Genshin Impact 7.1 banners feature Vesna and Vodyanitsa in the first half, followed by Skirk and Escoffier in Phase 2. HoYoverse confirmed the full October 13 rerun lineups on October 8, including the four-star characters, weapon rate-ups and exact end date.
If you’re saving Primogems for one of the returning Cryo characters, the new announcement gives you a clear choice before the first half ends. Skirk and Escoffier share the featured four-star characters Dahlia, Candace and Mika, while their signature weapons also return on Epitome Invocation.
Genshin Impact 7.1 banners: full schedule
Phase 1 started on September 23, 2026. Phase 2 begins October 13 at 18:00 and ends November 3 at 14:59, with both hours given in server time. Check the Event Wish countdown before making a last-minute pull because server time isn’t necessarily your local UK clock time.
| Phase | Featured five-stars | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vesna (Anemo), Vodyanitsa (Hydro) | September 23 to October 13 |
| 2 | Skirk (Cryo), Escoffier (Cryo) | October 13, 18:00 to November 3, 14:59 (server time) |
The Genshin Impact 7.1 banners Phase 2 dates are now confirmed rather than an estimate of when Version 7.1 finishes. The character and weapon wishes both end November 3, so don’t plan on another full day of pulling on November 4.
Phase 1: Vesna and Vodyanitsa
Vesna is an Anemo Sword character whose kit centres on Stellar Swirl and on-field damage. She can also fly in Vila form while exploring. Vodyanitsa is a Hydro Catalyst support with healing, attack buffs and resistance reduction. Both debuted together at the start of Version 7.1.
Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 share their pity and featured-character guarantee. That means progress from Vesna or Vodyanitsa carries into Phase 2. Avoid making extra wishes just to build pity if you’d be unhappy getting either Phase 1 character.
Genshin Impact 7.1 banners: Phase 2 four-star characters
Skirk’s banner is called Void Star’s Advent, and Escoffier’s is La Chanson Cerise. Both run during the same period and both boost the same three four-star characters, as confirmed by HoYoverse.
| Featured four-star | Element |
|---|---|
| Dahlia | Hydro |
| Candace | Hydro |
| Mika | Cryo |
These rate-ups are useful if you’re also trying to improve their constellations, but there is no fixed guarantee for pulling the exact four-star you want. The Genshin Impact 7.1 banners event wishes still rely on normal random pulls within the published banner rules.
Genshin Impact 7.1 banners: confirmed Phase 2 weapons
Epitome Invocation features Azurelight (Sword) and Symphonist of Scents (Polearm) as its two five-star rate-ups. The boosted four-star weapons are Sturdy Bone, Sacrificial Greatsword, Favonius Lance, The Widsith and Sacrificial Bow.
Azurelight is Skirk’s signature Sword and Symphonist of Scents is Escoffier’s signature Polearm. You can chart a course for your chosen featured five-star using Epitomized Path. Our weapon banner guide explains the pairings and how to plan around the other featured weapon.
Should you pull Skirk or Escoffier?
Skirk fills an on-field Cryo damage role, while Escoffier contributes healing and support in Cryo-focused teams. Choose the one who fixes a weakness in your current roster. A player with several strong damage dealers might get more value from Escoffier; an account missing a Cryo carry might favour Skirk.
The sixth-anniversary bonuses provide additional wishes, but they don’t guarantee every limited five-star. Check your free anniversary rewards and remaining Primogems before chasing constellations or signature weapons.
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The confirmed Genshin Impact 7.1 banners schedule gives you until October 13 to finish any Phase 1 pulls. Skirk and Escoffier then take over with Dahlia, Candace and Mika until November 3. Check your pity and decide which character best suits your team before the banners change.
Official source: HoYoverse’s Version 7.1 Event Wishes Notice, Phase II (October 8, 2026).
