"Ardent Flames Forge the Soul" Xilonen - Genshin Impact - Version 5.5 - Phase 2 Banners

"Ardent Flames Forge the Soul" Xilonen - Genshin Impact - Version 5.5 - Phase 2 Banners

In **Genshin Impact Version 5.5 Phase 2**, the **"Forgefire's Blessing"** banner features **Xilonen**, a 5-star Geo Sword character known as *"Ardent Flames Forge the Soul."* This banner runs from **April 15, 2025, to May 6, 2025**, alongside **Venti**'s *"Ballad in Goblets"* banner. The boosted 4-star characters on Xilonen's banner are **Faruzan (Anemo Bow)**, **Beidou (Electro Claymore)**, and **Yanfei (Pyro Catalyst)**.

### Xilonen Overview
- **Role**: Hybrid DPS/Support with DEF-scaling abilities, elemental resistance shred, team buffs, and healing via her Burst.
- **Kit Highlights**:
- **Elemental Skill**: Reduces enemy Elemental RES based on team composition (Pyro, Hydro, Cryo, Electro) using her Nightsoul Blessing mechanic.
- **Burst**: Heals allies or deals Geo DMG depending on team setup.
- **Constellations**: C2 provides significant buffs (e.g., 40% ATK for Pyro, 50% CRIT DMG for Cryo, etc.).
- **Signature Weapon**: Peak Patrol Song (Sword), available on the Epitome Invocation banner alongside Venti’s Elegy for the End (Bow).
- **Team Synergy**: Excels in mono-Geo teams (e.g., with Itto, Albedo) or mixed-element teams with characters like Furina, Navia, or Mavuika. Her versatility makes her a strong alternative to Kazuha for elemental shred and buffs.
- **Exploration**: Offers faster movement and stamina-free climbing in Natlan.

### Banner Details
- **5-Star**: Xilonen (Geo Sword). If you lose the 50/50 on Venti’s banner, your next 5-star pull on this banner guarantees Xilonen.
- **4-Stars**: Faruzan, Beidou, Yanfei.
- **Weapons Banner**: Features Peak Patrol Song (Xilonen’s signature) and Elegy for the End (Venti’s signature), with 4-star weapons like Sacrificial Sword, The Bell, Favonius Lance, Favonius Codex, and Favonius Warbow.

### Should You Pull?
- **Pull if**: You need a versatile Geo support/DPS, want to enhance Natlan characters like Mavuika, or missed Xilonen’s debut in Version 5.1. Her elemental RES shred and team buffs make her a meta-defining unit.
- **Skip if**: You already have Xilonen or prioritize upcoming Version 5.6 characters like Escoffier, Navia, Kinich, or Raiden Shogun.

For more details, check the official Genshin Impact social media or HoYoLAB.