Genshin Impact 7.1 Hydro Carry Build Guide: Artifact Stats, the Free Event Sword and Pull Order
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 "Requiem to the Netherworld" launched on 2026-09-23, and the "Surging Tide Ballad" banner raises the rate for the Hydro five-star from 2026-09-21 12:00 . Data here comes from official announcements plus third-party kit breakdowns; multipliers the announcement does not list are marked "follow the official announcement".
Applicable version: 7.1 "Requiem to the Netherworld" (launched 2026-09-23)
Genshin Impact 7.1 Hydro carry: role and banner timing
The official banner window
The "Surging Tide Ballad" banner has raised the rate for the Hydro five-star since 2026-09-21 12:00. The parallel "Warm Wind Dance" banner raises the rate for the Wind five-star Vesna, so the two runs are separate and you do not have to worry about pool overlap.
What an on-field Hydro carry needs
She wants a party that keeps Hydro applied or supplies buffs so the first burst window lands fully (source: third-party kit breakdown, not official values). Whether to pull comes down to whether your roster lacks Hydro damage, not to a tier list position (reasoning). Check a Genshin Impact tier list for the ceiling, then build around the supports you already own.
Genshin Impact 7.1 artifact stats
Stat order
Order stats crit rate, crit damage, Elemental Mastery, then ATK%. Crit rate leads because burst carries concentrate damage into a few hits, and unstable crits hurt in timed Abyss rooms (reasoning). The announcement does not list a recommended set for the new Hydro five-star, so follow the official announcement for specifics.
Sands choice
| Slot | Main stat | Substats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands | Energy Recharge or ATK% | Crit rate / crit dmg | ER first if the rotation drops |
| Goblet | Hydro DMG Bonus | Crit rate / crit dmg | Element match |
| Circlet | Crit rate or crit dmg | Crit dmg / EM | Patch the stat gap |
The sands decision reduces to one question: does the burst come back in time? If not, switch to Energy Recharge; if it does, switch to ATK% (source: third-party kit breakdown, not official values).
Genshin Impact 7.1 weapon choice
Can the free event sword work
"Silverplume Moonchase" grants the event-exclusive one-handed sword . Event weapons are usually the cheapest transitional option, so a new or secondary account should use it rather than scrambling for a five-star (reasoning).
Five-star alternatives and refinement
If you already own a five-star one-handed sword that fits a Hydro burst carry, use it; otherwise leave resources with artifact substats. Refinement ranks 1 to 3 are a clear step, and past rank 3 the return diminishes, so stopping at rank 3 is reasonable on a budget.
Genshin Impact 7.1 team setups
Two teams you can copy
| Team | Setup | Gear notes | Rotation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro burst | Carry + two supports + sustain | Buff up before swapping in | Supports set up, carry bursts |
| Double Hydro | Carry + second Hydro + support + shield | Two Hydro units keep ER and application | Hydro support applies, carry follows |
Supports and sustain
Pick supports that add DMG bonus or resistance shred, and a shield for sustain. In timed Abyss rooms, losing a rotation to a high-damage enemy costs more than a little lost damage (reasoning).
Genshin Impact 7.1 resource plan and pull order
What to raise first
| Priority | Item | Why |
|---|---|---|
| High | Carry artifact set | Core of the Hydro burst |
| High | Free event sword | Free, cheap to refine |
| Medium | Support roster | Amplifies the carry |
| Low | A third damage line | Duplicate role |
Do not miss event rewards
The "Stygian Onslaught" turbulence challenge and the "Anniversary Scrapbook" web event opened on 2026-09-28. Both are low-effort Primogem sources, so clear them before the Spiral Abyss resets.
How to order pulls
The two 7.1 banners raise Vesna and the Hydro five-star separately. If you can only afford one, fill the element your roster lacks and check whether the current banner is genuinely necessary; splitting the budget across both usually leaves neither fully built (reasoning).
Genshin Impact 7.1 Abyss room notes and common mistakes
Opening rotation for timed rooms
Open with the support that applies Hydro or a buff, then bring the carry in so the first burst window lands fully. Timed Abyss rooms are lost to idle time more often than to low damage, so a fixed setup order matters more than raw stats (reasoning).
Common mistakes
- Bringing the carry in first and wasting the first burst window.
- Refarming a full artifact set for a single room instead of reusing the same supports.
- Ignoring Energy Recharge, which breaks the second rotation.
- Running no sustain and losing the rotation to a high-damage enemy.
Why one support set can serve both teams
Both 7.1 five-stars share the same generic supports, so building one support set covers both banners. Splitting resources across two support sets leaves both half-built, while a single strong support line lifts whichever carry you actually field (reasoning).
Genshin Impact 7.1 support and sustain setup
Which supports to prioritise
Prioritise supports that add a DMG bonus or shred resistance, since a burst carry converts those buffs into damage in a single window. A support that only adds flat damage does less for a burst profile than one that multiplies the window (reasoning).
How much sustain is enough
Take a shield over a heal for timed rooms, because a shield prevents interruption while a heal only repairs it after the fact. Losing one burst window to an interruption costs more than the shield slot's damage contribution (reasoning).
What to skip this patch
Skip a third damage line and any artifact refarm aimed at a single room. The two 7.1 banners share the same supports, so a single strong support set covers both carries rather than needing two (reasoning).
How to check a build before the Abyss
Run one Abyss pass with the main carry and note where the rotation breaks. Fixing the single weakest slot, usually the sands or the circlet, lifts a build more than spreading upgrades across every piece (reasoning).For specific details, please refer to Gghubs.
Genshin Impact 7.1 FAQ
Q: When is the 7.1 Hydro five-star banner?
A: The "Surging Tide Ballad" banner has raised her rate since 2026-09-21 12:00 .
Q: What artifact stats should she use?
A: Crit rate first, then crit damage, then Elemental Mastery and ATK%; the sands depends on whether the burst comes back in time.
Q: Is there a free weapon in 7.1?
A: Yes, "Silverplume Moonchase" grants the event-exclusive one-handed sword .
Q: Which of the two banners should I pull?
A: Fill the element your roster lacks and check whether the current banner is necessary; splitting the budget usually leaves neither built.
Action checklist
- Fix the energy rotation before stacking crit rate and crit damage.
- Pick the sands by whether the burst comes back in time.
- Use the free event sword on a new account.
- Prioritise DMG-bonus supports and a shield for sustain.
- Clear Stygian Onslaught and the Anniversary Scrapbook before the Abyss resets.
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