As I look at the banners for Genshin Impact's Version 4.7, the choice between Sigewinne and Furina feels incredibly real and weighty. For players like me, who don't have a steady stream of paid Primogems to rely on, every pull is a careful calculation. Obtaining a new 5-star character is a monumental task, requiring hoards of Primogems to convert into Intertwined Fates and then braving the notoriously low pull rates. With both characters running simultaneously in Phase 2, the pressure is high. The banners share a pity system, meaning once you hit that coveted 5-star on one, your progress resets for both. Burning through thousands of Primogems and dozens of Fates for one character can completely drain your savings, making it nearly impossible to get the other. This decision, set against the backdrop of the gacha system's inherent gamble, is one of the toughest I've faced.
Sigewinne & Furina's Banner Schedule in 4.7
Both Sigewinne and Furina will have their time to shine in the Phase 2 banners of Version 4.7. Their debut will commence once Phase 1, featuring Clorinde and Alhaitham, concludes. The Phase 2 banners are scheduled to run from June 25 until July 16, 2026. Following this period, Version 4.8 will begin, introducing a new set of limited-time character banners. During Sigewinne and Furina's run, their signature weapons will also be available in the weapon banner, though they will share the same promotional slot under the Epitomized Path mechanic.
Pros & Cons of Pulling for Sigewinne
Sigewinne arrives as a 5-star Hydro Archer, and her primary role is crystal clear: she is a dedicated healer, true to her narrative role as the Fortress of Meropide's chief nurse. Her gameplay revolves around a unique and synergistic kit:
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Healing & Utility: Her Elemental Skill throws a bouncing Hydro bubble that damages enemies and heals allies with each bounce. Charging the skill increases its size, damage, and healing potency. It can even trap weaker foes and, most importantly, generates Sourcewater Droplets.
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Bond of Life Synergy: Picking up these Droplets applies the Bond of Life debuff to Sigewinne. Clearing this debuff via healing restores her Energy. Crucially, one of her passives increases her healing based on the total Bond of Life present on all party members. This makes her an exceptional partner for characters like Arlecchino and Clorinde, who naturally accumulate high Bond of Life, allowing Sigewinne to unleash massive healing.
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Team Support: Another passive boosts the damage of allies using their abilities while off-field after Sigewinne uses her Skill, making her a great buffer for sub-DPS units.
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Exploration Perk: She can heal the active character underwater when their HP falls below 50%, a handy quality-of-life feature for Fontaine exploration.
However, Sigewinne does have considerations:
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Niche Focus: She excels as a healer and support. Her significant offensive capabilities are locked behind her Constellation level 6, which is out of reach for most players.
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Stat Balancing: Building her as a hybrid healer and damage dealer can be tricky, requiring a careful balance of HP, CRIT stats, and Energy Recharge.
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Learning Curve: The Bond of Life mechanic might feel unfamiliar at first. Players need to adapt to gaining the debuff, clearing it, and then leveraging the enhanced healing.
Overall, Sigewinne is a very reliable healer who shines in teams that utilize sub-DPS characters and benefit from or even require the Bond of Life mechanic for maximized performance.
Pros & Cons of Pulling for Furina
In stark contrast to the newcomer Sigewinne, Furina is a seasoned veteran and is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and flexible characters in the entire game. The Hydro Archon's proxy is a versatile unit who can seamlessly operate as a sub-DPS, a healer, a buffer, or a potent hybrid of these roles.
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Unmatched Versatility: This "three-in-one" (or even four-in-one) status is uniquely hers. As a sub-DPS, her Elemental Skill provides persistent, high-damage off-field Hydro application.
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Powerful Buffing: Her Elemental Burst can grant a massive damage bonus to the entire party, making her an irreplaceable buffer in many top-tier team compositions.
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Reliable Healing: In her healing mode, she offers strong, sustained off-field HP restoration.
There is no real downside to Furina as a character in terms of her kit's power and flexibility. She fits into an enormous variety of teams and elevates almost all of them. The only minor consideration is that when built for her premier sub-DPS/buffer role, she typically requires a dedicated team healer to manage her HP-draining mechanics and maximize her Burst's potential—someone like Sigewinne, for instance, could pair perfectly with her.
Making the Final Choice
So, who should you pull for? The analytical answer is often Furina. Her proven track record, unparalleled versatility, and sheer power level make her a safer and more impactful long-term investment for any account. She is a cornerstone character that can enable countless team archetypes.
However, Sigewinne is not without her compelling charms. If your account desperately needs a top-tier Hydro healer, if you love her design and character, or if you are building a team specifically around Bond of Life characters like Arlecchino, then pulling for Sigewinne is a perfectly valid and rewarding choice. Her synergistic value in those specific teams is immense.
Ultimately, the decision rests entirely on your personal preferences, your existing roster, and your envisioned teams. While Furina might be the "objectively" stronger and more flexible unit, Sigewinne offers a unique and powerful niche. As I stare at my saved Primogems, I know the choice is mine alone: do I go for the versatile archon or the specialized nurse? Only my own adventure's needs can answer that.
