Summary
Genshin Impacthas officially revealed the second half Event Banners for Version 4.5, and to no one’s surprise, Kaveh is once again missing from among the list of 4-Stars. Though Version 4.5 ofGenshin Impactcould be described as a quiet patch, with no new zones or artifact domains, its Flagship Event “Alchemical Ascension” has been incredibly popular among fans. Not only did it give players a chance to stock up on Primogems for a few extra pulls on Itto and Chiori’s banners, but it also introduced a fun mini-game that many fans are hopeful becomes a permanent fixture ofGenshin Impactin the future.
However, while Chiori is one of the best off-fieldGeo characters inGenshin Impact, a significant number of players have been looking forward to Neuvillette’s return to the Event Banners. The Special Program Announcement for Version 4.5 revealed that Neuvillette would be accompanied by Kazuha during the second half of the patch, which is due to commence on Jun 30, 2025.
As part of its marketing campaign,Genshin Impactrevealed the 4-Star characters that will join Kazuha and Neuvillette on the Event Banners for the second half. Xingqiu, who was rumored for the first half in Version 4.5 (before being replaced by Dori), seems to have found his way back to the banners rather swiftly. The otherGenshin Impact4-Star charactersthat accompany him are Yanfei and Barbara, with Kaveh once again skipping the Event Banners. It has been almost a year since his debut in Version 3.6, and manyGenshin Impactplayers are wondering why HoYoverse is keeping him under wraps for so long.
Genshin Impact Version 4.5 Second Half Banner Characters
Both Neuvillette and Kazuha have a strong presence in the meta, especially when it comes to building aSpiral Abyss team inGenshin Impact. Neuvillette is one of the best damage dealers in the game, and Kazuha is considered to be a premium Anemo support option for a wide variety of teams. As such, their Weapon Banner has plenty of value, especially forGenshin Impactplayers who own both characters.
As enticing as the second half Event Banners may be, fans should also be mindful of Version 4.6, as the upcoming patch is set to debutArlecchino toGenshin Impactas a playable character. As a Fatui Harbinger, she is expected to have a powerful hypercarry kit, which beta testers have loosely described as being similar to Hu Tao.Genshin ImpactVersion 4.6 is expected to launch on July 28, 2025.
