Genshin 6.3 Columbina: Primogems Needed Guide (2026)

Understanding Genshin's Wish System for 6.3

Character event wish: 0.6% base rate, soft pity at pull 74, hard pity at 90. Pity carries between limited banners.

Weapon banner: 0.7% base rate, soft pity at 63-65, hard pity at 80. Epitomized Path guarantees selected weapon after two off-banner 5-stars (worst-case 240 pulls = 38,400 Primogems). Fate Points reset when banner changes.

Each pull costs 160 Primogems. Genshin Genesis Crystals top up via BitTopup offers competitive rates and instant delivery.

Character Banner Mechanics

50/50 system: First 5-star has 50% chance for featured character. Losing activates guarantee for next 5-star within 90 pulls.

Starting from zero: worst-case 180 pulls (28,800 Primogems). Soft pity reduces average to ~80 pulls per 5-star (12,800 Primogems).

Weapon Banner & Epitomized Path

Nocturne's Curtain Call stats at Lv90: Base ATK 542, CRIT DMG 88.2%. Passive: 12-16 Energy after Lunar reactions every 18s, +14-22% Max HP, +60-140% CRIT DMG for 12s.

Set Epitomized Path before first pull. Each off-banner 5-star = 1 Fate Point. 2 Fate Points = guaranteed selected weapon next.

Critical: Fate Points reset February 3, 2026. Complete pulls during Phase 1 or lose progress.

Pity Carryover

Character banner pity + guarantee status carries between all limited banners. Weapon banner pity count carries forward, but Fate Points reset with each new banner.

Check wish history (6-month availability) to determine current status.

Primogem Requirements for Guaranteed Columbina

Worst-Case: Zero Pity, 50/50 Loss

180 pulls = 28,800 Primogems. First 90 pulls yield standard 5-star (14,400 Primogems), next 90 guarantee Columbina (14,400 Primogems).

Represents 95th percentile outcome—most players do better.

Average with Soft Pity

Most 5-stars appear at pull 77-82. Using pull 80 baseline:

• First 5-star (50/50): 12,800 Primogems
• If lost, guaranteed at pull 160 total: 25,600 Primogems combined

Players with existing pity reduce costs proportionally.

Best-Case

Base 0.6% rate means early pulls possible. Best outcome: 1,600 Primogems (10-pull). Realistic early pulls (20-50): 3,200-8,000 Primogems.

~70% of players secure featured character within 140 pulls (22,400 Primogems) from zero.

Primogem-to-Pull Conversions

• 1,600 = 10 pulls
• 8,000 = 50 pulls
• 12,800 = 80 pulls (average with soft pity)
• 14,400 = 90 pulls (hard pity)
• 28,800 = 180 pulls (worst-case character)

Version 6.3 provides 10 Intertwined Fates (Lantern Rite) + 2 (Archon Quest) = 1,920 Primogems equivalent.

Weapon Banner Budget Breakdown

Epitomized Path Explained

Select Nocturne's Curtain Call before pulling. Each wrong 5-star = 1 Fate Point. 2 Fate Points = next 5-star guaranteed.

Example: Pull 68 gets off-banner (1 FP), pull 142 gets other featured weapon (2 FP), pull ≤240 guarantees Nocturne's Curtain Call.

Guaranteed Weapon Cost

Worst-case: 240 pulls = 38,400 Primogems (triple hard pity). Occurs in <2% of attempts.

Breakdown: 80+80+80 pulls at hard pity = 12,800×3.

Soft Pity (63-77)

Most 5-star weapons appear at pulls 65-72. Average: 70 pulls = 11,200 Primogems per 5-star.

Realistic budget: 70×3 = 210 pulls = 33,600 Primogems for Epitomized Path completion.

Weapon vs Constellations

4-star catalysts (The Widsith, Solar Pearl) offer 70-80% of signature weapon performance at zero primogem cost.

For F2P/low-spenders: C0 Columbina + 4-star weapon often better value than C0 + signature. Saved primogems (33,600+) secure future characters.

Signature weapon suits long-term mains or players prioritizing vertical investment.

Total Budget: Columbina + Weapon

Combined Maximum

Worst-case both: 28,800 (character) + 38,400 (weapon) = 67,200 Primogems (420 pulls). <1% experience this.

Requires ~$1,000+ in top-ups without bonuses. Represents 4.6 months of F2P earning.

Realistic Average

Character: 160 pulls (25,600 Primogems). Weapon: 210 pulls (33,600 Primogems). Total: 370 pulls = 59,200 Primogems.

~60% of players fall within this range. Still exceeds F2P earning by 44,660 Primogems.

Budget by Pity Status

At 70 pity with guarantee: need 10-20 pulls for Columbina (1,600-3,200 Primogems), freeing 22,400-24,000 for weapon banner.

At 50 weapon pity: need 20-30 pulls for next 5-star (3,200-4,800 Primogems).

Check before 6.3:

• Character pity (0-89)
• Guarantee status (yes/no)
• Weapon pity (0-79)

Version 6.3 Primogem Earning

42 days (Jan 14-Feb 24, 2026). F2P total: 14,540 Primogems = 107 pulls with free fates.

