Genshin Impact 7.1 Guide: Vesna and Voyanisa Teams plus Spiral Abyss Prep
Genshin Impact 7.1 update window and compensation
Version 7.1 went live on 2026/09/23 06:00. Compensation is 300 Primogems for maintenance plus 300 Primogems for bug fixes, available to players at Adventure Rank 5 or above before the update. The bug-fix mail must be claimed before 2026/09/26 06:00, and mails last 30 days.
What each new character actually does
Vesna is the commander of the Winter Pact and the Tsaritsa's blade: a sword-wielding Anemo unit whose value is letting the team trigger Stellar Swirl and, under conditions, converting that into Stellar Swirl reaction damage. Voyanisa is the lead soprano of the Kololevtsky troupe, a Hydro catalyst who fills both healing and support slots in Freeze and Stellar Swirl teams.
New enemy: Frost Coffin mechanics
The new enemy Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow in the Fellfrost Peak region seals itself into an ice coffin below a HP threshold while dealing periodic Cryo AoE damage. The coffin is more fragile under Stellar reactions and easier to break with Electro or Anemo attacks. Leave it intact and it heals and counters with ice swords; break it and it enters a weakened window.
Genshin Impact Vesna weapon guide: the metamorphosis effect order
The 5-star sword metamorphosis rotates through three effects: each time the holder casts an Elemental Skill or Burst, they gain Crit DMG, then Stellar Swirl reaction DMG, then Energy restoration, in that order. Leaving the field removes the effects and resets the sequence. Vesna's damage curve is therefore build-up, burst, regain, rather than flat output.
Why the reset matters
The reset punishes frequent swapping. In practice, let Vesna finish a full skill rotation before switching out rather than inserting other units mid-sequence. If you heal by swapping often, Voyanisa covers that need because her buffs still trigger from off-field.
Budget alternative
The 4-star sword New Bough raises the holder's ATK and Elemental Mastery when attacks land after an Elemental Skill, and under the Radiance: Stellar Glimmerstate it instead boosts Stellar reaction DMG and ATK, even off-field. Its trigger window overlaps Vesna's damage window, making it the smoothest stand-in before you own metamorphosis.
Genshin Impact Voyanisa build: the Hymn of the Maelstrom catalyst
The 5-star catalyst Hymn of the Maelstrom grants Healing Bonus; healing grants increased Max HP and, based on Max HP, raises the ATK of your own active character. Nearby characters triggering Freeze or Stellar Swirl further increases both bonuses, and everything triggers while the holder is off-field.
Why Max HP is the core stat
Voyanisa's chain is healing to Max HP to teammate ATK. Her stat priority is therefore Max HP plus Energy Recharge, not raw healing output: the higher the Max HP, the more ATK she hands to the active character, which keeps her relevant in Freeze teams rather than being a pure healer.
Budget alternative and team fit
The 4-star catalyst Winter's Heavy Heart grants Elemental Mastery or ATK based on how many Cryo/Electro characters are in the party, and under the 辉映·星烁 state it counts Cryo and Electro characters to boost Elemental Mastery and Stellar reaction DMG. Party composition directly changes her value, so mixed-attribute teams dilute her.
Genshin Impact Stellar Swirl team construction and rotation
Stellar Swirl is this version's keyword. The Blessing of the Abyssal Moon lists the reactions that can trigger its shockwave: Superconduct, Stellar Superconduct, Cryo Swirl, Stellar Swirl, Frozen and Shatter, plus dealing Stellar Superconduct or Stellar Swirl damage. Building around those reactions beats stacking raw stats.
| Team direction | Core setup | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Stellar Swirl damage | Vesna + Cryo/Electro damage dealer + Voyanisa | Floor 12 first half (Stellar reaction DMG +75%) |
| Freeze control | Cryo damage dealer + Hydro applier + Voyanisa | Floor 12 second half (75% Cryo DMG Bonus) |
| Budget setup | Vesna with New Bough / Voyanisa with Winter's Heavy Heart | Before new weapons are built |
Rotation order that works
- Open with Voyanisa to lay healing and buffs so the Max HP to ATK conversion lands first.
- Bring in the reaction trigger so Stellar Swirl catches Vesna's buff window.
