Genshin Version 7.0 hasn’t even gone live yet, and leaks about the Genshin 7.1 banners are already circulating. It is all expected to arrive as part of the anniversary update. If you’re trying to decide where to spend your Primogems, Mone has gathered the latest available information to help you plan ahead.
Version 7.1 Release Schedule
Genshin typically follows a 42-day patch cycle. With Version 7.0 confirmed for August 12, 2026, the projected schedule is:
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Milestone |
Date |
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Version 7.0 launch (Odette, Arlecchino) |
August 12, 2026 (confirmed) |
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Version 7.0 Phase 2 (Flins, Ineffa) |
September 1, 2026 (confirmed) |
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Version 7.1 livestream |
Mid-September 2026 (estimate) |
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Version 7.1 launch |
Around September 23, 2026 (estimate) |
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Version 7.1 Phase 2 |
Mid-October 2026 (estimate) |
Expected 7.1 Characters and Banners
Based on the latest information available, Version 7.1 is expected to feature two new 5-stars, with a Geo rerun duo filling the remaining slots.
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Character |
Role |
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Vesna (5-star Anemo) |
New. On-field Stellar Swirl main DPS and commander of the Druzhna. |
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Vodyanitsa (5-star Hydro) |
New. Support and buffer for Stellar Swirl, Cryo, and Freeze teams, with healing utility. |
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Zibai (5-star Geo) |
Rerun. Lunar-Crystallize main DPS. |
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Linnea (5-star Geo) |
Rerun. DEF-scaling Lunar-Crystallize support and healer. |
Vesna and Vodyanitsa appear to form the core of a Stellar Swirl team, while Zibai and Linnea offer a complete Lunar-Crystallize pairing for players who skipped them earlier. Trying to invest in both reaction systems in a single patch, however, could drain your Primogem stash quickly.
Vesna: The Stellar Swirl DPS
Vesna isn’t just another Anemo unit; she’s the first character designed from the ground up to serve as a Stellar Swirl DPS.
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Detail |
Info |
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Element |
Anemo |
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Rarity |
5-star |
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Role |
On-field Stellar Swirl main DPS |
She’s the on-field payoff the reaction has been waiting for. Without her, Stellar Swirl teams lack a dedicated driver.
Stellar Swirl synergy: Stellar Swirl (Cryo + Anemo) creates a Vortex that explodes for Cryo DMG after a delay. Repeated Anemo hits can level up the Vortex for stronger burst damage. Vesna’s fast, sustained Anemo application appears well suited to building those stacks quickly.
If you pulled Odette or invested in any Stellar Swirl pieces in Version 7.0, Vesna is a natural target. If you haven’t invested in the reaction yet, she looks like the most direct entry point into the archetype.
Vodyanitsa: The Hydro Support
Vodyanitsa is the Prima Soprano of the Korolevskiy Troupe and a Snowland Fae of the Siren subtype. Her Story Quest is expected to take place during Version 7.0, so players may meet her before her banner arrives.
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Detail |
Info |
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Element |
Hydro |
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Rarity |
5-star |
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Role |
Stellar Swirl / Cryo / Hydro support and healer |
Based on current information, Vodyanitsa is shaping up to be a premium support for Stellar Swirl, but her value could extend beyond that niche. Healing, shred, off-field Hydro application, and Cryo-oriented buffs could also make her useful in Freeze and Skirk teams. If you’re fully committed to the new reaction, she looks like an ideal partner for Vesna. If you’re mainly looking for a universal Cryo buffer, it may be worth waiting to see how much of her power is tied to Stellar Swirl triggers at C0.
Reruns: Zibai and Linnea
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Leaks point to Zibai and Linnea returning together, and the pairing makes sense mechanically. Version 7.1’s endgame content is rumored to favor Lunar-Crystallize, and these two form the backbone of that archetype.
Zibai (5-star Geo): The main DPS who put Lunar-Crystallize on the map. If you already have the supporting pieces but missed the DPS, this could be your chance to complete the team.
Linnea (5-star Geo): A DEF-scaling sub-DPS and healer who converts Hydro-Crystallize into Lunar-Crystallize and shreds Geo RES.
If you’re committed to Lunar-Crystallize, pulling both would give you a complete, high-synergy core. If you’re focusing on Stellar Swirl instead, you can skip them and save your pity.
Pull Strategy and Primogem Planning
Here are a few simple pull plans to help you decide where to spend your Primogems.
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Recommendation |
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You invested in Stellar Swirl in 7.0 (Odette, Cryo Traveler) |
Pull Vesna. She’s the on-field driver the team is missing. |
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You want a premium support for Stellar Swirl or Cryo teams |
Watch Vodyanitsa closely. Wait for beta numbers, but she’s a strong candidate. |
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You run or want to build Lunar-Crystallize |
Consider Zibai and Linnea. Together, they could complete the core of the team. |
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You’re saving for Anastasya |
Skip everything. Save your Primogems and protect your pity. |
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You don’t care about either reaction archetype |
Skip and save. Based on the current information, none of these characters is a universal must-pull. |
Conclusion
Whether you’re aiming for Vesna, Vodyanitsa, or the Zibai-Linnea Lunar-Crystallize duo, Version 7.1 rewards careful planning and a healthy stash of wishes. If you need more Genesis Crystals for your pulls, Mone offers discounted top-ups with secure transactions and fast delivery. Plan your pulls, choose the team archetype you want to invest in, and spend your Primogems where they matter most.
