I still remember the electric hum in the Genshin Impact community when these three event wishes went live. From September 17, 2024, 18:00 to October 8, 2024, 14:59, Teyvat felt like a carnival. Now, writing from 2026, those banners are long gone, but looking back is still a treat. If you are a newer Traveler or a veteran who wants to reminisce, let me walk you through what made this run so memorable. Man, my Primogems were trembling just thinking about it.
🍃 Event Wish 'Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets' – Kinich
The first banner that caught my eye was 'Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets.' The event-exclusive 5-star character 'Turnfire Hunt' Kinich (Dendro) received a huge drop-rate boost. As a Dendro main, I was thrilled. Kinich brought a fresh playstyle with his grappling hooks and explosive Ajaw attacks. He was not just another damage dealer; his kit danced around enemies like a wildfire, and his exploration utility made him a joy in Natlan. The banner also boosted three 4-star characters: 'Protector From Afar' Thoma (Pyro), 'Crowfeather Kaburaya' Kujou Sara (Electro), and 'Executor of Justice' Chevreuse (Pyro). That lineup was a chef's kiss for anyone building burgeon, hyperbloom, or overload teams.
Important details: the event-exclusive character was not available in the standard wish 'Wanderlust Invocation.' The wish guarantee count for 'Character Event Wish' and 'Character Event Wish-2' was shared, meaning your pity carried over between Kinich and Raiden Shogun. A 'Test Run' trial event was open during this period, letting Travelers use fixed lineups to test the characters and earn rewards. That was a smart way to try before you wish.
⚡ Event Wish 'Reign of Serenity' – Raiden Shogun
Running alongside Kinich was 'Reign of Serenity,' featuring the event-exclusive 5-star character 'Plane of Euthymia' Raiden Shogun (Electro). Raiden needs no introduction. Her Musou no Hitotachi descended like a thunderous verdict, and her energy regeneration made her a cornerstone for countless teams. When her banner dropped, the community went wild. I remember friends debating whether to pull for Kinich or save for Raiden. Honestly, that weapon banner was a siren song, but Raiden herself was the main event.
The same 4-star characters received boosted drop rates: Thoma, Kujou Sara, and Chevreuse. This was 'Character Event Wish-2,' and its guarantee count was shared with 'Character Event Wish.' So if you lost your 50/50 on Kinich, your next 5-star on Raiden was guaranteed. That shared pity system was both a blessing and a curse for indecisive Travelers like me. The 'Test Run' was also available, so you could test Raiden's burst and energy restoration before committing.
⚔️ Event Wish 'Epitome Invocation' – Fang of the Mountain King and Engulfing Lightning
Of course, characters need weapons. The 'Epitome Invocation' weapon banner boosted two event-exclusive 5-star weapons: Fang of the Mountain King (Claymore) and Engulfing Lightning (Polearm). Fang of the Mountain King was a natural fit for Kinich, while Engulfing Lightning was practically made for Raiden Shogun. The 4-star weapon lineup was also generous: Sacrificial Sword (Sword), Rainslasher (Claymore), Favonius Lance (Polearm), The Widsith (Catalyst), and Sacrificial Bow (Bow). Those are still solid options in 2026 for many supports and sub-DPS units.
The weapon banner used Epitomized Path, allowing you to chart a course toward a promotional 5-star weapon. That system reduced the pain of losing to a standard weapon, but it still required careful planning. Neither event-exclusive weapon was available in 'Wanderlust Invocation.' If you were aiming for Engulfing Lightning, you likely had to save a lot of Primogems. I chased it and lost my first 50/50, but that is gacha life.
📅 Quick Reference Table
| Event Wish | Featured 5-Star | Boosted 4-Stars | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeker of Flame-Wrought Secrets | 'Turnfire Hunt' Kinich (Dendro) | Thoma, Kujou Sara, Chevreuse | 2024/9/17 18:00 – 2024/10/8 14:59 | Character Event Wish; not in standard |
| Reign of Serenity | 'Plane of Euthymia' Raiden Shogun (Electro) | Thoma, Kujou Sara, Chevreuse | 2024/9/17 18:00 – 2024/10/8 14:59 | Character Event Wish-2; shared pity |
| Epitome Invocation | Fang of the Mountain King (Claymore), Engulfing Lightning (Polearm) | Sacrificial Sword, Rainslasher, Favonius Lance, The Widsith, Sacrificial Bow | 2024/9/17 18:00 – 2024/10/8 14:59 | Weapon Event Wish; Epitomized Path |
🔍 Looking Back from 2026
It is 2026 now, and Teyvat has moved on. New regions, new characters, and new meta shifts have arrived. Yet this 2024 banner run remains a fascinating snapshot. Kinich and Raiden Shogun are still powerful in the right teams. Raiden continues to be an energy battery and burst DPS for national teams, hyperbloom, and even some quickbloom compositions. Kinich found his niche in burning and burgeon teams, especially with Emilie or other Dendro supports. Engulfing Lightning is still one of the best polearms for Raiden, and Fang of the Mountain King remains a strong claymore for Kinich or other claymore DPS units.
If you missed these banners in 2024, do not worry. Genshin Impact regularly reruns popular characters. Keep an eye on future event wishes and plan your Primogems. And if you are reading this in 2026, remember that every banner is temporary, but the memories of epic pulls last forever. ...
So, would I pull again? Absolutely. The combination of Kinich, Raiden Shogun, and those weapons made for one of the most exciting periods in Genshin Impact history. Whether you were team Kinich, team Raiden, or just here for the weapons, there was something for everyone. And that, my friends, is the magic of Teyvat.