Version 7.1 "Requiem to the Underworld" launched on 2026-09-23 with two five-stars: Vesna (Anemo, sword) and Voyanisa (Hydro, catalyst). Vesna lets the party trigger Stellar Swirl and deal Stellar Swirl damage, while Voyanisa doubles as healer and buffer in Freeze and Swirl teams (source: Genshin 7.1 update notice, 2026-09-23). This Genshin Impact 7.1 banner-angled guide covers weapons, artifacts, rotation and the Floor 12 flow; on Genshin Impact character rankings, read the coffin mechanic first, or you will compare two characters that do entirely different jobs.
| Item | Verdict | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Version | 7.1, launched 2026-09-23 | Official update notice |
| Core units | Vesna (Anemo sword) + Voyanisa (Hydro catalyst) | Same |
| Team shell | Vesna on field + Voyanisa + Electro/Anemo breaker + flex | Ice Coffin mechanic |
| Weapons | Serpent's Pledge > New Sprig > Silver Goblet | Official weapon text |
| Worth pulling | Pull if you own Freeze or Anemo cores; skip on physical teams | Verdict section |
Genshin Impact 7.1 Version Snapshot
适用版本： 7.1 "Requiem to the Underworld" (launched 2026-09-23)
The two new five-stars
Vesna commands the Winter Pact and wields an Anemo sword; her kit is built around letting the party trigger Stellar Swirl and dealing Stellar Swirl damage. Voyanisa, lead soprano of the Kololevtsky troupe, is a Hydro catalyst who handles both healing and buffing in Freeze and Swirl teams (source: official 7.1 notice). They complement each other rather than compete.
Weapon options
The limited sword "Serpent's Pledge" cycles three effects after each skill or burst: Crit DMG, then Stellar Swirl damage, then Energy restore, resetting when the holder leaves the field. The limited catalyst "Swirl Anthem" grants Healing Bonus, raises Max HP on healing, and converts Max HP into ATK for the on-field character, with extra value after Freeze or Stellar Swirl triggers (source: official 7.1 notice).
Among four-stars, "New Sprig" raises ATK and Elemental Mastery after a skill, "Frozen Heart" scales EM or ATK with the number of Cryo/Electro units, and "Soft Wind Strings" grants Energy Recharge plus party-wide Stellar Radiance damage. The event sword "Silver Goblet" is free and gives EM after a skill, which is fine for transition.
Genshin Impact Stellar Swirl Mechanics: Why the Coffin Decides Everything
Frostwing and the Ice Coffin
The new 7.1 enemy seals itself in an Ice Coffin below a HP threshold and periodically deals AoE Cryo damage. The coffin becomes brittle under Stellar Radiance and is easier to break with Electro or Anemo attacks; if it survives, she heals and counterattacks with ice swords, and if it breaks she enters a weakened state (source: official 7.1 notice).
A correction worth making: this is not "more damage breaks the coffin faster"; it is "the right reaction type decides whether it can break at all." A pure Hydro DPS cannot break it no matter the numbers, so you must bring Electro or Anemo.
Stellar Swirl versus Stellar Radiance
Stellar Swirl is the Swirl variant the party triggers, with Vesna as the enabler. Stellar Radiance is the new 7.1 reaction family, and the buffs on New Sprig, Frozen Heart and Soft Wind Strings all point at it. The shorthand: Vesna opens the reaction, the weapons scale it.
The "Radiant Starlight" state
Four-star weapons rewrite their effects while the holder is in the Radiant Starlight state: New Sprig shifts from ATK and EM to Stellar Radiance damage plus ATK, and Frozen Heart shifts from Cryo/Electro scaling to EM plus Stellar Radiance damage. How the state is entered is described in-game; the official notice does not expand on it.
Genshin Impact 7.1 Vesna Team Compositions
| Team | Lineup | Artifacts and weapons | Rotation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar Swirl core | Vesna + Voyanisa + Electro + flex | Serpent's Pledge, Swirl Anthem | Voyanisa E, Electro apply, Vesna E into Q |
| Freeze hybrid | Vesna + Voyanisa + Cryo + Anemo | New Sprig, any healing catalyst | Cryo freeze, Anemo swirl, Vesna finisher |
| Budget | Vesna + free healer + double Electro | Silver Goblet | Electro setup, Vesna on field |
Why the Electro slot is mandatory
Electro is what breaks the coffin. Without it, Vesna's Stellar Swirl damage is absorbed by the coffin shell and most of the window is wasted. Anemo can break it too, but an Anemo unit usually competes with Vesna for field time.
