Genshin Impact 7.1 Beta Has Started, New Vodyanitsa Kit, Signature Weapon and Mermaid Gameplay Revealed

The Genshin Impact 7.1 beta has officially begun, and the first wave of new information is already revealing more details about one of the update's main characters, Vodyanitsa. The Hydro Catalyst user is receiving extensive attention in the opening phase of testing, with early data covering her character assets, signature weapon, Constellations and gameplay animations.

The latest beta information also confirms one of Vodyanitsa's most unusual features. Vodyanitsa can transform into a Mermaid while submerged in water, giving her a distinctive exploration mechanic that appears to function beyond the regions where similar underwater mechanics are normally associated with Fontaine.

All of the information below comes from early beta data and gameplay material. Vodyanitsa's kit, weapon effects and numerical values remain subject to change as testing continues.

Vodyanitsa Beta Assets and Character Information

The first Version 7.1 beta data includes several assets related to Vodyanitsa, including her character icons, Constellation assets, Namecard and Splash Art.

The appearance of these assets is another indication that Vodyanitsa is one of the main playable characters being tested during the opening phase of Version 7.1. Additional data is expected to emerge as testers explore the character and uncover more information about her combat mechanics.

Her gameplay footage is also now available, providing an early look at her Normal Attacks, movement, combat animations and other character actions.

Vodyanitsa Signature Weapon Leaked

• Vodyanitsa's signature weapon is a 5 star Catalyst with a reported 542 Base ATK and 66.2 percent HP as its secondary stat.

The weapon increases the wielder's Healing Bonus by 8 percent. When the equipping character performs healing, they gain one stack of Hymn of the Water Imp.

• Each stack increases the user's Max HP by 5 percent. The weapon also provides an ATK bonus to the active character based on the wielder's Max HP above 40,000. For every additional 1,000 Max HP above that threshold, the active character gains 0.25 percent ATK, up to a maximum of 5 percent.

Hymn of the Water Imp lasts for 8 seconds and can stack up to three times. Each stack reportedly has an independent duration, meaning individual stacks can expire at different times.

The weapon becomes significantly more interesting when certain elemental reactions are triggered. When a nearby party member triggers Frozen or Stellar Swirl, active instances of Hymn of the Water Imp, along with any instances that become active during the following five seconds, are transformed into Triumph of the Water Imp.

This upgraded effect reportedly increases the weapon's Max HP and ATK bonuses by an additional 75 percent.

Another important detail is that the weapon's passive effects can reportedly activate while the wielder is off-field. This could make the weapon particularly relevant for teams where Vodyanitsa rotates out of combat after applying her effects.

Vodyanitsa Gameplay Footage Reveals Her Animations

The beginning of the 7.1 beta also provides a direct look at Vodyanitsa's gameplay animations.

Footage reportedly shows her complete combat presentation, including her attacks, movement, idle animations and party entrance animation. These visuals provide a much clearer understanding of her character design than previous leaks based only on text data.

Her idle animations are also now available, giving players a look at her personality and character behavior outside of combat.

The party animation has likewise been revealed, adding another piece to Vodyanitsa's final playable presentation.

Vodyanitsa Mermaid Transformation Works Outside Fontaine

One of the most notable discoveries from the early Version 7.1 beta is Vodyanitsa's ability to turn into a Mermaid when submerged in water.

The transformation has already been showcased through gameplay footage, demonstrating that the mechanic is not limited to Fontaine. According to the current testing information, Vodyanitsa can use this Mermaid form in Fontaine as well as outside Fontaine.

This gives her a potentially valuable exploration advantage and makes her one of the more visually distinctive characters in the upcoming update.

The mechanic also appears to connect directly with the character's aquatic identity, making Vodyanitsa feel different from conventional Hydro Catalyst characters.

More Vodyanitsa Information Expected From the 7.1 Beta

The start of the Genshin Impact 7.1 beta means that this is only the beginning of the current information cycle. More details about Vodyanitsa's abilities, scaling, Constellations, materials and interactions with other characters are expected to emerge as testing continues.

The signature Catalyst also suggests that Healing, Max HP, Frozen and Stellar Swirl will play an important role in Vodyanitsa's overall design. However, her final meta position cannot yet be determined from early beta information alone.

For now, the biggest confirmed discoveries are her 5 star Hydro Catalyst identity, unique signature weapon, Mermaid transformation, new gameplay animations and extensive character assets.

As always, this information should be treated as unofficial beta data. Genshin Impact developers can modify character mechanics, weapon effects, values and animations at any point during testing. Future beta updates could therefore significantly change Vodyanitsa before Version 7.1 reaches its final release.