Genshin Impact Version 4.6 split its Event Wishes into two pairings: Phase 1 featured Arlecchino and Lyney, while Phase 2 featured Wanderer and Baizhu. The first half also introduced the five-star polearm Crimson Moon’s Semblance. Those are the banner details confirmed in HoYoverse’s Version 4.6 announcement material.
Version 4.6 was announced as arriving on April 24, 2024. HoYoverse’s Phase I preview was published on April 22, 2024. The available official record confirms the five-star character order and the first-half polearm, but it does not establish the complete Phase II four-star lineup or its featured weapon pair.
What were the Genshin Impact 4.6 Phase 1 and Phase 2 banners?
Phase 1, also called the first half of Version 4.6, featured the five-star characters Arlecchino and Lyney. Phase 2, the second half, followed with Wanderer and Baizhu. HoYoverse also announced Crimson Moon’s Semblance, a five-star polearm, for the first half.
| Version 4.6 phase | Featured five-star characters | Specifically announced weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (first half) | Arlecchino and Lyney | Crimson Moon’s Semblance, a five-star polearm |
| Phase 2 (second half) | Wanderer and Baizhu | Not confirmed by the available official notice |
This is the reliable five-star-level schedule for the update. It should not be treated as a complete inventory of every item that appeared on the Event Wish screens, because the accessible official material does not confirm all four-star rate-ups or the Phase 2 weapon-banner pairing.
When did Version 4.6 launch?
Studio Technical Director Zhenzhong Yi of HoYoverse announced in a PlayStation Blog article published April 12, 2024, that Version 4.6 would arrive on April 24, 2024. The official Phase I events preview carries a publication date of April 22, 2024.
Those dates identify the update and the publication of its preview; they do not establish an exact server-reset hour, regional release window, or the precise handoff time between the two halves. Players in different regions should therefore read the dates as calendar markers rather than as a guaranteed banner-change timestamp.
Who was featured in the Phase 1 banner?
Arlecchino and Lyney were the featured five-star characters in the first half of Version 4.6. The pairing put Arlecchino’s first-half arrival alongside a rerun for Lyney, while the accompanying weapon announcement centered on Crimson Moon’s Semblance.
What did HoYoverse say about Arlecchino?
HoYoverse described Arlecchino as a Pyro polearm user whose combat design uses a Bond of Life mechanic to strengthen her attacks. The announcement also specified that her Elemental Burst is the only way she can heal herself in combat.
That healing detail matters when reading the announcement: Arlecchino’s Bond of Life is not merely a story reference or cosmetic status effect. It is part of the way her attacks are empowered, and her self-healing is tied to her Burst rather than being available through every part of her kit. The announcement establishes the mechanic’s role, but it does not provide a complete build guide, damage comparison, constellation assessment, or account-specific pull recommendation.
What was Crimson Moon’s Semblance?
Crimson Moon’s Semblance was announced as a new five-star polearm available during the first half of Version 4.6. The retrieved announcement identifies its rarity, weapon class, and first-half availability. It does not provide a complete list of the other weapons that shared that weapon Event Wish, so those items should not be inferred from this schedule alone.
Who was featured in the Phase 2 banner?
The second half of Version 4.6 featured Wanderer and Baizhu. In the official wording quoted by HoYoverse, “Arlecchino and Lyney may be recruited in the first half of version 4.6 Event Wishes, followed by Wanderer and Baizhu in the second half.”
That statement confirms the order of the character pairings, but the available readable source does not provide a full Phase II item list. In particular, the exact four-star rate-up characters and the two featured five-star weapons for the Phase 2 weapon banner are not confirmed here. A schedule that lists those entries as established facts would be adding details beyond the verified announcement.
Why are the Phase 2 weapon and four-star details missing?
The official Phase I preview is available only as a search result without readable body text in the retrieved page, while the HoYoLAB Version 4.6 overview returned a loading placeholder. A separate search for a readable Phase II notice did not produce one. As a result, the dependable record supports the two Phase 2 five-star character names but not a complete four-star or weapon-banner breakdown.
This distinction is useful for anyone consulting an old banner guide. Character-phase information can be cited confidently, while itemized Phase II lists need a separate contemporaneous source, such as an archived in-game notice or a preserved official announcement, before they should be presented as fact.
How do Phase 1 and Phase 2 compare?
The central difference is the featured character pair and the fact that the first half had a specifically announced new five-star polearm. The available evidence does not support a broader judgment about which half offered better value, because that would depend on an individual account’s roster, resources, play style, and goals.
| Comparison point | Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Position in Version 4.6 | First half | Second half |
| Featured five-star characters | Arlecchino and Lyney | Wanderer and Baizhu |
| Named new five-star weapon | Crimson Moon’s Semblance (polearm) | Not established in the available notice |
| Confirmed four-star lineup | Not stated in the available material | Not stated in the available material |
Use the table as a historical lookup, not as a recommendation to spend Primogems in one phase. The announcement does not include test results, player-count data, revenue figures, or a ranking of the four characters.
