6.3 Banner Overview: What's Coming January 2026
Maintenance Windows:
- NA: Jan 13, 6:00-11:00 PM UTC-5
- EU: Jan 14, 12:00-5:00 AM UTC+1
- Asia: Jan 14, 7:00 AM-12:00 PM UTC+8
Phase 1 (Jan 14-Feb 4): Columbina debut + Neuvillette rerun + Illuga (4★ Geo Polearm)
Phase 2 (Feb 4-25): Zibai (5★ Geo Sword, DEF/EM scaling) + Ineffa (Electro Polearm) + Illuga
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Key 4-Star: Illuga
Illuga's burst grants 20s Nightingale's Song: boosts Geo DMG, reaction DMG, and provides CRIT Rate/DMG/EM to Geo teammates. Extended buff duration enables smoother rotations. Available both phases for easier constellations.
Weapon Banners
Nocturne's Curtain Call (Columbina): Base ATK 542, CRIT DMG +88.2%, Max HP +10-22%, recovers 12-16 Energy/18s. Energy regen offsets her 80-cost burst.
Jadefall's Splendor (Neuvillette): Base ATK 608, HP +49.6%, restores 4.5-6.5 Energy/2.5s, grants 0.3-1.1% Elemental DMG per 1000 Max HP (44% cap). Continuous energy enables aggressive Charged Attack spam.
Budget option: Prototype Amber provides HP scaling and energy regen for both.
Columbina Deep Dive: Fatui Harbinger Kit
5★ Hydro Catalyst scaling entirely with Max HP. Introduces Lunar Reaction system: Lunar-Charged (Electro+Hydro), Lunar-Bloom (Dendro+Hydro), Lunar-Crystallize (Geo+Hydro).
Elemental Skill: Eternal Tides
Summons Gravity Ripple generating accumulation points (cap 60):
- Normal Attacks: 3-5 points
- Charged Attacks: 8-12 points
- Lunar Reactions: 10-15 points
At 60 points, triggers special attack dealing 800-1200% Max HP (talent lvl 10). Cooldown resets immediately. Rewards varied attack patterns over spam.
Elemental Burst: Moonlit Melancholy
Creates Lunar Domain: 25-40% Lunar Reaction DMG bonus (12s duration at max talent). Persists off-field for quickswap. Grants party +20% Max HP for 8s.
Passive Talents
A1: +15% accumulation rate when triggering Lunar Reactions
A4: Ascendant Gleam grants +20% off-field Lunar Reaction DMG, disappears after 3s on-field (encourages quickswap)
Constellations
C0: Fully functional, competitive DPS
C1: Auto-generates 20 points/15s (+15-18% DPS)
C2: +34% accumulation, +40% Max HP for 8s after special attack (~25-30% DPS increase)
C6: +80% CRIT DMG for 8s in Lunar Domain (requires CRIT Rate build, ~60-80% DPS over C2)
Artifacts & Stats
Best-in-Slot: Aubade of Morningstar and Moon
- 2pc: +80 EM
- 4pc: +20% off-field Lunar Reaction DMG, +40% with Ascendant Gleam
Main Stats: HP% Sands / Hydro DMG Goblet / HP% Circlet (C0-C2)
C6 Build: HP% / Hydro DMG / CRIT Rate
Substats: HP%, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, EM, 120-140% ER
Alternative: Silken Moon's Serenade (ER focus)
Talent Priority
Skill 9+ > Burst 9+ > Normal Attack 1+
Special attack scales independently from Normal Attack talents. Crown investment: 3 crowns, 114 Philosophies of Moonlight, 4,957,500 Mora.
Weapons Ranked
- Nocturne's Curtain Call (signature): Perfect stats, energy regen
- Jadefall's Splendor: Higher HP%, continuous energy
- Prototype Amber (F2P): Functional HP scaling
- The Widsith: CRIT DMG, burst-focused
Neuvillette in 2026: Rerun Value
Maintains top-tier Hydro DPS status. HP-scaling Charged Attack playstyle delivers 30,000-50,000 DMG per hit at C0 with 4★ weapons. Requires 150-160% ER for optimal rotations.
Why Still Meta
- Consistent damage independent of reactions/shields
- 80-90% Spiral Abyss usage among owners
- Works with minimal team support (just shielder/healer)
- Enables Vaporize, Freeze, Bloom, Electro-Charged, and new Lunar Reactions
- Sub-60s Floor 12 clear times
Performance Updates
Stable across versions, unaffected by enemy design changes. New artifact sets offer marginal gains; original BiS remains competitive. Jadefall's Splendor maintains 20-30% advantage over 4★ weapons.
