Genshin Impact 3.0 Kokomi & Ganyu Banners COUNTDOWN: Release Time, Characters, & Weapons


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The second phase of Genshin Impact 3.0 is around the corner, traditionally released on Tuesdays. However, we are receiving the next update on Friday with the new schedule, and with it, the arrival of Kokomi and Ganyu Banners!

These banners will include two reruns of Ganyu and Kokomi, who are back once more, and the debut of the new 4-star character Dori, the merchant we met in the Sumeru Archon Story.

Join us as we count down to the second-phase Genshin Impact 3.0 banner release times and cover all the latest news along the way!

Genshin Impact Kokomi & Ganyu Banners Release Date & Time

The Genshin Impact Kokomi and Ganyu Banners will go live along with the second phase of Genshin Impact 3.0 on September 9, 2022, at 6 pm. (Chinese Standard Time)

For different regions, the update will arrive at the following times:

  • September 9, 2022, 5pm GMT
  • September 9, 2002, 6 pm EST
  • September 9, 2022, 3 pm PT

Kokomi & Ganyu Banners Release Time

It is the second time that a Genshin Impact update feature four banners in one patch. The last two banners of Version 3.0 are:

  • Drifting Luminescence features the rerun of Kokomi - a 5-star Hydro Catalyst character.
  • Adrift in the Harbor features the rerun of Ganyu - a 5-star Cryo Bow User.
  • The following 4-stars characters complete the banner:
Second Phase Character in Genshin Impact 3.0
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These are the highlighted characters coming in the second half of Genshin Impact 3.0

Genshin Impact 3.0 Second Phase Weapon Banner Details

At the same time, Genshin Impact 3.0 is releasing the second weapon banner that features the following weapons:

The second weapon banner will feature two reruns: the 5-star Catalyst Everlasting Moonglow and the Amos' Bow.

  • Amos' Bow – 5-star Bow
    • The purple, blue Bow is designed with two white wings in each extreme.
    • This is a powerful weapon, the signature weapon for Ganyu to boost Normal and Charged Attacks.
  • Everlasting Moonglow – 5-star Catalyst
    • The Catalyst has a unique design, like a ring made of Coral.
    • The weapon is very niche, being the Signature weapon of Kokomi, which damages scale with HP stats.

The following 4-stars complete the second weapon banner:

  • Favonius Greatsword - Claymore
  • Eye of Perception - Catalyst
  • Rust - Bow
  • Sacrificial Sword - Sword
  • Dragon's Bane - Polearm

READ MORE: Genshin Impact 3.1: Everything you need to know about the upcoming update

Kokomi & Ganyu: Best Teammates & Team Compositions

Let's start by saying that both characters are worth your Primogems, they are part of some of the best teams in the current state of the game. However, they are in different circumstances.

After Cryo was left out from Dendro's reactions, it is likely Ganyu will be displaced from her spot as one of the best DPS. But by any means, we are saying she's not great, we're just saying Ganyu has seen better days.

If you get her we recommend using her in the following team:

  • Main DPS: Ganyu
  • Sub-DPS: Mona
  • Elemental Enabler: Shenhe, Diona
  • Support: Venti or Sucrose.

On other hand, Kokomi's popularity is rising now, even more, considering her Hydro Application work very well with the current Dendro Supports, in Quicken and Burgeon Teams.

The next team composition is pretty fun and explores the new elemental reactions:

  • Main DPS: Raiden Shogun or Yae Miko
  • Sub-DPS: Kokomi
  • Elemental Enabler: Dendro Traveler
  • Support: Sucrose

For more articles like this, take a look at our Genshin Impact and More page.