6.3 Phase 2 Weapon Banner Overview
Runs Feb 3-24, 2026 (21-day window). Base 5-star rate: 0.7%, soft pity at 65, hard pity at 80. Epitomized Path grants one Fate Point per non-selected 5-star; two Fate Points guarantee your chosen weapon.
Worst-case cost: 240 pulls (38,400 Primogems). Version 6.3 F2P primogems: ~14,540 total (107 pulls)—far short of guarantee.
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Featured Weapons
Lightbearing Moonshard (Zibai's Sword)
- R1: +20% DEF, +64% Lunar-Crystallize DMG for 5s after Elemental Skill
- R5: +40% DEF, +128% Lunar-Crystallize DMG
- Highly specialized—essentially Zibai-exclusive
Tome of the Eternal Flow (Neuvillette's Catalyst)
- R1: +16% HP, stacks build every 0.9s (max 3), each stack +14% Charged ATK DMG (42% total), 8 Energy/12s (40/min)
- R5: +32% HP, +30% per stack (90% total), 12 Energy/12s (60/min)
- Broader compatibility with Charged Attack catalyst users
Pity & Costs
Three scenarios:
- Best case: 80 pulls = 12,800 Primogems
- Average: 160 pulls = 25,600 Primogems (one Fate Point loss)
- Worst case: 240 pulls = 38,400 Primogems (two Fate Point losses)
Always budget worst-case. Existing Fate Points reduce costs by up to 80 pulls.
Damage Per Primogem: The Real Metric
Traditional comparisons ignore acquisition costs. A 30% damage boost means nothing if it costs 38,400 Primogems versus zero for a craftable alternative.
Calculation: Divide damage increase % by primogem cost.
- Weapon with 25% increase at 12,800 Primogems = 0.00195% damage per primogem
- New character with 100% team damage increase at 12,800 Primogems = 0.0078% per primogem (4x better)
Account Variables
- Current weapons: The Widsith R5 achieves 79.7% of Tome R1's damage at zero cost—only 25% gap for massive investment
- Character ownership: Lightbearing Moonshard has near-zero value without Zibai
- Primogem reserves: Need 50,000+ to safely pull weapons without sacrificing character banners
Lightbearing Moonshard Analysis
Passive Mechanics
Triggers after Elemental Skill, 5s buff duration. Syncs with Zibai's rotation:
- Zibai generates 10 Phase Shift Radiance/s (Skill), 5/0.5s (Normal Attacks)
- Spirit Steed's Stride consumes 70 Radiance, 15s cooldown
- Buff covers primary damage windows but not permanent uptime
Character Compatibility
S-Tier:
- Zibai: 100% relative damage vs Uraku Misugiri R1 (95%), Cinnabar Spindle R5 (82%)
B-Tier:
- Generic sword users (CRIT DMG stat only, no passive value)
C-Tier:
- Non-DEF-scaling characters
Extremely narrow compatibility—value tied entirely to Zibai's meta relevance.
Refinement Value
R1→R5: ~15-20% damage increase for Zibai. Cost: 64,000-192,000 Primogems (average to worst case). Only worthwhile for dedicated Zibai mains with disposable income.
Tome of the Eternal Flow Analysis
Passive Mechanics
Reaches max stacks (3) in 2.7s. High uptime in extended combat. R1 provides 42% Charged ATK DMG, R5 provides 90%. Energy regen helps but doesn't solve ER requirements alone.
Character Compatibility
S-Tier:
- Neuvillette: Signature weapon, 25-30% damage increase vs 4-star options
- Wriothesley: Benefits from Charged ATK amp and HP scaling
A-Tier:
- Charged Attack-focused catalyst DPS
B-Tier:
- Burst-focused catalysts (Energy regen only)
C-Tier:
- Supports, non-Charged Attack users
Broader compatibility than Lightbearing Moonshard—future catalyst DPS may utilize it.
Real Damage Calculations
Neuvillette teams: Tome R1 provides 20-25% increase over The Widsith R5. Gap requires 12,800-38,400 Primogems to close. Questionable value unless Neuvillette is your primary carry across multiple Abyss cycles.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
Identical base stats—decision depends on character roster.
