Version 6.3 Phase 2 (Feb 3-24, 2026) features Zibai debut and Neuvillette rerun with signature weapons. Zibai C0 hits 150K DPS with 4-star weapons; his Lightbearing Moonshard adds 15-25% damage for 25K+ Primogems. Neuvillette's Tome of the Eternal Flow provides 137% boost over F2P options. F2P players earn 107 pulls across 6.3—understanding DPS per primogem is critical.
DPS per Primogem: The Smart Spender's Metric
What It Is and Why It Matters
DPS per primogem = damage gained ÷ currency invested. Unlike raw damage, this accounts for acquisition costs. A character delivering 150K DPS for 14,400 Primogems beats a 15% weapon upgrade costing 38,400 Primogems.
F2P players earn 14,540 Primogems (107 pulls) in 6.3's 42-day cycle. Welkin subscribers reach 18,320 (131 pulls) + 29 Fates. Welkin + BP gets 19,000 (139 pulls) + 33 Fates. Finite resources demand strategic allocation.
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Pity System Impact
Character banner: 90 hard pity, soft pity at 74. 50/50 system means 180 pulls (28,800 Primogems) worst-case. Each pull = 160 Primogems.
Weapon banner: 80 hard pity. Epitomized Path requires setting Fate Point. Worst-case: 240 pulls (38,400 Primogems)—33% pricier than guaranteed character.
Track your pity: check wish history, count pulls since last 5-star. A player at 70 pity needs only ~4,800 Primogems for next 5-star.
Average Costs: Character vs Weapon
Characters average 12,800-14,400 Primogems (80-90 pulls) with soft pity. Win 50/50: ~12,800. Lose: 25,600-28,800 for guarantee.
Weapons average 19,200-25,600 (120-160 pulls) without guarantee. With Epitomized Path: 32,000-38,400. That's 2-3x character cost.
6.3 Phase 2 Banner Overview
Runs Feb 3-24, 2026 (21 days).
Zibai Character Banner
5-star Geo Sword, DEF-scaling. Needs 150-200% DEF, 60-70% CRIT Rate, 120-150% CRIT DMG, 130-160% ER. Spirit Steed's Stride at 70 Radiance delivers dual Geo DMG with Lunar-Crystallize effects.
4-stars: Illuga, Aino, Gorou (Geo synergy).
Rotation: Skill (Phase Shift 2-3s) → 3-4 Normals (4-6s) → Stride (2-3s) → Burst (3-4s) = 20-22s cycle. Talent priority: Skill > Normal > Burst (8/8/8 minimum).
Neuvillette Rerun
5-star Hydro Catalyst. 100K DPS per Charged Attack at C0. Needs 110-160% ER, HP% Sands.
C1 value: 110% Charged Attack DMG at 1 stack, 125% at 2, 160% at 3 = 125K effective DPS (24% boost over C0).
Same 4-stars: Illuga, Aino, Gorou.
Weapon Banner
Epitome Invocation features:
Lightbearing Moonshard (Zibai): 542 Base ATK, 88.2% CRIT DMG. R1 = +20% DEF, +64% Lunar-Crystallize DMG for 5s after Skill
Tome of the Eternal Flow (Neuvillette): 542 Base ATK, 88.2% CRIT DMG. R1 = +16% HP, 14% Charged Attack DMG per stack (42% max at 3 stacks)
Epitomized Path guarantees target weapon within 240 pulls.
Zibai C0 Performance
Base Kit
150K sustained DPS in 20-22s rotations with C6 4-star supports. Requires proper artifacts (DEF% 150-200%, CRIT 60/70/120-150). Geo element = consistent damage without reactions.
Phase Shift generates Radiance. 70 Radiance enables Spirit Steed's Stride. Needs 3-4 Normals between Skills for Lunar-Crystallize uptime.
C1 grants 100 instant Radiance + 5 max Stride uses. Costs 14,400-28,800 Primogems—competes with weapon investment.
