The moment I saw Clorinde’s pistol-blade hybrid combat animations, I knew Fontaine’s duelist would redefine Electro’s role in my team compositions. HoYoverse’s 4.7 update doesn’t just bring fresh faces—it challenges our understanding of elemental synergies. With the June 5 banners marking the final chapter of Fontaine’s initial character roadmap, are we witnessing the end of an era or the dawn of unprecedented team-building possibilities?

Phase 1 Banners (June 5-26)

🔥 Clorinde (5★ Electro Sword) enters as a Bond of Life virtuoso, her playstyle dancing between melee slashes and ranged shots. I still remember my first test run—her pistol’s crack punctuating every parry felt like conducting lightning itself. Paired with:

  • ⚡️ Sethos (4★ Electro Bow): An Energy regeneration monster who turns Electro reactions into Burst fuel

  • 🔥 Bennett (4★ Pyro Sword): The eternal Pyro Archon who somehow still outshines new meta supports

  • 🔥 Thoma (4★ Pyro Polearm): Niche but comforting like a warm hearth during Spiral Abyss shield checks

Meanwhile, Alhaitham’s Dendro mirrors (5★ Dendro Sword) return to remind us why he’s still Teyvat’s premier spreadsheet warrior. His re-run banner shares Sethos and the Pyro duo—a bittersweet choice for F2P players torn between novelty and meta.

Personal Hot Take ❄️

While testing Clorinde’s Bond of Life mechanics, I couldn’t help but wonder: Does this mechanic’s risk-reward design signal HoYoverse’s shift toward high-skill ceiling characters? Her playstyle demands precise HP management that makes even veteran players sweat!

Phase 2 Banners (June 26 onward)

The true madness begins with:

  • 💧 Sigewinne (5★ Hydro Bow): Our first playable Melusine! Her bouncing bubble heals allies while damaging enemies—a chaotic bartender mixing HP cocktails. Can you imagine the possibilities when combining her bouncing Hydro bubbles with a Cryo DPS like Ayaka?

  • 👑 Furina (5★ Hydro Sword): The Hydro Archon’s re-run brings her HP manipulation symphony. I’ve lost count of how many Spiral Abyss floors her Salon Solitaire carried me through.

Their 4★ companions:

  • 🛡️ Noelle (Geo Claymore): A security blanket for new players, though power creep leaves her shield looking fragile

  • ❄️ Rosaria (Cryo Polearm): The nun who crits—perfect for freeze teams but overshadowed by newer Sub-DPS

  • 🐉 Gaming (Pyro Claymore): Xianyun’s aerial partner-in-crime, turning plunge attacks into fireworks

Controversial Opinion 💥

Does anyone else feel the 4★ selections play it too safe? Bennett’s 12th banner appearance begs the question: Are we witnessing character favoritism or smart resource allocation for newer players?

Game-Changing QoL

The Resin cap increase (finally!) means I won’t panic if real life interrupts my artifact grinding. But let’s be real—160 to 200 is a Band-Aid solution. When will we get condensed Resin storage expansion?

Final Thoughts 🌌

As Fontaine’s curtain falls, these banners feel like a crossroads. Do you chase Clorinde’s electrifying new mechanics, secure Alhaitham’s Dendro dominance, or wait for Sigewinne’s Hydro healing mayhem? My Primogems weep at the choices—but isn’t that the beautiful agony of Genshin?