Genshin Impact 7.1 & 7.2 Leaks: Stellar Swirl & Tsaritsa Updates

1. What Is Stellar Swirl? A Quick Look at Snezhnaya’s New 7.0 Reaction System

Stellar Swirl is a new Stellar Glimmer reaction introduced in Version 7.0.

When Anemo and Cryo meet under the required conditions, they can trigger Stellar Swirl, dealing Anemo DMG and creating a Stellar Vortex.

While a Stellar Vortex is active, triggering more Stellar Swirls raises its level. After enough triggers, it detonates and deals AoE Cryo DMG.

Compared with regular Swirl, the key difference is the full damage loop:

Stellar Swirl is not just Cryo being Swirled. The loop is: trigger Stellar Swirl → build the Stellar Vortex → strengthen or detonate it early.

Some characters can also enter Radiance: Stellar Swirl, further enhancing specific Talents and skill effects.

Team building is no longer just about applying Cryo and Swirling it. The real question is:

Who enables Stellar Swirl → who triggers it consistently → who buffs the Stellar Vortex → who benefits from Stellar Swirl DMG bonuses.

In the current 7.1 Beta, Vesna + Vodyanitsa are built around exactly this setup.

2. Version 7.1 Leaks | The Core Stellar Swirl Team Takes Shape

Current 7.1 leaks consistently point to two new 5-star characters:

5-Star Anemo — Vesna

5-Star Hydro — Vodyanitsa

They are more than a simple “DPS + healer” pair. Their kits are heavily built around Cryo / Anemo / Stellar Swirl as a complete team core.

Vesna handles on-field damage, while Vodyanitsa provides healing, RES shred, off-field support, and Stellar Swirl utility.

1. 5-Star Hydro — Vodyanitsa | Siren-Form Healer & Buffer

Basic Info

Rarity: 5-Star

Element: Hydro

Weapon: Catalyst

Affiliation: Snezhnaya — Korolevskiy Troupe

Vodyanitsa has already appeared in official character material and the “Sudden Snow” trailer. She is the Prima Soprano of the Korolevskiy Troupe.

Current 7.1 Beta data suggests she is an HP-scaling off-field healer and hybrid support with a distinctive siren-like form.

Role & Strengths

Vodyanitsa is not a traditional Hydro-only support. She is designed as a flexible off-field support.

Her leaked kit currently covers:

Healing, interruption resistance, Hydro/Cryo RES shred, Anemo RES shred, Freeze utility, Stellar Swirl buffs, and coordinated off-field attacks.

Although she is Hydro, she cannot directly trigger the Cryo + Anemo Stellar Swirl reaction. Instead, she fills in the support pieces that make the whole Stellar Swirl team work.

That should give her broader team value than a pure Stellar Swirl specialist.

Core Stellar Swirl Support

The key part of Vodyanitsa’s current Beta kit is her interaction with the Stellar Vortex.

After the team creates or detonates a Stellar Vortex, she can provide additional effects such as Anemo RES reduction.

For Vesna, Vodyanitsa can cover several needs at once:

Sustain + off-field Hydro + Cryo/Hydro support + Anemo RES shred + Stellar Swirl support.

Their synergy looks extremely strong.

Siren Exploration Utility

Another standout part of Vodyanitsa’s kit is her siren transformation.

Current Beta footage suggests she can enter a special siren movement form outside combat, with water-surface and underwater mobility that is not limited to Fontaine.

For exploration-focused players, this is a nice extra bonus.

Pull Recommendation

Right now, Vodyanitsa looks stronger in terms of long-term account value.

She clearly supports Stellar Swirl, but she also brings Hydro application, healing, off-field utility, and Cryo/Hydro support, so she should fit more teams than a dedicated Stellar Swirl on-field DPS.

If your Primogem budget is tight, plan around the 7.1, 7.2, and possible 7.3 Tsaritsa banners before going for Constellations or signature weapons. If you need extra Genesis Crystals, choose a trusted Genshin Top Up service and stick to your pull budget instead of overspending for higher Constellations.

2. 5-Star Anemo — Vesna | Core On-Field Stellar Swirl DPS

Basic Info

Rarity: 5-Star

Element: Anemo

Weapon: Sword

Role: Commander of the Druzhna

Current 7.1 Beta data points to Vesna as a dedicated on-field Stellar Swirl DPS, with her kit built around a special combat state, enhanced Elemental Skills, and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG.

Role & Strengths

If Vodyanitsa sets up the Stellar Swirl engine, Vesna is the one who turns it into damage:

She is the main damage dealer of the Stellar Swirl core.

Her playstyle is very different from Anemo units such as Kaedehara Kazuha, Sucrose, or Yumemizuki Mizuki.

Vesna is not the usual:

“Apply an element → Swirl → buff the team”

Instead, she plays more like:

Enter an enhanced state → stay on-field → deal continuous Anemo attacks → convert part of her damage into Stellar Swirl reaction DMG.

