Genshin Impact Rerun Waiting List: Hu Tao Reaches 657 Days as Version 7.1–7.3 Speculation Grows

Limited 5-star characters in Genshin Impact are normally obtainable only while their Event Wish is active, so missing one banner can create a long and unpredictable wait. As of September 7, 2026, during Version 7.0 Phase II, Hu Tao has gone 657 days without another appearance and now sits clearly at the top of the waiting list. Travelers budgeting for an eventual rerun can continue saving Primogems, while players who choose to purchase Genesis Crystals can use Topuplist and its Genshin Impact top-up page.

Rerun timing has never followed a dependable first-in, first-out order. Some characters return after only a few updates because they match a new story chapter, combat mechanic, event, or teammate. Others disappear for more than a year despite strong popularity. Chronicled Wish has created another route back into circulation, but it has not turned the schedule into a predictable rotation.

Data date: September 7, 2026. “Days since last appearance” counts both regular limited Event Wishes and relevant Chronicled Wish appearances. The historical table is a dated snapshot; the later Version 7.1–7.3 section is prediction, not an official banner announcement.

Longest Genshin Impact Rerun Waits as of September 7, 2026

Hu Tao Is Approaching a Two-Year Absence

Hu Tao's last limited appearance was in Version 5.1 Phase II. Her 657-day gap is 84 days longer than the group tied directly behind her. If she does not return during Version 7.1, the wait will move very close to the two-year mark, which explains why she dominates current rerun discussion even though she is one of the game's most recognizable Pyro carries.

A regular Event Wish is not the only possible route for Hu Tao. The waiting list contains a dense group of Liyue characters: Hu Tao, Ganyu, Baizhu, Xiao, Xianyun, and Shenhe all appear within the top 15. That concentration makes another Liyue-themed Chronicled Wish easy to imagine, particularly around Lantern Rite, when Liyue traditionally becomes the center of the update.

However, a plausible roster is not a confirmed roster. Chronicled Wish lineups are selected by HoYoverse and can change according to eligibility, event focus, and banner planning. Players should not spend their saved guarantee or pre-farm a weapon solely because six Liyue names now fit neatly into one community prediction.

Why Ganyu, Baizhu, Tartaglia, and Xiao Share 573 Days

The four-way tie at 573 days comes from their shared appearance in the Version 5.3 Chronicled Wish. This is important because a Chronicled Wish appearance resets the practical availability timer even when the character did not receive a standard two-phase rerun.

Ganyu, Baizhu, and Xiao strengthen the case for a future Liyue pool because their identities are directly associated with the region. Tartaglia is different. Although he has major story history in Liyue, he is a Fatui Harbinger from Snezhnaya. Now that the Snezhnaya chapter is active, HoYoverse could associate a future Tartaglia appearance with his homeland or a relevant Fatui storyline instead of treating him as part of a Liyue collection.

Xianyun at 510 days and Shenhe at 426 days complete the most obvious Liyue waiting cluster. Qiqi is a less likely inclusion in the immediate theory because she already appeared through the Version 6.7 strengthening-focused Chronicled Wish described in the current banner history.

The 447-Day Block Shows How Chronicled Wish Changes the Ranking

Seven characters are tied at 447 days: Chiori, Kinich, Yoimiya, Kaedehara Kazuha, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Kamisato Ayato, Kamisato Ayaka, and Arataki Itto appear around this area, with Kinich reaching the same day count through a regular Version 5.6 Phase II banner while the others are associated with the Version 5.6 Chronicled Wish.

This block demonstrates why “days since last rerun” should not be read as a simple popularity chart. A themed pool can refresh several old characters on the same date, creating large ties that remain visible for more than a year. Meanwhile, one character on a conventional banner can land in the same position for entirely different scheduling reasons.

For players, the practical lesson is to track both banner types. Chronicled Wish has its own rules and fate mechanics, so a character becoming available there is not identical to receiving an ordinary Event Wish. It still ends the period in which the character was unobtainable, which is why it belongs in an availability-based waiting list.

Could a Natlan Chronicled Wish Be Next?

Genshin Impact has already used Chronicled Wish to revisit regional and themed groups, including Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Fontaine, and a strengthening-focused selection of older characters. Natlan has now been part of the game for roughly two years, making discussion of a Natlan pool increasingly reasonable.

Mualani is already at 363 days, while Kinich is at 447 days. Chasca is not shown in this top-33 snapshot, but she is frequently mentioned alongside them because all three represent the earlier Natlan release cycle and no longer occupy the newest-character spotlight. Their current combat value also faces stronger competition from later Lunar and Stellar teams.

That does not establish a Natlan Chronicled Wish date. A Liyue pool has a more obvious near-term seasonal window through Lantern Rite, so a Natlan edition may come later even if enough characters become eligible. The safest planning approach is to treat a Natlan pool as a medium-term possibility rather than a Version 7.1 promise.

