Release Date & Maintenance
Version 6.3 releases January 14, 2026 after maintenance on January 13 (6:00 PM - January 14, 1:00 AM EST). Players receive 720 Primogems compensation.
Banner Schedule:
- Phase 1 (Jan 14 - Feb 3): Columbina + Ineffa
- Phase 2 (Feb 3 - Feb 24): Zibai + Neuvillette
Total duration: 42 days across both phases.
Columbina: Character Overview
Stats & Rarity:
- 5-Star Hydro Catalyst, HP-scaling damage dealer
- Base stats (Lv90): 15,740 HP, 117.2 ATK, 551.53 DEF, 19.2% CRIT Rate (ascension)
- Third playable Fatui Harbinger
Kit Breakdown:
Elemental Skill (17s CD):
- Deals 30.096% Max HP + Moonreel strikes (16.848% Max HP each)
- Generates Hydro for Lunar reactions
Elemental Burst (60 Energy, 15s CD):
- Deals 58.032% Max HP damage
- Creates Moonlit Domain: +40% Lunar reaction DMG for 20s
Constellation 1 (Highest Value):
- Recovers 6 Energy on Burst
- Generates Rainsea Shield (12% Max HP, 8s duration)
Signature Weapon: Nocturne's Curtain Call (542 Base ATK, 88.2% CRIT DMG, 10-18% Max HP, 12-16 Energy recovery after Lunar reactions)
Best Build Guide
Artifacts:
- 4pc Heart of Depth OR 4pc Lunar Tide
- Main stats: HP%/HP%/CRIT Rate or DMG
- Substats: CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, HP%, Energy Recharge
- Target: 60%+ CRIT Rate, 150%+ CRIT DMG, 160-200% ER
Weapons Ranked:
5-Star:
- Nocturne's Curtain Call (BiS)
- Everlasting Moonglow
- Kagura's Verity
4-Star:
- Prototype Amber (F2P)
- Hakushin Ring
- Thrilling Tales (support)
Talent Priority:
- Elemental Burst (9-10)
- Elemental Skill (8-9)
- Normal Attack (6-8)
Team Compositions
Lunar Reaction Team:
- Columbina / Ayaka or Ganyu / Shenhe or Rosaria / Kazuha or Venti
- Maximizes 40% Lunar reaction bonus
F2P Alternative:
- Columbina / Kaeya or Rosaria / Diona / Sucrose
- Uses free 4-stars effectively
Optimal Rotation:
- Kazuha Skill/Burst (VV shred)
- Columbina Skill → Burst
- Shenhe Skill → Burst
- Ayaka Dash → Burst → Charged Attacks
Common Mistakes:
- Using Burst before grouping enemies
- Building ATK% instead of HP%
- Ignoring Energy Recharge needs
- Not maintaining Cryo application during Moonlit Domain
Nod-Krai Region Guide
Unlock Requirements:
- Adventure Rank 20
- Complete Prologue Act 3
- Progressive unlock through exploration
Key Locations:
- Piramida Lightkeepers Headquarters (central hub)
- Frozen Abyss Caverns (underground network)
- Whisperer's Domain (world boss)
- Northern Observation Posts
Waypoints: 12 total
- 3 at Piramida headquarters
- 4 across frozen tundra
- 3 in underground caverns
- 2 at northern posts
Treasure Chests (350 total):
- Luxurious: 15
- Precious: 65
- Exquisite: 120
- Common: 150
- Total yield: 1,800-2,000 Primogems
Ascension Materials
Character Ascension (Lv1-90):
- Varunada Lazurite: 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, 6 Gemstones
- Whisperer's Nightmare Drops: 46
- Moonlit Lotus: 168
- Fatui Insignias: 18 Recruit, 30 Sergeant, 36 Lieutenant
- Mora: 2,092,530
Talent Materials (all to Lv10):
- Resistance books: 9/63/114
- Fatui Insignias: 18/66/93
- The Doctor drops: 18
- Crown of Insight: 3
- Mora: 4,957,500
Farming Routes:
Moonlit Lotus (168 needed):
- Piramida Lake: 22
- Frozen Abyss: 31
- Northern Tundra: 18
- Respawn: 48 hours (3 cycles = 6 days)
Boss Materials:
- Lord of the Hidden Depths: 40 Resin/run
- 15-20 runs needed (600-800 Resin)
Lantern Rite 2026
Duration: January 30 - February 23, 2026 Requirements: AR 20, Prologue Act 3
Total Rewards:
- 1,600 Primogems
- 10 Intertwined Fates
- Free Liyue 4-star selector (11 options)
- Yaoyao exclusive outfit
- Crown of Insight
- 4-star weapon box
Character Selector Recommendations:
New Players: Xingqiu or Xiangling Mid-Game: Beidou or Yun Jin Late-Game: Constellation upgrades (Xingqiu C6, Xiangling C4, Beidou C2)
Theater Mechanicus Strategy:
- Prioritize Cryo + Hydro turrets for Freeze
- Place Pyro at chokepoints
- Upgrade evenly, not single towers
- Complete without base damage for bonus points
Banner Analysis & Pull Strategy
Phase 1: Columbina + Ineffa Phase 2: Zibai + Neuvillette + Illuga (4-star)
Pull Recommendations:
Pull if:
- You main Ayaka/Ganyu/Wriothesley
- Collecting Fatui Harbingers
- Have 180+ pulls saved
Skip if:
- Recently pulled Neuvillette/Kokomi
- Saving for Archons
- Below AR 45
Primogem Budget (6.3 F2P):
- Events: 2,440
- Daily Commissions: 2,520
- Spiral Abyss: 1,200
- Nod-Krai exploration: 1,900
- Maintenance: 720
- Misc: 1,280
- Total: 10,060 Primogems + 20 Fates = ~83 pulls
Welkin adds ~42 pulls (115 total). Battle Pass adds ~10 pulls (125 total).
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Meta Analysis
Spiral Abyss Floor 12:
Recommended Teams:
- Team 1: Raiden/Xiangling/Xingqiu/Bennett
- Team 2: Columbina/Ayaka/Kazuha/Diona
Meta Tier:
- S-Tier: Lunar reaction teams
- A-Tier: Freeze enabler
- B-Tier: Electro-Charged teams
Damage Impact:
- Ayaka: +25-30% vs traditional Freeze
- Ganyu: Consistent multi-target damage
- Wriothesley: Comparable to Xingqiu/Yelan enabler
FAQ
When does 6.3 release? January 14, 2026, 1:00 AM EST after 7-hour maintenance. 720 Primogems compensation.
Is Columbina worth pulling? Yes if you main Cryo DPS (Ayaka/Ganyu) and want Lunar reaction optimization. Skip if you have Neuvillette/Kokomi or lack guarantee/pity.
Best artifacts for Columbina? 4pc Heart of Depth or Lunar Tide. HP%/HP%/CRIT main stats. Prioritize HP%, CRIT Rate/DMG, ER substats. Never use ATK%.
Lantern Rite rewards? 1,600 Primogems, 10 Fates, free 4-star selector, Yaoyao outfit, Crown. Runs Jan 30 - Feb 23.
Total Primogems in 6.3? ~10,060 Primogems + 20 Fates = 83 pulls F2P. Welkin adds 42 pulls.
Which free 4-star to choose? New: Xingqiu/Xiangling. Mid-game: Beidou/Yun Jin. Late-game: Constellations (Xingqiu C6, Xiangling C4, Beidou C2).
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