What should players know before planning around the old schedule?
Because Version 4.6 is a historical update, the most useful approach is to separate confirmed timing from personal planning. The following checklist keeps the known information distinct from assumptions:
- Identify the half you are checking. Arlecchino and Lyney belong to Phase 1; Wanderer and Baizhu belong to Phase 2.
- Check whether your reference is discussing characters or weapons. The first-half polearm is explicitly named as Crimson Moon’s Semblance; the Phase 2 weapon pair is not confirmed by the available record.
- Look for a publication date. The Version 4.6 announcement was published April 12, 2024, and the Phase I preview was dated April 22, 2024. A date helps distinguish contemporaneous information from later recollection.
- Do not treat an incomplete list as a complete banner inventory. If a page names only the four featured five-stars, it has answered the character schedule but not necessarily the four-star or weapon details.
- Match any archived screenshot to its phase. Historical Event Wish images can be easy to misread when several banners are shown together. Confirm that the image is labeled first half or second half before using it as a citation.
Does Arlecchino’s Bond of Life change how the Phase 1 announcement should be read?
Yes. The Bond of Life description explains why Arlecchino received unusual emphasis in the Version 4.6 announcement. HoYoverse presented her as a Pyro polearm character whose attacks become stronger through that mechanic, while her Elemental Burst supplies her only in-combat self-healing.
Those facts describe the announced design, not a universal verdict about her strength. They also do not establish the best artifact set, team, weapon alternative, constellation level, or rotation. Readers looking for those decisions need character-build information beyond the banner schedule itself.
What does the official wording confirm—and what does it not?
The quoted sentence from Zhenzhong Yi’s PlayStation Blog article confirms four character names and their sequence: Arlecchino and Lyney first, followed by Wanderer and Baizhu. The same announcement identifies Crimson Moon’s Semblance as a five-star polearm available in the first half.
- Confirmed: Version 4.6’s April 24, 2024 arrival announcement.
- Confirmed: Phase 1’s Arlecchino and Lyney pairing.
- Confirmed: Phase 2’s Wanderer and Baizhu pairing.
- Confirmed: The first-half availability and five-star polearm classification of Crimson Moon’s Semblance.
- Not confirmed by the available text: the exact Phase II four-star rate-ups.
- Not confirmed by the available text: the Phase II featured weapon pair.
- Not established: exact banner-hour ranges or a performance-based pull ranking.
Keeping those categories separate prevents a common archival error: treating a partial official preview as though it were a full banner database.
How can you cite the 4.6 banner schedule accurately?
For a short reference, state the phase order first and then identify the weapon qualification. A precise summary is: “Version 4.6 Phase 1 featured Arlecchino and Lyney, with Crimson Moon’s Semblance announced as a first-half five-star polearm; Phase 2 followed with Wanderer and Baizhu.”
If you need to discuss four-star characters or the second-half weapon banner, label those details as requiring an additional source rather than filling the gap from memory. This is especially important for an older update, when fan-maintained lists may merge separate notices, regional images, or later rerun information.
Is this schedule still useful after Version 4.6 ended?
Yes, as an archive for release order, character availability history, and the context of Arlecchino’s introduction. It is not a current claim that these Event Wishes are still active, and the announcement dates should not be used to infer a present-day rerun schedule.
For players researching a rerun, treat the Version 4.6 record as evidence of the original pairing only. A future rerun can use a different companion character, weapon pairing, or accompanying four-star lineup, so the old phase table should not be copied into a new banner announcement without a current official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Arlecchino’s banner the first banner of Version 4.6?
Yes. The official announcement places Arlecchino and Lyney in the first half of the update, before the Wanderer and Baizhu pairing. It does not, by itself, establish every other item that appeared on those Event Wish screens.
Is Crimson Moon’s Semblance a sword or a polearm?
It is a five-star polearm. The Version 4.6 announcement specifically associates it with the first half, alongside Arlecchino and Lyney.
Where can I find the original Phase II four-star list?
The readable official material available for this schedule does not include that list. Use an archived official in-game notice or another contemporaneous source that reproduces the Phase II banner screen, and check its date and region before relying on it.
Does the 4.6 announcement give Arlecchino’s exact banner hours?
No. It gives the update’s announced arrival date and the first-half/second-half order, but not a universal hour range for every server or region. Exact timing should come from the relevant in-game notice for the server being checked.