What the Middle of the List Tells Us

The middle positions cover characters last seen from Version 5.8 through Version 6.2. Mualani stands at 363 days, while Nilou, Wanderer, Nahida, and Alhaitham share 342 days. Yelan follows at 321, Furina reaches exactly 300, Zhongli sits at 279, and Venti is at 258.

Archons often attract rerun expectations, but even their schedules are not perfectly regular. Nahida, Furina, Zhongli, and Venti occupy different positions because story relevance, regional events, and surrounding banner needs can override a simple rotation. A long wait can increase community demand without guaranteeing that the oldest Archon returns first.

Xilonen and Varesa are tied at 237 days, followed by Zibai and Neuvillette at 195. These are much shorter gaps than Hu Tao's, yet they may still return earlier if an upcoming endgame cycle or new teammate specifically favors their teams. This is why roster synergy often predicts short-term reruns better than the raw day count.

Version 7.1–7.3 Rerun Candidates

The next several versions are expected to balance three broad combat directions: Stellar teams, Lunar teams, and traditional or Hexerei-based teams. Stygian Onslaught asks players to prepare multiple parties, so banner scheduling has a commercial and gameplay reason to offer complete cores rather than isolated characters.

Varka and Nicole Reeyn

Varka and Nicole Reeyn have not yet received their first reruns. They are central pieces of the Hexerei direction and work naturally in the same broader team structure. A paired return during Version 7.1–7.3 is therefore plausible if one Stygian Onslaught stage favors Hexerei or mixed Anemo-Pyro damage. The logic is based on team fit, not a confirmed banner leak.

Zibai and Linnea

Lunar-Charged has already had multiple opportunities to return, and Lunar-Bloom has also received a rerun cycle. Lunar-Crystallize remains the major Lunar branch without the same follow-up exposure. Zibai and Linnea are closely linked within that team, so bundling them across one version would let players rebuild the central damage-and-sustain pairing. Zibai's 195-day absence is not especially long, but system relevance could matter more than rank.

Skirk and Escoffier

Version 7.1's new character Voyanissa is expected to interact with Anemo-focused Stellar-Swirl while also supporting Hydro and Cryo damage in current discussion. That creates a possible connection to the established Skirk-Escoffier core. Skirk has been absent for only 153 days in this snapshot, making this the least wait-time-driven prediction of the three. If the pair returns, it would likely be because the new character or combat environment creates a direct team-building reason.

How Players Should Use the Waiting List

A rerun waiting list is most useful as a savings tool, not a release calendar. Hu Tao players can see that her absence is exceptional and may choose to maintain a full guarantee. Liyue collectors can recognize that several targets might arrive close together if a Chronicled Wish appears. Natlan players can prepare without assuming the pool will be immediate.

Before spending on Version 7.0 Phase II, separate the characters you definitely want from those you would only pull because they have been absent for a long time. A 600-day wait does not make a character stronger or more suitable for an account. Team needs, available supports, weapon options, and future character plans remain more important than rank.

It is also worth preserving flexibility around livestreams and official banner notices. If the account can already clear endgame content, waiting for the complete Version 7.1 announcement carries little cost. Chronicled Wish planning deserves extra caution because its featured roster and fate system must be checked directly when the banner is announced.

Final Outlook

Hu Tao is the undisputed leader of the current waiting list at 657 days. The cluster of Ganyu, Baizhu, Xiao, Xianyun, and Shenhe makes a future Liyue Chronicled Wish look coherent, while Tartaglia's Snezhnaya identity gives his placement more uncertainty. A Natlan Chronicled Wish is increasingly believable, but it likely has a weaker near-term seasonal case than Liyue.

For Versions 7.1–7.3, Varka with Nicole Reeyn, Zibai with Linnea, and Skirk with Escoffier are reasonable team-based predictions. None should be presented as confirmed. The only firm conclusions are the dated waiting figures and each character's recorded last appearance; banner order remains under HoYoverse's control until the official Event Wish announcements arrive.

FAQ

Which Genshin Impact character has waited the longest for a rerun?

As of September 7, 2026, Hu Tao ranks first at 657 days since her Version 5.1 Phase II appearance.

Why are Ganyu, Baizhu, Tartaglia, and Xiao tied?

All four were last available through the Version 5.3 Chronicled Wish, so they share a 573-day waiting period in this snapshot.

Will Hu Tao appear in the next Liyue Chronicled Wish?

She is a logical community prediction because of her long absence and the large Liyue cluster near the top of the list, but HoYoverse has not confirmed the next Liyue roster.

Is a Natlan Chronicled Wish confirmed?

No. Natlan characters are becoming old enough for the idea to be plausible, but there is no confirmed schedule in this article's data.

Are the Version 7.1–7.3 rerun pairings official?

No. Varka and Nicole Reeyn, Zibai and Linnea, and Skirk and Escoffier are team-based predictions. Their versions, phases, and inclusion remain unconfirmed.

Where can players prepare Genesis Crystals for a future rerun?

Players who decide to supplement their saved Primogems can use Topuplist and its Genshin Impact recharge page to prepare Genesis Crystals. Spending is optional, and players should wait for official banner confirmation before making a decision.