Best 4-Star Weapons
Cinnabar Spindle R5: Premier option. DEF% substat + Skill DMG bonuses. Lightbearing Moonshard R1 = 15-25% improvement.
Alternatives: Harbinger of Dawn (CRIT Rate, needs shield), Favonius Sword (ER utility). Each sacrifices 10-18% damage vs Cinnabar.
Gap: 22,500-37,500 additional DPS (15-25% of 150K) for 25,000-38,400 Primogems.
Optimal Teams
Geo-focused: Zibai/Columbina/Illuga/Gorou. Maximizes DEF buffs + Geo resonance. Gorou C6 = 40% Geo CRIT DMG.
Hybrid: Zibai/Illuga/Yelan/Zhongli. Yelan adds 30-40K DPS, Zhongli provides 20% universal RES shred.
Weapon value varies: Geo teams (Zibai = 60-70% damage) → weapon = 10-17% team boost. Hybrid teams → 6-10% team boost.
Abyss Performance
C0 + Cinnabar R5 clears Floor 12 with 36 stars. Geo bypasses elemental shields. 20-22s cycle fits 3-4 rotations per chamber (60-90s clears). Signature weapon saves 12-18s per chamber—nice but not essential.
Neuvillette C0 Deep Dive
Core Mechanics
100K DPS baseline per Charged Attack with HP scaling. Hydro enables Vaporize/Electro-Charged reactions. Charged Attack playstyle needs positioning + stamina management.
ER needs: 110-160% depending on team. Hydro battery (Xingqiu/Yelan) = 110-130%. Solo Hydro = 140-160%.
4-Star Weapons
Prototype Amber R5: F2P option, HP% substat. Tome R1 outperforms by 137%—massive gap positioning Tome among most impactful signatures.
137% = ~137K additional DPS, pushing 100K → 237K per Charged Attack.
Other 4-stars (Sacrificial Fragments, Hakushin Ring) = 40-60% of signature performance.
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Meta Relevance
Top-tier in 6.3 endgame. Hydro application enables meta reactions. Abyss Floor 12 favors Hydro for shields + reactions.
Abyss blessings often amplify Charged Attack/Hydro DMG. Performance stable across blessing cycles. Boss design favors sustained DPS over burst windows.
C1 vs Weapon
C1: 24% DPS boost (100K → 125K = 25K gain) for ~21,600 avg Primogems.
Tome R1: 137% boost (137K gain) for ~32,000 avg Primogems.
Weapon delivers 5.3x more DPS per primogem. Clearest weapon-favored scenario in-game.
But C1 = guaranteed value at lower ceiling (28,800 max vs 38,400), safer for risk-averse players.
Signature Weapon Impact
Zibai's Lightbearing Moonshard
542 ATK + 88.2% CRIT DMG + 20% DEF + 64% Lunar-Crystallize DMG. 5s duration aligns with Skill cooldown = near-permanent uptime.
Real damage (2000 DEF, 70/140 CRIT):
Cinnabar R5: 148K DPS
Moonshard R1: 177K-185K DPS
Gain: 29K-37K (19.6-25%)
Cost: 25,000-38,400 Primogems
Neuvillette's Tome
42% Charged Attack DMG at 3 stacks (achievable in 2-3 attacks). 88.2% CRIT DMG + 16% HP.
137% improvement = multiplicative stacking: base stats + passive + HP scaling. Each contributes 30-45%, compounding to massive gap.
Testing (40K HP):
Prototype Amber: 100K per Charged Attack
Tome: 237K per Charged Attack
Gain: 137K absolute
20s rotation (8-10 attacks): 1.096M additional damage
Weapon Pity
Hard pity: 80 pulls, soft ~65. Each 5-star = 37.5% rate for featured (2 weapons), 25% off-banner.
