Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 Banner Guide: Columbina and Raiden Shogun

Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 is a banner period that asks players to make a decision with both excitement and discipline. Columbina brings the appeal of a major character banner, while Raiden Shogun remains one of the most recognizable and proven Electro characters in the game. The result is a banner cycle that can tempt collectors, meta-focused players, returning Travelers, and free-to-play accounts for very different reasons.

The problem is not simply whether Columbina or Raiden Shogun is strong. The real question is whether either banner improves your account enough to justify the Primogems. Genshin Impact is a long-term resource game. Every Intertwined Fate spent now is one you cannot spend on the next limited character, the next Archon-level rerun, a future weapon banner, or a new team-defining support. That makes Phase 2 more than a character preference test. It is a planning test.

This guide breaks down the Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 banners from the perspective of practical account value. It covers banner timing, Columbina's banner appeal, Raiden Shogun's long-term strengths, the importance of the 4-star lineup, pity and guarantee planning, spending limits, and different recommendations for new players, veterans, collectors, and low-spending players.

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Banner Date and Phase 2 Context

Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 is expected to run from July 21 to August 11, giving players a standard limited-time banner window to decide whether to pull. This period sits in an important place because it comes after the Version 6.7 first half has already introduced its own character and event priorities, while also leading directly toward the next major version cycle.

That timing matters. Late-version banners are often harder to evaluate because players are already looking ahead. Some Travelers will be saving for Version 7.0. Others may be trying to finish a current team before the next region, mechanic, or story chapter changes the meta conversation again. In that environment, even a strong banner can be a skip if it does not match the account's next six months of goals.

The featured 5-star split is also important. Columbina and Raiden Shogun represent two different types of banner demand. Columbina is the high-interest character whose appeal is driven by novelty, story relevance, design, and potential future value. Raiden Shogun is the known quantity, a character with years of player experience, established teams, and clear account value for players who still need her role.

Many Genshin Impact banners are easy to classify. Some are obvious skip banners for players who already own similar characters. Some are obvious pull banners for accounts missing a universal support or a strong damage dealer. Version 6.7 Phase 2 sits in the middle because it combines hype and reliability.

Columbina can attract players who want the newest limited unit, especially if they care about story, collection, and character identity. New characters often feel urgent because players do not know when the first rerun will happen. That fear of missing out can be powerful, especially when a character has strong narrative weight.

Raiden Shogun creates the opposite pressure. She is not new, but she is familiar in the best possible way. Players know what she does, how she plays, what teams use her, and what investment levels matter. That makes her banner easier to trust, particularly for accounts that still lack a strong Electro centerpiece.

The difficulty comes from opportunity cost. If you pull Columbina, you may not have enough to guarantee a future Version 7.0 character. If you pull Raiden Shogun, you may miss the freshness and future potential of Columbina. If you split pulls, you risk getting neither result cleanly. The banner rewards players who decide before wishing begins.

Columbina is the banner that will generate the most curiosity because new or newly featured high-profile characters always create unanswered questions. Players want to know whether she is worth pulling, whether she needs constellations, whether her best teams are expensive, and whether she is future-proof. Those questions cannot be answered by hype alone.

The strongest reason to pull Columbina is account expansion. If she offers a role your roster lacks, opens a new team style, or gives you access to a mechanic you cannot currently use well, her value increases immediately. Characters are most valuable when they solve a problem. A powerful character who duplicates an already-covered role may feel less useful than a slightly narrower character who unlocks a team you could not build before.

The second reason to pull Columbina is long-term interest. Players who care about character identity, narrative importance, and collection value may reasonably prioritize her even before every damage comparison is settled. Genshin Impact is not only a combat spreadsheet. Many players stay invested because of characters, stories, exploration, and personal attachment. If Columbina is a favorite, that matters.

The caution is uncertainty. New characters can require specific teammates, artifact sets, weapons, or rotation habits. They can look excellent in ideal showcases but feel less comfortable in everyday play. If your Primogems are limited and your main reason for pulling is performance, waiting for early testing is the smarter approach.

