The next major Genshin Impact patch, version 7.2, is shaping up around two fresh Snezhnaya faces and a stack of returning five-stars. Nothing here is official yet, but the leak picture has firmed up enough to plan Primogem spending. Here is what the banner lineup looks like right now.
Quick answer: Version 7.2 is expected to add Mitya (5-star Electro Catalyst) and Valeriy (4-star Electro Sword), alongside rerun banners for Linnea, Zibai, and Furina, launching around November 4, 2026.
New characters: Mitya and Valeriy
The update brings two Snezhnayan characters into the playable roster. Mitya is the only newcomer at five-star rarity; Valeriy is described as a four-star support. They both use Electro and center on the Stellar-Conduct reaction, with leaks presenting them as partners for the same lineup.
| Character | Rarity | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitya | 5-star | Electro Catalyst | DPS / sub-DPS |
| Valeriy | 4-star | Electro Sword | Shield support |
Mitya (5-star Electro)
Mitya leads the banner as its featured character. Using an Electro catalyst, he draws his damage from Elemental Mastery instead of straightforward attack, and team needs determine whether he stays active as the main carry or deals damage from off field. HoYoverse also made a quiet fix to his in-game label: the ordinary Electro Vision shown in the 7.0 story is incorrect; it should identify him as an “Electro Stellar Linchpin,” tying his entire kit to the Stellar-Conduct system.
Reports give his Elemental Skill two inputs, tap and hold, so rotations can adapt, and say his Burst accumulates stacks. At C0, Mitya is credited with roughly 120 Elemental Mastery for allies plus a 20% increase to Stellar Super Conduct damage; these boosts apply only when he is on the field. The leaked roster for his teams includes Odette, Valeriy, and Sucrose.
Valeriy (4-star Electro)
Valeriy caught players off guard with his four-star billing, since he appeared in the 7.0 Archon Quest right next to Mitya and looked like a limited five-star. Instead, he is reported as an on-field support who holds a reaction team together rather than dealing damage himself.
Valeriy is said to bring a shield for party defense, a boost to Stellar-Conduct damage, and extra Elemental Mastery that directly supports Mitya’s scaling. Since his buffs reportedly resemble those of the Tsaritsa, he may fill her place in a Mitya setup until the Archon arrives months later.
Details on Valeriy’s rarity and buff amounts remain uncertain. Leak accounts disagree on whether the complete shield-and-buff set is available at base or locked behind constellations, so treat the figures as an outline, not a finalized spec.
Rerun banners: Linnea, Zibai, and Furina
Three five-star reruns are floating for the patch. The rerun lineup is not officially confirmed, and the leaker behind it does not have a spotless record, though they did correctly leak the Traveler’s outfit months in advance.
| Character | Element | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Linnea | Geo | Sub-DPS / support |
| Zibai | Geo | Main DPS |
| Furina | Hydro | Universal buffer |
Linnea and Zibai are an excellent pairing for the premium Lunar-Crystallize lineup, which ranks among the game’s strongest teams. Their return banners coincide with a leak that Floor 12 of the Spiral Abyss will raise Lunar-Crystallize damage, making the schedule sensible. Furina still offers broad damage buffs when a healer joins the party; in Ousia she deals damage off field, while Pneuma lets her heal the team.
Likely banner phase order
The banner order has not leaked, so this is speculation rather than a schedule. The current guess places Mitya alongside Furina in the first half, with Linnea and Zibai landing together in the second half. Since Mitya is expected to be the only new limited five-star, the patch may leave more room for reruns than usual.
Release window and weapon banner
Following Genshin’s six-week patch rhythm, version 7.2 should arrive on or near November 4, 2026, after 7.1 ends during November’s opening week. HoYoverse typically holds the Special Program announcing the official lineup one to two weeks before release, so expect it in late October. Treat all dates here as estimates pending the company’s calendar.
| Milestone | Estimated window |
|---|---|
| Version 7.1 | Sep 23 – Nov 3, 2026 |
| 7.2 Special Program | Late October 2026 |
| Version 7.2 launch (Phase 1) | Around Nov 4, 2026 |
| Version 7.2 Phase 2 | Late November 2026 |
If Mitya holds his leaked five-star rarity, he should bring a new signature five-star Catalyst on the weapon banner during his phase. Valeriy, as a reported four-star, would appear as a featured four-star rather than getting his own signature weapon.
Free 4-star selector event
Beyond the wish banners, version 7.2 is expected to run a main event with a four-star character selector unlocked by completing certain event challenges. The eight choices on offer are Amber, Xiangling, Thoma, Collei, Lynette, Kachina, Aino, and Alyosha.
Until the 7.2 Special Program locks the calendar, treat the characters, reruns, and dates above as beta-adjacent leaks that can still shift. The banner phases and final kits are the details most likely to change before the test build lands.