Passive Effectiveness
- Lightbearing Moonshard: Burst-oriented, 5s windows, suits quickswap teams
- Tome of Eternal Flow: Sustained DPS, near-permanent uptime, suits hypercarry teams
Pull Decision Framework
Pull Lightbearing Moonshard if:
- Own/plan to pull Zibai
- Lack strong 5-star sword for DEF-scaling users
- Play quickswap comps
- No interest in catalyst DPS
Pull Tome of Eternal Flow if:
- Own Neuvillette or Charged Attack catalyst users
- Plan to pull future catalyst DPS
- Prefer hypercarry comps
- Lack strong catalyst weapons
Skip both if:
- Own strong 4-star alternatives (Widsith R5, Cinnabar Spindle R5)
- Don't own signature characters
- Need primogems for upcoming character banners
- Prioritize character acquisition
Meta Relevance
Current Abyss favors sustained DPS—slight edge to Tome. Neuvillette's flexibility provides consistent value. Zibai's value tied to his meta position.
Catalyst users appear more frequently in releases than specialized DEF-scaling swords—Tome has better long-term versatility.
Primogem Investment Math
Average cost: 25,600 Primogems (160 pulls, one Fate Point loss).
Damage Per Primogem
Lightbearing Moonshard (Zibai):
- Damage increase vs Cinnabar Spindle R5: ~22%
- Cost: 25,600
- Per 1,000 primogems: ~0.86%
Tome of Eternal Flow (Neuvillette):
- Damage increase vs Widsith R5: ~25%
- Cost: 25,600
- Per 1,000 primogems: ~0.98%
New 5-star character:
- Team damage increase: 100%+
- Cost: 12,800 (average)
- Per 1,000 primogems: ~7.8%
Character banners offer ~8x better value from pure damage-per-primogem perspective.
Break-Even Conditions
Weapon investments pay off when:
- Own all desired characters for next 3-4 patches
- Current weapons bottleneck performance
- Plan to use signature character extensively (500+ Abyss chambers)
- Have 50,000+ primogems after weapon pull
Alternative Weapons
Sword alternatives:
- Cinnabar Spindle R5: 82% relative damage, free
- Uraku Misugiri R1: 95% relative damage
- Generic 5-stars: 75-85%
Catalyst alternatives:
- The Widsith R5: 79.7% relative damage, standard banner
- Generic 4-stars: 75-80%
- Battle Pass options: 70-75%
15-25% gap rarely justifies 25,600+ primogem cost.
Pull Strategy Framework
Decision Flowchart
- Character ownership: Own Zibai/Neuvillette? → Continue. Don't own? → Skip
- Current weapons: Using 4-star R5? → Continue. Using 5-stars? → Skip
- Primogem reserves: 50,000+? → Continue. Less? → Skip
- Upcoming banners: Want next 2-3 patch characters? → Skip. No interest? → Continue
- Fate Points: Have 1-2 points? → Pull value increases. Zero points? → Proceed cautiously
F2P Recommendations
Generally avoid weapon banners. 14,540 primogems/version barely covers one character guarantee (28,800 worst-case).
Exceptions:
- Played 2+ years, own all desired characters
- Focus on 1-2 main DPS, accept delayed future acquisitions
- Both featured weapons provide value
Low-Spender Strategy (Welkin + BP)
~22,000-24,000 primogems/month. Use 70/30 rule: 70% characters, 30% weapons (when both featured weapons have value).
Priority:
- New characters enabling new teams
- Support constellations (C1-C2 breakpoints)
- Main DPS weapons (used every Abyss cycle)
- Refinements (lowest priority)
When to Skip
Skip if:
- Version 6.4-6.5 has anticipated characters
- Don't own/plan to pull Zibai or Neuvillette
- Primogems below 40,000
- Already own Widsith R5 or Cinnabar Spindle R5
- 4-star pool lacks needed weapons
Weapon banners rerun every 6-12 months—waiting reduces risk.
Common Mistakes
Myth: 5-Stars Always Huge Upgrades
Reality: 15-30% increases over strong 4-stars, not 50-100%+. A 25% increase means 45s clears vs 60s—irrelevant if already 3-starring.
Misunderstanding Fate Points
Fate Points require two losses before guarantee—potentially three 5-star pulls total (240 pulls, 38,400 primogems). Always budget worst-case.
Ignoring 4-Star Pool
Evaluate 4-star weapons. If you'd be disappointed with any 4-star pull, banner value drops significantly (you'll get 8-10 before your 5-star).
Aesthetic vs Performance
Pulling for looks is valid—just acknowledge it explicitly. Don't rationalize aesthetic pulls with false performance justifications.
