New Characters Columbina, Zibai & Illuga in Genshin 6.3 Luna IV

You can meet Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga in Genshin Impact 6.3 Luna IV. These new characters have cool skills and give more team choices. Want to know what they do or how to get them? Look at the stats below to see how many people play during big updates. If you're looking to pull for these new units, remember that ManaBuy offers secure Genshin Impact Top Up services.

Banner Schedule

Banner Phases in 6.3 Luna IV

Do you want to know when you can get new characters? Genshin Impact 6.3 Luna IV starts with maintenance on January 13, 2026, in North America. Europe and Asia get the update soon after. To plan your pulls effectively for future patches, check out our guide on upcoming banners and leaks. Here is a simple schedule:

After the update, there are two banner phases:

You can choose which phase to pull in. Pick the phase with your favorite character. Both phases have new characters to try.

Rerun Characters

Rerun banners let you get strong characters again. Here is a table of who is coming back:

You might wonder if you should pull for new or rerun characters. New Characters give new ways to play. Reruns help make your teams better with constellations. Many players save primogems for banners that help their teams most.

Tip: To get ready for new pulls, farm resources early. Focus on weekly bosses to get ascension materials. ManaBuy suggests pre-farming local specialties as soon as the map updates.

New Characters Overview

Columbina – Hydro Catalyst (5-Star)

Columbina is a new character in Genshin Impact 6.3 Luna IV. She uses a Hydro Catalyst and has a new Lunar Reaction system. This system lets her trigger special reactions that help your team do more damage. Her main moves are easy to use:

Columbina can heal your team well. She can heal even when she is not fighting. This makes her good for Freeze and Bloom teams. Her skills get stronger with more Max HP. You can build her for healing or for damage. She also gives buffs like more CRIT Rate and better Lunar Reaction effects. Her Lunar Reaction system changes normal reactions into stronger Lunar ones. This gives you more ways to make your team.

To make her healing or Hydro damage better, use these artifact sets:

Columbina’s best weapon is Nocturne's Curtain Call. This weapon gives her more Max HP and helps her get energy after Lunar reactions. For a strong team, use her with Nefer, Lauma, Nahida, or Sucrose. These combos make strong elemental attacks.

Tip: Columbina’s healing and Lunar Reaction buffs help many teams. You can use her in Freeze, Bloom, or old teams for something new.

Zibai – Geo Sword (5-Star)

Zibai is a new Geo Sword user. She sets up fast and does lots of damage. Her skills let her use Lunar Phase Shift mode. In this mode, her attacks do Geo damage and do not get changed by other infusions. See where Zibai ranks among other damage dealers in our Genshin Impact Tier List 2026. Here are her main skills:

Zibai sets up fast, so her moves feel smooth. She can cancel animations to do up to 30% more damage. Her energy skills keep her burst ready, so you do not have to wait. Her best weapon is Lightbearing Moonshard. This sword gives her more DEF and boosts Lunar-Crystallize reaction damage.

For a strong Geo team, use Zibai with Columbina and Illuga. Gorou is also good for more Geo buffs. Zibai’s skills let you use Lunar-Crystallize reactions. These give strong shields and more damage.

Note: Zibai is great for players who want fast and strong attacks. She is good for teams that need a strong Geo DPS.

Illuga – Geo Polearm (4-Star)

Illuga is a new 4-star Geo Polearm support. He is easier to get than 5-star characters. You can build your team around him without much trouble. Illuga helps with Lunar-Crystallize reactions and makes your team work better together. If you need help building strong support units, check our Shield & Healer Tier List. Here is what he does:

Illuga makes your team’s shields and Geo damage stronger. He helps Zibai do more damage during Lunar Phase Shift. His C1 constellation gives energy back during Geo reactions. This means your team can keep attacking without stopping. He works best with other Geo characters. This gives you strong shields and smooth moves.

Tip: Illuga is a good support for many Geo teams. Use him with Zibai and Gorou for the best shields and damage.

Unique Abilities and Gameplay Impact

These new characters bring new ways to play in Genshin Impact. Columbina’s Lunar Reaction system changes normal reactions into Lunar ones. This lets you build advanced teams, even with old characters. Her healing and buffs make her great for Freeze and Bloom teams.

Zibai sets up fast and cancels moves to do more damage. She is good for players who want to do lots of damage quickly. Her Lunar-Crystallize reactions give strong shields and extra damage.

Illuga helps your team with energy and shield buffs. He is easy to get and fits in many Geo teams. He works well with Zibai and other Geo characters.

You can try new artifact sets like Aubade of Morningstar and Moon. These boost Lunar Reaction damage when your character is not fighting. Each character has a special weapon that fits their style and boosts their main stats.

To build a strong team, try these combos:

You can mix these new characters to fit how you like to play. If you want healing, fast damage, or strong shields, you have more choices now in Genshin Impact 6.3 Luna IV. For more end-game strategies with these new units, check out our End Game Guide.

You get a lot from the New Characters in Genshin 6.3 Luna IV. Columbina heals and buffs, Zibai brings fast Geo damage, and Illuga supports with shields. Stay updated with the latest news on Genshin Impact's Official Site.

1. Pick a strong DPS first.
2. Add supports that fit your team.

"A Main DPS is your steering wheel; supports are turbochargers."

FAQ

How do you get Columbina, Zibai, or Illuga?

You pull for them on their featured banners. Columbina and Zibai are 5-star, so they are harder to get. Illuga is a 4-star.

Which team works best with Columbina?

Try Columbina with Nahida, Sucrose, and Nefer. You get strong healing, fast reactions, and lots of Hydro damage.

Can you use Illuga in non-Geo teams?