Daily & Consistent Sources

• Daily Commissions: 60/day × 42 = 2,520 Primogems
• Maintenance: 600 Primogems
• Offering System: 950 Primogems + 7 Acquaint Fates

Events

• Lantern Rite: 1,600 Primogems + 10 Intertwined Fates (3,200 equivalent)
• Archon Quest: 590 Primogems + 2 Fates (910 equivalent)
• Livestream codes: 300 Primogems total
  • ComeNightorDay: 100
  • Zibai0515: 100
  • GallopYeah: 100

Redeem within 24hrs of livestream.

Spiral Abyss & Endgame

• Abyss Floors 9-12: 600/reset × 2 = 1,200 Primogems (full stars)
• Floor 12 alone: 450 Primogems
• Imaginarium Theater: 1,000 Primogems

F2P vs Low-Spender Timelines

Pure F2P

14,540 Primogems + 12 Intertwined Fates = 107 pulls total. Enough for one guaranteed character (average luck), insufficient for both character + weapon.

Welkin Moon

$4.99: 90 Primogems/day × 30 days = 2,700 + 300 Genesis Crystals.

Two Welkins (42 days): 6,000 Primogems. Combined with F2P: 20,540 Primogems = 131 pulls.

Most cost-effective: ~$0.18/pull vs $1.50+ direct purchase.

Battle Pass

$9.99: 4 Intertwined Fates + 680 Primogems = 1,320 equivalent.

Welkin + BP + F2P: 21,860 Primogems = 139 pulls. Enough for guaranteed character + 1-2 weapon attempts.

Low-spender ($25-30/patch): 32 more pulls than F2P.

Can F2P Afford Both?

No. Average combined cost (370 pulls) exceeds single-patch F2P by 263 pulls (42,080 Primogems).

Options:

1. Guaranteed Columbina only (180 pulls worst-case)
2. Columbina average luck (120-140) + 1-2 weapon pulls (risky)
3. Skip weapon, save for future

Requires 50,000+ saved primogems across 3-4 patches for both.

Character vs Weapon Priority

Skip Weapon Banner If:

• Zero pity, no guarantee (need full 28,800 for Columbina)
• No strong 4-star catalysts owned
• Future banners have higher-priority targets
• F2P/low-spender without 50,000+ reserves
• Account needs roster diversity over optimization

4-Star Alternatives

The Widsith (R5): 85-90% of signature performance during buff window. CRIT DMG substat + random buffs.

Solar Pearl (BP): Consistent CRIT Rate + damage bonuses. $9.99, preserves primogems.

Sacrificial Fragments/Mappa Mare: F2P options, 60-70% efficiency. Elemental Mastery focus.

Long-Term Value

New accounts (0-6mo): Prioritize character diversity. Mid-game (6-18mo): Balance characters + key weapons. Endgame (18+mo): Vertical investment > marginal roster additions.

Common Mistakes

Pity Reset Myth

Pity carries between ALL limited character banners. Count + guarantee status persist. Only weapon Fate Points reset.

Wrong Banner

Columbina: Limited character event wish only (Intertwined Fates). Nocturne's Curtain Call: Weapon banner only. Standard banner: Never features limited characters.

Ignoring Soft Pity

85% of 5-stars occur at pulls 74-85 (character) and 63-75 (weapon). Budget for pull 82/70 saves 2,560-3,200 Primogems vs hard pity assumptions.

Impulse Spending

Phase 1: Jan 14-Feb 3 (21 days only). Secure Columbina before spending on Phase 2 or other banners.

Preparation Checklist

Assess Current Pity

1. Check wish history

2. Count pulls since last 5-star (character + weapon banners)
3. Identify guarantee status
4. Calculate pulls needed: 90 - current pity (character), 80 - current pity (weapon)
5. Multiply by 160 for primogem requirement

Calculate Total Resources

• Current primogems
• Intertwined Fates × 160
• Genesis Crystals (1:1 conversion)
• Projected Phase 1 earnings (~7,000-8,000 for 21 days)

Set Realistic Goals

Minimum: C0 Columbina + 4-star weapon (28,800 worst-case) Target: C0 + 1-2 weapon attempts (40,000-45,000) Stretch: C0 + guaranteed weapon (67,200 worst-case)

Align goal with available resources.

Backup Plans

• Identify skippable upcoming banners
• Confirm 4-star weapon alternatives (The Widsith R3+, Solar Pearl)
• Set spending limit BEFORE pulling via BitTopup Genesis Crystals
• Accept weapon = luxury; Columbina works with 4-stars

FAQ

How many primogems guarantee Columbina? 28,800 worst-case (180 pulls, zero pity, lost 50/50). Average: 25,600 (160 pulls with soft pity).

Total weapon banner cost with Epitomized Path? 38,400 worst-case (240 pulls). Average: 33,600 (210 pulls). Set path before pulling; complete before Feb 3, 2026.

Does pity carry between character banners? Yes. Both count + guarantee carry indefinitely. Weapon pity count carries; Fate Points reset.

F2P primogems in 6.3? 14,540 Primogems + 12 free fates = 107 pulls. Enough for one guaranteed character (average luck).

Is weapon banner worth it? Depends on budget. Limited primogems = prioritize character. Weapon suits 50,000+ reserves, long-term mains, or vertical investment focus. 4-stars offer 70-80% performance.

How does Fate Point system work? Select weapon before pulling. Each wrong 5-star = 1 Fate Point. 2 FP = next 5-star guaranteed. Resets Feb 3—complete during Phase 1.

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