Sandrone is finally here. The 7th Fatui Harbinger — “The Marionette” — went live in Genshin Impact Version 6.7 on July 1, 2026, and her banner runs until July 21. If you’ve got Primogems burning a hole in your inventory, you’re facing the classic Genshin dilemma: pull the shiny new Harbinger now, or clamp your wallet shut and save for the Snezhnaya characters coming in 7.0 next month. Let’s settle it.
Quick verdict: Pull Sandrone if you want the only character who enables the new Stellar-Conduct reaction and you enjoy a charged-attack DPS playstyle. Consider saving if you’re low on Primogems, already have strong Cryo DPS options, or you’re specifically hyped for the Snezhnaya Archon wave in 7.0. Full reasoning below — including her best teams, weapons, and the constellation breakpoints that matter.
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Who Is Sandrone? The Marionette Explained
Sandrone is a 5-star Cryo Claymore Main DPS and the 7th of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, known lore-wise as “The Marionette.” She was first teased all the way back in 2022 in the Teyvat Chapter Interlude Teaser, alongside the first appearance of the entire Harbinger lineup, so her playable debut has been a long time coming.
Her whole kit revolves around one thing: she’s the first and currently only character who can enable Stellar-Conduct, an enhanced version of the Superconduct reaction. If you care about that reaction archetype at all, she’s the foundation — there’s literally no one else who can trigger it right now.
Playstyle-wise, she plays a bit like Neuvillette — a sustained charged-attack DPS who fires burst beams — but with an added Overload resource-management layer that rewards players who balance her charged attacks and her Elemental Burst. At C0, her damage is split roughly 50/50 between her Charged Attack beams and her Burst, so you can’t just spam one and ignore the other.
What Is Stellar-Conduct? (Simple Explanation)
Here’s the new reaction in plain terms. Stellar-Conduct builds on Superconduct — it still needs Cryo and Electro applied to enemies — but instead of just dealing a bit of damage and shredding Physical resistance, it does something much better.
When triggered, Stellar-Conduct deploys a special zone called the Polestar Field. Inside that field, your whole party gets a Cryo and Electro DMG bonus, and enemies inside it have their Physical resistance lowered. Characters who stay inside the field can enter a special Radiance state that grants them additional buffs depending on their kit.
In short: Superconduct went from one of the weakest reactions in the game to a genuine team-wide damage amplifier — and Sandrone is the key that unlocks it. That’s the core reason she’s generating so much buzz. This isn’t just a new character; it’s a whole new reaction archetype built around her.
Sandrone Banner Schedule — Genshin 6.7
Here’s exactly when everything runs so you can plan your pulls around pity and budget.
| Phase | Dates | Featured 5-Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | July 1 – July 21, 2026 | Sandrone (debut) + Citlali (rerun) |
| Phase 2 | July 21 – August 11, 2026 | Raiden Shogun + Columbina (reruns) |
| Lightrace Wish | July 1 – July 21, 2026 | Special banner — Witch’s Revelation system characters |
Sandrone is Phase 1 only, so if you want her, your window closes July 21. After that it’s Raiden and Columbina in Phase 2, and then Version 7.0 with the Snezhnaya characters is expected around mid-August. That tight timeline is exactly what makes the pull decision feel urgent.
Is Sandrone Worth Pulling? The Honest Case
Let’s break this into the reasons to pull and the reasons to hold — because both are legitimate depending on your account.
Reasons to Pull Sandrone
- She’s the only Stellar-Conduct enabler. If you want access to this new reaction at all, she’s mandatory. There’s no alternative character, no F2P substitute, nothing. That exclusivity is real.
- Her damage multipliers are high. Based on early access and beta numbers, her multipliers look strong, and new characters showcasing a fresh reaction usually land near the top of tier lists at release.
- She’s fully functional at C0. You don’t need constellations to make her work — her kit is complete at base. Constellations enhance her, but C0 is genuinely playable endgame.
- Unique summoner-DPS playstyle. Her automaton Pulonia and the charged-attack pattern give her a distinct feel that a lot of players find genuinely fun, not just meta-strong.
Reasons to Save Instead
- Her team options are currently limited. Because Stellar-Conduct is brand new, the supporting cast is thin. Her best teammates exist, but the archetype will get much stronger as future Snezhnaya characters designed around it release.
