HoYoverse has announced the release of Genshin Impact Version 5.6, titled Paralogism, set to launch on May 7. The update introduces a new Archon Quest Interlude that returns players to Mondstadt during the Windblume Festival, featuring an exciting storyline that sees the return of fan-favourite Mondstadt characters such as Venti and Albedo.
Fontaine won’t be left out of the fun as players can also participate in the new Chevalmarin Film Fantasyland event, managing an amusement park alongside characters like Navia. By managing attractions and upgrading staff, players can earn rewards, including the exclusive 4-star bow Sequence of Solitude.
New Characters
Escoffier
Escoffier is a new 5-star Cryo polearm wielder and the former head chef of the famous Hotel Debord. Her Elemental Skill allows her to summon the All-Spectrum Multi-Use Cooking Mek, which can either stay in place to absorb Elemental Attacks and prepare food items, or follow the active character to serve up continuous blasts of Cryo DMG.
Beyond dishing out damage, Escoffier can act as a support by using her Elemental Burst to heal allies. Her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst can also reduce enemies’ Hydro and Cryo RES, an effect that strengthens with more Hydro or Cryo teammates.
Ifa
Ifa is a new 4-star Anemo catalyst user from the Flower-Feather Clan who soars into battle with his Qucusaurus companion, Cacucu. He can rain Tonicshots on his foes while healing teammates, and summon a wind current that pulls in enemies to control the battlefield.
While in the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, Ifa can boost Swirl and Electro-Charged DMG based on the party’s Nightsoul Points. Ifa can also automatically heal the active character when their HP falls below a certain threshold.
Escoffier, Navia, and Ifa will be featured in the first phase of Version 5.6’s Event Wishes, followed by Kinich and Raiden Shogun. A new Chronicled Wish will also see the return of popular 5-star characters from Inazuma.
Ready to dive back into Mondstadt, or manage your own fantasyland in Fontaine? Find out more on genshin.hoyoverse.com.
