Summary
- A Genshin Impact player has created a chart revealing the 5-star waiting list for Version 5.1
- Shenhe surpasses Eula's record by not being featured in over 14 versions in Genshin Impact Version 5.1.
- Developers struggle to balance Event Banners, causing some characters to wait more than 500 days.
The Genshin Impact waiting list for Version 5.1 is out, and rather distressingly, it reveals that Shenhe has officially passed Eula's record by not being featured in over 14 versions. While the world of Teyvat has often been praised for its open world content, it's ultimately the characters that are the stars of Genshin Impact. Throughout its history, Genshin Impact's colorful cast was expanded by fan favorites such as Nahida, Neuvillette, and Navia.
While Genshin Impact players welcomed the new characters with excitement, it also meant that the developers had a harder time keeping the schedule of the Event Banners balanced. Less popular characters were bound to pay the price, as Eula famously went over 500 days without a banner appearance in Genshin Impact. In Version 5.1, not only will Ganyu join the 500-day club, but Shenhe will also shatter Eula's record of 568 days.
Genshin Impact Officially Reveals Version 5.1 Event Banners
The four featured characters for Version 5.1 have been confirmed, as Genshin Impact prepares a stacked set of Event Banners for its upcoming patch.
The waiting list chart was made by RapidFresh and shared on the Genshin Impact subreddit, taking into account the recently confirmed Event Banners for Version 5.1 – where Xilonen, Chiori, Nahida, and Hu Tao will be the featured characters. While Version 5.1 introduced Xilonen to Genshin Impact, out of the other three characters, only Hu Tao missed significant time on the Event Banners, having last featured during Version 4.1.
Genshin Impact Version 5.1 Waiting List for 5-Star Characters
|
Character |
Versions Since Last Banner Appearance |
|---|---|
|
Shenhe |
14 |
|
Ganyu |
13 |
|
Kokomi |
11 |
|
Tartaglia |
10 |
|
Zhongli |
10 |
|
Wriothesley |
9 |
|
Venti |
9 |
|
Cyno |
8 |
|
Ayato |
8 |
|
Ayaka |
7 |
|
Yoimiya |
7 |
|
Xianyun |
6 |
|
Yae Miko |
6 |
|
Xiao |
6 |
|
Itto |
5 |
|
Neuvillette |
5 |
|
Albedo |
5 |
|
Eula |
5 |
|
Klee |
5 |
|
Arlecchino |
4 |
|
Lyney |
4 |
|
Wanderer |
4 |
|
Baizhu |
4 |
|
Clorinde |
3 |
|
Alhaitham |
3 |
|
Sigewinne |
3 |
|
Furina |
3 |
|
Navia |
2 |
|
Nilou |
2 |
|
Emilie |
2 |
|
Yelan |
2 |
|
Mualani |
1 |
|
Kazuha |
1 |
|
Kinich |
1 |
|
Raiden |
1 |
|
Xilonen |
0 |
|
Chiori |
0 |
|
Nahida |
0 |
|
Hu Tao |
0 |
It's no secret that the absence of Shenhe and Ganyu has frustrated the Genshin Impact community, especially since the pair were given premium outfits in Version 4.4. Furthermore, Wriothesley's extended vacation from the Event Banners makes it plain that the developers aren't quite sure what to do with Cryo characters in Genshin Impact. Whereas Navia, Chiori, and Xilonen have addressed most of the major shortcomings of Geo, Cryo remains in a rather dire spot by comparison.
That being said, HoYoverse has hardly given up on the element, as Citlali in Genshin Impact is rumored to be a 5-Star Cryo Catalyst, with an ability kit of a premium Shield Support. In addition to Citlali, Capitano was shown to use Cryo during the events of Version 5.0, and while leaks are still uncertain about his status as a playable character during the Natlan era, the Fatui Harbinger will most likely be a 5-Star Cryo Sword hypercarry when he is released. While only Chasca and Wanderer are rumored for Version 5.2, players shouldn't expect Ganyu and Shenhe until the next Lantern Rite. On the other hand, a banner appearance for Tartaglia and Zhongli seems likely, with the latter being guaranteed due to his status as an Archon.
Genshin Impact
-
OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Engine
- Unity
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- All platforms
- Cross Save
- All platforms
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, iOS, Android
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
- X|S Optimized
- yes
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