Raiden Shogun remains valuable because she offers a combination of damage, Energy utility, and team identity. Her strength is not only that she can deal damage. It is that she can act as a stabilizing force for teams that need Energy flow and coordinated rotations. That makes her especially attractive for accounts that want reliable, documented, and tested gameplay.

For players who do not own Raiden Shogun, she is still one of the easier rerun characters to evaluate. Her teams are well known. Her builds are well documented. Her strengths and limitations are familiar. This reduces the risk of pulling because you are not gambling on unknown mechanics.

For players who already own her, the decision is more specific. Extra constellations or weapon investment can improve her ceiling, but vertical investment should be based on actual use. If Raiden Shogun is one of your most-played characters and regularly appears in your hardest content clears, investing further may feel meaningful. If she is already benched most of the time, more investment may not create much real value.

Raiden Shogun's banner is strongest for newer accounts, returning players who missed her, and players who want a proven Electro unit. It is weaker for accounts that already have mature Electro teams or players who are saving for a new region cycle.

Featured 4-Star Characters and Why They Matter

The featured 4-stars in Phase 2 are expected to include Jahoda, Ororon, and Sethos. For many players, this part of the banner can quietly determine whether pulling feels efficient. A strong 4-star lineup can make a banner more attractive even if you are only moderately interested in the 5-star. A weak or low-priority 4-star lineup can make random pulls much harder to justify.

Sethos is an Electro bow character who can appeal to players who enjoy flexible Electro damage options. Ororon can matter for accounts that use his specific role or want constellations. Jahoda will draw attention because newer 4-star characters often create curiosity, but chasing a specific 4-star remains risky.

The most important rule is simple: never pull only for a 4-star unless you are comfortable getting the featured 5-star. Genshin Impact has no guaranteed path to a specific 4-star on the character event banner. You can spend many wishes and still miss the unit you wanted. If your pity is high, chasing a 4-star can accidentally trigger a 5-star and reset your plans.

That does not mean 4-stars are irrelevant. They matter a lot when you already want one of the 5-stars. If you are pulling for Columbina and also want Jahoda, Ororon, or Sethos constellations, the banner value improves. If you want none of the 4-stars, the banner becomes more expensive emotionally because every non-5-star result feels less rewarding.

Pull Priority by Player Type

New players should think first about stability. If your account lacks a reliable central character, Raiden Shogun may be easier to recommend because her role is understood and her teams are well established. Columbina may still be the right choice if you love her or if her kit fits your roster, but new accounts should be careful with unknown team requirements.

Free-to-play players should choose one target and commit. Do not spread 30 wishes on Columbina, 40 wishes on Raiden Shogun, and then hope the next version works out. That is how accounts run out of resources without securing anything. If you do not have enough wishes to guarantee your target, decide how much risk you can accept before pulling.

Welkin and Battle Pass players have more flexibility, but they should still set a stop point. A common mistake is deciding to do "just one pity" and then continuing after losing the 50/50 because the banner is still active. If your budget is limited, decide in advance whether you will stop after one 5-star result or push to guarantee.

Veteran players should pull based on roster gaps, not general popularity. If your account already has strong Electro options and many built carries, Columbina may offer more freshness. If you own many new characters but never picked up Raiden Shogun, her rerun may still be the more practical decision.

Collectors can prioritize Columbina because banner rarity and character identity matter more for that playstyle. Meta-focused players should wait for testing unless Columbina's kit is already clearly aligned with their strongest teams.

Primogem Planning and Pity Strategy

Banner planning begins with your pity count and guarantee status. If you are guaranteed and close to pity, the banner decision is relatively simple: choose the 5-star you truly want. If you are not guaranteed, the decision requires more caution because losing the 50/50 can double the cost.

In the worst case, a limited 5-star can require up to 180 wishes. Most players will get the character earlier, but planning around the worst case protects you from disappointment. If you have fewer than 90 wishes and no guarantee, you are not planning a guaranteed pull. You are taking a chance. That can be fine, but it should be understood clearly.

