All New and Rerun Characters in Genshin Impact 5.8 and What’s Coming in Update 6.0
With every new update, Genshin Impact reshapes its meta through fresh characters and powerful new mechanics. Version 5.8 is no different, introducing a one-of-a-kind robot, reruns of top-tier favorites, and early teasers of what’s waiting in 6.0.
In this article we’ll be taking a look at every confirmed and rumored character from Genshin Impact version 5.8 and beyond, giving you the essentials on who they are and how they fit into the game’s ever-expanding roster.
Ineffa
- Rarity: 5-Star
- Element: Electro
- Weapon: Polearm
- Role: Sub-DPS / Support
Ineffa is the first fully-robotic character to join the Genshin Impact roster.
Ineffa is the first fully robotic character in Genshin Impact’s roster. Engineered from parts sourced across Teyvat, she’s a polearm-wielding Electro maid whose kit introduces the Lunar-Charged reaction, a powerful, crit-enabled twist on Electro-Charged. Her design combines high uptime shielding with off-field damage, making her ideal for teams built around sustained reactions and continuous Electro application.
She’s also one of the easiest characters to use in the current update thanks to her consistent rotation, generous stat scaling, and low build friction. While she hasn’t topped tier lists just yet, she’s already carving a niche with her flexible synergy across Hydro and Dendro comps. Ineffa may not be meta-defining today, but she clearly sets the stage for future reaction-driven team comps that will lean heavily on Lunar mechanics.
Chasca
- Rarity: 5-Star
- Element: Anemo
- Weapon: Bow
- Role: Main DPS
Chasca comes in guns blazing to provide powerful Swirl reactions and overall great DPS—with the right setup.
Chasca is an aerial DPS who uses her Elemental Skill to rise above the battlefield, dishing out elemental bullets tied to the reactions her team can trigger. As a versatile Anemo user, she fits into a variety of reaction-based lineups, whether you’re running Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, or Electro teammates. Her primary strength lies in adaptability. She can match most party styles while maintaining strong Swirl potential and a solid mix of single-target and AoE once you unlock constellations.
However, she’s not without drawbacks. Without support, she’s vulnerable to crowd control disruption while airborne, and her damage output leans on how well you optimize team synergy. Still, with the right comp, she becomes a fast-paced damage dealer who can kite enemies and trigger reactions with near-constant uptime, especially in exploration scenarios where her gliding mechanic shines.
Mualani
- Rarity: 5-Star
- Element: Hydro
- Weapon: Catalyst
- Role: Main DPS
Mualani will be rerunning for phase 2 of the 5.8 update.
Mualani rides literal waves through the battlefield, blending high HP scaling with a unique movement ability that lets her “surf” through water. She focuses on marking enemies with her Skill and unleashing burst damage through her final enhanced normal attack. Built for quick and devastating reactions like Vaporize, her frontloaded damage kit makes her especially useful in short, high-stakes encounters.
Her playstyle is all about precise execution. Sharky’s Bite, her key attack, can miss if not timed well, making Mualani a DPS that rewards practice. On top of that, her HP-based scaling opens up unique artifact and weapon paths not available to other Catalyst users. With a high ceiling and quick rotation burst potential, she’s a great pick for those looking to try something new in Hydro-centric teams.
Citlali
- Rarity: 5-Star
- Element: Cryo
- Weapon: Catalyst
- Role: Support
Citlali also graces the gacha with her own rerun banner in phase 2.
Citlali is a defensive specialist for Cryo teams, offering both shielding and off-field Cryo application. Her Elemental Skill sets up “Itzpapa,” a tracking projectile that scales with Elemental Mastery and activates once her unique resource, Nightsoul Points, reaches 50. This mechanic encourages tight, consistent rotations and rewards teams that can trigger Melt or Frozen reactions regularly.
She also shines in exploration and vertical traversal, making her more than just a support option for combat. While her shielding is slightly weaker compared to the likes of Zhongli, her ability to apply Cryo frequently and shred Pyro and Hydro resistance makes her indispensable in some niche team comps. For players building around reaction synergy and Cryo-focused teams, Citlali is one of the most complete support options currently in rotation.
Characters Teased for Update 6.0 and Beyond
Lauma, Flins, and Aino have been officially revealed as part of the upcoming 6.0 update, with Alice, Nicole, and others teased as possibly being playable when the Nod-Krai region releases. These characters represent the next narrative chapter and may introduce new mechanics, especially around Lunar Reactions and Moon Wheel vision variants.
Confirmed/Teased Characters in the Nod-Krai Lineup:
- Lauma: A Dendro character and Frostmoon Scion affiliated with Nod-Krai.
- Flins: Electro user rumored to resemble Razor, seen holding a glowing lantern.
- Aino: Ineffa’s creator and a Hydro user, tied to the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop.
- Alice: Klee’s legendary Pyro-wielding mother, known as the “Goddess of Creation.”
- Columbina: The Third Fatui Harbinger, mysterious and musically inclined.
- Durin: A resurrected alchemical creation linked to Rhinedottir and Albedo.
- Jahoda: Member of the Clink-Clank workshop, spotted alongside Durin and Ineffa.
- Nicole Reeyne: A Hexenzirkel witch, possibly a Descender, and speaker of truths.
- Nefer: A prominent Dendro figure in Nod-Krai, seen chatting with Varka.
- Sandrone: Also called Marionette, the Seventh Fatui Harbinger known for her puppets.
- Varka: Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, finally appearing after years of teases.
While we’re still waiting for playable kits or release confirmations for most of these, their presence in teasers sets high expectations for future 6.X banners and beyond.
Aino is rumored to be among the playable characters that will release at some point during Genshin Impact update 6.X.
Genshin Impact continues to grow with each patch, adding characters that not only bring fresh gameplay styles but also deepen the game’s lore and combat systems. Whether you’re planning your next pull or just staying updated on who’s coming next, these additions are worth keeping an eye on.
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