That makes her a true Stellar Swirl reaction DPS.

Elemental Skill | Entering a Special Blade State

The following skill terms are based on current Beta wording and may change.

After using her Elemental Skill, Vesna deals AoE Anemo DMG and enters a special combat state for a limited time.

During this state:

• Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks become Anemo DMG

• Attacks can trigger special follow-up strikes

• She builds a special resource

• She can repeatedly use enhanced Elemental Skills

• The enhanced Skill changes based on its sequence

Her rotation currently looks like:

Skill to enter stance → Normal/Charged Attacks to build resources → weave in enhanced Skills → finish the on-field rotation.

Radiance: Stellar Swirl Is the Real Core

After meeting the Stellar Swirl conditions, some of Vesna’s special attacks can become Anemo DMG considered Stellar Swirl reaction DMG.

That means she values more than just:

Anemo DMG, ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG

She also heavily values:

Stellar Swirl reaction DMG, base reaction scaling, and dedicated Stellar bonuses.

Vesna is one of Snezhnaya’s first 5-stars designed to use Stellar Swirl as a primary damage source.

Elemental Burst

Her Elemental Burst creates multiple special blades in front of her, deals AoE Anemo DMG, and restores her special resource.

Under Radiance: Stellar Swirl, part of this damage can also count as Stellar Swirl reaction DMG.

The Burst is mainly used for:

Burst damage + resource recovery + extending her on-field rotation

rather than acting as a one-button nuke.

Passive Talents

Current Beta passives mainly focus on:

ATK, Elemental Mastery, Stellar Swirl base DMG, and bonuses to her special attacks.

Most importantly, she can further strengthen team Stellar Swirl damage and help more Cryo Swirl setups transition into the Stellar system.

Her long-term value will depend on how many future and older characters gain Stellar Swirl synergy.

Exploration Utility

Current test data also shows that Vesna has special aerial movement.

Outside combat, she can enter a hover / cruising movement state, with extra exploration benefits in Snezhnaya.

Like Vodyanitsa, she also brings useful mobility outside combat.

3. What Do the 7.1 Banners Look Like?

The most consistent cross-version leak is:

Version 7.1 features Vesna + Vodyanitsa as the new 5-stars.

The exact Phase 1 / Phase 2 order and rerun lineup are still disputed across different leaks.

The safest takeaway for now is:

Vesna and Vodyanitsa are highly likely for 7.1, but the banner order and reruns should still be treated as unconfirmed until the official livestream.

Do not treat the banner order as locked yet. Keep some Primogem flexibility.

3. Version 7.2 Leaks | More Support for Stellar-Conduct

Compared with 7.1, which is already in Beta, 7.2 information is much less reliable.

The current cross-version roadmap most often points to:

5-Star Electro — Mitya

4-Star Electro — Valeriy

Multiple leak sources connect both characters to Stellar-Conduct / Stellar Glimmer teams.

1. 5-Star Electro — Mitya | Core Stellar-Conduct DPS

Basic Info

Rarity: 5-Star

Element: Electro

Affiliation: Royal Energy Commission researcher

Mitya has already appeared in Snezhnaya promotional material, and current roadmaps generally place him in Version 7.2.

Early leaks describe Mitya as:

A 5-star Electro Stellar-Conduct DPS with off-field damage capability.

Later leaks also mention on-field time, hybrid field time, and unique Stellar-Conduct mechanics.

So the safest current description is:

“A 5-star Electro DPS built around Stellar-Conduct, with some off-field damage.”

Whether he ends up as a pure sub-DPS is still unclear.

Most Likely Kit Direction

The most important thing about Mitya right now is not his numbers, but his potential role:

He may change how Stellar-Conduct teams deal damage.

In the current 7.0 era, Stellar-Conduct teams still lean heavily on Cryo-centered cores and the required Stellar Glimmer enablers.

If Mitya can lead Stellar-Conduct damage as an Electro unit, the team archetype could expand from:

Cryo-centered DPS cores

to:

both Cryo and Electro main-DPS cores.

That would significantly improve team-building flexibility.

2. 4-Star Electro — Valeriy | Stellar-Conduct Utility Support

Basic Info

Rarity: 4-Star

Element: Electro

Role: Major at the Armory Palace

Early cross-version leaks describe Valeriy as:

A 4-star Electro utility support for Stellar-Conduct teams.

Some leaks also suggest he may have a degree of on-field driving / active support capability.

Pull Recommendation

Until his full kit is confirmed, it is too early to call him a “C0 must-build” or “C6 must-pull.”

If he ends up being one of Mitya’s best teammates, Mitya players can pick up Constellations naturally. Do not chase a 4-star by forcing pulls on a 5-star banner you do not want.

4. Latest Tsaritsa Info | Anastasya Has Finally Been Revealed

The biggest change is simple:

The Tsaritsa is no longer just a silhouette and a voice.

