While she utilizes a Catalyst, Prune isn't your typical long-range caster; she wields a massive hammer in combat to crush her foes. As an Anemo unit, her primary value lies in her ability to significantly boost the damage output of her teammates, making her a potentially high-tier support for elemental-focused compositions. Lore enthusiasts will find her background particularly spicy, as her teaser suggests she is currently hunting the legendary and chaotic Alice—a name that always signals major shifts in the Teyvat narrative.
Alongside the character reveal, HoYoverse is introducing a long-overdue quality-of-life improvement that will make building new characters significantly less stressful. Starting with the first week of Prune's banner, Talent Level-Up and Ascension Material domains will grant unrestricted access. This means players are no longer restricted by specific days of the week to farm the materials they need for their new pull.
Key Highlights of the Luna VII Update:
- New Character: Prune, the Witch Hunter (Anemo)
- Weapon Style: Catalyst-based Hammer combat
- Release Date: May 20, 2026
- QoL Feature: Open access to all Talent/Ascension domains during the first week of the banner.
This material system change is a massive win for the community. Usually, hitting a new banner means waiting for Tuesday or Friday to actually make your character playable. Removing that friction for the launch week shows a better understanding of how players want to engage with new content immediately upon release.
Soren