With the Lantern Rite festivities in full swing, Genshin Impact is rolling out the second half of Version 6.3 on February 3, 2026, and the Event Banners are giving players plenty to chew on. Zibai and Neuvillette take the 5-Star spotlight, while Illuga, Aino, and Gorou fill out the 4-Star pool. Let's be real: this is not a one-size-fits-all banner. Whether players should crack open their Primogem stash or keep it under lock and key depends entirely on what their account already looks like.

The 5-Star Headliners: Zibai and Neuvillette

Zibai is the shiny new toy, and she is built to push Lunar-Crystallize to its limits. Columbina has undoubtedly been the star of Version 6.3 and arguably of Nod-Krai as a whole, but her role is to serve as a foundation for Lunar Reaction teams rather than the main driver. Much like Nahida for Alhaitham, Columbina elevates what Nod-Krai hypercarries can do, whether that is Lunar-Charged, Lunar-Bloom, or Lunar-Crystallize. Zibai is the one who cashes in on that setup.

Her best teammates include Columbina and Illuga, with the latter making his debut alongside her as a 4-Star Geo Polearm support. In terms of gameplay, Zibai has a front-loaded Elemental Burst and deals the bulk of her damage through an Elemental Skill gauge that accumulates points for every Normal Attack and Lunar-Crystallize triggered by the team. In plain English, she wants a squad that keeps the reaction train rolling. Without Columbina, Zibai can still function, but the ceiling drops noticeably. Players who already have Flins for Lunar-Charged or Nefer for Lunar-Bloom can skip Zibai without losing any sleep. If Lunar-Crystallize is not their cup of tea, this is skip city.

Neuvillette, on the other hand, is old reliable. His spot in the meta is no longer what it was back in 2023, but he remains one of the easiest characters to play, and his teambuilding is extremely versatile. Players can go Hyperbloom with Ineffa and Lauma, Freeze with Citlali and Escoffier, or his standard hypercarry setup with Xilonen and Kazuha. Newcomers who are still figuring out the game may consider pulling for Neuvillette simply because he is comfortable, flexible, and hard to mess up. He is not the flashiest pick in 2026, but he gets the job done.

The 4-Star Supporting Cast

When considering the 4-Stars on the Version 6.3 Event Banners, Illuga arguably brings the most to the table. He is a dedicated support character for Lunar-Crystallize, making him an ideal teammate for Zibai, but he also works with other Geo hypercarries such as Navia and Itto. Illuga scales with Elemental Mastery, and his Elemental Burst provides a buff to Lunar-Crystallize damage, making the Favonius Lance his best-in-slot weapon. That is a whole lot of bang for very little buck.

Aino and Gorou can greatly contribute to Zibai's teams as well. Aino can fulfill the role of a budget version of Columbina, while Gorou has notable synergy with both Illuga and Zibai. For players building around Lunar-Crystallize, this 4-Star lineup is genuinely tempting. For everyone else, it is a nice bonus rather than a reason to pull.

Weapon Banner: Specialized, Not Universal

Unless Zibai or Neuvillette fans dearly want their respective Signature Weapons, it is a poor time to gamble on the Weapon Banner. Both the Lightbearing Moonshard and the Tome of the Eternal Flow are highly specialized weapons, incapable of providing universal value akin to the Staff of Homa or the Elegy for the End. Thankfully, Zibai can make use of other 5-Star Signatures such as the Uraku Misugiri, Light of Foliar Incision, or Flute of Ezpitzal. So players should hold their horses before dumping wishes into the weapon pool. This one is whale territory, not a low-spender's playground.

Primogem Math and What Comes Next

In terms of funds, Genshin Impact is packed with Primogems in Version 6.3, allowing players to earn up to 139 Intertwined Wishes with the Welkin Moon and Battle Pass. Assuming they have not emptied their wallet for Columbina, fans will be able to guarantee a copy of Zibai or Neuvillette before the end of the patch, or continue to save for the upcoming banner characters of Version 6.4: Varka, Flins, Skirk, and Escoffier.

One thing to keep in mind is Linnea, a Nod-Krai 5-Star rumored to make her playable debut in Version 6.5. Linnea is intended to be a Lunar-Crystallize character, but it remains to be seen whether she will occupy a role similar to Zibai or Illuga. Genshin Impact players who fail to obtain the two Lunar-Crystallize characters in Version 6.3 may find themselves with a suitable alternative just a few months down the line.

Final Verdict

Here is the bottom line: players who are committed to Lunar-Crystallize and already have or plan to get Columbina should strongly consider Zibai. Newcomers or anyone who wants an easy, flexible Hydro hypercarry can still get solid value from Neuvillette. Illuga is a fantastic 4-Star bonus for Geo enjoyers, but he is not worth chasing on his own if the 5-Stars do not appeal. Everyone else should keep their Primogems safe for Version 6.4 and 6.5. Different strokes for different folks, and in Genshin Impact, a little patience usually pays off.