LEAK: Genshin Impact 7.1 Vodyanitsa Mermaid Form and Support Kit Surface, Vesna Can Fly

A fresh set of Genshin Impact Version 7.1 leaks is offering a much clearer look at Vodyanitsa’s rumored gameplay.

Material circulated on August 11, 2026 shows what appears to be a full mermaid transformation, while separate reports describe an exploration state, summon-based support kit, healing, Elemental RES reduction, and a possible signature Catalyst. Vesna is also said to have her own aerial traversal ability.

> Leak warning: HoYoverse has not officially announced these Version 7.1 gameplay details. Character rarities, weapons, numbers, mechanics, animations, and even the release lineup may change before launch.

Quick Summary

• Game: Genshin Impact
• Rumored version: Version 7.1
• Information status: leak / unofficial
• Latest material: August 11, 2026
• Version 7.0 launch: August 12, 2026
• Vodyanitsa: officially introduced as a character
• Vesna: officially introduced in Snezhnaya promotional material
• Version 7.1 playable status: not officially confirmed
• Rumored Vodyanitsa rarity: ★5
• Rumored Element: Hydro
• Rumored weapon: Catalyst
• Rumored role: support and sustain
• Rumored Vesna rarity: ★5
• Rumored Element: Anemo
• Rumored weapon: Sword
• Rumored role: Stellar Swirl Main DPS
• Vodyanitsa traversal: mermaid transformation
• Vesna traversal: flight using small wings
• Traversal resource: reportedly consumes Stamina
• Vodyanitsa Hold Skill: reportedly grants an overworld ability
• Unlimited swimming: apparently not; the leak says she can still drown
• Vodyanitsa Skill: reportedly summons a creature
• Summon functions: healing, interruption resistance, and RES reduction
• Cryo/Hydro RES: reportedly reduced
• Anemo RES: also mentioned
• Burst: reportedly deals damage
• Additional mechanic: Cryo, Hydro, and Anemo “feathers”
• Rumored Catalyst Base ATK: 542
• Secondary Stat: HP 66.2%
• Healing Bonus: +8%
• Temporary passive name: Song of the Water Nymph
• All numbers: subject to change

Vodyanitsa Appears to Transform into a Mermaid

The most striking footage shows Vodyanitsa with her lower body transformed into a large translucent mermaid tail.

The model differs significantly from her standard standing form, replacing her legs with an extended fin structure that retains the white, teal, and translucent visual language of her costume.

The footage was circulated by Genshin Universe with credit to Blednaya, while other posts showed additional views of the model.

It remains unclear whether this transformation belongs to her Hold Skill, a special sprint, swimming, an exploration stance, or another temporary state.

HoYoverse has not released official Vodyanitsa gameplay, so the leaked model should not be treated as final.

Vodyanitsa and Vesna Reportedly Have Special Traversal

A separate report credited to Libai and MeowTews claims that Vodyanitsa becomes a mermaid, while Vesna spreads small wings and flies.

Both traversal abilities are said to consume Stamina.

The two mechanics appear to target different forms of exploration. Vodyanitsa is strongly associated with water, while Vesna would gain aerial movement.

Their duration, speed, vertical limits, Stamina consumption, terrain restrictions, and whether the abilities work throughout Teyvat remain unknown.

Hold Skill Has an Overworld Function but Does Not Prevent Drowning

Information attributed to Leakflow says holding Vodyanitsa’s Skill grants an overworld ability.

One important limitation is also mentioned: she can still drown.

That suggests the mermaid form does not necessarily provide permanent swimming, unlimited aquatic movement, or complete immunity to the normal Stamina system.

The leak does not explain whether Stamina is consumed while transforming, moving, swimming, or maintaining the state.

Early Kit Mentions Summons, Healing, and RES Reduction

Leakflow’s early description presents Vodyanitsa as a support with built-in sustain.

Her Skill reportedly summons a creature capable of:

• reducing Cryo RES
• reducing Hydro RES
• granting interruption resistance to the active character
• healing
• remaining on the field after Vodyanitsa switches out

Her Elemental Burst is described as a damage-dealing ability, while the summoned creature remains active.

The summon is also said to reduce Anemo RES, potentially giving Vodyanitsa direct relevance to teams combining Hydro, Cryo, and Anemo.

