1. First Half Banner: Jiyan
Jiyan is a main DPS, and it's most efficient to use him with Baizhi.
If you don't have Baizhi, you can use him with the Havoc Rover, but the performance difference is significant.
If you're planning to pull Jiyan, you should consider Baizhi as well, and plan your spending carefully.
It's good to consider Baizhi's signature weapon, but it can be covered with Yinlin's Puppet Hand.
2. Additional Jiyan Info
Spending can increase if you plan to pull Baizhi as well.
You can use him with the Havoc Rover even without Baizhi, but you should consider the performance difference.
To fully utilize Jiyan, it's good to consider his signature weapon.
3. Returning Banner Recommendations
Puppet Hand (Yinlin's signature weapon) is highly recommended along with Verity.
Verity's signature weapon has crit rate, attribute damage bonus, and attack power increase effects.
Yinlin's signature weapon is versatile and can be used on all amplifiers.
Verity forms the strongest party with Calcharo, and can also be combined with Jinxi.
4. Second Half Banner: Chixia
Chixia is an Aero and Spectro support, and is likely to be a key component of the next version character, Cartisia.
Cartisia's performance will be revealed before the Chixia banner, so if you're unsure, it's recommended to wait and then pull.
5. Returning Character Recommendation Ranking
Calcharo > Jinxi > Jianxin > Brent > Rococor are recommended in that order.
Calcharo forms the most powerful and stable party in the current meta.
If you have Verity, be sure to get Calcharo.
If you don't have Verity, Jinxi is recommended, and building a party with Jinxi is cost-effective.
Jianxin has excellent field performance, but her damage ceiling is low.
Brent is highly dependent on his signature weapon, so he is recommended if you plan to pull his signature weapon.
Rococor is good in the field and as a pair, but her evaluation is low in other content.