I logged in before sunrise and watched the anniversary banner light up my screen; you could feel the server pulse with the same question: how much is Hoyoverse handing out this year? That moment — when every player decides whether to claim or ignore free five-stars — is the quiet pressure of an anniversary.
I’ve chased anniversary drops across regions, forums, and HoYoLAB threads so you don’t have to. Here’s a clear, tactical run-through of every Genshin Impact 7.1 anniversary reward and what I think you should actually grab.
Lines formed at coffee shops and Discord channels last night — Full list of Genshin Impact 7.1 anniversary rewards
The 6th-anniversary package is fat, predictable in the best way, and heavy enough to change a roster. You’re getting a mix of immediate consumables and two permanent roster pieces: one free 5-star from the standard banner and one from a limited pool.
- Two free 5-star characters — one from the Standard banner, one selectable from a limited pool
- 10 Intertwined Fates — enough for a small set of pulls or to use selectively
- 1 Dust of Enlightenment
- 8 Hero’s Wit
- 1 Conductor of the “Ya-ho”
- 1 A Mini Trolley Problem
- 1 Sanctifying Elixir
- 2 Fragile Resin
- 1600 Primogems
- 80,000 Mora
My feed filled with “how do I claim this?” posts — How to obtain Genshin Impact 7.1 anniversary rewards
Claiming is mostly painless: Hoyoverse designed this to be a low-friction celebration. You’ll get most rewards through simple, time-bound activities and required quest completion.
How do I claim the Genshin 7.1 anniversary rewards?
Daily check-ins during the anniversary window will hand you the bulk of the consumables — Intertwined Fates, Hero’s Wit, and the Dust of Enlightenment. Open the in-game Event menu or the limited-time Anniversary page and tap through each day.
Do I need to complete anything for the free limited 5-star?
Yes. The limited 5-star is selectable after finishing the 7.1 Archon Quest A Rekviem for the Underworld. Complete that questline and the game will let you choose from a curated pool. HoYoLAB and the official Hoyoverse Twitter/X thread confirmed the list ahead of launch.
Where do I get the free standard 5-star?
The free Standard-banner 5-star becomes claimable in the 7.1 banner UI. You’ll receive associated level-up materials with the character so you can slot them into teams immediately.
A friend messaged me “who should I pick?” — Best free 5-star characters to get in Genshin Impact 7.1 anniversary
Choices matter. Free roster additions are late-game shortcuts; pick with intent, not impulse. Consider team synergy first, then meta value.
Standard banner picks: Keqing, Yumemizuki Mizuki, and Qiqi received powerful updates with the new Stellar Glimmer mechanics in Snezhnaya. Of these, Yumemizuki Mizuki performs as a leading DPS for Stellar Swirl playstyles and will change how some teams function — this update is a treasure chest for anyone running those comps.
Limited pool highlights (selectable after the Archon Quest):
- Nilou — consistent off-field hydro support and strong synergy with freeze and Bloom rotations
- Baizhu — extremely flexible healer/utility with unique kit interactions
- Clorinde — strong DPS option with excellent team flexibility
- Varesa — notable for sustained damage and niche compositions
Pick the character who fills a hole in your roster. Choosing a five-star is not a novelty purchase; it’s a surgical upgrade — choosing poorly can leave a gap you’ll regret.
I watch Reddit threads and YouTube breakdowns to triangulate what the pros say, and I check HoYoLAB for official clarification — use those signals to validate your pick. If you want to experiment, save the Intertwined Fates for a banner you’ve been tracking on Twitter/X or a content creator’s livestream.
If you want my blunt advice: pick the character who fills a missing role in your teams, not the one that looks flashiest in a highlight reel. Which character will you choose first and why?