Genshin Impact 7.1 Banner Preview: New Characters, Reruns & More

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 offers a balance between a brand-new combat archetype and an established team core. The first phase introduces Vesna, an on-field Anemo DPS, alongside Vodyanitsa, a Hydro support designed to complement the new Stellar Swirl mechanic. The second phase brings back Skirk and Escoffier, a proven duo that covers on-field damage, off-field Cryo application, healing, and resistance reduction for Cryo–Hydro teams. Whether players want to explore a new playstyle or strengthen an existing Freeze-oriented roster, this banner lineup presents several compelling options.

 

Version 7.1 Banner Schedule

Know more about Genshin Impact Banners 2026 Schedule!

Date	Characters	Rarity	Element & Weapon	Role
September 23 ~ October 13, 2026 (Phase 1)	Vesna New	5★	Anemo Sword	DPS
	Vodyanitsa New	5★	Hydro Catalyst	Support / buffer
October 13 ~ November 3, 2026 (Phase 2)	Escoffier Rerun	5★	Cryo Polearn	Support/Sub-DPS
	Skirk Rerun	5★	Cryo Sword	DPS

 

7.1 New Characters

• Vesna

Vesna is one of the new Snezhnayan characters introduced in the Transcendence Trailer – “Sudden Snow.” She appears as a member of the Druzhna, a group that serves the Tsaritsa. In the trailer, Vesna leads the group during a search operation and declares their loyalty to the Tsaritsa, establishing a clear connection between her and Snezhnaya’s forces. 

• Vodyanitsa

Vodyanitsa is a Snezhnayan character and the Prima Soprano of the Korolevskiy Troupe. Her name appeared in character material before her full appearance in the Transcendence Trailer – “Sudden Snow,” where she takes a prominent role in the opening scenes. As the troupe’s Prima Soprano, Vodyanitsa is closely associated with music and theatrical performance, and her dialogue in the trailer focuses on the rules that govern the world and the possibility of transcending them. 

 

Genshin Impact 7.1 Weapon Banner

• Vesna

As an Anemo character currently associated with Stellar Swirl, the weapon also fits the agile and mobile combat style.

• Vodyanitsa

Vodyanitsa as a Catalyst user, the weapon type fits naturally with her Hydro element and her character identity as a performer closely associated with singing and theatrical presentation. 

For F2P and low-spending players, the safest priority remains:

Character first, signature weapon second.

Waiting for the complete weapon pairing is especially important because a weapon banner becomes much more attractive when both featured 5-stars are useful for your account.

 

Primogem Planning for Genshin Impact 7.1

A Character Event Wish guarantees a 5-star character within 90 wishes.

If that 5-star is not the featured promotional character, the next 5-star is guaranteed to be the featured character. This means that a player starting with zero pity and no guarantee can budget up to 180 wishes for one completely guaranteed limited 5-star.

Goal	Maximum Wishes	Primogems
One 5-star	90	14,400
Fully guarantee one limited 5-star	180	28,800
Worst-case budget for two limited 5-stars	360	57,600

Most players will not actually reach every hard-pity ceiling, but using maximum values is useful when planning long-term savings.

• Saving Only for Vesna

Aim for 14,400 Primogems for one full 5-star pity, or 28,800 if you want a complete guarantee from zero.

• Saving for Vesna and Vodyanitsa

Players who want both characters should preserve as much of a two-character guarantee as possible, especially if their current pity count is low.

• Planning for a Signature Weapon

Wait until the complete weapon banner is known.

Character and weapon Wish counters are separate, so spending heavily on a weapon before securing your main character target can easily disrupt your 7.1 plan.

For Primogem top-ups at a discount, check out LDShop — one of the most cost-effective ways to stock up.

 

Conclusion

Overall, the Version 7.1 banners focus less on universal flexibility and more on clearly defined team archetypes. Vesna and Vodyanitsa are best suited to players willing to build around Stellar Swirl, while Skirk and Escoffier offer a more established option for those invested in Cryo–Hydro teams. Before wishing, players should consider their current roster, Primogem budget, and willingness to obtain the necessary teammates. In this case, evaluating each character as part of a complete team will provide a much clearer picture of their true account value.