Constellations
C0: Complete functional gameplay, clears all content
C1: +15-20% DPS, improved interruption resistance
C2+: Diminishing returns for most players
Current Teams
Premium: Neuvillette + Zhongli + Kazuha + Fischl
Freeze: Neuvillette + Ganyu/Ayaka + Kazuha + Cryo support
Mono-Hydro: Neuvillette + Kokomi + Xingqiu + Kazuha
F2P: Neuvillette + Barbara + Noelle + Sucrose
Head-to-Head: Columbina vs Neuvillette
DPS Output (C0, Talent 9/9/9, 4★ R1 weapons)
Columbina: 45,000-55,000 DPS in optimized Lunar teams (burst windows)
Neuvillette: 40,000-50,000 DPS sustained (consistent delivery)
At C6 R5: Both exceed 100,000 DPS; Columbina edges ahead in reaction content, Neuvillette wins in reaction-immune scenarios.
Team Flexibility
Neuvillette: Works with any shielder/healer/support. Minimal account requirements.
Columbina: Requires Electro (Fischl, Raiden), Dendro (Nahida, Dendro Traveler), or Geo (Illuga) for Lunar Reactions. Higher account requirements.
Support overlap minimal—Kazuha only shared character.
Ease of Use
Neuvillette: Lowest skill floor among 5★ DPS. Spam Charged Attacks, maintain shield. 70-80% max damage with basic play.
Columbina: Higher skill floor. Requires accumulation management, rotation timing, quickswap execution. Misplaying Ascendant Gleam wastes 40% DMG bonus.
Mobile players favor Neuvillette's simpler mechanics.
Investment Cost
Neuvillette: Uses accessible 4★ supports (Xingqiu, Barbara, Noelle). Standard artifact sets. Functions well with Prototype Amber.
Columbina: Needs new v6.3 artifact domain. Best teams require Nahida, Raiden, or high-constellation Fischl. Signature weapon provides disproportionate value.
Future-Proofing
Neuvillette: Proven track record, reaction-independent scaling protects against meta shifts.
Columbina: Depends on Lunar Reaction system development. If future versions support Lunar mechanics (likely 2-3 version cycles based on Dendro precedent), value increases. Otherwise, team options remain constrained.
Optimal Team Compositions
Columbina Teams
Premium: Columbina + Fischl/Raiden + Nahida + Kazuha
F2P: Columbina + Lisa + Dendro Traveler + Barbara
Geo Focus: Columbina + Illuga + Zhongli + Albedo
Fischl's Oz provides continuous off-field Electro. Nahida enables dual Lunar-Charged/Lunar-Bloom pathways. Quickswap rotations maximize Ascendant Gleam's 40% off-field bonus.
Neuvillette Teams
Meta: Neuvillette + Zhongli + Kazuha + Fischl
Freeze: Neuvillette + Ganyu + Kazuha + Rosaria
Mono-Hydro: Neuvillette + Kokomi + Xingqiu + Kazuha
Budget: Neuvillette + Barbara + Noelle + Sucrose
Zhongli enables uninterrupted Charged Attacks. Kazuha groups enemies for AoE. All-4★ budget team clears Floor 12 with proper investment.
4-Star Alternatives
Columbina: Lisa (Electro), Dendro Traveler (Dendro), Sucrose (Anemo)
Neuvillette: Barbara (heal + Hydro Resonance), Noelle (shield), Sucrose (EM buff)
Illuga available both phases—benefits both characters.
Primogem Economics
Guaranteed Character Cost
Average: 62-65 pulls (9,920-10,400 primos)
Worst-case (no guarantee): 180 pulls (28,800 primos) including 50/50 loss
Worst-case (guaranteed): 90 pulls (14,400 primos)
C2 Investment: 180-270 pulls (28,800-43,200 primos) depending on 50/50 luck.
Version 6.3 Income (6 weeks)
F2P:
- Daily commissions: 7,560
- Abyss (2 resets): 1,200
- Events: 3,000-4,000
- Exploration (Columbina's Wings): 1,500-2,000
- Total: 13,260-14,760 primos (83-92 pulls)
Welkin Moon: +4,200 = 17,460-18,960 primos (109-118 pulls)
Welkin + BP: +1,480 = 18,940-20,440 primos (118-128 pulls)
Budget Allocation
F2P (83-92 pulls): Insufficient for worst-case guarantee. Target one C0 character, skip constellations/weapons.
Low Spender (118-128 pulls): Approaches guarantee threshold. Can target one featured 5★ per version.
Both Characters: Requires ~240+ pulls. Need existing savings or buy Genshin Genesis Crystals via BitTopup.
Decision Framework: Which Banner?
