Let me set the scene: it’s 2026, Genshin Impact is still very good at making me care about tiny cosmetic decisions, and the Miliastra Wonderland event just handed me a customizable avatar called a Manekin. Good news: I didn’t make a permanent life choice, and neither did you. The event actually lets you unlock both Manekin avatars, switch between them whenever you want, and tweak hair, outfits, and names without spending a single Primogem. The bad news? The swap button is tucked away like a hidden chest, and the renaming rules are easy to misunderstand. I’m here to be the friend who explains it all before you accidentally name your avatar something you’ll regret.

Miliastra Wonderland at a Glance

Feature	Details
Available patch	Patch 5.x, so check your current global server notes for the exact version
Event	Miliastra Wonderland
Avatars	2 Manekin avatars: Manekin (male) and Manekina (female)
Switching	Both unlockable, switchable anytime after configuration
Customization	Hair, outfit, and name; one rename allowed per Manekin
Element	Follows your current Traveler’s Element
Primary function	Represents you in event mini-games and activities
Primogem cost	None for switching or customization

Unlocking Both Manekins Without Losing Your Mind

I know some players think the first Manekin choice is binding, because Genshin loves making us commit to things like weapon banners. But Miliastra Wonderland is actually shockingly chill. After you design your first avatar, do this:

1. Open the Cosmetic Plans menu. Yes, the clothes hanger icon. Not a metaphor.

2. Look on the right side, just below the window’s close button. There is a dual-Manekin switcher icon sitting there like it owns the place.

3. Select it. If the second Manekin slot has not been configured yet, the game prompts you to create a new plan.

4. No rush. There is no time limit, so you can leave your second avatar unconfigured until you have a style that does not look like a chaotic first draft.

Which Manekin Should You Pick? The Lazy Answer Is Both

Here is the most important thing I learned: the choice between the two avatars is purely cosmetic. Neither one gives you extra event points, hidden dialogue, or a secret buff that makes your mini-game score do a backflip. Both versions have identical gameplay potential.

• 🎭 For role-playing: Pick the avatar that contrasts with your main Traveler. If you main Aether, try Manekina. If you main Lumine, try Manekin. Variety keeps things interesting.

• 🧩 For collectors: Unlock both. There are no permanent consequences from your initial pick, only more customization options.

• ⏳ For efficiency: Delay configuring the second Manekin until you actually care. The event does not punish procrastination here.

Your Manekin’s Element Is Basically a Mood Ring

Your Manekin’s element always mirrors your Traveler’s current element, whether that is Anemo, Geo, Electro, Dendro, or whatever new element the Traveler has learned by the time you read this. But do not expect your avatar to suddenly gain new combat skill sets when you swap Traveler elements. The key difference is that the Manekin’s elemental attribute changes in event mini-games only, not its abilities. So if you are experimenting with a particular element for visuals or event synergy, it will follow along. Just do not expect a whole new kit.

Renaming Rules: The Overwrite Key Situation

Each Manekin can be named once when you create it. If you later decide that CoolDude123 is not the legacy you want, you need a specific Overwrite Key. Yes, it is exactly as dramatic as it sounds.

Manekin	Overwrite Key
Manekina (female)	Overwrite Key: Right
Manekin (male)	Overwrite Key: Left

Important: you only get one rename per Manekin. That means one shot. No take-backs, no undo button, no sympathetic customer support NPC. Choose carefully, and maybe do not rename while half-asleep or after a long Abyss session.

Is This Worth Your Time? And Primogems? No.

Let me clear up the economy side: Manekin switching and customization are free. There are no gacha elements for Manekin skins at this time, and no hidden Primogem fee for changing your avatar’s outfit. Your rewards come from the actual mini-games and event tasks tied to Miliastra Wonderland. Those can include exclusive cosmetics, resources, and event-limited furnishings.

Situation	Recommendation
You enjoy avatar customization and event rankings	Absolutely jump in
You want limited cosmetics or furnishings	Complete the mini-games and event tasks
You only care about permanent 5-star progression	Skip the Manekin obsession; it is not required
You accidentally misspelled your avatar’s name	Use your one rename promptly, and double-check spelling

Also, all activities and redemption periods are displayed in local server time. Check the in-game notices for your server’s end date, because I am not your server’s clock.

Final Thoughts from a Traveler Who Almost Named Their Manekin Manekin

The Miliastra Wonderland event is a rare Genshin moment where the game gives you agency without punishment. Your initial Manekin pick does not lock you into anything, switching is free, customization is reversible through event menus, and the event can be completed at your own pace. Community feedback has generally treated the avatar customization as a welcome addition, especially for anyone who likes personal expression in competitive event activities.

What is not confirmed yet is whether HoYoverse will add more Overwrite Keys or additional customization options as event rewards or shop items in future updates. Keep an eye on in-game news and official HoYoverse announcements if that matters to you.

Expect future event milestones to keep expanding avatar personalization and social mini-games. For now, go unlock both Manekins, style them like the protagonist you are, and please do not waste your one rename on a typo.

Industry analysis is available through Game Developer, a long-running developer-facing publication that frequently examines how limited-time events use low-stakes customization (like avatar swaps, cosmetic loadouts, and controlled renaming) to boost player expression without destabilizing balance. In the context of Miliastra Wonderland’s Manekin system—free switching between two avatars, reversible hair/outfit plans, and a constrained “one rename per avatar” rule—these kinds of design choices align with common live-service UX patterns meant to encourage experimentation while preserving identity consistency across event activities.