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· Version 6.6 is expected to be released around May 20, 2026, with the official livestream anticipated around May 6.
· This update will feature a total of three new characters: two 5-star characters and one 4-star character.

· Nicole is a 5-star Pyro catalyst support specializing in providing shields to active characters and granting powerful ATK buffs proportional to her own ATK. Her skill generates a shield and provides an ATK% buff to the entire party, while her ultimate triggers an off-field coordinated attack called 'Mystical Projection'.
· Nicole's C0 performance alone is outstanding. She's comparable to a '5-star Bennett' due to her ability to provide shields instead of healing, continuous buffs, and wide application, making her flexible for almost any team.
· At C2, she offers Elemental RES reduction for the active character, and at C6, she provides a defense-ignoring effect for the entire party.

· Rohen is a 5-star Cryo polearm main DPS who utilizes a unique resource system. He gains 'Joy Stacks' from his own attacks and 'Victory Stacks' from his teammates' off-field actions.
· When 'Joy Stacks' reach 100, a powerful enhanced Cryo attack called 'Piercing Frost' is triggered, which is further amplified by accumulated 'Victory Stacks'. His ultimate unleashes six rapid Cryo strikes, also influenced by stacks.
· Rohen's core lies in team coordination; the more his off-field characters contribute, the stronger his main attacks become. The 'Melting Point' reaction, especially when paired with 'Duran', is expected to be a primary team composition.
· At C6, he transforms into a complete hypercarry with reduced team restrictions.

· Prune is a 4-star Anemo catalyst support previewed in the 6.5 special program. She provides damage reduction similar to 'Beacon of the Reed Sea' and deals off-field Anemo damage while increasing the active character's Normal Attack DMG, proportional to her own ATK.
· She has gained positive community reception for her unique animation, which resembles swinging a giant hammer.
· Designed to synergize naturally with both Nicole and Rohen, she adds flexibility to 'Elemental' team compositions.
· She will be featured as a rate-up 4-star character in both phases of the version 6.6 banners, making her easy to obtain multiple copies of.

· Nicole's Exclusive Weapon: 'Chorale of Dustlight' (5-Star Catalyst)
- Features a high base ATK of 741 at level 90 with ATK% as its sub-stat.
- Its passive increases ATK and, upon shield creation, boosts Elemental DMG for all party members. It also regenerates Nicole's Elemental Energy, facilitating ultimate usage.
- It shows particularly strong performance in shield-based teams.
· Rohen's Exclusive Weapon: 'Calamity's End' (5-Star Polearm)
- Boasts a base ATK of 674 at level 90 with Crit Rate% as its sub-stat.
- Extends the 'Merciless' and 'Untreatable' states after using an Elemental Skill, significantly increasing Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Skill, and Burst DMG during these states.
- It performs exceptionally well, especially in 'Elemental' team compositions.

· Phase 1 Banner: Features the new 5-star character 'Nicole' and the rerun 5-star character 'Mavika'. The weapon banner will include Nicole's exclusive weapon.
· Phase 2 Banner: Features the new 5-star character 'Rohen' and the new 4-star character 'Prune'. The weapon banner will include Rohen's exclusive weapon.
· Expected rerun characters include 'Duran', 'Kinih', and 'Sitli', with 'Duran' being highly anticipated due to story relevance.

· 'Shattered Illusion'
- 2-Piece Set: ATK +18%
- 4-Piece Set: Superconduct DMG +40%. When attacking an enemy affected by Superconduct, Crit Rate against that hit increases by 16%.
- Expected to be a set for 'Sandrone', but immediately useful for 'Eula' and existing Physical teams.
· 'Bounty of Nature'
- 2-Piece Set: Energy Recharge +20%
- 4-Piece Set: After using an Elemental Skill, increases the Elemental DMG Bonus for all party members by 20% (up to 40% in the 'Arcane Revelation' state). Additional bonus based on the active character's element.
- Optimal for Nicole and also useful as an 'Elemental' support set.

· Phase 1 Buff: Provides a 75% DMG bonus when protected by a shield, creating excellent synergy with Nicole. This allows Nicole's team to tackle Jueyun Karst very comfortably this version.
· Phase 2 Buff: Expected to include Energy or Reaction-related buffs, potentially linked to the rerun of Mavika in the first phase banner.

· This season of Imaginary Theater adds special pose animations for four characters: Mavika, Zhelonin, Kachina, and Escoffier.
· Mavika is depicted as 'dignified and dramatic', Zhelonin as 'elegant and impressive', and Kachina as 'adorable'.
· These poses can be obtained by exchanging toy medals with 'Wolf'.

· The Archon Quest for version 6.6 consists of two acts and an epilogue, blending elements of Sumeru and Mansur with the setting of 'Hexenzirkel'.
· Key plot hooks include the appearance of 'Pantalone' as an NPC, confirming his alliance with 'Dotore'. This hints at Fatui internal politics and content related to 'Sandrone' in version 6.7.
· Nicole and Rohen are set to explore the 'Hexenzirkel' witch lore and the internal dynamics of the 'Knights' through their respective character story quests.

· For Free F2P Players:
- Approximately 8,510 Primogems + 7 Intertwined Fate can be obtained (around 60 pulls on the limited character banner).
· For Welkin Moon Buyers:
- Approximately 12,970 Primogems + 11 Intertwined Fate can be obtained (around 92 pulls on the limited character banner).
· Total sources of Primogems include Main Story rewards, World/Sub Quests, Daily Commissions, Spiral Abyss, Imaginary Theater, Stygian Abyss, Livestream codes, Version Update rewards, Events, Login Bonuses, Web Events, and more.