Genshin Impact Gives an Exciting Look at 6.2's New Characters

Genshin Impact has revealed character trailers for both Durin and Jahoda, the two new characters set to make their gameplay debut in Version 6.2. It’s safe to say the cast of Nod-Krai is beloved by the Genshin Impact community, boasting new favorites such as Columbina and Varka, but also Durin and Jahoda. Durin has been a highly anticipated character since Version 4.8, and his storyline has gradually been built up since Version 1.2.

On the other hand, Jahoda in Genshin Impact has been a pleasant surprise. There were no expectations for Jahoda coming into Nod-Krai, yet thanks to Sonya Krueger’s charming performance and stellar animation work by HoYoverse, Jahoda has amassed quite the number of fans heading into Version 6.2. Though she won’t be a 5-Star character, Jahoda’s ability kit will allow her to fill a curious niche – that of a dedicated healer for Lunar Reaction teams.

Genshin Impact Reveals Event Banners for Version 6.2

Genshin Impact confirms which 5-Star characters will feature on the Event Banners in Version 6.2, as well as when Jahoda will make her playable debut.

Genshin Impact Releases Durin and Jahoda as Playable Characters in Version 6.2

In anticipation of their playable debut on December 3, 2025, HoYoverse has released character trailers for Durin and Jahoda. Durin’s trailer highlights his story – in particular his struggles to adapt to the human world and his identity as one of the many creations of Rhinedottir. Durin is shown integrating with Mondstadt’s society: fishing with Klee, drinking with Dahlia and Kaeya, and receiving wisdom from Lisa. While this version of Durin in Genshin Impact is intended to be a second chance, his heart holds both his new and old self. Players who complete his Story Quest in Version 6.2 will be able to unlock a unique skin for Durin that highlights the difference of his past and future.

By contrast, Jahoda’s trailer is a bit more upbeat. As the only official member of the Curatorium of Secrets, Jahoda handles the minor tasks that Nefer doesn’t have the time or patience for. Despite her cold demeanor, Nefer in Genshin Impact is fond of her employee, as Jahoda tries her best to appear competent and reliable. This dynamic is what initially endeared Jahoda to the Genshin Impact community, but she has since established a rapport with other characters, such as Ineffa.

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In terms of gameplay, Jahoda is a 4-Star Anemo Bow and a decent sidegrade for both Nefer and Flins in Genshin Impact. Like most Anemo characters, players should prepare a set of Viridescent Venerer artifacts when building Jahoda, with a priority on ATK% and Energy Recharge. Notably, Version 6.2 will allow fans to obtain an Energy Recharge bow from its Flagship Event.

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As befits his journey as a character, Durin can perform two distinct roles: as an on-field driver for Vaporize and Melt, or as an off-field support for Burning, Overload, Pyro Crystallize, and Pyro Swirl. Whereas Jahoda was designed with Lunar Reaction in mind, Durin works best with Hexerei characters. As of Version 6.2, the Hexerei are made up of eight Genshin Impact characters: Durin, Mona, Venti, Klee, Albedo, Razor, Sucrose, and Fischl. If two Hexerei characters are paired up in a team, both will receive powerful combat buffs. This is Genshin Impact‘s attempt at giving some of its oldest units a much-needed upgrade, but players will need to complete a set of quests in Version 6.2 to unlock the Hexerei Rite for each character.

In terms of Event Banners, both Durin and Jahoda will feature in the first half of Version 6.2, joined by Venti. Following his Hexerei buffs, Venti has emerged as one of the best Anemo hypercarries in Genshin Impact, and he is even getting a new Signature Weapon to match. Players will be able to pull for The Daybreak Chronicles on the Weapon Banner in Genshin Impact when Version 6.2 launches on December 3, 2025.