Genshin Impact 5.8 Update: All New Content Revealed

Greetings, Travelers!
The Version 5.8 Special Program premieres on July 18 at 20:00 (UTC+8)! As this year's flagship summer event update, we'll unveil new characters, weapons, and the highly anticipated expansion of the Natlan region! Also, don't forget to redeem the Genshin 5.8 Livestream Codes.

Curious about all the thrilling additions? We've compiled the ultimate preview of everything coming in Version 5.8—join us as we dive into all the details below! 

Banners

Phase 1(July 30, 2025-August 19, 2025) : Ineffa(NEW!), Citlali, Xingqiu, Fischl, Sucrose
Phase 2(August 19, 2025-September 9, 2025) : Mualani, Chasca, Kachina, Babara, Xinyan

More Banners' Details!

 

New Character: Ineffa

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ｜ Element：Electro ｜ Weapon:  Polearm

Support Capabilities:

‣ 20s The Optical Flow Shield: 250% Electro DMG Absorption • Full Interruption Resistance

‣ 20s Teamwide EM Buff: Ineffa's ATK × 6% (Max ~200)

‣ 20s Off-field Electro Application: Birgitta's coordinated attacks (2.5s/hit)

‣ Exclusive Lunar-Charged Reaction: Independent DMG Multiplier • CRIT-enabled

I'd like to know all the details about Ineffa Kit!

Playstyles:
① Lunar-Charged Enabler:

• Teams with Hydro DPS → Triggers 12 instances of Lunar-Charged Reaction
• Explosive AoE DMG scaling

② Dedicated Shielder:

• Provides universal protection + EM buff
• Fits any carry (e.g., Xiao/Wanderer)

Optimal Teammates:

│ Hydro │ Tartaglia ‧ Kamisato Ayato ‧ Neuvillette │

│ Electro │ Cyno ‧ Ororon ‧ Fischl │

│ Support │ Sucrose ‧ Kazuha ‧ Chevreuse │

I want to know about Her Optimal Build Guide!

I also want a Summary of Her Top Team Comps!

Weapon Recommendations

Signature Weapon "Fractured Halo" is her BiS! Beyond CRIT stats, it grants an additional 40% Lunar-Charged Reaction DMG Bonus!

 

 

New Weapon

Fractured Halo

Fractured Halo

Reality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ｜ATK: 608｜ CRIT DMG: +66.2%

After the wielder uses an Elemental Skill or Burst, their ATK increases by 24% for 20s. During this duration, if the wielder generates a shield, all party members' Lunatic Electro-Charge reaction damage increases by 40%.

This means only Ineffa can fully utilize this weapon's potential. For other characters, it solely provides the 24% ATK boost—nevertheless, it remains a competitive 5★ polearm option.

👉More details about Fractured Halo.

 

Flame-Forged Insight (FREE!)

Flame-Forged Insight

Reality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ｜ATK: 510｜ Elemental Mastery: +165.4

This weapon effectively balances Energy Recharge and Elemental Mastery, making it suitable for both Beidou and Sayu. Particularly for Beidou, whose Elemental Skill generates few energy particles while her Burst demands 80 energy, equipping this weapon indirectly reduces her Burst cost to 56! Additionally, the Elemental Mastery granted by the weapon enhances Beidou's performance in Electro-Charged teams.

👉More details about Flame-Forged Insight.

 

New Outfits

Bennett:

 

Yelan:

 

New Archon Quset

Song of the Welkin Moon Archon Quest Prelude

A new Archon Quest focusing on Ineffa will be released in Version 5.8, where we get to find out more about the mysterious robot as a prelude before the Nod-Krai region!

 

New Boss

The Last Survivor of Tenochtzitoc

HP 5118549  ATK 26108

• Will summon 3 hats, hide in one of them and quickly switch their positions. If the hat he is hiding in takes Electro-Charged or Lunar-Charged DMG, will pause switching.
• The hat's has 40% HP. Its all RES greatly increases except Hydro and Electro, and takes 300% increased Electro-Charged and Lunar-Charged DMG.
• Defeat the hat he is hiding in to weaken him (all RES massively decreases). Electro-Charged and Lunar-Charged DMG is significantly more efficient.
• Upon being weakened, will lose HP. The more Hydro, Electro, Electro-Charged and Lunar-Charged DMG the hat took, the mre HP he loses.