Another line says her Skill grants Cryo, Hydro, or Anemo feathers.

The exact feather system, number of stacks, selection rules, duration, and interaction with Stellar Swirl have not yet been clearly explained.

Rumors List Hydro Catalyst Vodyanitsa and Anemo Sword Vesna

Current leak summaries repeatedly place both characters in Version 7.1:

Vodyanitsa has repeatedly been associated with support for Cryo direct damage, Hydro teams, and Stellar Swirl.

Vesna is more often described as an Anemo damage unit built around the newer reaction system.

HoYoverse has not confirmed the Version 7.1 banners, however, and neither character’s final rarity, weapon, banner phase, nor combat role should currently be treated as official.

Vodyanitsa's Rumored Catalyst Has 66.2% HP

Another leak shows the description of a Catalyst associated with Vodyanitsa.

The displayed stats are:

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• Base ATK: 542
• HP: 66.2%
• Healing Bonus: increased by 8%

Its passive currently uses the translated name Song of the Water Nymph.

Whenever the wielder heals a character, one stack is reportedly gained. Each stack:

• increases the wielder's Max HP by 5%
• grants ATK to the active character based on Max HP above 40,000
• every additional 1,000 HP above that threshold grants 0.25% ATK
• the calculated ATK bonus caps at 5%

Stacks last 8 seconds, can accumulate up to three times, and are independently timed.

When a nearby party member triggers Frozen or Stellar Swirl, current stacks and those gained during the following five seconds are reportedly converted into a stronger Refrain state.

That version increases the Max HP and ATK bonuses by an additional 75%.

The effect is also said to work while the weapon holder is off-field.

These values are early leak data and may be rebalanced.

What Could This Mean for Stellar Swirl Teams?

If the reported kit survives testing, Vodyanitsa appears designed to combine several support functions:

1. healing
2. interruption resistance
3. Cryo/Hydro RES reduction
4. Anemo RES reduction
5. HP-based team ATK support through her Catalyst
6. direct interaction with Frozen and Stellar Swirl

That helps explain why leak reports frequently mention Vesna alongside Vodyanitsa.

Vesna is currently described as an Anemo Main DPS centered on Stellar Swirl, while Vodyanitsa provides Hydro and a collection of debuffs that could fit Cryo-Hydro-Anemo compositions.

There is still no final evidence that both characters must be played together.

Multipliers, internal cooldowns, Hydro application, Energy Cost, summon duration, feather generation, and Stellar Swirl requirements remain major unknowns.

Why This Matters

1) The mermaid form appears tied to gameplay

If accurate, the transformation is not merely concept art or a cutscene element but part of Vodyanitsa’s actual movement.

2) Her early kit combines several support jobs

Healing, interruption resistance, summons, RES reduction, and HP-based buffs are all appearing in the same leak cycle.

3) Vesna may have dedicated aerial exploration

Flight using small wings could give her meaningful overworld utility beyond her combat role.

4) Version 7.1 may deepen Stellar Swirl

Both rumored characters are repeatedly connected to the reaction in different roles.

Official vs Leaked Information

Officially established:

• HoYoverse has introduced Vodyanitsa
• Vesna has also appeared in official Snezhnaya material
• Version 7.0 begins on August 12, 2026
• the main journey is continuing into Snezhnaya

Still leaked:

• Vodyanitsa and Vesna launching in Version 7.1
• both being ★5 characters
• Hydro Catalyst Vodyanitsa
• Anemo Sword Vesna
• Vodyanitsa's mermaid traversal
• Vesna's flight
• all Skill and Burst mechanics
• RES reduction values
• the feather system
• the signature Catalyst and its full passive
• final Stellar Swirl synergy
• banner order
• Version 7.1 release date

Players should therefore avoid prefarming unconfirmed materials or making Wish decisions solely around the current numbers.

Closing

The newest Version 7.1 leaks provide the clearest look yet at Vodyanitsa’s possible gameplay direction.

Her mermaid form, summon-based support, healing, RES reduction, and HP-focused Catalyst point toward a highly specialized Cryo-Hydro-Anemo support, while Vesna is being linked to Stellar Swirl and aerial exploration.

Everything remains subject to change. Official HoYoverse announcements and more stable testing data will be needed before the final kits, banners, and traversal systems can be treated as confirmed.