Genshin Impact 6.4 Banners, News & Leaks: Varka’s Debut, Events, and What to Save For
The “Luna V” update (Version 6.4) brings the spotlight back to Mondstadt. Grand Master Varka finally debuts alongside high-value reruns and a fresh map area. Beyond the new content, players can expect significant QoL improvements and exciting future leaks.
What is Genshin Impact 6.4 Luna V?
Version 6.4 Luna V continues the post‑Nod‑Krai era and finally brings Mondstadt back into the spotlight with new story content, events, and a playable Grand Master.
The update is expected to release around February 25, 2026, in line with Genshin’s usual six‑week cycle, right after Version 6.3 Phase 2 ends.
HoYoverse is also using this patch as a symbolic turning point, with coverage suggesting it may be the final major update fully supported on PlayStation 4.
Alongside banners, 6.4 will expand Mondstadt’s map and set up future characters and story arcs that go beyond this single version.
6.4 Banners: All Confirmed Phases
Phase 1 – Varka’s Debut + Flins Rerun
Phase 1 of Luna V is built entirely around Varka’s first banner and a powerful rerun to tempt meta‑focused players.
- Varka – brand‑new 5‑star Mondstadt character finally becoming playable after years of lore teases.
- Flins – 5‑star rerun sharing the first half banner with Varka, giving players another chance at this premium unit.
- Weapon Banner – includes Varka’s new 5‑star signature claymore plus Flins’ signature weapon, forming a high‑value lineup for main DPS builds.
Several banner breakdowns note that the entire first phase – from events to Abyss buffs – feels tuned to showcase Varka and make his debut as explosive as possible.
Phase 2 – Skirk + Escoffier Reruns
The second half of 6.4 targets players who prefer strong reruns over chasing brand‑new characters.
- Skirk – 5‑star rerun, catering to players who want high DPS and flexible team roles.
- Escoffier – 5‑star rerun sharing Phase 2, rounding out a banner that appeals to Cryo‑oriented and hybrid comps.
- Weapon Banner – expected to feature Skirk and Escoffier’s signature weapons along with meta‑relevant 4‑stars for general and Cryo teams.
Across both phases, leak compilations also talk about a large banner roadmap from 6.4 to 6.8, with Varka kicking off a cycle that later adds Hexenzirkel members like Nicole and Alice.
Varka: Kit, Role and Why He’s a Big Deal
Varka is more than just another Mondstadt DPS. His kit redefines how Anemo and multi-element teams function.
- Element & weapon: Anemo claymore with a hybrid DPS playstyle.
- Multi‑element mechanics: His kit lets him channel other elements through his attacks, effectively using multiple elements as part of his standard rotation.
- Team buffer: In addition to strong personal damage, he provides teamwide elemental damage bonuses when triggering Swirl and interacting with infused elements.
- Constellations: Higher constellations greatly boost his crit damage and allow frequent use of his special attacks, raising his damage ceiling significantly.
Recent beta updates mention Varka receiving notable buffs, further solidifying his position as a potential new meta Anemo DPS and “element driver” who enables entire teams, not just himself.
New Map and Exploration: Dornman Port & Mondstadt Expansion
Version 6.4 doesn’t just give Mondstadt another event; it opens up a long‑teased region on the map.
- Dornman Port is finally open for exploration. This long-awaited Mondstadt landmark shifts from a lore-only reference to a fully playable area.
- Mondstadt focus: Several previews describe Luna V as a Mondstadt‑centric update, with new exploration zones, story quests and farming routes tied to Varka’s materials.
- Varka’s materials: Guides already highlight early farming paths in the new area for Varka’s ascension and talent materials, making day‑one exploration important for early adopters.
New chests, puzzles, and world quests make this Mondstadt’s largest update since the game began. This expansion finally gives the region the massive content drop it deserves.
Events, Free Rewards and Primogems in 6.4
Both leaks and recaps confirm that Version 6.4 packs in a massive story event and several smaller activities. These events offer plenty of Primogems for players to collect.
- Main story event: A full‑scale event with its own storyline and three mini‑games, heavily tied to Mondstadt characters and Varka’s arrival.
- Mini‑events: At least two smaller events focused on exploration and combat, featuring Amber and other Mondstadt characters in outdoor and stronghold‑defense style challenges.
- Free weapon: A free 4‑star claymore from the main event, highlighted as an excellent option – possibly even “best 4‑star” – for Varka or other claymore DPS.
- Primogem income: Event calendars and F2P strategy videos calculate a healthy Primogem total across the patch, enough to strongly support one 5‑star target if you’re disciplined.
In addition, there are standard sources like daily commissions, Abyss resets, Imaginarium Theater and limited‑time codes from the 6.4 Special Program that further increase wish potential.
Quality‑of‑Life Changes and System Updates
One of the most underrated parts of 6.4 is how much it improves the daily gameplay experience.
- Training Guide / Adventurer’s Handbook upgrade: A major system expansion adds clearer progression tracking, build guidance and farming tips for characters and weapons.
- Better onboarding: The updated guide helps newer or returning players understand what to level, where to farm, and how to optimize their accounts without leaving the game.
- Performance & UI tweaks: Coverage mentions general optimizations, interface improvements and other “small” QoL changes bundled into Luna V.
These changes make 6.4 attractive even if you’re not interested in spending wishes, since they streamline almost every aspect of account growth.
Leaks: Future Characters and Long‑Term Banner Roadmap
Luna V is also the starting point of a much bigger roadmap that leak aggregators have been discussing since late 6.2.
- Lohen: A new 5‑star planned to join the Standard Banner, teased as part of the broader 6.4–6.8 banner update and Mondstadt narrative.
- Nicole and Alice: Hexenzirkel members rumored to debut in later patches, with banner roadmaps placing them somewhere between Versions 6.5 and 6.8.
- Story setup: Characters like Lohen and Roland are expected to appear in 6.4’s questline before becoming playable in future versions, echoing how past characters were introduced.
Since this information relies on leaks, expect names, elements, and patch numbers to shift until HoYoverse confirms them.
Should You Pull on 6.4 Banners?
Here’s a practical pull guide you can reuse or tweak for your own audience.
Pull Varka if…
- You want a premier Anemo claymore DPS who doubles as a team driver and elemental buffer.
- You enjoy Mondstadt theming and want a character whose materials, events and story are all available in a single patch.
Consider Flins if…
- You skipped earlier reruns and need a proven, high‑value 5‑star carrying strong team utility.
- You’re already set for Anemo DPS but still want a top‑tier unit from Phase 1.
Wait for Skirk & Escoffier if…
- Your account lacks their niches (for example strong Cryo or hybrid units) and you value flexibility over chasing the newest character.
- You prefer stable reruns with well‑understood strengths and weaknesses instead of adapting to a fresh meta‑shifting kit.
Or save for later if…
- You’re targeting future leaked characters like Nicole, Alice or Lohen and don’t want to split your Primogem stash.
- You mostly play casually and care more about QoL and exploration than chasing meta, since 6.4’s system and map upgrades benefit everyone.
Final thoughts on Genshin Impact 6.4
Luna V is shaping up as a “must‑watch” update: Varka’s long‑promised debut, stacked rerun banners, the Dornman Port expansion, generous events and major QoL upgrades all hit in the same patch.
Even if you decide to skip the banners, the new Mondstadt content and Training Guide systems make 6.4 one of the most important updates for long‑term account progression and exploration.