With the Lantern Rite underway, Genshin Impact is about to launch its Event Banners for the second half of Version 6.3, featuring Zibai and Neuvillette as the 5-Stars. While Columbina in Genshin Impact has undoubtedly been the star of Version 6.3, and arguably, Nod-Krai as a whole, she is meant to be a foundation for Lunar Reaction teams rather than its main driver. Much like Nahida for Alhaitham, Columbina's role is to elevate the potential of what Nod-Krai hypercarries can do, be it Lunar-Charged, Lunar-Bloom, or Lunar-Crystallize.
While Nefer and Flins in Genshin Impact represent Lunar-Bloom and Lunar-Charged, respectively, Zibai exists to push Lunar-Crystallize to its limits. Her best teammates include Columbina and Illuga, with the latter making his debut alongside Zibai as a 4-Star Geo Polearm support character. In terms of gameplay, Zibai has a front-loaded Elemental Burst and deals the bulk of her damage through an Elemental Skill gauge that accumulates points for every Normal Attack and Lunar-Crystallize triggered by the team.
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Genshin Impact: Version 6.3 Second Half Banner Characters
|
Name |
Rarity |
Element |
Weapon |
Debut Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zibai |
5-Star |
Geo |
Sword |
Version 6.3 |
|
Neuvillette |
5-Star |
Hydro |
Catalyst |
Version 4.1 |
|
Illuga |
4-Star |
Geo |
Polearm |
Version 6.3 |
|
Aino |
4-Star |
Hydro |
Claymore |
Version 6.0 |
|
Gorou |
4-Star |
Geo |
Bow |
Version 2.3 |
Including Zibai, the Event Banners for the second half of Version 6.3 will feature Neuvillette, Illuga, Aino, and Gorou. Players who aren't interested in a Lunar Reaction team can easily skip Zibai, especially if they already have Flins or Nefer on their account. However, newcomers who are still figuring out the game may consider pulling for Neuvillette in Genshin Impact. While his spot in the meta is no longer what it used to be in 2023, Neuvillette remains one of the easiest characters to play, and his teambuilding is extremely versatile, offering options for Hyperbloom with Ineffa and Lauma, Freeze with Citlali and Escoffier, and his standard hypercarry team with Xilonen and Kazuha.
When considering the 4-Stars on the Event Banners in Version 6.3 of Genshin Impact, Illuga arguably brings the most to the table. He is a dedicated support character for Lunar-Crystallize, making him an ideal teammate for Zibai, but also for other Geo hypercarries such as Navia and Itto. Illuga scales with Elemental Mastery, and his Elemental Burst provides a buff to Lunar-Crystallize damage, making the Favonius Lance his best-in-slot weapon. On the other hand, both Aino and Gorou can greatly contribute to Zibai's teams, as Aino can fulfill the role of a budget version of Columbina, while Gorou has notable synergy with both Illuga and Zibai.
Unless Zibai or Neuvillette fans dearly want their respective Signature Weapons, it is a poor time to gamble on the Weapon Banner in Genshin Impact. Both the Lightbearing Moonshard and the Tome of the Eternal Flow are highly specialized weapons, incapable of providing universal value akin to the Staff of Homa or the Elegy for the End. Thankfully, Zibai can make use of other 5-Star Signatures, such as the Uraku Misugiri, Light of Foliar Incision, or Flute of Ezpitzal.
In terms of funds, Genshin Impact is packed with Primogems in Version 6.3, allowing players to earn up to 139 Intertwined Wishes (with Welkin Moon and Battle Pass). Assuming they haven't emptied their wallet for Columbina, fans will be able to guarantee a copy of Zibai or Neuvillette before the end of the patch, or continue to save for the upcoming banner characters of Version 6.4 – Varka, Flins, Skirk, and Escoffier. One thing to keep in mind is Linnea, a Nod-Krai 5-Star rumored to make her playable debut in Version 6.5. Linnea is intended to be a Lunar-Crystallize character, but it remains to be seen whether she will occupy a role similar to Zibai or Illuga. Genshin Impact players who fail to obtain the two Lunar-Crystallize characters in Version 6.3 may find themselves with a suitable alternative just a few months down the line. The second half banners for Version 6.3 launch on February 3, 2026.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
