Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Event Wishes Phase I: Vesna, Vodyanitsa, and Weapon Banners

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Phase I features two character Event Wishes and one Epitome Invocation, with Vesna and Vodyanitsa as the featured 5-star characters. The update also introduces boosted rates for their signature 5-star weapons, Beyond the Chrysalis and Hymn of the Maelstrom.

The Phase I wishes begin after the Version 7.1 update and run until October 13, 2026, at 17:59. Players can use this period to obtain the featured characters, several returning 4-star characters, and the promoted weapons.

Version 7.1 Phase I Event Wishes at a Glance

The three Phase I banners cover two character wishes and one weapon wish. Vesna and Vodyanitsa appear on separate character banners, while both of their featured weapons share the Epitome Invocation.

Event Wish	Featured 5-Star	Element / Weapon	Other Featured Items	Duration
When Warm Winds Cavort	Vesna	Anemo / Sword	Diona, Faruzan, Chongyun	After Version 7.1 update–Oct. 13, 2026, 17:59
Surging Ballad	Vodyanitsa	Hydro / Catalyst	Diona, Faruzan, Chongyun	After Version 7.1 update–Oct. 13, 2026, 17:59
Epitome Invocation	Beyond the Chrysalis, Hymn of the Maelstrom	Sword / Catalyst	New Bough, Winter's Heavy Heart, Breezeborne Refrain, Favonius Greatsword, Dragon's Bane	After Version 7.1 update–Oct. 13, 2026, 17:59

This setup gives players two character-focused options alongside a weapon banner that supports both featured 5-star characters.

Vesna’s Event Wish: When Warm Winds Cavort

When Warm Winds Cavort is the Phase I character banner featuring the 5-star Anemo sword user Vesna, her official title in the notice is “Snowy Banquet’s Sharp Blade” Vesna.

Vesna is the featured event-exclusive 5-star character on this banner. Because she is event-exclusive, the announcement says she won't be added to the standard Wanderlust Invocation wish.

The banner also increases the drop rate for three 4-star characters:

• “Kätzlein Cocktail” Diona — Cryo

• “Enigmatic Machinist” Faruzan — Anemo

• “Frozen Ardor” Chongyun — Cryo

These three characters appear as boosted 4-star options alongside Vesna.

What happens to the Character Event Wish guarantee?

The guarantee count for Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 is shared. This means the pity progress from the two character banners accumulates between both banners rather than functioning as two completely separate counts.

The announcement also makes clear that this guarantee system is separate from the guarantee counts used by other wish categories.

Players should therefore check their existing character-wish progress before deciding whether to spend Primogems on Vesna or Vodyanitsa.

Vodyanitsa’s Event Wish: Surging Ballad

Surging Ballad is the second Phase I character banner and features the 5-star Hydro catalyst user Vodyanitsa. Her official title is “Lingering Siren-Song” Vodyanitsa.

Like Vesna, Vodyanitsa is an event-exclusive 5-star character. She will therefore not be available through the standard Wanderlust Invocation wish.

The same three 4-star characters receive boosted drop rates on this banner:

• Diona (Cryo)

• Faruzan (Anemo)

• Chongyun (Cryo)

The shared character-wish guarantee also applies here. Players moving between When Warm Winds Cavort and Surging Ballad retain the same accumulated guarantee progress.

Vesna and Vodyanitsa banner comparison

The two character banners have several important similarities, but their featured 5-star characters use different elements and weapons.

Character	Rarity	Element	Weapon	Event Wish	Availability
Vesna	5-Star	Anemo	Sword	When Warm Winds Cavort	Event-exclusive
Vodyanitsa	5-Star	Hydro	Catalyst	Surging Ballad	Event-exclusive
Diona	4-Star	Cryo	Bow	Both character wishes	Boosted 4-star
Faruzan	4-Star	Anemo	Bow	Both character wishes	Boosted 4-star
Chongyun	4-Star	Cryo	Claymore	Both character wishes	Boosted 4-star

This shared 4-star lineup means the main difference between the character banners is the featured 5-star character.

Version 7.1 Weapon Banner: Epitome Invocation

Epitome Invocation in Phase I boosts two event-exclusive 5-star weapons: Beyond the Chrysalis and Hymn of the Maelstrom. These weapons correspond to the featured sword and catalyst options in the Phase I lineup.

The promoted 5-star weapons are:

• Beyond the Chrysalis — Sword

• Hymn of the Maelstrom — Catalyst

The banner also boosts five 4-star weapons:

• New Bough — Sword

• Winter’s Heavy Heart — Catalyst

• Breezeborne Refrain — Bow

• Favonius Greatsword — Claymore

• Dragon’s Bane — Polearm

The two featured 5-star weapons are event-exclusive and will not be available through the standard Wanderlust Invocation wish, according to the notice.