Players saving for Version 7.0 should create a protected reserve. For example, decide that a certain number of wishes will not be touched no matter what happens in Phase 2. This prevents a situation where one emotional banner ruins the next major patch.

Weapon banners require even more caution. If you are choosing between getting a character and chasing a weapon, most accounts should prioritize the character. Weapons can improve damage, but characters unlock teams, gameplay, and flexibility. Unless you are a veteran with a stable roster, weapon pulls should come after character priorities.

Should You Pull Both Banners?

Pulling both banners is only realistic if you have enough wishes, a clear budget, and a strong reason to want both characters. For most players, trying to get both Columbina and Raiden Shogun in the same phase creates too much risk. The better strategy is to rank them before pulling.

Ask yourself which result would make you happier if you got only one. Then ask which result would damage your future plans less. If the answers are different, you need to decide whether you care more about immediate enjoyment or long-term efficiency.

If you already own Raiden Shogun, pulling Columbina first may make sense. If you do not own Raiden Shogun and need a reliable Electro option, her banner may take priority. If you love both but cannot guarantee both, choose one and accept that reruns are part of the game.

Final Pull Advice

Pull Columbina if she is a favorite, if you want the newest high-profile character, or if her role fills a real gap in your account. Wait a few days if your decision depends on combat performance. Pull Raiden Shogun if you need a proven Electro character, want established team options, or missed her previous banners. Skip both if your Primogem count is low and Version 7.0 is your main target.

The best Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 decision is not the one that gets the most attention online. It is the one that leaves your account stronger, your resource plan intact, and your future pulls protected.

Risk Scenarios to Consider Before Pulling

One useful way to make the Phase 2 decision clearer is to imagine the bad outcomes before they happen. If you pull Columbina and lose the 50/50, will you continue to guarantee her, or will you stop? If you pull Raiden Shogun and get her early, will you be tempted by the weapon banner? If you start chasing a 4-star and accidentally get a 5-star, will that ruin your Version 7.0 plan? These scenarios are not pessimistic. They are part of responsible banner planning.

The most dangerous scenario is emotional escalation. A player begins with a small wish budget, loses the 50/50, feels frustrated, and then spends more than planned because stopping feels like wasting the first batch of wishes. This is how a reasonable banner plan becomes a resource drain. Decide your stopping point before the first wish. If your plan changes after disappointment, it is probably not a plan anymore.

Another risk is undervaluing rerun timing. Players often assume they can always get a character later, but rerun schedules are not always convenient. If Columbina is a favorite, skipping may feel bad for months. If Raiden Shogun is central to a team you want now, waiting for another rerun may slow your account. The answer is not always to save. The answer is to know what you are giving up either way.

Finally, consider how much unfinished content you still have. If you have exploration, quests, achievements, events, or permanent content that can generate Primogems, your real budget may be higher than your current balance. If you have already cleared most content, your future income may be slower. Banner decisions should account for how quickly you can rebuild resources after pulling.

FAQ

When does Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 start?

Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2 is expected to begin on July 21 and run until August 11. Players should check the in-game Event Wish menu for their server's exact timing.

Who are the featured 5-star characters in Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 2?

The featured 5-star characters are Columbina and Raiden Shogun. Columbina is the high-interest banner pick, while Raiden Shogun is the proven rerun option.

Is Columbina worth pulling?

Columbina is worth pulling if you like her character, need her role, or want to build around new team possibilities. If you care mainly about performance, wait for practical testing before spending heavily.

Is Raiden Shogun still worth pulling?

Raiden Shogun is still worth pulling for accounts that need a reliable Electro character, Energy support, or established team anchor. Existing owners should only chase extra investment if they use her often.

Should I pull for the 4-star characters?

Only pull for 4-stars if you are also comfortable getting the featured 5-star. Chasing a specific 4-star can be risky because there is no direct guarantee for one exact 4-star unit.

Should free-to-play players pull in this phase?

Free-to-play players should pull only if they have a clear priority and enough wishes to accept the risk. If you are saving for Version 7.0, skipping may be the better long-term choice.