Genshin Impact Event Wishes: Nahida, Hu Tao, and Weapon Banner Retrospective

I still remember the excitement that rippled through the Genshin Impact community when three new event wishes were announced for late 2024. Running from October 29, 2024, at 18:00 to November 19, 2024, at 14:59, these banners gave players a huge drop-rate boost for some of the most sought-after characters and weapons in Teyvat. Writing this in 2026, I can look back at that period with clear eyes, and I still consider it one of the most rewarding wish phases for both new and veteran Travelers. Whether you were saving Primogems for Nahida, hunting Hu Tao constellations, or chasing A Thousand Floating Dreams and Staff of Homa, there was something worth rolling for.

The Moongrass' Enlightenment: Nahida Returns 🌿

The first banner, The Moongrass' Enlightenment, focused on the event-exclusive 5-star character Physic of Purity Nahida, the Dendro Archon. I remember how many players had been waiting for her rerun, because Nahida is not just a powerful Dendro applicator; she is the heart of many reaction-focused teams. During this event wish, Nahida received a huge drop-rate boost, which meant that every 5-star pull had a much higher chance of bringing her home.

Alongside Nahida, three 4-star characters also received boosted drop rates:

Character	Element	Notes
Sethos	Electro	Wisdom's Measure
Xingqiu	Hydro	Juvenile Galant
Kuki Shinobu	Electro	Mender of Tribulations

This was a Character Event Wish. One important detail I always remind my friends about is that the wish guarantee count for Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 is shared. That means any pulls I made on Nahida's banner also counted toward the guarantee on Hu Tao's banner, and vice versa. The guarantee count is independent from other wish types, so weapon banner pity does not mix with character banner pity. The Test Run trial event was also open during this period, letting Travelers use fixed lineups with the selected trial characters to test them in specific stages and earn rewards. For me, that was a great way to feel Nahida's Dendro gameplay before spending wishes.

Moment of Bloom: Hu Tao Brings the Heat 🔥

The second banner, Moment of Bloom, featured the event-exclusive 5-star character Fragrance in Thaw Hu Tao, the Pyro polearm user from Liyue. Hu Tao has always been a favorite among players who love high-risk, high-reward playstyles. Her charged attack and Blood Blossom mechanics make her a thrilling main DPS, and this rerun gave newer players a chance to add her to their roster.

Just like Nahida's banner, Hu Tao's event wish boosted the same three 4-star characters: Sethos, Xingqiu, and Kuki Shinobu. I found that especially convenient because Xingqiu is a classic Hydro support for Hu Tao, and Kuki Shinobu can provide healing and Electro application in Hyperbloom or aggravate teams. Sethos, meanwhile, offered a fresh Electro option for players who wanted to experiment with charged shot or burst-focused builds.

This was a Character Event Wish-2. The shared guarantee count between Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2 was a huge quality-of-life feature. If I lost a 50/50 on Nahida's banner, I could carry that guarantee into Hu Tao's banner and know my next 5-star was guaranteed to be the featured character. The Test Run trial event was available here too, so I could test Hu Tao's animation canceling and stamina management before committing my Primogems.

Epitome Invocation: A Thousand Floating Dreams and Staff of Homa ⚔️

The third banner, Epitome Invocation, was the weapon event wish. It boosted two event-exclusive 5-star weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, a Catalyst, and Staff of Homa, a Polearm. For many players, this was the most tempting banner of the phase. A Thousand Floating Dreams is Nahida's signature weapon, offering Elemental Mastery and team buffs, while Staff of Homa is Hu Tao's signature polearm and one of the most flexible 5-star polearms in the game.

The 4-star weapon lineup was also impressive:

Weapon	Type	Notes
Fruitful Hook	Claymore	Event-exclusive 4-star
Lion's Roar	Sword	Boosted 4-star
Dragon's Bane	Polearm	Boosted 4-star
Eye of Perception	Catalyst	Boosted 4-star
Favonius Warbow	Bow	Boosted 4-star

During this event wish, Epitomized Path allowed players to chart a course toward a promotional 5-star weapon, such as A Thousand Floating Dreams or Staff of Homa. I used Epitomized Path myself, and it made the weapon banner feel less like a pure gamble. Of course, the event-exclusive weapons were not available in the standard wish Wanderlust Invocation, so this was the only way to get them at the time. The banner ran from October 29, 2024, at 18:00 to November 19, 2024, at 14:59, giving Travelers about three weeks to decide how to spend their wishes.

Why This Banner Phase Still Matters in 2026 📅

Looking back from 2026, I can say that this late-2024 banner phase was a masterclass in giving players valuable options. It paired two top-tier 5-star characters with their signature weapons, and it threw in a strong set of 4-star characters and weapons that could fit many accounts. For free-to-play players, the shared pity between the two character banners was a lifesaver. For light spenders, the weapon banner offered two of the most desirable 5-star weapons in Genshin Impact history.

If you missed these event wishes, the characters and weapons may return in future reruns, but there is no guarantee of the exact same lineup. That is why I always tell newer players to study banner details, track their pity, and only wish on banners that truly improve their teams. Back then, I marked my calendar for October 29 and November 19. In 2026, I still remember the thrill of seeing Nahida, Hu Tao, A Thousand Floating Dreams, and Staff of Homa all boosted at once. It was a great time to be a Traveler, and it remains one of my favorite Genshin Impact wish phases.