Epitomized Path is available

Players can use Epitomized Path to select a promotional 5-star weapon as their target. The Phase I notice specifically lists Beyond the Chrysalis and Hymn of the Maelstrom as the two promotional choices.

Players can access the Epitomized Path system from the Wish screen. Select Details in the bottom-left corner to see the current rules and in-game information.

Weapon	Rarity	Type	Banner Status
Beyond the Chrysalis	5-Star	Sword	Promotional / event-exclusive
Hymn of the Maelstrom	5-Star	Catalyst	Promotional / event-exclusive
New Bough	4-Star	Sword	Boosted
Winter's Heavy Heart	4-Star	Catalyst	Boosted
Breezeborne Refrain	4-Star	Bow	Boosted
Favonius Greatsword	4-Star	Claymore	Boosted
Dragon's Bane	4-Star	Polearm	Boosted

For players tracking official Genshin Impact merchandise and related releases, Animon Life is also one example of a North American retailer that follows official product availability. This is separate from the in-game Wish system and does not affect banner availability.

Test Run Event Returns During Phase I

The Test Run event will be available while these Event Wishes are active. Players can use preset teams containing selected trial characters to enter dedicated stages and try them before committing resources.

Completing the available Test Run challenges provides the corresponding rewards. The announcement doesn't specify the exact reward amounts, so players should check the in-game event interface for current details.

This makes the trial event especially useful for players deciding between Vesna and Vodyanitsa.

How the Version 7.1 Wish Guarantee Works

The character-wish guarantee is shared between the two Phase I character banners. Progress made on When Warm Winds Cavort and Surging Ballad contributes to the same Character Event Wish guarantee.

For example, switching from Vesna’s banner to Vodyanitsa’s banner does not create a new independent character-wish guarantee count. The accumulated progress continues between Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2.

However, this shared guarantee does not extend across every wish type. The notice states that the character-wish guarantee is independent of guarantees for other types of wishes, including the weapon wish.

Players should therefore treat character and weapon banners as separate systems when tracking their wish progress.

Version 7.1 Phase I Duration and Availability

All three listed Phase I wishes end on October 13, 2026, at 17:59. They start with the release of Version 7.1.

The notice does not provide a separate end time for each banner because the two character Event Wishes and the Epitome Invocation listed here share the same stated duration.

The featured characters and weapons may change after the stated end time, so players interested in Vesna, Vodyanitsa, Beyond the Chrysalis, or Hymn of the Maelstrom should check the in-game Wish screen for the active lineup.

What Players Should Know Before Wishing

The most important choice in Phase I is deciding whether to prioritize a character or a weapon. Vesna and Vodyanitsa occupy separate character banners, while both promoted weapons appear together in Epitome Invocation.

Players interested in Vesna can focus on When Warm Winds Cavort, while those targeting Vodyanitsa can use Surging Ballad. The shared character guarantee means switching between these two banners does not erase accumulated character-wish progress.

The weapon banner follows its own guarantee system, so players should consider their available resources separately before using Epitomized Path.

The announcement itself does not state the exact Primogem cost, individual pity thresholds, or final reward quantities. For those details, the in-game Wish screen remains the appropriate reference.

Summary

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Phase I introduces Vesna and Vodyanitsa as the featured 5-star characters across two Event Wishes. Vesna is featured in When Warm Winds Cavort, while Vodyanitsa appears in Surging Ballad.

Both character banners also feature boosted rates for Diona, Faruzan, and Chongyun. Their character-wish guarantee counts are shared across Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2.

The Phase I weapon banner, Epitome Invocation, features Beyond the Chrysalis and Hymn of the Maelstrom as its promoted 5-star weapons. It also includes five boosted 4-star weapons.

All three notices list the same duration: after the Version 7.1 update through October 13, 2026, at 17:59.

FAQs

When does the Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Phase I banner end?

Version 7.1 Phase I Event Wishes end on October 13, 2026, at 17:59, according to the official announcement.

Which 5-star characters are featured in Version 7.1 Phase I?

The Phase I character banners feature Vesna, a 5-star Anemo sword user, and Vodyanitsa, a 5-star Hydro catalyst user.

Which 4-star characters are boosted?

Both character Event Wishes feature boosted rates for Diona, Faruzan, and Chongyun.

Which weapons are featured in Epitome Invocation?

The promoted 5-star weapons are Beyond the Chrysalis, a Sword, and Hymn of the Maelstrom, a Catalyst. The banner also boosts New Bough, Winter’s Heavy Heart, Breezeborne Refrain, Favonius Greatsword, and Dragon’s Bane.

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