- Version 7.0 is right around the corner. The Snezhnaya update is expected mid-August with the full region reveal, and historically, characters built around a new region or reaction system become some of the strongest in the meta. Alice and the Cryo Archon (Tsaritsa) are anticipated in that window.
- If you’re low on Primogems, you can’t do both. Pulling Sandrone now likely means not having enough for 7.0’s headliners. If a Snezhnaya Archon is your dream pull, discipline now pays off later.
- You may already have strong Cryo DPS. If your account is stacked with Cryo carries, Sandrone’s main draw becomes the reaction itself rather than raw account value.
Best Sandrone Teams in 6.7
Sandrone’s team logic is simple: Sandrone + off-field Electro + off-field Cryo + a resistance shredder or buffer. You need consistent Cryo and Electro application to keep Stellar-Conduct and the Polestar Field active. Here are the standout comps.
| Team Type | Composition | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Stellar-Conduct | Sandrone + Yae Miko (C1) + Qiqi + Nicole | Maximum damage — Yae C1 gives 50% Stellar-Conduct bonus |
| F2P Stellar-Conduct | Sandrone + buffed 4-star Electro/Cryo + Nicole + flex buffer | Budget accounts — one 4-star enabler with a reaction buff |
| Reaction Support Core | Sandrone + Fischl + Diona (C6) + RES shredder | Off-field consistency with Stellar-Conduct synergy |
The strongest setup runs Yae Miko at C1 as the Electro Sub-DPS — her C1 provides a 50% Stellar-Conduct damage bonus plus strong personal off-field damage. Qiqi fills the Cryo slot with particle generation, healing, and coordinated attacks that proc during Sandrone’s Charged Attacks. Nicole rounds it out with a team-wide ATK buff and shielding that synergize directly with Sandrone’s passives.
For F2P players: your team should include at least one buffed 4-star Electro or Cryo character, since several of them received Stellar-Conduct-related buffs. The fourth slot can be any generic buffer you have — RES shredders and ATK% buffers are slightly preferable.
Best Weapons & Artifacts for Sandrone
Best weapon: Her signature Claymore, A Teaspoon of Transcendence, is the clear best-in-slot. It provides ATK% and grants a Stellar-Conduct damage bonus during Charged Attacks — lining up perfectly with her core mechanic. The strongest alternative is A Thousand Blazing Suns at roughly 91% of the signature’s performance.
One useful note on weapon choice: CRIT DMG and ATK% weapons dominate her options, while CRIT Rate weapons underperform. That’s because Sandrone already comes with 24.2% CRIT Rate from ascension, 16% from her best artifact set, and 15% from dual-Cryo resonance — so she’s swimming in CRIT Rate and wants CRIT DMG to balance it.
Best artifacts: The Disenchantment in Deep Shadows set is her best-in-slot. Farming a perfect set can take weeks, so if you’re pulling her and want to hit the ground running rather than grinding artifacts for a month, that’s the single biggest time investment to plan around.
Constellation Breakpoints — C0, C1, C2
You don’t need constellations to use Sandrone, but if you’re deciding how many pulls to commit, here’s what matters:
- C0 — Fully functional. Complete kit, endgame-viable, enables Stellar-Conduct. This is all most players need.
- C1 — Quality-of-life and damage improvements that smooth out her rotation.
- C2 — The big damage breakpoint. Leaks point to a major Superconduct/Stellar-Conduct damage spike here. If you’re a whale chasing maximum output, C2 is the target. For everyone else, C0 is the smart stop.
Should You Save for Snezhnaya 7.0 Instead?
This is the real question for most players, so let’s be direct about it.
Version 7.0 is expected to be one of the largest updates in the game’s history — the full Snezhnaya map reveal, and leaks point toward Alice’s playable debut plus early models for the Tsaritsa (the Cryo Archon), Pantalone, and other high-impact characters driving the late-2026 content cycle. Historically, characters designed around a brand-new region or reaction system tend to become some of the strongest additions to the meta.
So here’s the honest framework:
- Pull Sandrone now if: You have a healthy Primogem stockpile, you want the Stellar-Conduct reaction, and you can still keep a reserve for 7.0. Whales and well-saved F2P players can comfortably do both.