Epitomized Path: Set Fate Point. Each wrong 5-star = 1 Fate Point. At 2 Points, next = guaranteed. Caps at 240 pulls (38,400 Primogems).
Resets on banner change—split investment wastes Fate Points.
DPS per Primogem: The Numbers
Methodology
(New DPS - Old DPS) / Avg Primogem Cost = DPS per Primogem
Avg costs: 14,400 for characters (90 pulls), 32,000 for weapons (200 pulls with Epitomized Path).
Reveals efficiency but ignores qualitative factors: versatility, gameplay variety, aesthetics.
Zibai C0 vs Weapon
C0 acquisition:
Gain: 150,000 DPS
Cost: 14,400 Primogems
DPS/Primo: 10.42
Moonshard R1:
Gain: 29,000-37,000 DPS
Cost: 32,000 Primogems
DPS/Primo: 0.91-1.16
C0 = 9-11x better efficiency. Even worst-case C0 (28,800 Primogems) = 5.21 DPS/Primo—still 4.5-5.7x better.
For owners, weapon competes with future characters. 0.91-1.16 ranks below average new meta acquisitions (8-12 DPS/Primo).
Neuvillette C0 vs Weapon
C0 acquisition:
Gain: 100,000 per Charged Attack
Cost: 14,400 Primogems
DPS/Primo: 6.94
Tome R1:
Gain: 137,000 per Charged Attack
Cost: 32,000 Primogems
DPS/Primo: 4.28
Unique case: weapon efficiency (4.28) = 62% of character value (6.94). Exceptionally high—most signatures = 10-20%.
137% improvement makes Tome one of highest-value signatures. For Neuvillette mains, weapon > most alternative characters.
New players: still prioritize C0 first. Character unlocks teams; weapon only enhances.
4-Star Baseline
Cinnabar R5 (Zibai) + Prototype Amber R5 (Neuvillette) = zero-primogem investments.
Zibai's 15-25% gap = remains functional without signature. Allocate 25K-38K Primogems elsewhere.
Neuvillette's 137% gap = stronger weapon incentive. Large enough to justify for dedicated mains.
Gacha 4-stars (Widsith R5, Sac Fragments R5) = 60-80% of signature for Neuvillette, reducing relative value.
Decision Framework
Neither Character
Priority:
Neuvillette C0 (6.94 DPS/Primo, meta versatile)
Zibai C0 (10.42 DPS/Primo, Geo specialist)
Save for 6.4 (Feb 25, 2026)
Neuvillette's Hydro + reactions > Zibai's Geo specialization. 100K baseline with F2P weapons = immediately functional.
Zibai = higher efficiency but narrower teams. Needs Gorou/Zhongli/Albedo. Without supports: 90-110K DPS vs 150K potential.
Limited primogems (<20K): choose one, skip weapon. 107 F2P pulls = 17,120 Primogems—enough for one character, not character + weapon.
Own Zibai, Considering Weapon
Factors:
Current weapon: Cinnabar R5 → 19.6-25% upgrade
Reserves: Need 25K-38K
Abyss: Already 36-star? Weapon = luxury
6.4 leaks: Better value coming?
Recommendation: Skip unless dedicated main with 40K+ Primogems and no 6.4 interest. 0.91-1.16 DPS/Primo < new character value.
Alternative: Save for C1 rerun. Immediate 100 Radiance + QoL may beat weapon.
Own Neuvillette, Evaluating Weapon
Factors:
Current weapon: Prototype R5 → 137% improvement (exceptional)
Usage: Main DPS both Abyss teams? Justified
Budget: 32K avg, 38K worst-case
Roster: Lacking meta DPS? Expand first
Recommendation: Tome = highest-value signature. Neuvillette mains with 35K+ Primogems should seriously consider.
4.28 DPS/Primo > most constellations, rivals mid-tier characters. Transforms good → exceptional.
Shallow rosters (<4 built DPS): prioritize breadth. Second meta DPS > upgrading one character.