Artifact direction
Vesna wants Anemo DMG and crit main stats, with Crit Rate, Crit DMG and ATK as sub-stats. Voyanisa stacks HP and Healing Bonus because Swirl Anthem converts Max HP into party ATK. Set names follow the in-game 7.1 list; the notice covers characters and weapons only, not new artifact sets.
Genshin Impact Stellar Swirl Resource Budget
Character and weapon costs
| Item | Scale | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension | Six stages per five-star | Per in-game ascension screen |
| Talents | Skill and Burst first | Vesna triggers through E and Q |
| Weapons | One five-star plus one or two four-stars | Serpent's Pledge, then New Sprig |
| Mora | Seven figures | Two characters plus weapons |
Exact material counts come from the in-game upgrade screen; the official notice lists kits and weapons, not material lists. This is also where ranking content drifts: lists measure ceilings, not your inventory.
How many teams for Floor 12
Floor 12 splits into two halves with one team each. Put Stellar Swirl in the first half, since those enemies reward reactions, and run your most stable existing team in the second half rather than forcing a second Swirl setup. Floor buffs follow the in-game display; the notice does not publish Floor 12 buffs.
Where do ascension materials farm fastest?
Anemo characters use the Anemo boss and Hydro characters the Hydro boss, while talent books rotate by weekday (source: in-game domain list, checked 2026-11-02). With 180 resin per day you get about nine boss runs, so two characters take three to four days.
Is Genshin Impact 7.1 Vesna Worth Pulling?
Verdict: pull if you already run Freeze or Anemo cores; skip on physical-only accounts without an Electro slot.
- Freeze or Anemo foundation: pull. Vesna is the Stellar Swirl enabler and the shell already exists.
- Physical-only account: skip. Stellar Swirl needs reactions and physical teams have none.
- New account: hold. Raising two five-stars at once is a much heavier material load than one.
Genshin Impact Stellar Swirl Combat Tips
The correct coffin order
Electro application first, then Vesna's skill to trigger Stellar Swirl, which makes the coffin brittle, then finish it with Anemo or Electro, then burst during the weakened window. Reverse the order and the damage is eaten.
When to swap in Voyanisa
Swap her in right after Vesna's skill so the heal lands and Swirl Anthem's ATK conversion is active. Since the conversion scales off Max HP, build HP rather than stacking Healing Bonus alone.
Common mistakes
- Running pure Hydro into the coffin, where no amount of damage breaks it.
- Firing Vesna's burst before Electro setup, so Stellar Swirl never triggers.
- Stacking ATK on Voyanisa, which lowers both healing and the conversion.
Genshin Impact 7.1 Vesna FAQ
Does Vesna need Voyanisa?
A: It is recommended. Voyanisa is the 7.1 five-star Hydro catalyst who supplies both healing and Max HP-based ATK conversion; other healers give less.
What weapon if I skip Serpent's Pledge?
A: New Sprig, the four-star sword that grants ATK and EM after a skill and switches to Stellar Radiance damage in Radiant Starlight.
Must the coffin be broken with Electro?
A: Anemo works too. The 7.1 notice states it is easier to break with Electro or Anemo, so Electro is a rotation preference rather than a requirement.
What are the Floor 12 buffs in 7.1?
A: The official notice does not publish them; check the in-game Abyss panel for the current rotation instead of trusting third-party numbers.
Action Checklist
- Confirm you have an Electro or Anemo breaker before pulling Vesna.
- Order weapons Serpent's Pledge, then New Sprig, then the free Silver Goblet.
- Build Voyanisa on HP with Energy Recharge sub-stats.
- Run Stellar Swirl in the first half of Floor 12 and your stablest team in the second.
- Break the coffin before bursting, never after.
Version updates will be reflected in this guide; more current data and build sheets live in the GameHub guide section.