Genshin Impact Version 4.8: Phase Two Banner Schedule and Details

The second phase of Genshin Impact Version 4.8 is starting on August 6, 2024, and it brings the new limited 5-star character Emilie and the returning fan-favorite Hydro character, Yelan.

Discover more details about all of the banners coming in phase two of version 4.8 below!

Phase Two Banner Schedule

The Version 4.8 phase two banners will officially start on August 6, 2024, and in typical HoYoverse fashion will last for 21 days. This schedule is the same for both the limited-character banners and the limited-weapon banner.

You can see the exact schedule in the table below.

Phase Two Character Banners

Phase two of version 4.8 will feature two limited-character banners, with each having one 5-star limited character and three 4-star rate-up characters.

The character banners for this phase are:

• Ambrosial Essence
• Discerner of Enigmas

Ambrosial Essence

Event Wish Duration: August 6, 2024, 18:00—August 27, 2024, 14:59

Ambrosial Essence is the name of Emilie’s limited-character banner. It will feature a boosted drop rate for the limited 5-star Dendro character [A Thousand Scents Traced] Emilie, while increasing the drop rate for the following 4-star characters:

• "Wise Innocence" Yanfei (Pyro)
• "Exquisite Delicacy" Xiangling (Pyro)
• "Wolf Boy" Razor (Electro)

NOTE: The event-exclusive character Emilie can only be obtained during the duration of the Ambrosial Essence event wish. She will not be available on the standard banner.

Discerner of Enigmas

Event Wish Duration: August 6, 2024, 18:00—August 27, 2024, 14:59

Discerner of Enigmas is the name of Yelan’s limited-character banner. During the time of this event, wish the 5-star Hydro Character "Valley Orchid" Yelan will benefit from a greatly increased drop rate.

Additionally, the following 4-stars will also receive a huge drop rate boost.

• "Wise Innocence" Yanfei (Pyro)
• "Exquisite Delicacy" Xiangling (Pyro)
• "Wolf Boy" Razor (Electro)

NOTE: The event-exclusive character Yelan can only be obtained during the duration of the Discerner of Enigmas event wish. She will not be available on the standard banner.

Phase Two Weapon Banner

Event Wish Duration: August 6, 2024, 18:00—August 27, 2024, 14:59

The phase two weapon banner is known as [Epitome Invocation], and it will greatly boost the drop rate for the following 5-star weapons:

• Lumidouce Elegy (Polearm) [event-exclusive]
• Aqua Simulacra (Bow) [event-exclusive]

Additionally, this weapon banner will also feature an increased drop rate for the following 4-star weapons:

• Makhaira Aquamarine (Claymore) [event-exclusive]
• Wandering Evenstar (Catalyst) [event-exclusive]
• The Flute (Sword)
• Favonius Lance (Polearm)
• Favonius Warbow (Bow)

NOTE: The weapons marked as event-exclusive will only be available during the Epitome Invocation event wish and will not be obtainable after the event wish has concluded or until they receive a re-run.