Genshin Impact 5.7 Patch Explained: Skirk, Dahlia, Natlan Story & Events Guide
The long-awaited Genshin Impact 5.7 update, officially titled “A Space and Time for You”, launched globally on June 18, 2025. This update delivers a major batch of new content including the debut of iconic characters Skirk and Dahlia, game-changing Quality of Life (QoL) upgrades, a packed event schedule, and monumental story progress in Natlan, the fiery land of Pyro. Here’s your complete breakdown of everything this patch brings.
New Characters in Genshin Impact 5.7
Skirk (5★ Cryo Sword)
A fan-favorite lore character and mentor to Tartaglia (Childe), Skirk finally arrives as a playable unit. She’s a Cryo DPS with a dual-stance mechanic and a unique energy system called Serpent’s Subtlety, letting her switch combat styles mid-fight for greater tactical depth
Dahlia (4★ Hydro Sword)
Formerly introduced as an NPC in Version 5.6, Dahlia now joins the roster. As a Deacon of the Church of Favonius, she provides Hydro support through shields and healing that scale with HP, making her an ideal pick for survivability-based teams.
Character Banners: Genshin Impact 5.7 Wish Schedule
Phase 1 (June 18 – July 8)
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5★ Featured: Skirk (new), Emilie (Dendro)
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4★ Featured: Dahlia, Yaoyao
Phase 2 (July 8 – July 29)
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5★ Featured: Mavuika (Pyro), Shenhe (Cryo rerun)
This patch features excellent Hydro, Cryo, and Dendro synergy, perfect for reaction-based team comps.
Major Events & Rewards in Genshin 5.7
1. Battle of Imagined Arrays
A strategy and combat board game-style event from the Akademiya, set in Sumeru. Rewards include Primogems and a free 4★ character: Sethos.
2. Fearsome Ferocious Firepower
A cannon-based combat challenge in the desert. Unique gameplay with valuable rewards.
3. Stygian Onslaught (Permanent Endgame Mode)
A boss-rush mode with team rotations and increasing difficulty. Complete it to earn Dust of Enlightenment – a new item that rerolls artifact substats.
4. Reminiscent Regimen: Frenzy
A co-op mini-game rerun with fresh mechanics and enemy types.
5. Traveler’s Tales: Gilded Chapter
An open-world story event starring Thoma and Neuvillette, featuring new interactive locations.
6. Overflowing Abundance
Double rewards on character and weapon ascension domains.
Quality of Life (QoL) Upgrades in Genshin 5.7
Artifact Loadouts & Presets
You can now save two custom artifact builds per character and switch between them. Includes auto-suggestion based on popular builds.
Dust of Enlightenment
A new rare item earned via Stygian Onslaught. Lets you reroll level 20 artifact substats while locking two preferred stats.
Spiral Abyss Enhancements
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Retry failed chambers without full reset
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Auto-claim rewards for clearing Floor 12
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New elemental buffs including unique reaction tweaks (e.g., “Frozen Moon”)
UI & Navigation Changes
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Region filters in Adventurer’s Handbook
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Claim 3 domain rewards at once with Resin
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Chat improvements: @mentions, better emoji control
Natlan Archon Quest: Storyline Expands
Main Archon Quest: “A Space and Time for You”
The Traveler and Dainsleif investigate Abyss Order activity in Natlan. Hints of the Traveler’s sibling appearing spark major developments in the Loom of Fate storyline.
Skirk Story Quest
Dive into Skirk’s Abyssal past, her mentorship of Childe, and her struggle for balance and control over forbidden power.
Final Thoughts on Genshin Impact 5.7
Patch 5.7 delivers one of Genshin’s most content-packed updates ever — from Skirk’s long-awaited debut to the rich lore unfolding in Natlan. The Stygian Onslaught mode, artifact loadouts, and QoL enhancements modernize gameplay for veterans, while the engaging event schedule and story quests offer tons of value for casual players.