- Save for 7.0 if: You’re low on Primogems, an Archon or Alice is your priority, and you’d rather commit fully to the Snezhnaya wave than split your resources. There’s zero shame in skipping — a rational saver mindset wins in Genshin over the long run.
- The middle path: If you’re close to pity or have a guarantee, a single-target Sandrone pull without over-committing lets you grab her while protecting most of your savings for 7.0.
Whatever you decide, the golden rule holds: count your current pity, guarantee status, Intertwined Fates, and expected Primogem income before the banner ends — then make one clear plan rather than pulling on impulse across every banner.
Sandrone vs Citlali — Same Phase Priority
Since Citlali reruns alongside Sandrone in Phase 1, some players will have to choose. Quick guidance: pull Sandrone if you want to build around the new Stellar-Conduct system or need a Cryo main DPS. Pull Citlali if she clearly improves a team you already play — she’s a top-tier Cryo support with shields, 20% Pyro and Hydro RES shred, and strong utility for Freeze and Melt teams. Citlali is the safer “immediate account value” pick; Sandrone is the “new toy with higher ceiling” pick.
Get Sandrone Ready Without the Grind
Pulling a brand-new 5-star is the fun part — then reality hits: Ascension materials, talent books, and weeks of artifact farming stand between you and actually clearing content with her. That grind is where a lot of the excitement quietly drains away.
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Conclusion
Sandrone is one of the most interesting releases of 2026 — a long-teased Harbinger who single-handedly revives one of the game’s weakest reactions and turns it into a team-wide damage engine. If Stellar-Conduct excites you and you’ve got the Primogems, she’s a genuinely rewarding pull that’s fully functional at C0.
But if you’re Primogem-tight or dreaming of a Snezhnaya Archon in 7.0, saving is every bit as valid — her team support will only get stronger as the region’s characters roll out, so early adopters and patient savers both win in the end. Count your pity, pick one plan, and pull with intention. Her banner closes July 21.
FAQs
Is Sandrone worth pulling in Genshin Impact 6.7?
Yes, if you want access to the new Stellar-Conduct reaction — Sandrone is currently the only character who can enable it, and she’s fully functional at C0. Her damage multipliers are high and her charged-attack playstyle is unique. However, if you’re low on Primogems or already have strong Cryo DPS options, saving for Version 7.0’s Snezhnaya characters is an equally valid choice.
What is the best team for Sandrone?
The strongest Sandrone team is Sandrone + Yae Miko (C1) + Qiqi + Nicole. Yae Miko at C1 provides a 50% Stellar-Conduct damage bonus, Qiqi supplies Cryo application and healing, and Nicole adds a team-wide ATK buff and shielding. For F2P players, replace premium units with a buffed 4-star Electro or Cryo character and any available buffer.
Should I save for Snezhnaya 7.0 instead of pulling Sandrone?
Save for 7.0 if you’re low on Primogems or specifically want a Snezhnaya character like Alice or the Cryo Archon (Tsaritsa), both anticipated in that window. Characters built around a new region often become meta-defining. If you have a healthy Primogem reserve, you can pull Sandrone now and still save for 7.0 — but splitting resources means you may not guarantee both.
When does Sandrone’s banner end?
Sandrone’s banner runs during Phase 1 of Version 6.7, from July 1 to July 21, 2026. After that, Phase 2 (July 21 – August 11) features Raiden Shogun and Columbina reruns. Version 7.0 with the Snezhnaya characters is expected around mid-August 2026.
What is the best weapon for Sandrone?
Sandrone’s signature Claymore, A Teaspoon of Transcendence, is her best-in-slot weapon — it provides ATK% and a Stellar-Conduct damage bonus during Charged Attacks. The strongest alternative is A Thousand Blazing Suns at roughly 91% of the signature’s performance. Prioritize CRIT DMG and ATK% weapons over CRIT Rate, since she already has high CRIT Rate from ascension and resonance.
Is Sandrone good at C0 or does she need constellations?
Sandrone is fully functional and endgame-viable at C0 — you do not need constellations to use her effectively. C1 offers quality-of-life and damage improvements, while C2 is the major damage breakpoint with a significant Stellar-Conduct spike. For most players, C0 is the smart stopping point; only whales chasing maximum output should target C2.