Genshin Impact 7.0 Phase 1 Banner Guide: Odette, Arlecchino, and Where Your Primogems Should Go

If you logged into Genshin Impact on August 12, 2026, and found yourself staring at two five-star banners with very different kinds of pressure, you are not alone. Version 7.0 Phase 1 has arrived, and it pits a brand-new character against a Fatui Harbinger who has dominated the Pyro DPS conversation since her debut. For anyone trying to stretch their Primogem stash through the next three weeks, the choice between Odette and Arlecchino is the kind of problem HoYoverse likes to create on purpose.

Here is what is running, what it costs, and how to think about it before the next wave hits.

Why 7.0 Phase 1 matters more than most patch openings

Version 7.0 marks the beginning of a new major cycle. Looking back, the power creep that started around 5.0 with characters like Mualani, Kinich, and Xilonen has only accelerated. Odette and Alyosha are the first fresh faces of this era, and history suggests that early-version characters often set the tone for the next several patches. Meanwhile, Arlecchino’s rerun is a rare second chance for players who missed her in 4.6 or 5.3. She remains one of the most consistent Pyro carries in the Spiral Abyss, and her presence here is a reminder that HoYoverse is willing to rerun older meta staples alongside new releases.

The three-week window runs from August 12 to September 1, 2026. That is the standard Phase 1 length, but the lineup inside that window is anything but standard.

The two character banners share a four-star pool

Both event wishes are live now. Swan’s Shadow in Silken Ice introduces Odette as a five-star. The Hearth’s Ashen Shadow brings back Arlecchino. They share identical four-star lineups: Alyosha, Lynette, and Sucrose.

That shared pool is a deliberate design choice. Lynette provides Anemo utility and off-field damage, which makes her useful in a range of team compositions. Sucrose remains the best budget option for reaction teams that need Elemental Mastery sharing. Alyosha is the unknown quantity here. His role has not been detailed in official materials, but his placement alongside two support-oriented four-stars suggests he fills a similar function. Anyone pulling for either five-star will likely pick up several copies of all three four-stars along the way.

The standard pity rules apply: 90 pulls for a guaranteed five-star, 160 Primogems per pull. Soft pity kicks in around pull 75.

Weapon banner brings two signatures

The Epitome Invocation weapon banner features Whitelake Frostfeather, a five-star sword that is likely Odette’s signature weapon, and Crimson Moon’s Semblance, a five-star polearm that is Arlecchino’s best-in-slot. The four-star pool includes Favonius Sword, The Bell, Dragon’s Bane, Sacrificial Fragments, and Rust.

One note of caution: the source materials list the weapon banner dates as July 21 to August 11, which contradicts the character banner timeline. That information is unconfirmed and subject to change. Check in-game notices before spending.

For Arlecchino players who do not want to risk the weapon banner, Deathmatch and White Tassel are both solid free-to-play alternatives. Crimson Moon’s Semblance is her best option, but the gap is not so wide that it justifies pulling on a banner with uncertain timing.

Who should pull for Odette

Odette is a new five-star whose element and weapon type have not been officially confirmed. The banner name Swan’s Shadow in Silken Ice has led to widespread speculation. Some players on the Genshin subreddit believe she is a Cryo sword user. Others are betting on Hydro. No official confirmation has been released, and early theorycrafters are working from incomplete data.

Pull for Odette if you are a collector, if your account lacks a flexible sub-DPS option, or if you want to invest in the character who may define the 7.x meta. New units at the start of a version cycle tend to receive favorable Abyss buffs and event support in following patches.

Skip her if you have a strict Primogem budget and your eyes are already on the Phase 2 reruns. Odette’s value is unproven until her kit is fully known, and that uncertainty is worth factoring into your decision.

Who should pull for Arlecchino

Arlecchino is a proven commodity. She debuted in version 4.6 alongside Lyney, and her story arc in Fontaine established her as one of the most memorable Fatui Harbingers in the game. On the gameplay side, she functions as a Pyro hypercarry with strong synergy across a well-known core: Bennett for healing and ATK buffs, Kazuha for grouping and elemental damage bonus, and Yelan or Xingqiu for Hydro application.

Pull for Arlecchino if you need a reliable Pyro DPS for the Abyss, if you already have her support team built, or if you missed her during her previous runs. Her rerun here is straightforward value.

Skip her if you are saving for Flins or Ineffa, or if your account already has a strong Pyro carry like Hu Tao or Lyney. Arlecchino is excellent, but she is not mandatory for every account.

What comes next: Flins and Ineffa reruns

HoYoverse has confirmed that Phase 2 will feature reruns of Flins and Ineffa. The banners are called Lone Light Knocks at Night for Flins and Astral Acuation for Ineffa. No four-star characters have been announced for either banner yet.

Flins debuted in version 6.0 and is a relatively recent addition. Ineffa first appeared in version 5.8 and has carved out a niche role in specific team compositions. If you missed either character during their original runs, Phase 2 is your opportunity to correct that.

Based on the standard three-week cadence, Phase 2 should begin around September 1, 2026. That date is unconfirmed and subject to change.

Community speculation and frustration

The lack of official details about Odette’s kit has turned the Genshin subreddit into a theorycrafting battleground. Players are parsing the banner name, the splash art, and every scrap of leaked information to guess her element and role. The uncertainty has not dampened enthusiasm, but it has made pull planning harder than usual.

Arlecchino mains, meanwhile, have mixed feelings. The rerun itself is welcome news. But sharing a four-star pool with Alyosha means that players chasing Lynette constellations are competing with a new character’s rate-up, which dilutes the odds slightly. It is a minor frustration, but one that has surfaced repeatedly in community discussions.

Building around what you pull

If you commit to Arlecchino, her team is well established. Bennett, Kazuha, and a Hydro applicator like Yelan or Xingqiu form her strongest core. For weapons, Crimson Moon’s Semblance is the ideal, but Deathmatch and White Tassel perform well enough for most content.

For Odette, team building will have to wait. Until HoYoverse releases her full kit details, any team recommendation is guesswork. The banner name suggests a Cryo or Anemo theme, but that is speculation.

Alyosha is the third variable. His role is unconfirmed, but his placement with Lynette and Sucrose hints at a support or sub-DPS function. Players who pull heavily on either banner will likely have multiple copies of him before the phase ends.

Version 7.0 Phase 1 runs until September 1. Plan your pulls accordingly.