Introduction
The Genshin Impact 5.7 update brings a ton of new content, character debuts, and long-awaited system changes. From new playable characters to endgame challenges and updated quality-of-life features, this patch packs a lot. If you’ve been wondering what’s new or simply want a quick rundown, this casual guide covers all the essentials. Whether you’re in it for the story or the grind, there’s something here for everyone.
Dainsleif Returns & Sibling Lore Expands
Version 5.7 continues the Traveler’s ongoing journey with Dainsleif. This time, players will get more clues about their missing sibling, who was apparently spotted in Natlan. A mysterious new character, a girl dressed in odd clothes found wandering a cave, also adds to the intrigue. These additions suggest we're inching closer to unraveling the main storyline.
In addition, Skirk’s Story Quest finally makes an appearance. Known for her cryptic past in the Abyss, she plays an instrument during the quest—a nice touch for her character. Finishing her quest also rewards players with ascension materials, perfect for preparing her for battle.
Major Event: Sumeru Board Game Madness
The headlining Genshin events in 5.7 kick off in Sumeru, where the Akademiya has created a special board game. It feels like an auto-battler, and players can collect buffs and points by participating. The second part of the event introduces a simple symbol-matching mini-game to guide Paimon and earn even more rewards.
The best part? Completing this event earns you Sethos, a new 4-star character. While he may not shake the meta, he’s still a nice reward, especially for collectors or those maining him.
Smaller Events and Fun Co-Op Modes
Aside from the main board game, Genshin Impact 5.7 includes a handful of smaller events to keep things fresh:
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Battle of Fearsome Ferocious Firepower: A returning cannon-shooting event, now upgraded with more shot types. It’s straightforward, light, and ideal for casual play.
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Reminiscent Regimen: Frenzy: A co-op event where you team up with others, pick units suited for the stage, collect buffs, and complete objectives. Expect chaotic but fun gameplay, especially with randomized action.
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Traveler’s Tales: Gilded Chapter: This event lets you encounter Genshin characters in the open world and participate in mini storylines. The devs hinted at making this a permanent feature in the future.
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Overflowing Abundance: Another rerun that doubles rewards for weapon and talent materials. A perfect time to farm.
Two new Envisaged Echo cosmetic rewards were also added—one each for Shenhe and Raiden Shogun. Good news for players who have them in their roster.
New Characters: Skirk and Dahlia Join the Roster
The banner lineup this patch introduces two fresh faces:
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Skirk (5-Star, Cryo Sword User): Skirk is finally playable and has a unique energy-free mechanic. She uses a custom resource to activate skills or unleash her Burst. Her passive abilities boost damage based on Cryo and Hydro teammates, making team composition crucial. Expect strong dual-playstyles with a lot of build flexibility.
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Dahlia (4-Star, Hydro Sword User): Dahlia’s Skill creates a water shower that deals damage or acts as a trampoline. His Burst deals AoE Hydro damage and offers the game’s first persistent Hydro shield. He also boosts ATK Speed—an excellent synergy for Skirk.
Banner Schedule:
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Phase 1: Skirk, Shenhe, and Dahlia
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Phase 2: Mavuika and Emilie headline the next 5-star banners
Skirk's signature sword is also featured in Phase 1’s weapon banner.
Stygian Onslaught: New Endgame Mode Explained
A fresh endgame mode called Stygian Onslaught debuts in Genshin Impact 5.7, aiming to challenge veteran players. Here’s how it works:
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Players must create three different teams to defeat rotating bosses in time-limited trials.
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Co-op is supported, so you can invite friends—or rely on high-level players—for assistance.
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Upon completing a boss fight, you can select your desired artifact set and claim rewards, similar to traditional domains.
This mode becomes a top-tier spot for farming artifacts because it uses a new resource to increase drop rates. It also introduces an exclusive item: the Dust of Enlightenment.
Dust of Enlightenment: Customize Your Artifacts
This new item allows players to re-roll substats on level 20 artifacts. Here's what it does:
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Choose two substats to lock in.
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All substats are re-rolled.
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The two locked substats are guaranteed to get at least two upgrade rolls.
You can earn up to seven Dusts during the 5.7 cycle:
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3 from Stygian Onslaught
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2 from each Battle Pass tier
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2 more via in-game mail
High-level rewards are locked behind Level 5 and Level 6 challenges, with Level 6 being a major difficulty spike. However, players on your friend list who clear higher levels will boost your team performance—making progression slightly easier.
Quality-of-Life Changes You’ll Actually Notice
The Genshin Impact 5.7 update includes several upgrades aimed at improving daily gameplay. Some of the more notable additions include:
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Spiral Abyss Tweaks: After clearing a chamber, players now have the option to restart directly—handy for farming stars. Once all floors are completed, a new interface shows star progress and lets you claim rewards immediately.
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Talent Page Updates: Each character’s Talent Page now features a Talent Demo button. You can view animations before leveling them up. Also, talent upgrades can now be done continuously, without going back and forth.
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Resin Management Improvements: You can now use Transient Resin directly when claiming rewards—no more crafting Condensed Resin from scratch. This saves a lot of time and effort, especially during limited-time events.
Artifact Loadouts, Emojis & Storage Control
More subtle but meaningful changes include:
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Fast Equip Loadouts: The new loadout system builds from Fast Equip, allowing multiple preset artifact sets. However, it doesn’t remember your manual replacements yet, so its convenience is limited for now.
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Emoji Upgrades: Chat now supports favoriting, hiding, and sorting emojis, giving players better customization in team comms.
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Mobile Storage Management: Players on mobile can now choose how much content to download. Archon Quests, Story Quests, and Hangouts can be skipped during initial downloads and added later on. This helps manage space better—especially for those with limited device storage.
Conclusion
The Genshin Impact 5.7 update brings a balanced mix of lore progression, exciting character additions, and long-awaited quality-of-life improvements. From the long-teased debut of Skirk and the co-op-heavy Stygian Onslaught to smaller yet impactful changes like resin management and mobile resource control, this patch feels like a well-rounded upgrade for both casual and veteran players.
Whether you're here for the new characters, the thrill of new modes, or just to enjoy the events, 5.7 gives players a solid reason to return—or keep grinding. Be sure to check event calendars, maximize your Dust usage, and explore all the new systems available in this patch cycle.
FAQs (Text Format)
Q1: Who are the new characters in Genshin Impact 5.7?
A1: The update introduces Skirk (5-star Cryo Sword) and Dahlia (4-star Hydro Sword).
Q2: What is Stygian Onslaught in Genshin Impact 5.7?
A2: A new endgame mode where players use 3 teams to fight bosses and farm artifacts more efficiently.
Q3: How do you use Dust of Enlightenment?
A3: Use it on a level 20 artifact to re-roll substats. Two chosen substats are guaranteed to receive at least two upgrade rolls.
Q4: What is the main event in 5.7?
A4: A Sumeru-themed board game event hosted by the Akademiya, which includes a symbol-matching mini-game.
Q5: Can mobile players manage Genshin's data better now?
A5: Yes, you can now control what data to download, like skipping Archon or Hangout quests to save storage.
Q6: Is Skirk’s story quest available in this patch?
A6: Yes, Skirk’s personal quest is playable in 5.7 and rewards character ascension materials.
Q7: What banners are featured in 5.7?
A7: Phase 1 features Skirk, Shenhe, and Dahlia. Phase 2 features Mavuika and Emilie.
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