Genshin Impact 5.5 is right around the corner, and this new update is introducing many exciting features. We have news about the new map expansion, many quality-of-life updates, and most importantly, exciting new characters. In this article, let’s explore all the leaked details about the Genshin Impact 5.5 banners. We will also explore the kit and all the required farming materials for the upcoming 5-star character!
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Genshin Impact 5.5 Banner Leaks
According to multiple reliable leakers on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit, this new 5.5 update will bring in two new characters. There’s also reliable leaked info about a few returning characters.
During phase 1, we are expected to see a new 5-star character, Varesa. The wiki confirms that she is an Electro user, and most leaks confirm her weapon to be a Catalyst. With whatever leaked info we have, Varesa will be a DPS character who deals damage with her plunging attacks.
Varesa is rumored to be paired with a 5-star rerun character, Xianyun. Xianyun is a 5-star Anemo Catalyst user and a fairly new character. Many Genshin Impact fans are waiting for her rerun—so, phase 1 of the banners is already looking great for such players.
The second new character in the Genshin Impact version 5.5 is Iansan, a 4-star Electro user. According to the leaks, Iansan is a Polearm user and we cannot predict much about her abilities and powers yet.
During phase 2, we can expect Xilonen and Venti to once again return to the banners. Both of these rerun characters are 5-stars and are also fan favorites.
As of now, Beidou, Faruzan, Gaming, and Yanfei are the rest of the 4-star characters that are rumored to return in 5.5. However, the release order of these characters is unknown.
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That is everything you need to know about the Genshin Impact 5.5 banner leaks. Without a doubt, the community is eagerly anticipating Varesa’s release, right?—she is a 5-star character after all. So, I bring you a quick overview of Varesa’s kit and weapon and all the information about her pre-farm materials to get ready for the update.
Genshin Impact Varesa Overview, Weapon, Materials, and Farm Guide
Varesa is a 5-star Electro Catalyst user, and her signature weapon is called “Vivid Notions.” Her weapon boosts ATK and CRIT DMG based on her skill usage. The weapon has a base ATK of 674 and a CRIT DMG of 44.1%.
Varesa’s kit primarily revolves around plunging attacks and mobility, built around the Nightsoul mechanic. This allows her to enter into a special state triggered by collecting enough Nightsoul points through specific actions—this enhances her speed and strikes. Varesa’s Elemental skill boosts mobility, deals Electro damage, and also generates Nightsoul points. Her charged attack launches her into the air for even stronger plunging attacks. Her Elemental burst delivers a powerful kick that restores Nightsoul points, amplifies her abilities, and helps set up an even stronger plunging attack.
Her passives increase the plunging attack damage and boost her overall ATK whenever a teammate triggers a Nightsoul burst—this also increases her mobility. Overall, Varesa is an excellent damage dealer, perfect for players who enjoy aggressive gameplay, aerial combat, and fast-paced Electro damage.
That’s a quick overview of Varesa; let’s now take a look at all the materials required to ascend her!
Genshin Impact Varesa Ascension Materials and Rewards
| Level | Required Materials | Mora | Rewards |
| 20 | 1x Vajrada Amethyst Sliver; 3x Skysplit Gembloom; 3x Juvenile Fang | 20,000 | 1x Acquaint Fate |
| 40 | 3x Vajrada Amethyst Fragment; 2x Sparkless Statue Core; 10x Skysplit Gembloom; 15x Juvenile Fang | 40,000 | – |
| 50 | 6x Vajrada Amethyst Fragment; 4x Sparkless Statue Core; 20x Skysplit Gembloom; 12x Seasoned Fang | 60,000 | 1x Acquaint Fate |
| 60 | 3x Vajrada Amethyst Chunk; 8x Sparkless Statue Core, 30x Skysplit Gembloom; 18x Seasoned Fang | 80,000 | – |
| 70 | 6x Vajrada Amethyst Chunk; 12x Sparkless Statue Core; 45x Skysplit Gembloom; 12x Tyrant’s Fang | 100,000 | 1x Acquaint Fate |
| 80 | 6x Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone; 20x Sparkless Statue Core; 60x Skysplit Gembloom; 24x Tyrant’s Fang | 120,000 | – |
To ascend Varesa to the max, you will need:
- 1x Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
- 168x Skysplit Gembloom
- 18x Juvenile Fang
- 9x Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
- 46x Sparkless Statue Core
- 30x Seasoned Fang
- 9x Vajrada Amethyst Chunk
- 36x Tyrant’s Fang
- 6x Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone
- 420k Mora
Genshin Impact Varesa Talent Materials (per skill)
| Level | Required Materials | Mora |
| 2 | 3x Teachings of Conflict; 6x Juvenile Fang | 12,500 |
| 3 | 2x Guide to Conflict; 3x Seasoned Fang | 17,500 |
| 4 | 4x Guide to Conflict; 4x Seasoned Fang | 25,000 |
| 5 | 6x Guide to Conflict; 6x Seasoned Fang | 30,000 |
| 6 | 9x Guide to Conflict; 9x Seasoned Fang | 37,500 |
| 7 | 4x Philosophies of Conflict; 4x Tyrant’s Fang; 1x Eroded Scale-Feather | 120,000 |
| 8 | 6x Philosophies of Conflict; 6x Tyrant’s Fang; 1x Eroded Scale-Feather | 260,000 |
| 9 | 12x Philosophies of Conflict; 9x Tyrant’s Fang; 2x Eroded Scale-Feather | 450,000 |
| 10 | 16x Philosophies of Conflict; 12x Tyrant’s Fang; 2x Eroded Scale-Feather; 1x Crown of Insight | 700,000 |
To ascend all 3 skills of Varesa to level 10, you will need:
- 9x Teachings of Conflict
- 18x Juvenile Fang
- 63x Guide to Conflict
- 66x Seasoned Fang
- 114x Philosophies of Conflict
- 93x Tyrant’s Fang
- 18x Eroded Scale-Feather
- 3x Crown of Insight
- 5M Mora
Genshin Impact Varesa Signature Weapon Materials
To fully upgrade Varesa’s signature weapon, Vivid Notions, you will need the following materials:
- 15x Juvenile Fang
- 23x Seasoned Fang
- 27x Tyrant’s Fang
- 5x Delirious Decadence of the Sacred Lord
- 14x Delirious Desolation of the Sacred Lord
- 14x Delirious Demeanor of the Sacred Lord
- 6x Delirious Divinity of the Sacred Lord
- 23x Cold-Cracked Shellshard
- 27x Warm Back-Shell
- 41x Blazing Prismshell
That’s everything you need to know about Genshin Impact 5.5 banner leaks, Varesa, and all the materials required to upgrade her. If you need help farming these materials, I recommend you check out our Genshin Impact Citlali Farm Guide, where I explain how you can farm any material of your choice in a step-by-step manner. You can use the same technique here too!
Update 5.5 is expected to launch on March 26, 2025. The only way to confirm the leaks is to wait for the 5.5 livestream event, which is scheduled for March 14, 2025!
