Genshin Impact's version 7.1 introduced two new 5-star characters, Vodyanitsa and Vesna, bringing unique Hydro and Anemo abilities respectively. Players looking to maximize their potential will need to understand the specific Ascension and Talent materials required for each, as well as their combat kits and Constellation effects.
Vodyanitsa, a 5-Star Hydro catalyst user, requires a variety of materials for her progression. To fully upgrade one of her talents, players will need 1 Crown of Insight, 3 Teachings of Fortitude, 6 Chimeric Core, 6 Madman’s Restraint, 21 Guide to Fortitude, 22 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus, 31 Prime Chimeric Nexus, 38 Philosophies of Fortitude, and 1,652,500 Mora. Fully leveling all three talents demands three times these amounts, totaling 3 Crowns of Insight, 9 Teachings of Fortitude, 18 Chimeric Core, 18 Madman’s Restraint, 63 Guide to Fortitude, 66 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus, 93 Prime Chimeric Nexus, 114 Philosophies of Fortitude, and 4,957,500 Mora.
For Vodyanitsa's Ascension, players will need a total of 1 Varunada Lazurite Sliver, 6 Varunada Lazurite Gemstone, 9 Varunada Lazurite Fragment, 9 Varunada Lazurite Chunk, 18 Chimeric Core, 30 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus, 36 Prime Chimeric Nexus, 46 Unscorched Blossom Branch, 168 Frostfairy Flower, and 420,000 Mora. Ascension also rewards players with Acquaint Fate at specific levels.
Vodyanitsa's kit centers around Hydro damage and utility. Her Elemental Skill, 'Rechitativ: Sonorous Dawn,' allows her to enter a Water Imp form for enhanced movement and can summon the Horn of Spring's Call, dealing Hydro damage and reducing enemy Hydro and Cryo resistance. Her Elemental Burst, 'Sink With Thee,' deals AOE Hydro damage. Her passive abilities include 'Echoes Over the Frozen Lake' for water surface traversal, 'The Last Djeguako Songstress' which enhances Stellar Vortex effects, and 'Dirge of the Fandyr' providing stackable buffs. Vodyanitsa's Constellations further enhance her abilities, with C1 offering HP-based attack buffs for allies, C2 boosting Crit Damage for Hydro and Cryo damage, and C6 significantly amplifying Stellar Swirl reaction damage and overall Hydro and Cryo damage for the team.
Similarly, Vesna, a 5-Star Anemo sword user, requires specific materials for leveling. Upgrading a single talent for Vesna necessitates 1 Crown of Insight, 3 Teachings of Glory, 6 Ethereal Glimmershard, 6 Profaned Sprout, 21 Guide to Glory, 22 Ethereal Crystal, 31 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone, 38 Philosophies of Glory, and 1,652,500 Mora. Fully enhancing all three talents will require 3 Crowns of Insight, 9 Teachings of Glory, 18 Ethereal Glimmershard, 18 Profaned Sprout, 63 Guide to Glory, 66 Ethereal Crystal, 93 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone, 114 Philosophies of Glory, and 4,957,500 Mora.
For Vesna's Ascension, the total materials needed are 1 Vayuda Turquoise Sliver, 6 Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone, 9 Vayuda Turquoise Fragment, 9 Vayuda Turquoise Chunk, 18 Ethereal Glimmershard, 30 Ethereal Crystal, 36 Ethereal Crystalscale Stone, 46 Vagabond’s Cracked Armor, 168 Golden Fern, and 420,000 Mora. Like Vodyanitsa, Vesna's Ascension also grants Acquaint Fate at certain levels.
Vesna's kit focuses on Anemo damage and crowd control. Her Elemental Skill, 'The Art of Victory,' deals AOE Anemo damage and enters 'Armed for Action' mode, infusing her attacks with Anemo damage and summoning a wind pinion. This mode allows her to use 'Windborne Sword' up to three times at increasing power levels. Her Elemental Burst, 'For the Tsaritsa!', summons multiple Spirit Blades for AOE Anemo damage. Her passive talents include 'Stellar Jubilee: Splendid Prelude' which enhances Cryo Swirl reactions, 'Rite of Spring's Procession' that buffs her attacks based on 'Disciplinary Action' stacks, and 'Truth Prevails' providing attack and Elemental Mastery bonuses based on party composition. Vesna's Constellations offer significant boosts, with C1 allowing an additional 'Windborne Sword' use and increasing Stellar Swirl damage, C2 maximizing 'Disciplinary Action' stacks and attack, and C6 enabling powerful coordinated attacks and further enhancing Stellar Swirl reaction damage.
Both Vodyanitsa and Vesna are limited-time Banner characters, and players looking to acquire and effectively utilize them should prepare the necessary materials and understand their unique gameplay mechanics to maximize their effectiveness in combat.