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· There's a lot of confusion surrounding the new banner system being introduced in version 6.7.
· This is a more specific and intentional system than the existing rerun banners or the previous 'Banners of the Past'.
· Understanding the character buffs, new reaction system, and banner mechanics will reveal why this system is so interesting.
· Version 6.7 information will be continuously updated through beta testing. Don't miss the latest updates by subscribing and enabling notifications.
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· Version 6.7 serves as a crucial final patch before the Snezhnaya update.
· This patch concludes the Pyro Archon's story arc and introduces a new playable character, 'Sandrone'.
· It also covers the climax of the main story, 'The Summit Shaker', and sets the stage for the Elemental meta that will unfold in Snezhnaya.
· This version brings significant performance improvements to several existing characters. These aren't just simple number tweaks but mechanical adjustments to ensure characters remain competitive in the new meta.
· The main characters receiving buffs are Qiqi, Yae Miko, Cyno, and Wriothesley. Diona's C6 effect is also being updated, with compatibility adjustments for some other characters.
· The reason these characters are receiving buffs is directly linked to a new reaction system called 'Starlight Superconduct'.
· Starlight Superconduct enhances the existing 'Superconduct' reaction, creating powerful fields, amplifying party damage, and enabling new team compositions.
· Qiqi and Wriothesley, being Cryo characters, and Yae Miko and Cyno, being Electro characters, are the biggest beneficiaries of this new reaction.
· Qiqi will become a much more engaging character, shedding her pure healer image with coordinated Cryo attacks, reduced cooldowns, and increased multipliers linked to Starlight Superconduct.
· Yae Miko will receive effects such as increased 'Great Secret Art: Tenko Kenshin' duration, extended turret duration, increased critical rate, and enhanced reaction-based bonus damage.
· Cyno will gain a generally smoother play experience, more flexible Elemental Skills, improved energy efficiency, and increased Elemental Mastery multipliers that reward Hyperbloom and Overload playstyles.
· Wriothesley will be reborn as a more offensive, reaction-focused DPS with improved combo fluidity, added self-healing capabilities, additional Cryo application, and direct bonuses related to Starlight Superconduct.
· These improvements are not mere stopgaps but genuine kit enhancements that ensure characters are relevant to the current game, rather than relics of past metas.

· The banner system in version 6.7 is similar to the existing 'Banners of the Past' but serves a different purpose.
· While the previous 'Banners of the Past' were for regional nostalgia or accessibility, this new banner focuses on 'revival'.
· This banner includes Qiqi, Yae Miko, Cyno, Wriothesley, and their signature weapons, all of whom are receiving major buffs in this patch.
· HoYoverse is providing a targeted acquisition banner after showcasing the upgraded performance of these characters.
· Banner Mechanics Explained:
- Before the banner goes live, you must select one target (character or weapon). This becomes your 'Path of the Chosen'.
- If you select a character as your target, you will only compete within the character pool. If you select a weapon, you will only compete within the weapon pool. (Character and weapon pools are separate.)
- When you obtain a 5-star item, there is a 50% chance it will be your targeted item.
- If you do not obtain your targeted item, you gain 1 'Fate Point'.
- Once you accumulate enough 'Fate Points', your next 5-star acquisition is guaranteed to be your targeted item.
- Once you obtain your target item, everything resets.
· Important Rules:
- You can change your target during the banner's duration, but doing so will reset any accumulated 'Fate Points'. Make your decision carefully.
- The 5-star Fate Point and 5-star guarantee system will not carry over to future 'Banners of the Past'. Points accumulated in this banner are only valid for this banner.

· The overall banner lineup for version 6.7 is very strong.
· Phase 1: Features the new limited 5-star character 'Sandrone' and the rerun character 'Columbina'.
- Sandrone is the Tsaritsa's servant known as the 'Marionettist' and has a kit centered around the aforementioned 'Starlight Superconduct' reaction.
- Columbina is having her first rerun in this patch and is highly anticipated by players.
· Phase 2: As expected, 'Raiden Shogun' will be rerun.
- Raiden Shogun is one of the best off-field Electro applicators in the game and naturally fits into Sandrone's 'Starlight Superconduct' teams.
· The 'Banners of the Past' are expected to run concurrently with these, likely appearing in the latter half of the patch.
· This gives players the opportunity to directly test the performance of the buffed characters and acquire the ones they desire.
· Final Summary:
- Version 6.7 is the final patch before Snezhnaya.
- Qiqi, Yae Miko, Cyno, and Wriothesley receive massive buffs linked to the 'Starlight Superconduct' reaction.
- The 'Banners of the Past' will use a new system focused on character revival and targeted acquisition, rather than being region-based.
- This is a clever strategy by HoYoverse, and it will be a very exciting update if these characters are on your wishlist.