Genshin Impact Version 7.0 opens Phase I with Odette's debut banner beside an Arlecchino rerun, plus a weapon banner centered on Whitelake Frostfeather and Crimson Moon's Semblance. The official HoYoLAB wish notice lists the Phase I window as after the 7.0 update until September 1, 2026 at 17:59 server time, with Alyosha, Sucrose, and Lynette as the boosted 4-star characters. The better question is not simply which banner is new. It is whether your account needs a Cryo Stellar team piece, a proven Pyro carry, or a cheaper save for later 7.0 banners.
Quick answer: Pull Odette if you want to build around the new 7.0 Stellar direction and need a premium Cryo Sword unit. Pull Arlecchino if you prefer a tested on-field Pyro carry with Bond of Life gameplay. Skip the weapon banner unless both 5-star weapons help your account or your wish budget can survive losing the first path.
The Phase I banner details above come from the official HoYoLAB event wish notice. The first character event wish, Icy Silk Swan Shadow, features Odette as a limited 5-star Cryo Sword character. The parallel character event wish features Arlecchino as a limited 5-star Pyro Polearm character. Character event wish pity is shared between the two character banners, while the weapon banner uses separate pity and its own Epitomized Path risk.
7.0 Phase I Banner Schedule
| Banner | Featured 5-star | Boosted 4-stars | Window |
|---|
| Character Event Wish | Odette
5-star Cryo Sword | Alyosha
Sucrose
Lynette | After Version 7.0 update to Sep. 1, 2026 17:59 |
| Character Event Wish-2 | Arlecchino
5-star Pyro Polearm | Alyosha
Sucrose
Lynette | After Version 7.0 update to Sep. 1, 2026 17:59 |
| Epitome Invocation | Whitelake Frostfeather
Crimson Moon's Semblance | Favonius Sword
The Bell
Dragon's Bane
Sacrificial Fragments
Rust | After Version 7.0 update to Sep. 1, 2026 17:59 |
The second page you provided is the Version 7.0 event roundup, not another banner notice. It still changes the pull plan because version rewards, trial stages, and the announced free-route value can reduce the pressure to chase 4-star constellations immediately.
Odette Pull Guide
Odette is the banner's main new account question. She is listed as a limited 5-star Cryo Sword character, and current 7.0 coverage positions her around the new Stellar reaction direction. Because prelaunch advice can change after final talent testing, treat her as a team investment first and a raw DPS upgrade second. Pull her if you actively want to build 7.0 reaction teams; be more patient if you only need a universal carry.
For early build planning, start with rotation comfort. A new reaction unit often feels bad when Energy Recharge is ignored, even if the damage stats look prettier. Use enough ER to keep her loop stable, then balance Cryo damage, Crit, and ATK based on her final field-time pattern. If her trial shows short swaps and off-field pressure, she will need different stat comfort than a long-field carry.
| Account type | Odette value | Build focus | Pull advice |
|---|
| New 7.0 reaction account | High if you plan to build Stellar teams | ER until the loop is smooth, then Cryo damage, Crit, and ATK | Strong pull if your next month of farming supports her teams |
| Established Pyro carry account | Medium unless you need a new team core | Trial her rotation before committing fragile resin | Compare against Arlecchino if your account lacks a carry |
| Low Primogem account | Depends on teammates and final testing | Keep flexible pieces instead of pre-farming a niche set too early | Secure the character before considering Whitelake Frostfeather |
Arlecchino Pull Guide
Arlecchino is the more established choice. She is a 5-star Pyro Polearm on-field carry built around Bond of Life, controlled damage windows, and support setup before she takes the field. Her pull value is easy to judge: if you want a premium Pyro DPS and enjoy the Bond of Life rhythm, she gives a clearer account upgrade than a brand-new reaction unit whose final best teams are still settling.
Her practical build path is also clearer. Four-piece Fragment of Harmonic Whimsy is the premium artifact direction because it rewards Bond of Life changes during her damage window, while Gladiator's Finale remains a workable fallback if your substats are much better. Aim for ATK, Pyro damage, and Crit, then build teams that amplify her field time instead of stealing it. Vaporize, Overload, and shielded/buffed Pyro shells can all make sense depending on your roster.
Pull priority note: choose Arlecchino over Odette when you need a proven main DPS now. Choose Odette over Arlecchino when your account already has a strong Pyro carry and you want to enter the 7.0 Stellar team route early.
