Genshin Impact 6.5 Banner Leaks: New Character Linnea & Gretel

Travelers, the Luna IV (Version 6.3) livestream finally gave us what the community has been waiting for: new character silhouettes. And among them, two names immediately stood out for Version 6.5, Linnea and Gretel.

Let’s break down what we know and what it all means for the 6.5 banner.

New Character: Linnea

Linnea is an upcoming character from Nod-Krai mentioned in Aino and Ineffa's voice lines.

While Linnea’s element and weapon are still unknown, some players have noticed a pink-haired character appearing in earlier story scenes whose hairstyle and silhouette closely resemble hers, leading to speculation that the two could be connected.

Separately, others believe Linnea might be related to Snegurochka instead, mainly due to their shared elf-like ear features.

 

 

New Character Gretel: Mondstadt’s Next Outrider?

Established Mentions and Background

Compared to Nicole, Gretel is much more subtle — but that’s exactly what makes her interesting.

Gretel has actually been name-dropped before, quietly. During past events, Amber mentions that the Knights of Favonius are being reorganized, and that Jean plans to assign her additional helpers. Amber then specifically introduces Gretel, describing her as a talented trainee who will learn Outrider skills under her guidance.

Genshin doesn’t usually drop a name like that unless it plans to use it later.

Silhouette Breakdown and Role Speculation

The fourth silhouette from the livestream immediately stands out thanks to its smaller, more unique body type: shorter than the standard teen model, but slimmer than the child model. Add in the Mondstadt-style outfit, possible shoulder armor, and a bow-like hair accessory that feels subtly reminiscent of Amber, and the picture becomes much clearer.

Everything points to Gretel being Amber’s apprentice, a new-generation Outrider from Mondstadt. She’s widely expected to be a 4-star character, sharing the banner with Nicole in Version 6.5.

If this holds true, Gretel could also be our first real sign that Dornman Port is finally approaching, something Mondstadt fans have been waiting a long time.

 

Conclusion

Version 6.5 is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates yet. Linnea and Gretel hint at fresh stories, new faces, and possibly some surprises we haven’t even guessed

If you aren't 100% sold on the current 6.3 banners, start hoarding those Primogems now. 2026 is shaping up to be the year of lore bombs and game-changing mechanics!