Alternative Weapons
Best 4-Star Options
Swords:
- Cinnabar Spindle R5: 82% relative damage (Zibai), free
- Amenoma Kageuchi R5: Craftable, ER + ATK%
- The Flute R5: Standard banner, balanced stats
Catalysts:
- The Widsith R5: 79.7% relative damage (Neuvillette), standard banner
- Hakushin Ring R5: Craftable, EM-focused
- Mappa Mare R5: Craftable, Elemental DMG bonus
15-20% gap rarely justifies 25,600+ primogem cost.
Craftable Viability
Craftable weapons achieve 75-85% performance vs limited 5-stars at zero primogem cost. Refinement materials from weekly bosses and exploration. Solid performance enabling all content, slightly longer clear times.
Future-Proofing
Upcoming Releases
Catalyst users appear more frequently than specialized sword users—Tome may gain compatible characters. Lightbearing Moonshard's specialized passive limits future compatibility unless new characters feature Lunar-Crystallize/DEF-scaling.
Historical Patterns
Limited 5-star weapons rerun every 6-12 months with signature character reruns. Skipping now doesn't permanently lock you out.
Pity/Fate Points reset between different banners but carry forward within same banner's window (must pull before Feb 24).
Power Creep
Weapon power creep slower than character creep. Version 2.x weapons remain competitive in 6.x. Current 4-stars will stay viable for years. Future weapons improve 5-15% incrementally, not revolutionary leaps.
Final Verdict
Scenario 1: Own Neuvillette, Not Zibai
Winner: Tome of Eternal Flow
Immediate value for existing roster. 20-25% damage increase for Neuvillette. But verify you don't own Widsith R5—if you do, 20% gap may not justify 25,600+ primogems.
Scenario 2: Own Zibai, Not Neuvillette
Winner: Lightbearing Moonshard
18-22% increase over Cinnabar Spindle R5. Only if Zibai is primary DPS in most scenarios. If secondary/situational, poor efficiency.
Scenario 3: Own Both
Winner: Tome (slight edge)
Broader future compatibility, higher damage-per-primogem (0.98% vs 0.86%). If 50,000+ primogems and no interest in upcoming characters, consider pulling for both. Use Epitomized Path for Tome first.
Scenario 4: Own Neither
Winner: Skip Entirely
Without signature characters, minimal value. Wait until you own them. Account priorities shift—weapons for characters you never pull waste primogems.
Recommendation Matrix
Pull Lightbearing Moonshard if:
- Own Zibai, use in 80%+ combat
- Lack Cinnabar Spindle R5
- 50,000+ primogems
- No upcoming character interest (2-3 patches)
Pull Tome of Eternal Flow if:
- Own Neuvillette as primary DPS
- Lack Widsith R5
- 50,000+ primogems
- Plan to pull future catalyst DPS
Skip both if:
- Don't own signature characters
- Have strong 4-star alternatives
- Primogems below 40,000
- Want upcoming characters
- F2P/low-spender prioritizing breadth over depth
FAQ
Is the 6.3 Phase 2 weapon banner worth pulling?
Only for players who own Zibai or Neuvillette, lack strong 4-star alternatives, have 50,000+ primogems, and don't need upcoming characters. For most, character banners offer superior efficiency. 15-25% damage increases rarely justify 25,600-38,400 primogem costs when 4-stars achieve 75-85% performance.
Which weapon is better: Lightbearing Moonshard or Tome of Eternal Flow?
Neither is objectively better—depends on roster. Tome has slightly better damage-per-primogem (0.98% vs 0.86%) and broader future compatibility. Lightbearing Moonshard offers higher peak for Zibai but extremely limited cross-character utility. Pull based on which signature character you own and use most.
How much does Lightbearing Moonshard increase damage?
18-22% vs Cinnabar Spindle R5, ~5% vs Uraku Misugiri R1 for Zibai. R5: 25-30% vs Cinnabar Spindle R5. Assumes optimal rotations and artifacts. Actual increase varies by team comp and scenarios.
When does the 6.3 Phase 2 weapon banner end?
Feb 24, 2026, 9:00 AM server time. 21-day window from Feb 3. Pity and Fate Points reset when banner ends—progress doesn't carry to future weapon banners with different weapons.
Should F2P players pull on weapon banner?
Generally no, except when owning all desired characters for next 3-4 patches, having 50,000+ primogems, and both featured weapons providing value. F2P income (~14,540/version) makes character acquisition higher priority—new characters enable new teams while weapons provide only incremental improvements.
How does the Fate Point system work?
Select one featured 5-star via Epitomized Path. Each non-selected 5-star pull grants one Fate Point. Two Fate Points guarantee next 5-star is your selection. Fate Points reset when banner changes—must complete pulls Feb 3-24 to maintain progress.
