Genshin Impact Void Star’s Advent Banner Guide

Genshin Impact's next banner cycle is set, and it's a Cryo-heavy lineup. From 2026-10-13 to 2026-11-03, two event-exclusive five-stars — "Void Star" Skirk and "Tasteful Excellence" Escoffier — run alongside a weapon banner featuring Azurelight and Symphonist of Scents. For players tracking the full 2026 schedule, this is a dense window that demands early Primogem planning. You can follow all the latest Genshin Impact news on our hub.

At a Glance

• Event Wish "Void Star's Advent": Skirk (Cryo, 5-star) rate-up
• Event Wish "La Chanson Cerise": Escoffier (Cryo, 5-star) rate-up
• Epitome Invocation: Azurelight (Sword) and Symphonist of Scents (Polearm) rate-up
• 4-star rate-ups: Dahlia (Hydro), Candace (Hydro), Mika (Cryo)
• Duration: 2026-10-13 18:00 to 2026-11-03 14:59
• Pity: Shared between Character Event Wish and Character Event Wish-2

Banner Schedule and Details

Both character banners run the same window. Skirk occupies the primary Character Event Wish, while Escoffier headlines Character Event Wish-2. The guarantee count is shared between the two, so pulls on either banner contribute to the same pity total. This is independent of the weapon banner's pity.

Banner	Featured 5-Star	Featured 4-Stars
Void Star's Advent	Skirk (Cryo)	Dahlia, Candace, Mika
La Chanson Cerise	Escoffier (Cryo)	Dahlia, Candace, Mika
Epitome Invocation	Azurelight, Symphonist of Scents	Sturdy Bone, Sacrificial Greatsword, Favonius Lance, The Widsith, Sacrificial Bow

Neither Skirk nor Escoffier will be available in the standard Wanderlust Invocation wish. Server-specific reset times are not stated in official materials.

Should You Pull?

Skirk

Skirk is an event-exclusive Cryo five-star with no prior rerun history in the provided materials. If you missed her debut or run a Cryo-focused roster, this is your window. Her value depends heavily on whether you already have a functional Cryo DPS — if you do, the marginal gain may not justify a full pity cycle.

Escoffier

Escoffier shares the same 4-star pool, which means pulling on either banner advances the same pity. If you want both, you can split pulls across the two banners without losing guarantee progress. That flexibility is worth noting for low-spend players.

F2P and Low-Spend Advice

• Skip if you're saving for a future Archon or a confirmed rerun you've been tracking.
• Pull if you need a Cryo carry and have at least 90 pulls banked for a guaranteed five-star.
• Weapon banner caution: Epitomized Path requires up to three five-star pulls to guarantee your chosen weapon. Only commit if you have spare Primogems after securing the character.

Weapon Banner: Epitome Invocation

Azurelight (Sword) and Symphonist of Scents (Polearm) are the headline five-stars. The 4-star pool includes Sturdy Bone (Sword), Sacrificial Greatsword (Claymore), Favonius Lance (Polearm), The Widsith (Catalyst), and Sacrificial Bow (Bow).

Epitomized Path lets you chart a course toward one of the two promotional five-stars. As always, the event-exclusive weapons will not appear in the standard wish. If you're pulling for Skirk or Escoffier, check whether either weapon fits their kit before committing — the source does not specify weapon stats or passive effects.

Teams and Synergies

Both Skirk and Escoffier are Cryo units, which opens up freeze and mono-Cryo compositions. Dahlia and Candace (both Hydro) on the same banner make Hydro application readily available for freeze teams. Mika provides Cryo support and healing, rounding out a physically durable lineup.

If you're building around either five-star, the 4-star pool is unusually synergistic — a rare case where the supporting cast directly enables the featured units. That said, specific team compositions and artifact sets are not detailed in official materials.

Events and Test Runs

A Test Run trial event will be open for both character banners. You can use fixed lineups containing the trial characters in specific stages and earn rewards for completing challenges. This is the lowest-risk way to evaluate Skirk and Escoffier before spending Primogems.

For a broader look at how this cycle fits into the year, see our Genshin Impact banner schedule 2026 and the 7.1 A Rekviem for the Underworld breakdown.

The Bottom Line

This banner window is a clear opportunity for Cryo-focused accounts. The shared pity between Skirk and Escoffier gives you flexibility, and the 4-star pool supports freeze and mono-Cryo builds. If you're undecided, run the Test Run first — then decide whether to commit. For more banner analysis and pull planning, check our Genshin Impact guides.