Genshin Impact Version 5.7: When Ice and Water Converge on Teyvat
In the grand narrative of Teyvat, there are moments that leave us breathless with anticipation. With the dawn of Genshin Impact version 5.7, two new characters are set to take the stage. Their stories and abilities, like the symphony of ice and water, promise to bring fresh legends to this land.
In this season of anticipation and surprise, we welcome not only a new ice-element character, Sirkis, but also a new water-element character, Thalia. Their arrival enriches the cast of Genshin Impact and introduces new combat styles and storylines. Let us delve into the worlds of these two characters and uncover their stories and powers.
Sirkis: The Supreme Warrior Between Ice and Snow
Sirkis, the new ice-element character, is like a winter storm—cold and sharp, with a profound inner world. She is the mentor of “Prince” Dullahan and the disciple of “Cruel Rider” Sultrychi, the supreme warrior from the Abyss. Her story is a tapestry of power and silence.
In combat, Sirkis is clearly positioned as an ice-element character, likely wielding a sword. Her skills are as beautiful and deadly as an ice symphony.
Sirkis’ Skills:

Reason Beyond the External: When nearby party members trigger Freeze, Superconduct, Cryo Elemental Spread, or Cryo Elemental Crystallization reactions, rifts in the virtual realm are created near enemies. Sirkis can absorb these rifts through specific methods to gain enhancements from the Serpent’s Cunning.

All Streams Return to Silence: When nearby party members with Water or Ice elements deal damage, Sirkis gains the Dead River Crossing effect, further enhancing her Normal Attack and Elemental Burst damage.

Sirkis’ background is equally compelling. From a young age, she followed “Cruel Rider” Sultrychi to train in the Abyss and rarely returned to Teyvat. After Ajax mistakenly entered the Abyss and awakened the Star-Devouring Whale, Sirkis taught the young Dullahan the martial arts and secret techniques of the Abyss. Three months in the Abyss equated to three days on land, an experience that became a pivotal turning point in Dullahan’s life.
Thalia: The Guardian of Water
Thalia, a four-star water-element character, wields a sword and becomes the first water-element shield character in Genshin Impact. His Elemental Burst provides shields to party members while also boosting their attack speed, making him a crucial support role in the team.
Thalia’s Skills:

Elemental Burst: When Thalia unleashes his Elemental Burst, he provides shields to party members. The attack speed of party members is increased based on Thalia’s maximum HP, with a maximum boost of 15%.

The Final Chorus of the Deep Hall: Sirkis’ Exclusive Artifact Set
The new artifact set introduced in Genshin Impact version 5.5 is likely Sirkis’ exclusive set. Its effects are highly anticipated:

2-Piece Set: Gain a 15% increase in Ice Elemental Damage.

4-Piece Set: The wearer’s Normal Attack and Elemental Burst damage are increased by 60%. The effects alternate and deactivate after an attack.

Genshin Impact Version 5.7 Banner Information
First Half of the Banner (June 18, 2025 – July 8, 2025)

Banner Characters: Sirkis (5★ New Character), Thalia (4★ New Character), Candace, Dionna, and Xingqiu (5★)

Weapon Banner: Azureglint (5★ New Weapon), The Alley Flash, and The Widsith