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You can claim a free event-exclusive 5-Star character from the every Anniversary in Genshin Impact starting from Version 7.1! Check out which free limited 5-star character choices are available in this year's Tabletop Troupe and how to claim them in this guide!
| Free Anniversary Character Events | |
|---|---|
| Standard Characters | Limited Characters |

| Duration | September 23 ~ November 3, 2026 |
|---|
Players will be able to claim a Limited 5-Star Character and their corresponding enhancement materials from the Tabletop Troupe: A Gathering on Adventure's Eve event during the Version 7.1 6th Anniversary patch update for 2026!
2026 Sixth Anniversary Date and Rewards

Players will be able to claim a Limited 5-Star Character and their corresponding enhancement materials every anniversary update!

For the 6th Anniversary event, players must first complete the Chapter 7 Act 4 Archon Quest in order to claim a free event-exclusive 5-star character.
A Rekviem for the Underworld Archon Quest
The selection of characters and the requirement to unlock the Limited 5-Star character selector event may change the following year.
Varesa is the best character to pick amongst the 6th Anniversary free character selection, as she is great for exploration and has high damage potential as a Main DPS. The second best choice is Nilou, as she is useful in both Bloom and Lunar-Bloom teams as a Hydro applicator.
Chiori is a good choice for a Geo Sub-DPS for teams like Navia's or Zibai's. Baizhu is a good healer and Dendro support, but Clorinde and Childe have both fallen short against other DPS characters as time has gone by.
| Rank | Character | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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・Best DPS amongst the available choices and one of the best DPS characters in general. ・Great for exploration, especially for new players. |
| 2 |
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・Provides good Hydro application and damage amplification for Bloom teams. ・Can be useful in Lunar-Bloom teams assuming you have Lauma or Nefer. ・Constellation can be obtained in the To Temper Thyself event. |
| 3 |
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・Provides a consistent and reliable off-field Geo DMG and support for Geo DPS such as Zibai, Navia, or Itto. ・Constellation can be obtained in the To Temper Thyself event. |
| 4 |
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・Decent healer and Dendro applicator. ・Constellation can be obtained in the To Temper Thyself event. |
| 5 |
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・Not as strong as Varesa in terms of DPS capabilities ・Recommended only if you use her regularly and already have her or her C1. ・Constellation can be obtained in the To Temper Thyself event. |
| 6 |
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・Suffers from being a very old unit and doesn't hold up to newer DPS characters, even with constellations. ・Constellation can be obtained in the To Temper Thyself event. |
If you already have these characters, you can consider which ones would benefit the most from having their constellation unlocked. Nilou and Chiori in particular gain a lot from their respective C1.
It's also good to note that Nilou, Chiori, Baizhu, Clorinde, and Tartaglia are all available as choices in the permanent free constellation event, which may affect your decision.

Version 7.1 Release Date and Details
| 7.1 News Guides | |
|---|---|
| Everything in 7.1 | 7.1 Livestream |
| 7.1 Livestream Codes | All Redeem Codes |
| 7.1 Banners | 6th Anniversary Rewards |
| Free Exclusive 5-Star | Free Standard 5-Star |
| 7.1 Characters | |
| 7.1 Quests | |
| Archon Quest Chapter 7 - Act 3 | Archon Quest Chapter 7 - Act 4 |
| 7.1 Weapons | |
| Beyond the Chrysalis (5★) | Hymn of the Maelstrom (5★) |
| Silver Light (4★) | New Bough (4★) |
| Winter's Heavy Heart (4★) | Breezeborne Refrain (4★) |
| 7.1 Enemies | |
| Guardian Blade of Drifting Snow | |
| 7.1 Events | |
| Silverwing in Pursuit of the Moon | Predictive Victory Dynamics |
| Carefree Snowball Fight | Overflowing Favor Rerun |
i got Chiori ive wanted her since she came out but couldn't justify pulling her without Zhongli but now that she's free and i can get a free constellation yeah easy choice, only conflict was i could get C2 Chlorinde but i figure having more characters is better because of imaginarium theater
Tabletop Troupe: Free Limited 5-Star Character Selector Event

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The fact you don't mention how good Nilou is for a Nahida bloom team disappoints me vastly. Best AoE team in the game.