Time for takeoff, Travelers! The winds are picking up again in Teyvat, and you know what that means—Venti, the beloved Anemo Archon, is back in action! Alongside him, the graceful and musically gifted Xilonen also takes the stage in Phase 2 of Genshin Impact’s Version 5.5 update. In this article, we’ll cover everything from the character reruns to the headlining weapons and events so that you can make the most of it.
Reruns and Character Banners
“Wouldn’t gliding be faster?” Probably, but this rerun is worth the stroll! The spotlight shines on Venti, Mondstadt’s breezy bard and one of the game’s most beloved Anemo support units. With his iconic Elemental Burst, Wind’s Grand Ode, he can effortlessly gather enemies for easy crowd control and Swirl setups, making him a must-have in many team comps. Joining him is Xilonen, the talented Geo sword unit whose support kit rewards team-building knowledge with powerful bursts of damage. While all eyes may be on the Anemo Archon, Xilonen still brings a fresh beat to the battlefield.
Both characters will feature in their limited-time Event Wishes, alongside a solid trio of 4-Stars: Beidou, Yanfei, and Faruzan.
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| Banner | Featured 5-Star | Featured 4-Stars |
| Ballad in Goblets | Venti | Beidou, Yanfei, Faruzan |
| Forgefire’s Blessing | Xilonen | Beidou, Yanfei, Faruzan |
Weapon Banner
No character rerun is complete without their signature weapons in the spotlight, and this phase delivers in style! The Phase 2 Epitome Invocation brings us two standout 5-Star Weapons, Peak Patrol Song and Elegy for the End.
Peak Patrol Song is a 5-star sword that boosts DEF by 83% and the wielder’s ATK by 542. Normal and Plunging Attacks increase this DEF bonus and add some Elemental DMG bonuses, which makes it perfect for Xilonen’s DEF-scaling support skills. Then there’s Elegy for the End, a returning favorite and Venti’s best-in-slot. This weapon provides a strong Energy Recharge sub-stat and buffs Elemental Mastery and party-wide ATK when Elemental Reactions are triggered. Ideal for quick-swap support playstyles, this weapon transforms Venti into a crowd-control monster with 100% uptime.
New Event
Rhythm Ball Meztli
Hosted by Mualani’s tribe, the Rhythm Ball Meztli event invites the Traveler to a chill music festival where you’ll team up with familiar faces like Xilonen and Mizuki.
Gameplay-wise, it’s all about smacking elemental balls with your paddle to break blocks and defeat the boss. It’s like the classic Breakout arcade game, but you’ll have to stay in rhythm here. What’s cool about it is that you can change your paddle’s element to trigger reactions and gain higher scores for Primogems, Mora, and Level-Up materials.
Between Venti’s return, exciting weapon banners, and rhythm-filled festivities, Phase 2 of Version 5.5 feels like a festival tailor-made for Travelers! From boss-ending Swirl combos to block-smashing beats, there’s no better time to ride the winds and make some noise in Teyvat, so if you’re planning to load up on Genesis Crystals, do it the easy way through Codashop.
