Genshin 7.1 Countdown: Phase 2 Banners & Release Time
Track the Genshin 7.1 Phase 2 countdown for Skirk and Escoffier banners. Check maintenance schedules, server release times, and free Primogem calculations.
The release of Genshin Impact Version 7.1, titled "A Rekviem for the Underworld", has introduced players to deep lore revelations and intense combat encounters. With Phase 1 nearing its conclusion, the community's attention has pivoted entirely toward the highly anticipated Phase 2 Character Event Wishes. Featuring the debut rerun of Skirk alongside the renowned Fontaine master Escoffier, Phase 2 represents one of the most consequential gacha windows in the game's post-Natlan cycle.
Because mid-version phase transitions do not require downtime maintenance, calculating the exact moment banners switch across global server timezones is essential for planning pity counts and Primogem expenditures.
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 Phase 2 character banners and event preview
Genshin 7.1 Phase 2 Global Release Schedule
Unlike major patch rollouts (such as the initial 7.0 or 7.1 launches), Phase 2 transitions occur dynamically according to individual regional server resets. In Version 7.1, Phase 1 banners conclude on October 13, 2026, at 17:59 server time, and Phase 2 banners activate immediately at 18:00 server time.
Here is the exact launch timing across key regions:
| Server Region | Local Reset Time | UTC Equivalent | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia (TW/HK/MO) | October 13, 2026, 18:00 GMT+8 | 10:00 UTC | First to unlock |
| Europe (EU) | October 13, 2026, 18:00 GMT+1 | 17:00 UTC | Unlocks 7h after Asia |
| North America (NA) | October 13, 2026, 18:00 GMT-5 | 23:00 UTC | Unlocks 13h after Asia |
Players on European and North American servers should note that Asian server players will test banner wish mechanics, pull rates, and weapon banner pity paths roughly half a day before Western servers go live.
Featured Characters in Phase 2
Version 7.1 Phase 2 presents two distinct elemental powerhouses catering to different endgame team archetypes:
- Skirk (5-Star Cryo / Sword): The enigmatic Abyssal martial artist returns with an aggressive hypercarry kit. Her Elemental Skill triggers rapid spatial blink strikes that apply persistent Frostbound debuffs, enabling effortless Reverse-Melt and Freeze rotations in Spiral Abyss Floor 12 and Stygian Domain challenges.
- Escoffier (5-Star Pyro / Catalyst): Renowned for off-field Pyro application and team-wide ATK buffing, Escoffier provides sustained thermal field damage while converting team energy overflow into team crit multipliers.
Genshin Impact Snezhnaya and underworld exploration in Version 7.1
Primogem Budget: Can You Guarantee a 5-Star?
Before dropping wishes on October 13, review your remaining Primogem sources throughout the remaining two weeks of Version 7.1:
- Daily Commissions (14 days): 840 Primogems (60 per day).
- Spiral Abyss / Abyssal Spire Reset (Oct 16): Up to 800 Primogems for 36-star completion.
- Flagship Event Final Stages: Approximately 420 Primogems from remaining event chapters.
- Paimon's Bargains Monthly Exchange: 5 Intertwined Fates (valued at 800 Primogems).
- HoYoLAB Web Check-in & Stream Codes: 80 Primogems.
In total, free-to-play travelers can accumulate roughly 2,940 Primogems (~18 Wishes) between Phase 1's closing week and Phase 2's mid-point, without factoring in exploration chests across the new Underworld sub-regions.
Pity and Banner Rules Checklist
- Soft Pity Threshold: Character banner pull rates increase dramatically starting at pull 74, with the hard pity cap at pull 90.
- Pity Carry-Over: Any pulls made on Phase 1 character banners immediately transfer into the Skirk / Escoffier pool.
- Epitomized Path: The Weapon Banner requires selecting your desired signature weapon before wishing; Fate Points reset at the conclusion of Version 7.1 and will not carry into Version 7.2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will servers go offline for Phase 2 maintenance?
No. Phase 2 transitions do not require server downtime. As soon as the clock strikes 18:00 on your regional server, the Wish interface updates automatically. If the new banners do not appear immediately, return to the main menu and re-open the Wish tab.
Does pity carry over between Version 7.1 Phase 1 and Phase 2?
Yes. Character banner pity is shared across all simultaneous 5-star character banners and persists across every patch cycle.
Which character is more valuable for free-to-play accounts?
If your roster lacks a premier Cryo main DPS capable of ignoring traditional resistance barriers, Skirk delivers top-tier damage scaling. However, if you already field strong DPS units, Escoffier's off-field Pyro utility fits into a much wider variety of team compositions.
