Genshin Impact Ayaka Banner Returns: Release Date and Abilities Revealed

Discover the details of Ayaka’s return in Genshin Impact, featuring her powerful Cryo abilities. The Ayaka banner release date is set for March 21, 2023, and it brings exciting new additions, including the four-star character, Mika.

The highly anticipated return of Ayaka in Genshin Impact is scheduled for March 21, 2023. As the star of the upcoming banner titled “The Heron’s Court,” Ayaka will take the spotlight as the featured five-star character, accompanied by the new four-star character, Mika. This marks Ayaka’s return after a considerable hiatus since her last banner appearance.

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Ayaka’s Formidable Abilities

Ayaka, hailing from House Kamisato, is renowned for her exceptional Cryo abilities. Let’s delve into the details of her skills:

1. Normal Attack: Kamisato Art – Naname
   • Performs up to five rapid strikes.
   • A charged attack consumes stamina to unleash a continuous stream of sword ki.
   • Plunging attack deals AoE damage upon impact.
2. Elemental Attack: Kamisato Art – Hyouka
   • Ayaka emits ice around herself, launching nearby opponents and dealing AoE Cryo damage.
3. Alternative Sprint: Kamisato Art – Senho
   • Ayaka consumes stamina to hide within a swift flow of sleet.
   • In Senho form, she moves at high speed on the water and inflicts Cold on nearby opponents.
4. Elemental Burst: Kamisato Art – Soumetsu
   • Ayaka gathers frost with her fan and sword, creating advancing blade storms that deal with Cryo damage over time.
   • After the damage over time, a blade storm bursts to deal additional Cryo damage.

Ayaka Constellations Unveiled

Ayaka’s constellations enhance her abilities further:

1. Sosai Sumizome Sakura:
   • Normal or charged attacks have a 50% chance to decrease Hyouka’s cooldown.
2. Mie Yuki no Seki no To:
   • Unleashes two additional smaller blade storms during Kamisato Art – Soumetsu.
3. Hanano Nishikie Kamifubuki:
   • Increases the level of Kamisato Art – Soumetsu.
4. Eikyo Ryuhan:
   • Enemies damaged by Kamisato Art – Soumetsu’s Souken gates have reduced defence.
5. Hanani Kumoi Kaneni Irutsuki:
   • Increases the level of Kamisato Art – Hyouka.
6. Ai Suigetsu:
   • Grants Ayaka Dance on the Thin Ice every ten seconds, increasing charged attack damage.

Ayaka’s Passive Talents

Ayaka’s passive talents add unique advantages to her gameplay:

1. The Fruits of Reflection:
   • Ayaka has a 10% chance to receive double the product when crafting Weapon Ascension Materials.
2. Kanten Senmyou Norito:
   • When the Cryo effect of Kamisato Art: Senho hits an opponent, Ayaka restores stamina and gains a Cryo damage bonus.
3. Amatsumi Kunisumi Ihaigoto:
   • After using Kamisato Art: Hyouka, Ayaka’s normal and charged attacks deal increased damage.

Conclusion

With Ayaka’s return, Genshin Impact players can anticipate a powerful Cryo character with a unique skill set. The banner release on March 21, 2023, introduces exciting possibilities for both new and seasoned players. Stay tuned for the latest updates and explore the Genshin Impact world with Ayaka’s formidable abilities.

For more insights into Genshin Impact and upcoming updates, check out our comprehensive guides and stay informed about free Primogems through Genshin Impact codes. Don’t miss the chance to enhance your gaming experience with Ayaka’s prowess in the upcoming banner.