Genshin Impact 7.1 New Weapons Guide: Which of the Six Are Worth Pulling?

Genshin Impact Version 7.1 adds six weapons to evaluate: two limited 5-star signatures, three Snezhnaya limited 4-stars and one free event sword. Their value varies sharply because a strong weapon is not always a good banner target. Players should count saved Primogems before entering the weapon banner; those who later choose to purchase Genesis Crystals can use Topuplist and its Genshin Impact top-up page.

The two signatures are expected on the first-half weapon banner alongside Vesna and Vodyanitsa. The three limited 4-stars are also associated with the first-half release, while the event sword can be obtained and refined to R5 without wishing. This guide separates maximum performance, account-wide versatility and acquisition cost so that players do not mistake an impressive R5 calculation for a realistic pull recommendation.

Quick Ranking of the Six New Weapons

Beyond the Chrysalis: Vesna's 5-Star Signature Sword

Beyond the Chrysalis is Vesna's level 90 signature Sword with 674 Base ATK and 44.1% CRIT DMG. Its passive cycles through three effects when the wielder uses an Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst. The first raises CRIT DMG by 56% for 10 seconds, the second increases the wielder's Stellar Swirl Reaction DMG by 36% for 10 seconds, and the third restores 5 Elemental Energy every 4 seconds, up to three times. Each effect keeps its own duration instead of being replaced when the next effect appears.

The independent timers are important. A Skill-Burst-Skill sequence can build overlapping bonuses rather than resetting the entire passive. When the sequence returns to the first effect, that effect's duration refreshes instead of creating another separate 56% CRIT DMG stack. Leaving the field removes the active bonuses and resets the order, so the weapon is designed for a character who remains on field and repeatedly uses Skill and Burst.

During the first effect, the weapon reaches 100.1% total CRIT DMG from its 44.1% secondary stat and the 56% passive bonus. Even before counting the reaction bonus or Energy restoration, the combination of 674 Base ATK and extremely high temporary CRIT DMG is unusually strong. This is why its floor remains useful even on a character who cannot activate every part perfectly.

Vesna can use the complete passive, and current comparisons place the signature more than 15% ahead of many alternatives. That gap is large enough to change the normal recommendation. Players committed to Vesna should seriously consider her weapon instead of assuming an older 5-star Sword will be close.

Beyond the Chrysalis also has meaningful account value. On-field ATK-scaling characters such as Ayaka, Skirk and Keqing can use its high Base ATK and CRIT package, although their ability to maintain the three-step cycle differs. It can outperform several general-use 5-star Swords in suitable rotations. Calling it universally best would be too broad, but it is clearly the most versatile and powerful new weapon in this set.

Hymn of the Maelstrom: Vodyanitsa's 5-Star Signature Catalyst

Hymn of the Maelstrom takes the opposite approach: 542 Base ATK and 66.2% HP make it a highly specialized support Catalyst. Its healing-related passive builds an HP bonus for the wielder and an ATK bonus for the active character. The effects can still activate while the wielder is off field, which fits Vodyanitsa's short field time.

After a nearby party member triggers Frozen or Stellar Swirl, the fully enhanced effect can provide about 21% additional Max HP to the wielder and a long-lasting 40% ATK bonus to the active character. Without that reaction-based enhancement, the corresponding values fall to about 12% HP and 24% ATK, making the weapon much less competitive.

The 66.2% HP secondary stat is the main practical advantage. Vodyanitsa reportedly wants approximately 65,000 HP to finish her scaling target, and the signature supplies nearly twice the HP percentage of Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers. It therefore reduces artifact pressure and allows more freedom in substats.

Its ATK support is close to Thrilling Tales' 48% bonus, but the mechanics differ. Thrilling Tales buffs one character after a switch and can leave a gap in a long rotation. Hymn of the Maelstrom can cover a longer active window and may buff more than one on-field character during the sequence. In a Vesna team, for example, Odette may receive the bonus for an enhanced Skill before Vesna takes the field and continues using the same support window.

That convenience does not make the Catalyst mandatory. Thrilling Tales is accessible, inexpensive and often strong enough when only the main carry needs ATK. The signature has low general value because few existing Catalyst users both scale heavily with HP and belong in teams that consistently trigger Frozen or Stellar Swirl. Kokomi can use the HP, but current versions of those teams do not necessarily have a slot for her.

For Vodyanitsa owners, this weapon is a luxury that makes the 65,000 HP target easier and smooths buff coverage. It is a reasonable result when wishing for Vesna's Sword on a double-signature banner, but it is not worth forcing for players focused on efficiency.

Silver Light: The Free R5 Event Sword

Silver Light has 510 Base ATK and a 41.3% ATK secondary stat at level 90. After the wielder uses an Elemental Skill, its passive grants 52 Elemental Mastery for 12 seconds at R1, with a maximum of two independently timed stacks. At R5, the full effect reaches 208 Elemental Mastery. Because the event provides R5 directly, this is the correct refinement level for most comparisons.

Odette is the clearest user because she benefits from both ATK and Elemental Mastery. The weapon can perform similarly to several 5-star double-CRIT alternatives in overall output, but it shifts the artifact challenge: without a CRIT secondary stat, reaching a balanced CRIT ratio becomes harder.

The independent stack durations can also create a drop late in the damage sequence. Earlier hits receive the full Elemental Mastery bonus, while later hits may lose part of it after the passive expires. That does not invalidate the weapon, but it means a single peak calculation may overstate its full-rotation performance.

For Vesna, Silver Light is much weaker. Current comparisons put it near 70.2% of Beyond the Chrysalis' performance, below the roughly 74.4% level of the Snezhnaya craftable option. Its advantage is cost, not damage. Build it for Odette when the account lacks a suitable weapon; do not invest in it specifically as Vesna's long-term option.