4-Star Banner Value
Alyosha is the new 4-star Electro character on both Phase I character banners. The official wish notice says he will enter the standard wish in the next version, and the event roundup makes the free-route discussion relevant. That means one copy is useful for testing, but chasing constellations before you know his real team job is risky.
Sucrose remains valuable for grouping, Elemental Mastery sharing, and reaction setups. Lynette is a flexible Anemo option for players who need swirl utility or extra accessible Anemo coverage. Both are good side prizes for newer accounts, but neither should decide whether you spend a limited 5-star guarantee.
Weapon Banner Value
Whitelake Frostfeather is positioned as Odette's signature Sword, so its value should be tied to whether Odette becomes a real build project for your account. If you only plan to trial Odette or wait for final testing, do not let the weapon banner decide your character pull.
Crimson Moon's Semblance is Arlecchino's signature Polearm and is most valuable when you are already committed to her Bond of Life carry setup. The weapon banner becomes more reasonable if you can use both 5-star weapons. It becomes much worse if one of them would sit unused, because the path cost can erase the Primogem advantage you were trying to protect.
| Weapon target | Best user | Good reason to pull | Reason to skip |
|---|
| Whitelake Frostfeather | Odette | You are committed to building Odette and want her premium weapon path. | Odette's final teams are not settled for your account yet. |
| Crimson Moon's Semblance | Arlecchino | You already own or plan to pull Arlecchino and want her strongest Bond of Life weapon. | You do not play Arlecchino, so a failed path could be low value. |
Favonius Sword
The Bell
Dragon's Bane
Sacrificial Fragments
Rust | Mixed accounts | Favonius Sword and Sacrificial Fragments have broad utility; Dragon's Bane and Rust help specific users. | The Bell is narrower, and 4-star weapons should not be the main reason to enter Epitome Invocation. |
Who Should Pull First?
| Priority | Best target | Why | When to skip |
|---|
| 1 | Odette | You want the new Cryo Stellar reaction shell and plan to build around 7.0 mechanics. | You lack the teammates and only want a universal carry. |
| 2 | Arlecchino | You want a tested Pyro on-field DPS with established team options. | You already have enough Pyro carries or dislike Bond of Life play. |
| 3 | Alyosha | You want to prepare Electro support options for new teams. | You only need one copy or can use the free/event route. |
| 4 | Whitelake Frostfeather
Crimson Moon's Semblance | You can use both 5-star weapons or have enough wishes for path risk. | You are missing either featured 5-star character. |
Primogem Planning
Before spending Genesis Crystals, check your pity, guarantee, server, and UID carefully. The two character banners share pity with each other, but the weapon banner is separate. If you are close to a guaranteed character, avoid splitting wishes across character and weapon banners unless the plan is intentional.
Plan Genesis Crystals safely
If Odette or Arlecchino is your 7.0 target, confirm your UID, server, pity, guarantee, and package choice before topping up.
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Banner Mistakes
- Do not pull the weapon banner first if you still need Odette or Arlecchino.
- Do not chase Alyosha constellations past your 5-star stopping point.
- Do not assume Odette fits every Cryo account; she is most valuable when her reaction shell is ready.
- Do not ignore Version 7.0 event rewards before buying extra crystals.
- Do not switch from Odette to Arlecchino because of a short-term hype spike if your account plan was already clear.
Genshin 7.0 Banner FAQ
When does Genshin Impact 7.0 Phase I end?
The official HoYoLAB wish notice lists the Phase I window as after the Version 7.0 update until September 1, 2026 at 17:59 server time.
Are Odette and Arlecchino pity shared?
Yes. The two character event wishes share character event wish pity with each other. Weapon banner pity remains separate.
Is Alyosha limited?
The official wish notice says Alyosha will enter the standard wish in the next version. That makes chasing one 4-star copy less urgent than chasing a limited 5-star.
Should I pull Odette's weapon?
Only after you secure Odette and confirm that her final teams are worth long-term investment for your account. If Crimson Moon's Semblance would be useless for you, the banner is much riskier.
Should new players choose Odette or Arlecchino?
Choose Arlecchino if you want a more established carry path. Choose Odette if you specifically want to start Version 7.0 by building around the new Cryo Stellar reaction direction.
Genshin 7.0 Banner Summary
Version 7.0 is a strong banner cycle because it mixes one new Snezhnaya-era 5-star, one proven rerun carry, and a weapon banner that can be good only for the right accounts. Pull for the team you will actually build in the next month, not for every name on the notice.
