Genshin Impact is widening the pool of characters you can grab a free constellation for. Nine more 5-stars are joining To Temper Thyself and Journey Far, the recurring event that hands out a Masterless Stella Fortuna once you keep up with its weekly training goals. The additions were confirmed during the Version 7.0 livestream, and they arrive when the event resets into its next season.
Quick answer: Season 5 begins on August 10, 2026, the same week as Version 7.0, and adds Lyney, Wriothesley, Navia, Xianyun, Chiori, Sigewinne, Clorinde, Emilie, and Yumemizuki Mizuki to the selectable roster. You can only claim a constellation for a character you already own.
The nine new characters in Season 5
Most of these characters have not appeared on a banner in a while, so the event is a rare shot at picking up a constellation for units you may have skipped. Wriothesley and Yumemizuki Mizuki stand out for players chasing the meta, since both benefit from recent buffs tied to the new Stellar-Conduct and Stellar-Swirl reactions arriving in 7.0.
| Character | Element / Weapon |
|---|---|
| Lyney | Pyro Bow |
| Wriothesley | Cryo Catalyst |
| Navia | Geo Claymore |
| Xianyun | Anemo Catalyst |
| Chiori | Geo Sword |
| Sigewinne | Hydro Bow |
| Clorinde | Electro Sword |
| Emilie | Dendro Polearm |
| Yumemizuki Mizuki | Anemo Catalyst |
When Season 5 starts
Season 4 runs until August 10, 2026, and the next cycle begins immediately after it ends. The reset happens at 04:00 (server time) on the final day, lining up with the launch week of Version 7.0. Each season lasts 12 weeks, and there is no gap between them, so the newly expanded roster becomes available the moment the previous season closes.
Note: Your Stella Fortuna does not carry over between seasons. If you finish the weekly goals but never spend the reward before a cycle ends, it disappears.
The full Season 5 character list
The nine additions join the existing roster of limited and standard 5-stars. The complete pool for Season 5 covers the following characters:
- Lyney, Wriothesley, Navia, Xianyun, Chiori, Sigewinne, Clorinde, Emilie, Yumemizuki Mizuki
- Klee, Albedo, Mona, Nilou, Baizhu, Hu Tao, Yae Miko, Xiao, Ayaka, Shenhe, Ganyu, Wanderer, Cyno, Itto, Kokomi, Ayato, Yoimiya, Tartaglia, Eula
- Standard banner units: Jean, Diluc, Mona, Keqing, Qiqi, Tighnari, Dehya
How to earn a free constellation
The reward is a single Masterless Stella Fortuna, which unlocks one constellation for a character of your choice. Getting it takes steady daily play rather than a one-time task.
Because a season lasts 12 weeks but only 8 weekly goals are needed, you can miss up to four weeks and still earn the reward. Across a full year, that adds up to as many as four free constellations.
Rules and limits to know
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ownership | You can only claim a constellation for a 5-star you already have. |
| One per character | Once you take a constellation for a character, they become unavailable for future picks. |
| No carryover | An unspent Stella Fortuna is lost when the cycle ends. |
| Unlock requirements | Adventure Rank 14, the Prologue: Act I “The Outlander Who Caught the Wind” quest, and the “Welcome to the Adventurer’s Guild” World Quest. |
You know the reward landed when the Stella Fortuna appears in the event screen and can be selected. After you confirm a character, the game applies the constellation directly, and that character no longer shows up as a valid choice.
Which additions are worth targeting
Among the nine newcomers, Lyney, Clorinde, and Emilie are strong picks for damage-focused teams, and the Fontaine characters broadly reward players who missed their original runs. Klee, Albedo, and Yae Miko remain reliable choices from the wider pool thanks to their recent buffs. With 7.0 introducing Stellar reactions, Cryo and Electro units are also set to benefit, which makes options like Clorinde and even the long-neglected Eula more interesting than they were before.
Because most first constellations offer only modest gains, the smartest approach is to spend your Stella Fortuna on a character whose C1 or C2 meaningfully changes how they play, or one you plan to invest in further through reruns. The choice ultimately comes down to who you own and who you actually want to use.