- Finish a full Vesna rotation before swapping, or metamorphosis resets.
- Against Frost Coffin enemies, break the coffin with Electro or Anemo first, then burst in the weakened window.
A mechanic fix worth knowing
7.1 fixed a bug where Stellar Swirl damage sometimes failed to count the Cryo character participating in the reaction. Cryo-heavy Stellar Swirl teams previously under-reported damage, and that output returns after the fix.
Genshin Impact Spiral Abyss October 16 update
The new Abyss cycle arrives on October 16, 2026. Floor 11's Ley Line Disorder gives all party members 60% Anemo DMG Bonus and 60% Cryo DMG Bonus. Floor 12's first half grants 75% increased Stellar reaction damage, while the second half gives all party members 75% Cryo DMG Bonus.
Blessing of the Abyssal Moon: Moon of the Dread Star
The blessing triggers when a character causes Superconduct, Stellar Superconduct, Cryo Swirl, Stellar Swirl, Frozen or Shatter reactions on an enemy, or deals Stellar Superconduct or Stellar Swirl damage: it releases a shockwave at the enemy's position dealing True Damage, at most once every 2 seconds. Because True Damage bypasses resistance and defence, triggering reactions often beats one large multiplier.
Imaginarium Theater schedule
The first Imaginarium Theater of 7.1 opens October 1 with Hydro, Cryo and Anemo as the restricted elements; opening characters include Neuvillette, Barbara, Citlali, Kaeya, Wanderer and Brunie, with Ineffa, Yae Miko, Thoma and Chiori as special guests. The second opens November 1 with Hydro, Electro and Geo, and Vesna appears in that special guest list.
Genshin Impact 7.1 resource planning
The two characters need different levels of commitment: Vesna requires matching elemental teammates to convert Stellar Swirl into damage, while Voyanisa slots straight into existing Freeze or Stellar Swirl teams.
| Priority | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| High | Build Voyanisa first | Healing plus support in one slot, triggers off-field |
| High | Clear weekly Secret Tsarist Assignments missions | Claim from the palace secretary in Snezhnaya for furnishings and blueprints |
| Medium | Invest in Vesna only with matching teammates | Stellar Swirl output needs Cryo/Electro support |
| Medium | Try Edge of Survival stages Fiery Feather Pursuit and Ice-Imprisoned Citadel | New version content with one-time rewards |
| Low | Serenitea Pot and Miliastra Wonderland cosmetics | No combat impact |
Pull advice: Voyanisa first
With one pick, I would take Voyanisa. Her buffs trigger from off-field and she immediately improves teams you already own, while Vesna's ceiling depends on having Cryo and Electro partners. Reverse the order if your account already runs built Cryo and Electro damage dealers, because metamorphosis turns Stellar Swirl into a reliable damage window.
Genshin Impact FAQ
Q: When should I claim 7.1 compensation?
A: Both the maintenance and bug-fix compensations are 300 Primogems each; the bug-fix mail must be claimed before 2026/09/26 06:00.
Q: Can I control the metamorphosis effect order?
A: No. It cycles Crit DMG, Stellar Swirl reaction DMG, then Energy restoration on each Skill or Burst cast, and resets when the holder leaves the field.
Q: What is floor 12's second half buff?
A: All party members gain 75% Cryo DMG Bonus; the first half grants 75% increased Stellar reaction damage.
Q: How do I beat Frost Coffin enemies?
A: Electro or Anemo attacks break the coffin more easily, and breaking it triggers a weakened window; leaving it intact lets the enemy heal and counter.
Q: Which elements does the October Imaginarium Theater allow?
A: Hydro, Cryo and Anemo from October 1; Hydro, Electro and Geo from November 1.
Come discuss in the Gghubs comments.
Action list
- Raise Voyanisa to a usable level and slot her into your Freeze or Stellar Swirl team.
- Only commit to Vesna once you can field Cryo or Electro partners, and check for metamorphosis.
- Prepare two teams for October 16: Stellar reactions for the first half, Cryo damage for the second.
- Pick up the weekly Secret Tsarist Assignments mission from the Snezhnaya palace secretary.
- Break ice coffins with Electro or Anemo before bursting Frost Coffin enemies.