visual suggestion: A split-banner calendar—one side for Nefer/Furina and the other for Arlecchino/Zhongli, each with prominent character splash and 4★ icons. [Alt text: "Genshin Impact 6.1 banner phases showing featured 5★ and 4★ characters with timeline overlay and server timezone"]

Should You Pull? – 6.1 Banner Guidance for All Players

Phase 1: Nefer & Furina

• Nefer (Dendro/Catalyst) – Touted as the next major Dendro hypercarry, but her kit is explicitly tuned for synergy with Lauma (not released till later). Even post-beta nerfs, calculations place Nefer above most non-"Big Three" Dendros (e.g., Varesa), but well shy of "Skirk-tier" dominance. She requires a significant core investment, and her best results emerge with character-lock gear and full EM/Crit balance teams.
• Furina (Hydro/Sword) – Remains a defining support/DPS hybrid, with persistent value in Bloom, Hyperbloom, and DMG share comps. For new accounts missing her, this is the friendliest rerun to date for slotting her alongside Dendro-centric archetypes.
• Xingqiu, Collei, Yao Yao – High-value additions for budget teams; Xingqiu still pivotal for vaporize and quickswap comps, while Collei and Yao Yao enable early Dendro engine access.

F2P advice: If you lack both Nefer/Luma or Furina, prioritize Furina for consistent long-term roster strength and future flexibility. If resources are limited, consider skipping weapon banners unless you already have both signature characters.

Phase 2: Arlecchino & Zhongli

• Arlecchino (Pyro/Polearm) – Fatui favorite returns; notable for single-target Pyro burst and supporting debuff roles. Her kit rewards aggressive gameplay and benefits from Bennett/Xiangling core rotations.
• Zhongli (Geo/Polearm) – Still the premier universal shielder and petrification enabler, excelling in high-pressure Abyss floors and shutdowns. Chase value if you lack a strong shielder or need domain consistency.
• Lan Yan, Yun Jin, Rosaria – Lan Yan brings rare Anemo shield utility and unique team updates (confirming earlier NGA-calibration rumors).

Meta context: Unless you play Pyro-centric teams or lack a robust shield option, saving for 6.3 Columbina may be smarter given low Primogem inflows this patch.

Teams and Synergies: 6.1 Impact and Rotations

Nefer-Centric Builds

• Core: Nefer + Lauma (when released) + EM Dendro + Hydro quickappliers (Xingqiu/Yelan)
• Alternatives: Collei/Yao Yao fill early Dendro trigger roles, but ceiling lower than with future 5★ Dendro supports.
• Notable: Nefer's Dendro Core generation enables new take on "On-field Dendro DPS" with charged-attack loops—a notable shift from Quicken/Aggravate archetypes in patches 3.x–5.x.

Arlecchino and Fatui Teams

• Known comps: Arlecchino + Bennett + Xiangling or Yelan for mono- and VapePyro setups
• Rosaria: Enables flexible Cryo/Pyro team cores or "double burst" rotations

Zhongli Reprise

• Universally boosts survival and interrupts; works with nearly every element and weapon archetype, core to older "no-healer" speed-clear teams and Abyss flexibility.

Primogem Management This Cycle: Hard Numbers

• No map expansion: Based on EarlyGG’s projection (Genshin Impact Primogem Count, Version 6.1), Primogem yield drops by ~10–15% versus 6.0 and 5.8.
• No special rerun events: Suggests minimal limited-quest bonuses; focus on dailies, Spiral Abyss, and Miliastra Wonderland event rewards.
• Weapon banners: Unless you main both Nefer and Furina, Signature Banner should not override character priorities. Nod-Krai weapons untested in meta.

Event Spotlight – Miliastra Wonderland

• Debut of "sandbox mode": Player-generated content promises to shift the long-term approach to endgame and community challenges, reminiscent of early 2.x "Serenitea Pot" expansion build-up but with higher engagement ceilings.
• Access: All players starting in 6.1; details and top community maps to be tracked by EarlyGG (see Miliastra Wonderland feature).

Community Chatter & Unconfirmed

• Columbina hype for 6.3 is dividing opinion on banner skipping and wish savings (see: /r/Genshin_Impact megathreads).
• Past leaks suggest Durin and Jahoda may enter as 6.2 newcomers, but this remains Unconfirmed — subject to change.
• Ongoing community debates over Nefer's "beta nerfs" vs. post-release performance curve—veterans point to historic patterns (see "Yae Miko pre-2.5" and "Alhaitham pre-3.4" scenarios).

Conclusion: Key Takeaways and What’s Next

Genshin Impact 6.1 is a pivotal—but resource-constrained—patch, with major new units (Nefer) and powerful reruns (Furina, Arlecchino, Zhongli) compressed into just six weeks. F2P and low-spend players should sharply prioritize core needs, weigh the upcoming Columbina drop, and make the most of Miliastra Wonderland's event rewards for future savings. For meta chasers, the real prize may be understanding how Dendro team theory evolves post-6.1 and into the next region patch.

Further Reading and Planning:
– Genshin Impact Luna II Patch: Key Events, Banners, and Must-Pull Units
– Miliastra Wonderland Ushers in Genshin’s Custom Content Era
– Genshin Impact Banner Philosophy: Official Art and Verses Te

Stay tuned for full banner analyses, updated Primogem farming guides, and in-depth Miliastra Wonderland coverage at EarlyGG.