Genshin Impact’s official Transcendence Trailer — “Sudden Snow” — revealed her full design and her name:

Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya

She is the current Tsaritsa and Cryo Archon, the supreme ruler of Snezhnaya and the figure the Fatui serve.

Her name and appearance are now officially revealed, not just leaks.

What remains unconfirmed is:

Her playable release version, weapon type, Talents, Constellations, and team role.

1. What We Know About the Tsaritsa

The Tsaritsa is the Cryo Archon of The Seven.

Since the early story of Genshin Impact, the Fatui have acted under her orders across Teyvat. One of their biggest long-term goals has been to collect the other Archons’ Gnoses.

As the Snezhnaya story unfolds, the Tsaritsa’s connection to

the Heavenly Principles, the Gnoses, the Fatui, the cataclysm 500 years ago, and Snezhnaya’s own history

is moving to the center of the Archon Quest.

Dainsleif’s earlier narration has also long hinted that “love” is deeply tied to the path she chose.

Rather than reducing her to a “fallen Cryo Archon,” the more important question is:

Why did the Tsaritsa choose this path, and what does she ultimately plan to do with the Gnoses?

2. “Sudden Snow” Reveals the Tsaritsa’s Full Design

In “Sudden Snow,” Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya appears in full for the first time.

Her design centers on:

silver-white hair, cool-toned eyes, Snezhnayan royal styling, and a strong Archon-like presence

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The trailer also shows imagery involving a polearm-like weapon.

However:

A weapon shown in a trailer does not guarantee her playable weapon type.

Genshin has shown story weapons that differ from playable weapon types before, so “the Tsaritsa is definitely a Polearm user” is not confirmed.

Summary

Snezhnaya’s combat direction is becoming much clearer.

Stellar-Conduct and Stellar Swirl do not replace standard Elemental Reactions. They add a new Stellar Glimmer framework with CRIT-capable reaction damage, dedicated buffs, and character-specific interactions.

The current release roadmap can be summarized as:

7.0: Snezhnaya begins, Stellar Swirl arrives, and the Stellar Glimmer system expands

7.1: Vesna + Vodyanitsa, focused on completing the Stellar Swirl core

7.2: Mitya + Valeriy, expected to strengthen Stellar-Conduct

7.3: Current leaks point to Anastasya, the Tsaritsa

Based on the current 7.1 Beta:

Vodyanitsa looks like the more flexible support, while Vesna is the dedicated system DPS.

If you only want one, Vodyanitsa currently looks safer for general account value. If you are committed to Stellar Swirl, Vesna is the core damage dealer.

As for 7.2, the testing cycle is still too early to lock in Mitya and Valeriy’s full kits, Constellations, or best teams.

The Tsaritsa’s name and design are official, but her Version 7.3 banner is still a leak, not an official announcement.

Beta data, datamines, and cross-version leaks can all change, especially multipliers, Constellations, and banner order. Plan your Primogems carefully and wait for official announcements before making final pull decisions.

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FAQ

Q1: Will Version 7.1 or 7.2 add a new Fatui Harbinger banner?

A: There is currently no reliable information pointing to a new Fatui Harbinger release in 7.1 or 7.2.

The current roadmap still points to Vesna / Vodyanitsa in 7.1 and Mitya / Valeriy in 7.2.

For “The Rooster” Pulcinella, “Regrator” Pantalone, “The Jester” Pierro, and other Harbingers, there is still no reliable banner timing.

Q2: When will the Tsaritsa become playable?

A: Current high-confidence cross-version leaks point to Version 7.3, but HoYoverse has not officially announced her banner.

You can plan your Primogems around 7.3, but do not treat it as 100% locked.

Q3: What is the simple difference between Stellar Swirl and Stellar-Conduct?

A: The easiest way to tell them apart is by their Elemental pairing and gameplay focus.

Stellar Swirl: Cryo + Anemo

Its core gameplay revolves around Stellar Vortex buildup, repeated triggers, AoE detonation, and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG.

Current examples include Vesna, Odette, and Vodyanitsa-based teams.

Stellar-Conduct: Cryo + Electro

Its core gameplay revolves around Cryo/Electro interaction, dedicated Stellar-Conduct fields, and Stellar-Conduct reaction DMG.

Current representatives include Sandrone with future attention on Mitya and Valeriy.

Q4: If I can only pull one at C0, Vodyanitsa or Vesna?

A: Vodyanitsa currently looks like the safer C0 pull.

For now, the priority is roughly:

Vodyanitsa > Vesna

That does not mean Vesna is weak — they simply fill very different roles.

Vodyanitsa offers:

Healing + off-field support + RES shred + Cryo/Hydro utility + Stellar Swirl support

which gives her broader team flexibility.

Vesna, meanwhile, is a dedicated:

On-field Stellar Swirl DPS.

If you want to play Stellar Swirl, Vesna has very high value. If you do not plan to use the system, her account value drops quickly.