Version 7.1 keeps Genshin Impact rooted in Snezhnaya, adding two new playable characters, continuing the Archon Quest, and bringing back a familiar Liyue festival. HoYoverse has already confirmed Vesna and Vodyanitsa as playable in the patch, while a wave of datamined details fills in their roles, the banner lineup, and the enemies waiting in the Spiral Abyss.
Quick answer: Vesna (5-star Anemo) and Vodyanitsa (5-star Hydro) headline Genshin Impact 7.1, with Vesna expected in the first phase and Vodyanitsa in the second. Ronova, the Ruler of Death, is set to appear as a story boss, and the Moonchase Festival returns. Treat kit and scheduling details as unconfirmed until the 7.1 broadcast.
Note: Nothing below has been formally announced beyond the two confirmed character names. Kits, banner phases, and dates come from beta clients and can shift before launch.
Vesna and Vodyanitsa, the two new 5-stars
Vesna is the Commander of the Druzhna, the elite troops serving the Tsaritsa. Her element is Anemo, and she is described as an on-field Stellar Swirl main DPS who leans into aerial combat rather than pure traversal. That makes her the payoff for the Stellar Swirl reaction introduced in 7.0, since the reaction is considered weak without a dedicated carry to supply its damage. She is expected to feature in the first phase of the patch.
Vodyanitsa is the Prima Soprano of the Korolevskiy Troupe and played a major role in the 7.0 Archon Quest. She is a Hydro support who works best in Stellar teams, with leaked functions including enemy resistance shred, a buff to Stellar Swirl damage, off-field Hydro application, and healing tied to her Elemental Burst. Her banner is expected in the second phase. Early leaks incorrectly tagged her as Electro before the Hydro Vision was confirmed.
| Character | Element | Role | Expected phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesna | Anemo | On-field Stellar Swirl main DPS | Phase 1 |
| Vodyanitsa | Hydro | Support and buffer for Stellar Swirl and Cryo teams | Phase 2 |
Version 7.1 banner lineup
The patch is expected to run four banners in total, split between the two new characters and two reruns. Alongside Vesna and Vodyanitsa, the 5-star Cryo units Skirk and Escoffier are named as the returning pair, giving players who missed their recent reruns another chance. Some datamines instead point to Zibai and Linnea filling the rerun slots for the Lunar-Crystallize crowd, so the rerun pairing is the least settled part of the lineup.
- Vesna (new, 5-star Anemo)
- Vodyanitsa (new, 5-star Hydro)
- Skirk (5-star Cryo rerun)
- Escoffier (5-star Cryo rerun)
Both new 5-stars are expected to bring signature weapons on a first-phase weapon banner. Final banner order and phasing are usually confirmed during the version livestream.
Ronova joins as a story boss
The Snezhnaya Archon Quest continues in 7.1, and the Traveler is set to face Ronova, the Ruler of Death and a member of the Four Shades. She is expected to serve as a story boss during the update, with a strong chance of becoming the first Weekly Boss for the Snezhnaya region. New boss artwork has also turned up among the version’s internal assets, which typically signals combat content on the way.
Moonchase Festival returns to Liyue
The Moonchase Festival, one of Liyue’s key cultural celebrations, is expected to make a comeback in 7.1. The festival first appeared back in Version 2.1 and is likely to bring fresh story content and special events. It is a separate celebration from the annual Lantern Rite, which commemorates the Chinese New Year in-game.
Spiral Abyss Floor 12 enemy lineup
The 7.1 Spiral Abyss is expected to feature a heavy Floor 12 rotation, including two new Snezhnaya enemies added in 7.0: the Chimeric Winged Lion (a World Boss) and Furiosa (a local legend). The first-half blessing buffs all Stellar damage by 75%, favoring characters like Sandrone and Odette, while the second-half blessing buffs Cryo damage for all characters by 75%, pushing Cryo-focused teams.
| Chamber | Half | Enemies (level, HP) |
|---|---|---|
| 12-1 | First | 1x Furiosa (Lv 95, 5,535,346 HP) |
| 12-1 | Second | Shadowy Husk: Standard Bearer (1,078,931 HP) and Line Breaker (863,154 HP); Abyss Lector: Violet Lightning (2,157,861 HP) |
| 12-2 | First | 1x Radiant Moonfly (Lv 98, 3,914,045 HP) |
| 12-2 | Second | 1x Hiljetta (Lv 98, 6,487,530 HP) |
| 12-3 | First | 1x Chimeric Winged Lion (Lv 100, 5,742,885 HP) |
| 12-3 | Second | 1x Secret Source Automaton: Overseer Device (Lv 100, 5,690,198 HP) |
Anniversary rewards and extra events
Version 7.1 falls in the game’s Anniversary window, and leaked assets point to a content-heavy patch. A standout reward reportedly hands players a base character along with their signature weapon, drawn from the existing roster while excluding Archons. The exact character pool and how you qualify are not clear yet.
- A Double Artifact Event providing increased artifact rewards for a limited period.
- Dedicated Story Quests for both Vesna and Vodyanitsa, with chapter icons already found in the client.
- New Imaginarium Theater poses, reportedly including Dehya, Varka, Ineffa, and Aino.
- New Snezhnaya Reputation logos and additional boss artwork.
- A free 4-star weapon from a 7.1 event.
- An Exaiphanes Blade skin shown on both Aether and Lumine.
- A separate Anniversary event tied to Miliastra Wonderland.
Where 7.1 fits in the Snezhnaya roadmap
The leaked character order places Vesna and Vodyanitsa in 7.1, Mitya and Valeriy in 7.2, and the Cryo Archon Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya alongside Danica in 7.3. If you are saving for the Tsaritsa, 7.1 reads as a banking window rather than a spending one, since a guaranteed limited 5-star can cost up to 180 wishes.
| Version | Leaked characters |
|---|---|
| 7.1 | Vesna, Vodyanitsa |
| 7.2 | Mitya, Valeriy |
| 7.3 | Tsaritsa, Danica |
Genshin patches usually follow a roughly six-week cadence, which points to a 7.1 launch in the second half of September, but no official date has been confirmed. The version’s Special Program broadcast typically airs one to two weeks before release and will lock in the banner order, event details, and redemption codes. Until then, everything beyond the two confirmed character names should be treated as subject to change.
