Genshin Impact 5.1 Banners Schedule: Official Character Reruns and Events

The banner schedule for the highly anticipated Genshin Impact 5.1 has finally been unveiled during the livestream event. This upcoming patch marks the exciting continuation of the Pyro nation, Natlan. Players can look forward to the introduction of a new character from Natlan, alongside the return of three popular characters through rerun banners. Additionally, new signature weapons for each of these characters will also launch with the update.

Keep reading to discover the complete banner schedule for Genshin Impact 5.1, including all character releases, both fresh and returning.

Genshin Impact 5.1 Banner Schedule and Release Dates

Genshin Impact 5.1 is set to launch on October 9, 2024, featuring the usual arrangement of four character banners spread across two phases. As revealed in the Genshin Impact 5.1 livestream, one new character from Natlan will headline the Event Wish, with three familiar characters (including one Archon) making their comeback through rerun banners.

Below is the detailed schedule for the new and rerun characters featured in their respective Event Wish banners:

Phase I (Begins October 9)

Banner Phase I in Genshin Impact 5.1 (Image via HoYoverse)

Xilonen (5-star Geo)
Chiori (5-star Geo)

The first phase will introduce Xilonen, the new 5-star character from Natlan. She will feature prominently on the Event Wish banner starting with the Genshin Impact 5.1 update. Additionally, 5-star character Chiori will have her rerun banner coincide with Xilonen’s release, both available from October 9, 2024.

Phase II (Begins October 30)

Banner Phase II in Genshin Impact 5.1 (Image via HoYoverse)

Nahida (5-star Dendro)
Hu Tao (5-star Pyro)

The second half of Genshin Impact 5.1 will feature Hu Tao, the powerful 5-star Pyro unit, along with Nahida, the 5-star Dendro unit and the Dendro Archon. The Event Wish banners for Hu Tao and Nahida will launch on October 30, 2024, replacing those of Xilonen and Chiori.

Genshin Impact 5.1 Weapon Banners and Release Dates

As part of the Genshin Impact 5.1 update, the signature weapons for all newly released characters will be featured alongside their Event Wish banners. The weapon banner release schedule is as follows:

Phase I (Begins October 9)

Xilonen's signature weapon Peak Patrol Song (Image via HoYoverse) — Xilonen’s signature weapon Peak Patrol Song (Image via HoYoverse)

Peak Patrol Song (5-star Sword)
Uraku Misugiri (5-star Sword)

In conjunction with Xilonen’s character banner, her exclusive weapon, Peak Patrol Song, a 5-star Sword, will also debut. This weapon is optimized for Xilonen, and along with Uraku Misugiri, will be available starting October 9, 2024.

Phase II (Begins October 30)

5-star weapons for the second phase of Genshin Impact 5.1 (Image via HoYoverse)

A Thousand Floating Dreams (5-star Catalyst)
Staff of Homa (5-star Polearm)

The second phase weapon banner will feature the signature weapons for both Nahida and Hu Tao. These will become available on the weapon banner starting on October 30, 2024.

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