When You Can Actually Play
September 10, 2025 for most of us, though our friends in North America get early access on September 9th. Lucky them, right? The version runs until October 22, giving you a solid 42 days to explore the new Nod-Krai region and farm those character materials.
Expect the usual 5-6 hour maintenance window with 600 Primogems as compensation. Pro tip from my experience covering these launches – pre-installation typically goes live 2-3 days early, so keep an eye out.
Regional breakdown looks like this: NA gets Sept 9-Oct 21, while EU/Asia/TW/HK/MO runs Sept 10-Oct 22, 2025.
The Banner Lineup That Actually Matters
Phase 1: September 10 – October 1 (21 days)
Lauma headlines as our 5-star Dendro Catalyst wielder. What caught my attention here is her Lunar-Bloom reaction specialty – this isn’t just another Dendro support, folks.
Yelan makes her triumphant return for her first rerun since version 4.7. Honestly, if you missed her the first time around, this is your shot.
Aino debuts as our free 4-star Hydro Claymore user. Free characters don’t always impress, but her kit looks surprisingly solid for F2P players.
Supporting cast includes Kaveh (4-star Dendro) and Kuki Shinobu (4-star Electro) on rate-up.
Phase 2: October 1 – October 22 (21 days)
Flins takes center stage as our 5-star Electro Polearm DPS. His Lunar-Charged mechanics and Manifest Flame form transformation? Yeah, this looks like main DPS material.
Nahida returns – because apparently we can never have too many Archon reruns. Though honestly, if you’re missing the Dendro Archon, this is still a no-brainer pull.
Dori (4-star Electro) and Sucrose (4-star Anemo) round out the rate-ups.
Based on my calculations, dedicated F2P players can expect 60-80 pulls per phase through daily commissions, events, and exploration. Not terrible, but you’ll need to choose wisely.
Character Breakdowns (The Real Talk)
Flins: Your New Electro Main DPS
This Lightkeepers faction protector brings some serious firepower. His Elemental Skill activates Manifest Flame for Electro infusion, while his Burst – Thunderous Symphony – actually reduces Energy requirements. Smart design choice there.
Investment-wise, you’re looking at Shivada Jade gems, 2.7 million Mora, and 419 Hero’s Wits for level 90. Standard 5-star costs, nothing shocking.
Lauma: The Dendro Support We Didn’t Know We Needed
Here’s where things get interesting. This Frostmoon Scions emissary specializes in Lunar-Bloom mechanics that convert standard Bloom reactions into critical-hit variants. Translation? Your Bloom, Hyperbloom, and Burgeon damage just got a major upgrade.
Fair warning – she requires 168 Nod-Krai regional specialties that you literally cannot pre-farm. Plan accordingly.
Aino: Free Character Done Right
As a Clink-Clank Krumkake inventor from Nasha Town (yes, that’s actually her background), Aino brings solid Hydro enabling potential. Her Musecatcher Skill fires Hydro projectiles, while her Burst deploys a water-spraying device.
What I appreciate about her kit is the sub-DPS support functionality. If you’re lacking premium Hydro units, she’ll fill that gap nicely.
Weapon Banner Reality Check
Phase 1 features Nightweaver’s Looking Glass (Lauma’s signature Catalyst) alongside Aqua Simulacra (Yelan’s bow). Moonweaver’s Dawn rounds out the 4-star options.
Phase 2 brings Bloodsoaked Ruins (Flins’ signature Polearm) with A Thousand Floating Dreams (Nahida’s catalyst returning).
The Chronicled Path guarantees your selected weapon within 240 pulls. Each 5-star weapon needs 907 enhancement ores and 605,000 Mora for level 90 – factor that into your resource planning.
Primogem Math (The Part Everyone Skips)
Let’s be realistic here. Guaranteed 5-star costs 28,800 Primogems maximum (180 pulls), though you’ll average 14,400 Primogems (75-90 pulls). Want both new 5-stars? Budget 57,600 Primogems worst-case, 43,200 for realistic planning.
Free acquisition per version typically nets 9,600-12,800 Primogems through:
Daily Commissions: 1,800
Events: 2,000-3,000
Exploration: 1,500-2,500
Maintenance/Codes: 600-1,000
Strategic Genesis Crystal purchases during promotions offer 15-25% savings. First-time buyer bonus doubles rewards, effectively halving costs if you haven’t spent yet.
Smart Pulling Strategies
F2P Players: Pick Your Battles
Target one character per version. Priority order based on my research: Archons (Nahida) > versatile supports > specialized DPS. Avoid constellation chasing – C0 provides 80-90% of any character’s potential.
Spenders: Know Your Limits
Light spenders ($50-100/month): One new character plus weapon OR two characters
Medium spenders ($100-300/month): All new characters plus selective weapons
Heavy spenders ($300+/month): Full acquisition with selective constellations
Team Building Considerations
Lauma + Yelan creates a Bloom reaction core that’ll need Electro or Pyro triggers. Flins + Nahida sets up Aggravate compositions with consistent Electro application. Aino slots in as a flexible Hydro enabler for most reaction teams.
Nod-Krai Prep Work
Interesting detail I noticed – these characters originate from Nod-Krai (a Snezhnaya autonomous region), not Natlan. Lauma’s royal Frostmoon Scions background, Flins’ cemetery protector role, and Aino’s inventor status create distinct narrative elements that should tie into the broader Snezhnaya storyline.
Pre-farming checklist: 2.7 million Mora per 5-star, 419 Hero’s Wits each, plus talent books and weapon materials. Those regional specialties require immediate exploration (168 per character, 48-hour refresh cycles).
Artifact priorities: Deepwood Memories/Gilded Dreams for Lauma, Thundering Fury for Flins, Heart of Depth/Emblem for Aino. The new sets “Night of the Sky’s Unveiling” and “Silken Moon’s Serenade” optimize Moonglare reactions, so keep an eye on those.
Mistakes I See Players Making
Don’t pull weapons before securing your desired characters. Seriously, I can’t stress this enough. Don’t chase constellations as F2P – it’s a resource trap. Plan around those 48-hour regional specialty refresh cycles, and budget anniversary bonuses (typically 20 Intertwined Fates) into your calculations.
Make sure you’ve completed Archon Quest requirements before version launch for immediate character quest access. Nothing worse than pulling a character you can’t actually use.
Quick Answers to Your Burning Questions
When does this all start? September 10, 2025 (September 9 for NA), wrapping up October 22, 2025.
Are these characters worth pulling? Both Flins (Electro DPS) and Lauma (Dendro support) offer unique mechanics that justify pulls based on your roster needs.
How do I get free Aino? She’s available through version 6.0 events, though specific methods aren’t confirmed yet.
How many Primogems do I actually need? 57,600 maximum for both 5-stars, 43,200 for realistic planning.
Bottom line? This version’s looking solid for both character collectors and meta players. Plan your pulls, manage your resources, and may your 50/50s be ever in your favor.
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