The latest Genshin Impact Update Phase 2 features the re-run of the 2 most popular characters, Furina and Wriothesley. These characters have been a game-changer since their arrival. Furina is still one of the best buffers and healers in Genshin even after the arrival of Xilonen, and Wriothesley is a strong DPS unit known for his powerful strikes.

These banners will be active from March 4th, 2025 till March 25th, 2025 featuring these two 5-star characters and their signature weapons so the awaiting players can finally test their luck by wishing on these banners.

Furina’s Banner – Chanson of Many Waters

Lore-wise, Furina aka Furina de Fontaine is the Hydro Archon and is a popular diva among the people in the nation of Fontaine. As a playable character, Furina is an off-field DPS along with an excellent buffer and healer. She comes under the category of Hydro vision holders and is well-known for her team buffs. As the embodiment of water itself, she can also walk on water.

Furina’s kit revolves around her elemental skill (E) which can be shifted between Ousia and Pneuma mode depending on the situation. In Ousia mode, she summons salon members that include an Octopus, a seahorse, and a crab-shaped character who deal damage to the enemy by coordinated attacks. While in her Pneuma state, she can heal the full team while still dealing minor damage.

Her burst, “Let the people rejoice” can amplify the team’s damage by granting “fanfare” stacks although they depend on the percentage of HP gained or lost by her team.

Overall, Furina is a strong support character that can boost the team’s performance but she lacks in the area of personal damage as she isn’t a strong unit on her own.

Wriothesley’s Banner – Tempestuous Destiny

In the world of Genshin Impact, Wriothesley is the Duke of the Fortress of Meropide, where he was sentenced to imprisonment for killing his foster parents to save his siblings. He serves as the prison’s administrator in the nation of Fontaine and is often shipped with his accomplice – Clorinde.

Game-wise, Wriothesly owns the Cryo vision and is one of the best on-field DPS who can deal extraordinary melee damage although his HP also lowers with his attacks. His kit includes an HP drainage mechanism that is activated with his Chilling Penalty state. His elemental skill allows him to throw a quick punch at his enemies which also restores some of the HP. He can also restore a significant amount of HP using his elemental burst which can also deliver huge burst damage.

Wriothesley specializes in teams that focus on Cryo as the main damage dealer and can induce reactions like Melt, Freeze, and many others. Overall, he is a strong DPS unit but he requires constant healing due to his HP drainage system so he is often paired with healers like Furina.

Signature Weapons

As a sword user, Furina’s signature weapon is a majestic blade called “Splendor of Tranquil Waters”. This beauty has a base attack of 542 along with the CRIT DMG of 88.2% when maximized till Level 90 and is also a good choice of weapon for other characters like Ayato and Shinobu.

Wriothesley is a catalyst user so his signature weapon is “Cashflow Supervision” which can have the base attack of 675 along with the CRIT DMG of 22.1% when at level 90. This catalyst is useful in regard to Wriothesley’s HP drainage mechanism as it increases the DMG and speed of charged attacks when Wriothesley’s HP shifts.

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4-star Characters

Along with the 5-star characters, these 4-star characters will also be featured on both banners:

• Charlotte (Vision: Cryo, Weapon: Catalyst)
• Chongyun (Vision: Cryo, Weapon: Claymore)
• Mika (Vision: Cryo, Weapon: Polearm)

Conclusion

Both Furina and Wriothesley ace in their playstyle. If you prefer to boost the overall gameplay of the team then it is recommended that you pull for Furina, however, if you want a strong DPS unit that can carry the team, you can go for Wriothesley. Players tend to choose Furina as she can pair up with a lot of teams but Wriothesley also has a huge fan base for his gameplay, ultimately the decision rests in your hands as to who you want to pull.

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