Genshin Impact Version 5.1 Event Wishes: Xilonen, Chiori, and Weapons Banners Explained

Genshin Impact's Version 5.1 update has dropped, and the community is buzzing — players now have access to three limited-time event wishes packed with boosted drop rates for some seriously sought-after characters and weapons. Whether you're a seasoned Traveler or a relatively fresh face to Teyvat, this is the kind of content that gets the gacha gears turning. The three event wishes — Forgefire's Blessing, Of Silken Clouds Woven, and Epitome Invocation — are live and running, giving players a golden window to pull for top-tier additions to their rosters.

🔥 Event Wish #1: "Forgefire's Blessing" — Xilonen Takes Center Stage

The first event wish shines the spotlight on Xilonen, the Geo character carrying the title "Ardent Flames Forge the Soul." As one of the freshest faces introduced in Version 5.1, Xilonen has been the talk of the town among the Genshin community, and her banner is drawing in Primogems left and right.

Here's a quick breakdown of what's on offer in Forgefire's Blessing:

Rarity	Character	Element
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Xilonen	Geo 🪨
⭐⭐⭐⭐	Dori	Electro ⚡
⭐⭐⭐⭐	Candace	Hydro 💧
⭐⭐⭐⭐	Collei	Dendro 🌿

It's worth noting that Xilonen, being an event-exclusive character, won't be popping up in the standard "Wanderlust Invocation" wish — so if she's on your radar, now's the time to shoot your shot. A Test Run trial event is also available, letting players take Xilonen for a spin through specific stages before committing their hard-earned Primogems.

🧵 Event Wish #2: "Of Silken Clouds Woven" — Chiori Returns to the Spotlight

Running parallel to Xilonen's banner is "Of Silken Clouds Woven", featuring the fan-favorite Chiori, also known as "The Thundering Seamstress." This Geo fashionista from Inazuma has been a crowd-pleaser since her original debut, and her rerun banner is no different — players who missed out the first time around are getting another crack at adding her to the lineup.

The 4-star lineup on this banner is identical to Forgefire's Blessing:

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dori (Electro)

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Candace (Hydro)

• ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Collei (Dendro)

One key mechanic to keep in mind: the wish guarantee count for Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 is shared. That means every pull on either Xilonen's or Chiori's banner contributes to the same pity counter — a pretty player-friendly system that lets Travelers hedge their bets across both banners without starting from scratch. Smart money, right?

Like Xilonen's banner, the Test Run trial event is available here too, so players can test out Chiori's kit before going all-in.

⚔️ Event Wish #3: "Epitome Invocation" — Weapons Worth the Investment

For players focused on gear optimization, the Epitome Invocation weapon banner is where the action is. This banner features two boosted 5-star swords:

• 🗡️ Peak Patrol Song (Sword)

• 🗡️ Uraku Misugiri (Sword)

Both weapons are event-exclusive, meaning they're nowhere to be found in the standard wish pool — making this banner the only real avenue for snagging them. The 4-star weapons on offer are equally enticing:

Weapon	Type
Sturdy Bone	Sword
Mountain-Bracing Bolt	Polearm
Sacrificial Greatsword	Claymore
Favonius Codex	Catalyst
Rust	Bow

The Epitomized Path system is also active on this banner, allowing players to chart a course toward whichever 5-star weapon they're gunning for — Peak Patrol Song or Uraku Misugiri. For those unfamiliar, this system ensures that after a certain number of pulls without getting your targeted weapon, the game guarantees it on your next 5-star pull. It's a game-changer for min-maxers who know exactly what they want.

📅 Don't Sleep on These Banners

All three event wishes are set to run until October 29, 2024, at 17:59 (server time), though players in 2026 looking back at Version 5.1's content should note just how stacked this update was in terms of wish variety. The combination of a brand-new 5-star character, a popular rerun, and a double-sword weapon banner gave players plenty of decisions to wrestle with — and no shortage of reasons to log in daily.

For those sitting on a pile of Primogems or Intertwined Fates, Version 5.1's event wishes offered a compelling case for spending. Whether it was Xilonen's fresh Geo support potential, Chiori's returning elegance, or the raw power of Peak Patrol Song and Uraku Misugiri, there was something in the gacha pool for just about every playstyle. As always in Genshin Impact, the question isn't just what to pull for — it's how to make the most of every single wish. 🎯