Genshin Impact 6.7 Banner Prep Guide: Sandrone, Citlali, Columbina, Raiden, and Primogem Planning

Genshin Impact 6.7 is shaping up to be a version where planning matters more than impulse. Current public banner schedules list Phase 1 around July 1-21, 2026 with Sandrone and Citlali, followed by Phase 2 around July 21-August 11 with Columbina and Raiden Shogun. Before spending Primogems or buying Genesis Crystals, players should treat 6.7 as a full-version resource puzzle rather than a single-banner decision.

This guide is built for players who want a practical Genshin Impact 6.7 banner plan. Instead of simply saying "pull" or "skip", we will look at banner timing, account needs, pity, Intertwined Fate planning, pre-farm risk, weapon priority, and when a top-up actually makes sense.

What to Know Before Version 6.7 Starts

Current schedules list Genshin Impact 6.6 Phase 2 ending on June 30, 2026. If that timing holds, Version 6.7 should begin around July 1. Phase 1 is currently expected to feature Sandrone and Citlali. Phase 2 is expected to feature Columbina and Raiden Shogun.

Because official and in-game details are the final authority, do not spend based only on early banner lists. Use the current schedule to prepare your Primogems, but check the in-game wish page before you convert resources, pull weapons, or top up. The more valuable the banner, the more important this final check becomes.

Sandrone or Citlali: How Phase 1 Players Should Think

Sandrone is the headline name many players will watch because new characters create the strongest search and spending pressure. If you want the newest 6.7 unit, enjoy collecting Fatui-related characters, or are ready to build a new team direction, Sandrone may be your Phase 1 priority.

Citlali is a different kind of decision. Rerun characters can be less flashy than a new release, but they are often easier to evaluate because more players already understand their teams, strengths, and account fit. If Citlali fills a team you already use, she may be the more practical pull than chasing a new character only because the version is fresh.

The clean rule is this: pull Sandrone if you are prepared to build around her, and pull Citlali if she completes a team you already want to play. Skip both if Phase 2 contains your real target.

Phase 2: Columbina and Raiden Shogun Need a Different Budget

Phase 2 is currently listed with Columbina and Raiden Shogun, which creates a very different pressure point. Columbina will attract players who follow major character releases and story-relevant names. Raiden Shogun remains one of the most recognizable rerun targets in Genshin Impact, especially for players who missed her before or want constellations.

If you want a Phase 2 character more than Sandrone or Citlali, do not spend your Phase 1 pity casually. Saving through Phase 1 may feel boring, but it protects your guarantee. For players with limited Primogems, the worst outcome is not skipping a banner; it is losing your 50/50 on the wrong banner and entering Phase 2 empty.

Count Primogems, Pity, and Guarantee Before Any Top-Up

One Intertwined Fate costs 160 Primogems. A 10-pull costs 1,600 Primogems. A 5-star is guaranteed within 90 wishes on the character event wish, and if you lose the 50/50, the next 5-star on a character event wish is guaranteed to be the featured character.

Before buying Genesis Crystals, check your current pity, whether you are guaranteed, how many Intertwined Fates you already hold, and how many Primogems you can still earn before your target banner ends. Include daily commissions, events, Spiral Abyss or Imaginarium Theater rewards where relevant, exploration, quests, achievements, mail, livestream codes, and shop resets.

If you top up, cover the gap rather than buying blindly. Treabar can be used as a Genshin Impact top-up option when you need Genesis Crystals, but the safest flow is to double-check UID, server, product, and delivery information before payment. A safe top-up should not require your game password.

Should You Pull Weapons in Version 6.7?

Weapon banners are often where a good plan becomes expensive. If you have limited resources, prioritize characters first. A signature weapon can be valuable, but it usually matters most after you already own the character, have a team prepared, and know that the weapon meaningfully improves your account.

For most players, Version 6.7 should follow this order: secure the character, test available weapon options, then decide whether the weapon banner is worth the risk. If you are choosing between Sandrone and a weapon, or between Columbina and a weapon, the character is usually the safer SEO-era recommendation for general readers.

What to Pre-Farm and What to Avoid

Pre-farming can save time, but it can also waste resin if details change or if materials are not fully confirmed. Before Version 6.7 launches, safely prepare universal resources: Mora, Hero's Wit, talent books if confirmed, weapon enhancement ore, fragile resin discipline, and a flexible artifact inventory.

Be more careful with character-specific materials, boss drops, local specialties, and niche artifacts. Unless official information or trusted database pages confirm the details, do not over-invest. A smart 6.7 preparation plan leaves room to adapt after the version goes live.

Final Recommendation

If Sandrone is your favorite and you are ready to build around her, make Phase 1 your priority. If Citlali completes an existing team, she can be the more efficient account upgrade. If Columbina or Raiden Shogun is your real goal, save through Phase 1 and protect your pity.

Genshin Impact 6.7 is not just a banner question. It is a whole-version Primogem plan. Count your pity, choose one main target, avoid weapon-banner pressure too early, and only top up when the remaining gap is clear.

FAQ

When does Genshin Impact 6.7 start?

Current public schedules point to around July 1, 2026, after the expected end of Version 6.6 Phase 2 on June 30. Check the official in-game notice for final timing.

Who is expected in Genshin Impact 6.7 Phase 1?

Current schedules list Sandrone and Citlali for Phase 1.

Who is expected in Phase 2?

Current schedules list Columbina and Raiden Shogun for Phase 2.

Should I top up before 6.7 starts?

Usually no. Count your Primogems, pity, guarantee, and upcoming event rewards first. Top up only the actual gap.