Genshin Impact Version Luna VIII Phase I Event Wishes: Sandrone, Citlali, New Weapons, and Heavenlit Prophecy Explained
Genshin Impact Version “Luna VIII” Phase I introduces four limited-time wishes featuring new characters, powerful weapons, and a flexible Lightrace Wish system. After the Version Luna VIII update, players can wish for Sandrone and Citlali, obtain two exclusive 5-star weapons through Epitome Invocation, or customize their pulls using the new Heavenlit Prophecy Lightrace Wish. All Phase I wishes remain available until July 21, 2026, at 17:59.
Version Luna VIII Phase I Wishes Begin After the Update
HoYoverse launches four separate wishes immediately after the Version Luna VIII update. Each banner focuses on different characters or weapons while sharing the same availability period.
Players can choose between:
Character Event Wish featuring Sandrone
Character Event Wish-2 featuring Citlali
Epitome Invocation weapon banner
Heavenlit Prophecy Lightrace Wish
Every banner ends on July 21, 2026, at 17:59, giving Travelers several weeks to spend their Primogems.
Phase I Banner Overview
| Wish | Featured 5-Star | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| To the Looking-Glass the Mademoiselle Said | Sandrone (Cryo) | Character Event Wish | After the Version Luna VIII update – July 21, 2026, 17:59 |
| Starry Night's Whispers | Citlali (Cryo) | Character Event Wish-2 | After the Version Luna VIII update – July 21, 2026, 17:59 |
| Epitome Invocation | A Teaspoon of Transcendence & Starcaller's Watch | Weapon Event Wish | After the Version Luna VIII update – July 21, 2026, 17:59 |
| Heavenlit Prophecy | Selectable 5-Star Characters & Weapons | Lightrace Wish | After the Version Luna VIII update – July 21, 2026, 17:59 |
This lineup offers options for players focused on characters, weapons, or customizable wish targets.
Sandrone Headlines the First Character Banner
Sandrone makes her debut as the featured 5-star character in “To the Looking-Glass the Mademoiselle Said.” The promotional artwork identifies her by the title “Mirrored Analysis” and confirms her Cryo Vision.
She is the exclusive featured character for this Event Wish, meaning she will not appear in the standard Wanderlust Invocation banner.
Featured Four-Star Characters
The banner also increases the drop rates for:
Beidou (Electro)
Diona (Cryo)
Freminet (Cryo)
These boosted characters provide additional value for players looking to strengthen Cryo and Electro team compositions.
Citlali Returns in Starry Night’s Whispers
Citlali receives her own parallel banner during Phase I. Her Event Wish-2, “Starry Night’s Whispers,” features the 5-star Cryo support character with a significantly increased drop rate.
The promotional artwork confirms her title:
Obsidian Opalstar
Players interested in sustained Cryo application, shielding, and reaction-focused gameplay can obtain Citlali during this limited-time banner.
Like Sandrone, Citlali remains exclusive to her promotional Event Wish and does not join the standard banner pool.
Shared Four-Star Lineup
Citlali’s banner includes the same boosted four-star characters:
Beidou
Diona
Freminet
Because both character banners share identical four-star units, players can choose either featured five-star without affecting the supporting lineup.
Epitome Invocation Introduces Two Exclusive Weapons
The Phase I weapon banner focuses on two new five-star weapons. Players pulling on Epitome Invocation can chart a course toward their preferred weapon using the Epitomized Path system.
The featured five-star weapons are:
A Teaspoon of Transcendence (Claymore)
Starcaller’s Watch (Catalyst)
The promotional artwork labels both as featured weapons with boosted drop rates.
Featured Four-Star Weapons
The weapon banner also boosts:
Favonius Sword
Rainslasher
Dragon’s Bane
Sacrificial Fragments
Sacrificial Bow
These weapons remain popular choices for many support- and damage-focused builds.
Heavenlit Prophecy Offers More Flexibility
The new Heavenlit Prophecy Lightrace Wish allows players to select a preferred featured five-star item. Unlike traditional banners, this system lets Travelers chart a course toward their chosen boosted character or weapon.
The official artwork displays several selectable five-star characters, including:
Yumemizuki Mizuki
Wriothesley
Cyno
Yae Miko
Qiqi
Players can also target featured weapons such as:
Sunny Morning Sleep-In
Cashflow Supervision
Staff of the Scarlet Sands
Kagura’s Verity
Skyward Blade
The banner image reminds players to review the official notice for the complete list of designatable items.
Banner Guarantees Remain Important
Character Event Wish guarantees continue to work as expected. HoYoverse confirms that:
Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 share the same pity counter.
Weapon banner pity remains separate.
Lightrace Wish maintains its own independent guarantee count, separate from Chronicled Wish.
Understanding these systems helps players plan their Primogem spending more efficiently.
Test Run Rewards Return
Players can test featured characters before wishing on them. During Phase I, HoYoverse opens the Test Run event, allowing Travelers to use fixed trial teams.
Completing each trial rewards players with in-game items, making it worthwhile even for those not planning to summon.
Featured Characters and Weapons
| Category | Featured Items |
|---|---|
| 5★ Characters | Sandrone (Mirrored Analysis), Citlali (Obsidian Opalstar), Yumemizuki Mizuki, Wriothesley, Cyno, Yae Miko, Qiqi |
| Boosted 4★ Characters | Beidou, Diona, Freminet |
| 5★ Weapons | A Teaspoon of Transcendence, Starcaller's Watch, Sunny Morning Sleep-In, Cashflow Supervision, Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Kagura's Verity, Skyward Blade |
| Boosted 4★ Weapons | Favonius Sword, Rainslasher, Dragon's Bane, Sacrificial Fragments, Sacrificial Bow |
Which Banner Should You Choose?
Your preferred playstyle should determine which banner deserves your Primogems.
Players interested in new Cryo characters may prioritize:
Sandrone
Citlali
Players seeking stronger equipment may prefer:
Epitome Invocation
Meanwhile, collectors seeking greater flexibility may find the Heavenlit Prophecy system especially appealing, as it supports customizable five-star selections.
At Animon Life, major banner announcements like these often coincide with increased interest in officially licensed Genshin Impact merchandise, particularly when brand-new characters receive promotional artwork.
Final Thoughts
Version Luna VIII Phase I offers one of the most diverse wish lineups released in recent updates. Between Sandrone’s debut, Citlali’s return, two exclusive five-star weapons, and the customizable Heavenlit Prophecy Lightrace Wish, players have several ways to strengthen their teams before the banners conclude on July 21, 2026.
Animon Life continues to follow and update official merchandise releases and major Genshin Impact announcements for North American customers.
FAQs
When do the Version Luna VIII Phase I banners end?
All featured wishes remain available until July 21, 2026, at 17:59.
Which five-star characters headline the character banners?
The Phase I banners feature Sandrone (Mirrored Analysis) and Citlali (Obsidian Opalstar), both Cryo characters with boosted drop rates.
What are the featured five-star weapons?
The Epitome Invocation banner includes A Teaspoon of Transcendence and Starcaller’s Watch with increased drop rates.
Does Character Event Wish share pity with Character Event Wish-2?
Yes. HoYoverse confirms that both character banners share the same guarantee count, allowing pity to carry between them.
