The second phase of Genshin Impact’s Version 7.0 update has officially arrived, bringing back the rerun banners of the five-star Electro units, Flins and Ineffa. Originally making their debuts in previous patches (specifically, during the meaty pieces of Nod-Krai’s main storyline), both characters had their traits and quirks played to the fullest by most players.
But that was then, and now we have several other new characters to play with. So this begs the question: do Flins and Ineffa fare up well against the newest additions to Genshin Impact’s ever-growing character roster? Or have they already fallen short and become useless after the arrival of the new faces in the game’s gacha system?
Well, we did crunch the numbers and analyzed the whole situation for you, so you can make a more informed choice until both banners are up for the remainder of September, 2026.
Flins and Ineffa are still one of the most powerful duos in all of Genshin Impact
Back when they were originally released, one of the key traits of Flins and Ineffa was how they mesh so well together: Ineffa provides much-needed shielding and works as a sort of living battery for Flins, replenishing his elemental energy and allowing him to dish out damage at major levels. However, if you played with him alone, then you would be in trouble, as most of Flins’ potential relied too much on Ineffa and other Electro-based characters to perform at best.
This has not changed in this second coming of both characters. However, there is a good chance that you managed to pull one of them already, so spending Primogems on the other may be a smart decision after all. Flins remains one of the premier options for players seeking a dedicated on-field Lunar DPS, since his gameplay loop is still highly appealing: straightforward rotations, easy-to-manage build, excellent raw damage output. Furthermore, his value is reinforced by the game’s endgame design, as specific high-difficulty bosses like Knuckle Duckle are tailored specifically for him to counter.
However, Flins remains conditioned to a specific set of teammates, and his performance relies heavily on party composition. The vast majority of his damage is tied directly to his Elemental Burst. To consistently trigger his damage window, he requires a high amount of Energy Recharge and, without a dedicated Electro battery or support character like Ineffa, he quickly runs into severe energy issues that drastically lower his overall damage output, particularly in modes like the Spiral Abyss or Imaginarium Theater. Additionally, his damage also needs other Lunar units like Columbina on the team, making him a risky pull for players who do not have her.
And let us remind you: Columbina herself was recently featured in a banner of her own, so if you haven’t pulled her already, chances are you’ll be waiting for her rerun for a while.
Ineffa is still one of the top Electro all-arounders
Speaking of Ineffa, her capacity of recharging Flins’ elemental energy is one of her main sales pitches. The other being that she, by herself, is almost aways on punch away from knocking out most enemies. Unlike Flins, she is highly flexible as sub-DPS and support, since her elemental skill generates a protective shield, while her elemental burst deals damage and provides steady off-field Electro application.
Her Protocol passive also grants a valuable Elemental Mastery buff to her team for 20 seconds, with the buff amount scaling based on her attack stat. Finally, her passive abilities can boost her own Lunar-related reaction damage by up to 65%.
As good as she is, however, it is important to note: Ineffa is not a universal support character, meaning her utility drops significantly if she is played outside of Lunar-focused teams. She is a safer investment than Flins, though, so if by any chance you already have him but not her, or if you face the choice of picking one or the other, we strongly recommend you choose her first, Flins second.
Both Flins and Ineffa are better pulls today than they were on their original releases
The true value of this rerun banner lies in how subsequent character releases have actually elevated both units. Most notably, the release of newer Lunar-focused characters like Columbina has massively buffed Flins’ meta standing by providing the exact synergy and support his kit requires to excel.
As for Ineffa, pairing her with Columbina creates an incredibly powerful supportive core. This duo can be easily slotted alongside various on-field DPS units, which greatly simplifies team-building and increases Ineffa’s long-term utility.
Furthermore, newer character designs have avoided rendering Flins and Ineffa obsolete. For example, newer releases like Odette utilize “stellar” mechanics rather than “lunar” mechanics. Because these two combat mechanics are distinct, players are encouraged to run these characters in separate teams rather than forcing them together, preserving a dedicated, non-competitive niche for Flins and Ineffa.
Final Thoughts
If you already have Columbina and Ineffa on your account, Flins is an exceptional pull that will allow you to comfortably clear the most demanding endgame challenges. If you lack a strong, flexible defensive support, Ineffa is the safer, higher-priority investment who can fit into numerous setups.
However, if you already have powerful Electro options to act as batteries—such as Raiden Shogun, who can support Flins at the cost of Ineffa’s shields and buffs—or if you are saving for highly anticipated upcoming characters like Mitya, Vesna, or Lohen, skipping this banner entirely remains a perfectly viable strategic choice.