This BOSS creates three hats during combat, hiding within one of them while rapidly switching positions multiple times. By quickly destroying the hat concealing its true body with Hydro DMG, Electro DMG, Electro-Charged DMG, or Lunar-Charged DMG, the enemy will suffer massive additional DMG and enter a Stunned state.

Character Recommendations:
The BOSS itself isn’t particularly challenging.

• C1 Neuvillette can overpower it even without Electro.
• C0 Tartaglia or Ayato can clear it with ease using Lunar-Charged reactions.

New Events

Featured Event: Sunspray Summer Resort!
Join the Natlan characters in exploring the resort area and playing mini-games during the new summer event!(1,000 Primogems + Bennett's Outfit + 4★ Claymore "Flame-Forged Insight")

Limited-Time Events:

Tracing Vanishing Trails

Solve a mysterious case in Yilong Wharf with Yelan in this exploration event.
Mementos of Teyvat: Prelude of the Frozen Veil

Capture unique pictures all over Teyvat in the return of this photo taking event!
Repertoire of Myriad Memories update

New music has been added to the rhythm game mode in Genshin Impact!
Ley Line Overflow

In need for some Mora or Hero's Wits? Ley Line Overflow reruns once more in 5.8!

 

New Map

After the prolonged great war, Natlan has decided to build a grand resort this summer to comfort those scarred by years of conflict. The chosen location is Tenochtiztoc—a pristine, rarely visited island in the westernmost part of Natlan.

The island features Pyroculus and exploration rewards. Based on the Creator Beta Test Server, this appears to be a permanent map! Completing the quest "Leisurely Resort" and achieving 80%+ comprehensive exploration rewards 400 Primogems.

Total pulls in 5.8? 👉 Learn more from our Genshin 5.8 Pulls count.

 

New Stygian Onslaught

Phase 1	Phase 2	Phase 3
Tenebrous Papilla: Shadow Void Transfiguration	Battle-Hardened Tent Tortoise: Thunderous Aegis	Battle-Hardened Pipilpan Idol: Hundred Deceptions

Tenebrous Papilla: Shadow Void Transfiguration

During combat, deploys a Void Realm Barrier, players must break the barrier by landing a set number of Elemental Attacks. Upon destruction, the monster takes massive DMG and enters a Weakened state.

Recommended strategy: Use Venti or Burning teams for rapid barrier break.

Battle-Hardened Tent Tortoise: Thunderous Aegis

After taking a certain number of hits, activates "Thunderthorn Barrier". While the barrier is active, attacking it triggers retribution DMG to nearby characters.

Break method: Use Elemental Reactions to deplete the Electro element of the barrier.

Battle-Hardened Pipilpan Idol: Hundred Deceptions

New Boss. Mechanics for this enemy have been previously covered (see prior notes).

 

New Character Teaser

Lauma is an upcoming character in Genshin Impact affiliated with the Frostmoon Scions in Nod-Krai. 

Reality: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nation: Nod-Krai Element: Dendro Faction: Frostmoon Scions

Based on the Nod-Krai Preview Teaser, Lauma is a member of the Frostmoon Scions, a faction in Nod-Krai.
Based on information from the Song of the Welkin Moon event, the Frostmoon Scions worship the Moon Goddess and are the descendants of an ancient civilization. The Frostmoon Scions live in the mountains and forest of Hiisi Island.
It is not yet confirmed when will Lauma be released in Genshin Impact or whether she will be playable. If she ever becomes playable, Lauma is expected to be released on Version 6.0 or in future patches .

Here's For You 6.0 Banners!

 

Conclusion

That concludes all the contents of this version preview special! With new events and a new map, it means the Primogems we can earn just keeps growing!

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