this Genshin Impact best teams companion answers three questions instead of restating a Genshin Impact tier list. Which of Skirk and Escoffier to take first, whether the weapon banner is worth an Epitomized Path, and one point tier lists skip: in the second half of 7.1 the scarce resource is time, not Primogems.
Genshin Impact 7.1 Three Deadlines: October 18, October 20, November 03
The three deadlines behave differently. The web event pays out immediately once completed, the event activity stops paying after its last round, and the banners are a self-selected window. Do the irreversible ones first .
| Deadline | Closes | Cost of missing it |
|---|---|---|
| Sixth Anniversary Album web event (180 Primogems) | October 18, 23:59 | Entry closes, no make-up |
| "Wager of Foresight" match phase | October 20, 09:59 | That round's participation reward is gone |
| "Apex Aberrant" and the Ascension season | November 03, 03:59 | Current-cycle rewards end |
| Double-Cryo banners and weapon banner | November 03, 14:59 | Rate-up window closes |
Why the order is fixed
The album event costs a few taps and closes first, so it goes first. The wager event goes second because it pays per round and a missed round cannot be recovered. The banners go last because they run to November 03.
Genshin Impact "Wager of Foresight": How the Eight Rounds Work
The match phase of "Wager of Foresight" runs from October 12 at 10:00 to October 20 at 09:59, with a results phase from October 20 at 10:00 to October 23 at 09:59. You need Adventure Rank 20 or above and the completion of Archon Quest Prologue Act III.
Eight rounds, 24 hours each
The event opens eight rounds of battles over time. Each round hands out a number of Victory Sigils, which you place on the team you expect to win, and each round's prediction lasts 24 hours . When a round ends, you receive a prediction score based on the outcome and your pick.
Participating beats guessing correctly
Rewards split into two parts: participating in each round, and hitting score thresholds. The correct strategy is to participate every round rather than saving one big bet, because participation rewards are certain and score rewards float.
Watch out: once a round closes, that round's participation reward cannot be claimed later .
Genshin Impact Sixth Anniversary Album: 180 Primogems Closes Tomorrow
The Sixth Anniversary Album web event runs from September 28 to October 18 at 23:59 and rewards include 180 Primogems along with Hero's Wit and Sanctifying Essence . Today is October 17, so roughly one day remains.
It runs in the browser, not in-game
The album event lives on the web and does not share an entry point with in-game events. Reviewing your journey and taking the adventure-style quiz completes it, with no combat involved, so the only realistic failure mode is forgetting.
Watch out: web event Primogems are not extended by version updates. The entry closes at October 18 23:59 .
Genshin Impact 7.1 Double-Cryo Banners: Skirk or Escoffier
Both second-half character banners run from October 13 at 18:00 to November 03 at 14:59 . The "Star of the Void" wish features the 5-star rate-up character Skirk (Cryo), while "Song of Berry" features Escoffier (Cryo). The two share pity with each other.
| Your roster | Recommendation | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Mature Cryo carry, short on sustain | Check whether your healing slot is covered first | Overlapping roles have diminishing returns |
| Clear gap at the carry slot | Take the one that can be fielded today | An immediately usable character beats a paper upgrade |
| Only one pity's worth of Primogems | Pull one banner, not two | Shared pity means splitting slows both |
| Saving for a later version | Skip both | Limited characters return, Primogems do not multiply |
Remember that both banners share pity
Official notes state that the wish counter for Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 is fully shared and accumulates across both, while staying independent from other wish types . The four-star rate-ups are the same on both banners, so there is no wrong side to build pity on.
Genshin Impact Weapon Banner and Epitomized Path: One or Two Weapons
The "Epitome Invocation" weapon banner runs over the same window, October 13 at 18:00 to November 03 at 14:59, with the 5-star rate-ups being the single-handed sword Bright Radiance and the polearm Fragrant Player .
Epitomized Path locks to one weapon
Official notes state you may use Epitomized Path on either Bright Radiance or Fragrant Player, not both . The decision point is therefore which weapon type your carry uses, not which weapon scores higher abstractly.
Why characters come first
Settle the character before the weapon, because characters define team structure while weapons amplify it. Locking a polearm while your carry is a sword user splits two pity counters across two directions.
Genshin Impact 7.1 Remaining Timed Content
A few smaller activities run on their own windows in 7.1, each with a fixed end date .
| Content | Window | Note |
|---|---|---|
| "Apex Aberrant" ley line challenge | September 30 10:00 to November 03 03:59 | Burst phase ended October 10 03:59 |
| Ascension season | Play phase September 24 10:00 to November 03 03:59 | Requires unlocking the Astral Oddity |
| Genius Invokation TCG heated mode | October 10 10:00 to October 26 03:59 | Adventure Rank 32 or above |
| Garb appraisal event | After 7.1 update to November 04 05:59 | Oddity outfit set reward |
What the burst phase ending means
The "Apex Aberrant" burst phase ended at October 10 03:59, so runs no longer convert resin into a chosen artifact domain reward, though the event itself continues to November 03 . Treat it as a difficulty-reward activity from now on.
Genshin Impact FAQ
How long is left on the anniversary album and what does it pay?
A: It closes October 18 at 23:59 and pays 180 Primogems along with Hero's Wit and Sanctifying Essence once the interactive tasks are done .
Does missing a wager round matter?
A: Yes. The event runs eight rounds at 24 hours each, and each round carries a participation reward that cannot be claimed after the round closes .
Is pity shared between the two Cryo banners?
A: Yes. Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 share their pity counter fully and accumulate together, independent of other wish types .
Can Epitomized Path point at both weapons?
A: No. You may lock only one of Bright Radiance and Fragrant Player, so check which weapon type your carry uses first .
Is the TCG heated mode worth playing before October 26?
A: Yes, if you are Adventure Rank 32 or above. It is a special-rule heated mode running to October 26 at 03:59 with no resin cost .
Action Checklist
- Open the anniversary album web event today and claim the 180 Primogems before October 18 23:59.
- Place your Victory Sigils in every wager round from October 18 rather than saving one big bet.
- Confirm your roster gap before choosing between Skirk and Escoffier.
- Decide your carry's weapon type before setting Epitomized Path.
- Claim the Apex Aberrant and Ascension season rewards before November 03 03:59.
- Check GameHub for per-version artifact and team comp data.