Pull Columbina If:
- You own Fischl, Raiden, Nahida, or strong Electro/Dendro roster
- You enjoy quickswap rotations and reaction management
- You lack Hydro DPS and want new mechanics
- Fatui Harbinger collector
Pull Neuvillette If:
- You lack strong Hydro DPS
- You prefer simple, consistent gameplay
- You have limited support roster (works with F2P characters)
- Mobile player needing accessible mechanics
- New account needing reliable carry
Skip Both If:
- Satisfied with current Hydro DPS (Ayato, Tartaglia)
- Saving for Pyro Archon (v6.4 leaked)
- F2P with <160 pulls saved (risk 50/50 loss)
- Prefer other elements for roster balance
Account Assessment Checklist
✓ Current Hydro DPS coverage?
✓ Own Fischl/Nahida/Raiden for Columbina?
✓ Primogem reserves (guarantee threshold)?
✓ Playstyle preference (quickswap vs sustained)?
✓ Content goals (Abyss 36★, Theater, casual)?
Common Mistakes
Overhyping New Characters
Columbina's debut creates hype cycles. Wait 1-2 weeks post-release for community testing and realistic damage calcs before pulling. Lunar Reactions need multiple versions to mature (like Dendro).
Underestimating Reruns
Neuvillette's old status creates bias despite continued dominance. Reruns offer known performance data vs. Columbina's theoretical potential. Less FOMO pressure enables rational decisions.
Ignoring Support Costs
Columbina's true cost includes Fischl/Nahida acquisition (potentially 180+ pulls), signature weapon (90-240 pulls), and artifact farming. Neuvillette works with free characters—lower total investment.
Constellation Trap
Both functional at C0. Primogems for C2 Columbina (180 pulls) could instead get C0 Columbina + C0 Neuvillette, expanding roster diversity. Constellations = opportunity cost.
Rerun Predictions
Columbina First Rerun
Estimated: v7.2-7.4 (Oct 2026-Jan 2027), 9-12 months post-debut based on current patterns.
Fatui Harbinger status may grant slightly elevated priority. Players comfortable waiting can skip debut banner.
Neuvillette Next Rerun
Estimated: v7.0-7.2 (Jul-Oct 2026), 6-9 months after v6.3 rerun.
Upcoming Banners (Leaks)
v6.4: Pyro Archon debut (unconfirmed)
v6.5: Natlan characters, Mondstadt festival reruns (speculative)
Treat leaks with skepticism—plans change. Maintain reserves for high-priority targets.
12-Month Primogem Roadmap
Welkin subscriber example:
- v6.3 Columbina: 180 pulls
- v6.4 Pyro Archon: 90 pulls (guaranteed from 50/50 loss)
- v6.6 target: 180 pulls
- Total needed: 450 pulls (72,000 primos)
6-month income: 48,000-54,000 primos (300-337 pulls)
Deficit: Requires selective skipping or Genesis Crystal purchases.
F2P (34-40 pulls/month): Target 2-3 characters/year for guarantees.
FAQ
Is Columbina worth pulling in 6.3?
Yes if you own Fischl/Raiden/Nahida for Lunar Reactions. C0 competitive with proper supports. Skip if lacking enablers or preferring simpler gameplay—consider Neuvillette instead.
When is Neuvillette rerun 2026?
January 14, 2026, Phase 1 with Columbina. Maintenance Jan 13 6PM-11PM UTC-5 (NA), Jan 14 12AM-5AM UTC+1 (EU), Jan 14 7AM-12PM UTC+8 (Asia). Runs ~3 weeks.
How many primogems for Columbina?
Worst-case: 180 pulls (28,800 primos) with 50/50 loss. Average: 120-140 pulls (19,200-22,400). Guaranteed status: 90 pulls max (14,400), average 62-65 (9,920-10,400). Add 62-90 pulls per constellation.
Should F2P pull Columbina or save?
Pull if lacking Hydro DPS and owning Fischl/Dendro Traveler. Skip if <160 pulls saved (50/50 risk). Conservative strategy: accumulate 160-180 pulls before targeting limited characters.
Columbina best teams?
Premium: Fischl/Raiden + Nahida + Kazuha. F2P: Lisa + Dendro Traveler + Sucrose. Geo: Illuga + Zhongli + Albedo. Prioritize off-field elemental application for Lunar Reactions.
Is Neuvillette still meta v6.3?
Yes. Top-tier Hydro DPS, 80%+ Abyss usage, 40,000-50,000 DPS at C0 with 4★ weapons. Self-sufficient kit, minimal support needs. Lunar Reactions add new team options without diminishing established effectiveness.
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