New Bough: The Limited 4-Star CRIT DMG Sword

New Bough offers 510 Base ATK and 55.1% CRIT DMG. After the wielder uses an Elemental Skill and lands attacks, the passive builds up to three stacks. In a conventional team, full R1 stacks provide 12% ATK and 60 Elemental Mastery. When Radiance: Stellar Glimmer is active, the full package changes to 18% ATK and a 24% Stellar Glimmer Reaction DMG Bonus.

This is a straightforward numerical weapon with very little wasted value. CRIT DMG helps artifact building, ATK supports personal damage, and the reaction bonus matches what new Stellar characters want. Even at R1, it can compete with many 5-star double-CRIT Swords when used by the right character.

For Vesna, R1 is estimated at around 79.8% of her signature's performance, while R5 reaches approximately 86.2%. That makes it her strongest known 4-star substitute. For Odette, a simple double-Skill opening may not reach full stacks during the first damage sequence, but Skill-Burst-Skill or additional attacks can complete the setup. Current comparisons place it at around 83.2% of her signature's performance at R1 and 88.7% at R5.

Its conventional-team mode also helps Sword characters who value both ATK and Elemental Mastery, including Zibai and Alhaitham. This wider compatibility makes it the best 4-star weapon in Version 7.1's new lineup.

However, limited 4-stars have no independent guarantee. R5 can cost more wishes than expected, and a player may receive multiple unwanted weapons first. R1 is already useful; stopping after an incidental copy is usually smarter than targeting R5 unless both 5-star banner weapons are also desired.

Winter's Heavy Heart: The Limited 4-Star CRIT DMG Catalyst

Winter's Heavy Heart also has 510 Base ATK and 55.1% CRIT DMG. Its passive counts Cryo and Electro characters in the party. In a conventional lineup, R5 provides 48 Elemental Mastery for each Cryo member and 9.6% ATK for each Electro member, up to four counted characters. When Radiance: Stellar Glimmer is active, each Cryo or Electro character instead provides 40 Elemental Mastery and a 12% Stellar Glimmer Reaction DMG Bonus at R5.

The weapon suits Catalyst damage dealers who participate in the new reaction teams, including Yae Miko, Yumemizuki Mizuki and Wriothesley. The CRIT DMG secondary stat makes builds easier, while the passive can supply both personal stats and reaction scaling.

Its weakness is relative value rather than raw strength. The Snezhnaya craftable Catalyst is already competitive, so the limited option does not open a large enough gap to justify risky refinement chasing. Players who obtain it naturally can use it, but most accounts should not spend wishes only to replace an existing functional craftable weapon.

Breezeborne Refrain: The Limited 4-Star Team-Buffing Bow

Breezeborne Refrain has 510 Base ATK and 27.6% CRIT Rate. At R1, it provides 20% Energy Recharge. After the wielder builds three passive stacks by hitting opponents with an Elemental Skill or Burst, all nearby party members gain a 24% Stellar Glimmer Reaction DMG Bonus for 12 seconds. At R5, the weapon provides 40% Energy Recharge and a 48% teamwide Stellar Glimmer Reaction DMG Bonus. The passive can trigger while the wielder is off field.

The team-wide buff is what makes the Bow interesting. At R5, it is comparable to adding another large reaction-damage support effect, although existing bonuses dilute the real gain. Current team calculations estimate about a 5.3% team increase at R1 and 9.4% at R5.

Those numbers also explain why chasing it is risky. R1 is helpful but rarely transformative, while R5 has no reliable acquisition path. The R1 Energy Recharge value is not enough by itself to solve demanding support rotations. In content where immediate Burst access matters, Favonius Warbow may remain the better practical choice because its particles improve the entire team's opening rotation.

Faruzan, Diona, Ororon and Fischl are possible users depending on the lineup. Treat the Bow as a useful bonus copy for Stellar teams, not as a weapon that every support must obtain.

What Is Actually Worth Pulling?

The simple priority is Beyond the Chrysalis first, New Bough second, and everything else according to account needs. Hymn of the Maelstrom is comfortable rather than essential. Silver Light should be collected because it is free, but it is mainly an Odette backup. Winter's Heavy Heart and Breezeborne Refrain are usable limited 4-stars whose acquisition cost can exceed their practical gain.

FAQ

Is Beyond the Chrysalis worth pulling?

Yes, for players committed to Vesna. Its current advantage over many alternatives exceeds 15% in relevant comparisons, and its high Base ATK plus CRIT DMG also gives it value on other on-field Sword characters.

Does Vodyanitsa need Hymn of the Maelstrom?

No. Hymn of the Maelstrom makes her 65,000 HP target easier and provides longer, broader ATK support, but Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers remains a strong low-cost option when only one main carry needs the buff.

Which Version 7.1 weapon is the best 4-star?

New Bough is the strongest overall 4-star. Its 55.1% CRIT DMG, ATK and reaction bonuses work well for Vesna and Odette, remain useful at R1 and can also support conventional ATK-and-Elemental-Mastery Sword users.

Should players chase R5 limited 4-star weapons?

Usually not. Limited 4-stars have no direct guarantee, so reaching R5 can consume many wishes. New Bough is already useful at R1, while Winter's Heavy Heart and Breezeborne Refrain generally do not offer enough improvement to justify forced refinements.

Where can players prepare Genesis Crystals for the Version 7.1 weapon banner?

After choosing a fixed wish budget and counting existing Primogems, players who want additional Genesis Crystals can use Topuplist and its Genshin Impact recharge page. Top-ups are optional and should not replace a clear stopping point.