F2P/Low-Spender Guide
F2P (14,540 Primogems, 107 pulls):
Pull ONE character: Neuvillette or Zibai
Skip weapon entirely
Save for 6.4
Use 4-stars: Prototype Amber, Cinnabar, Widsith
Welkin (18,320 Primogems, 131 pulls + 29 Fates):
Guaranteed one character + buffer
Consider 30-40 weapon pulls if early character (<60 pulls)
Stop at first 5-star weapon regardless
Never chase Epitomized Path
Welkin + BP (19,000 Primogems, 139 pulls + 33 Fates):
Comfortable one character + weapon exploration
Budget: 90 character, 50-60 weapon
Strict weapon limit: 60 pulls or first 5-star
Character > weapon completion
Weapon banner's variance = unsuitable for strict budgets. Only 40K+ Primogems should commit to Epitomized Path.
Common Mistakes
Why Signatures Aren't Always Worth It
Showcase videos feature C6 R5 + perfect artifacts. Real C0 R1 + average artifacts = 60-70% of showcase damage.
Moonshard's 15-25% assumes optimal rotation. Casual players with inconsistent execution = 10-15% gains.
Signatures = zero flexibility. Moonshard only helps Zibai. New characters enable new teams + elemental coverage.
Constellation Trap
Neuvillette C1 (24% for 14K-29K) = worse DPS/Primo than Tome (137% for 32K avg). But C1 = guaranteed at lower ceiling, safer.
Zibai C1 = QoL (immediate Radiance, more Strides) simplifies rotation. For execution struggles, C1 may beat weapon's theoretical ceiling.
Context matters: Multiple built DPS → optimize strongest (weapon). Shallow roster → constellations for easier play.
Ignoring Team Synergy
Weapon value fluctuates with damage distribution. Zibai = 70% team damage → weapon = 17.5% team boost (25% × 0.70). Zibai = 40% → 10% team boost.
Neuvillette reactions multiply damage. 137% weapon in Vaporize = 274% effective team increase.
Support investment often beats DPS weapons. Bennett C0→C1 or Kazuha C0→C2 benefits entire teams.
Overvaluing Aesthetics
Moonshard/Tome = unique designs matching characters. Visual appeal ≠ combat value. Separate aesthetics from performance.
Drip marketing drives suboptimal spending. 4-star weapon = 75-85% performance—aesthetic completion = luxury.
Focus resources on 2-3 mains, not every release.
Long-Term Value
Character Versatility vs Weapon Specialization
New characters unlock team possibilities. Neuvillette enables Hydro reactions, Freeze, Electro-Charged. Signature only strengthens existing teams.
Account depth > peak performance. 6-8 built DPS = flexible Abyss construction. Weapons concentrate power, reduce flexibility.
Future content may favor specific elements. Characters = adaptability. Weapons = locked to one character.
Future Planning
6.4 launches Feb 25, 2026—immediately after 6.3 Phase 2. Heavy weapon spending = no resources for potentially stronger characters.
Maintain 20K-30K reserve for unexpected releases. Weapon investment depletes reserves.
Neuvillette rerun suggests 6-9 month gaps. Missing banner = extended wait. Weapons rerun with characters = multiple future chances.
Depth vs Peak
Early/mid-game (AR 45-55): roster expansion > optimization. Third/fourth DPS > upgrading 150K → 185K.
Late-game (AR 56+, 8+ built characters): weapon/constellation upgrades = meaningful progression.
Transition point—prioritize characters until you have:
4+ main DPS (different elements)
6+ supports (healers, shielders, buffers)
2 complete Abyss teams
After baseline, weapons = viable optimization.
Maximize Primogem Efficiency
Top Up Strategies
Genesis Crystal rates favor large purchases: 6,480 for $99.99 > smaller denominations. First-time bonuses double crystals.
Time top-ups around banners. Purchasing during 6.3 Phase 2 (Feb 3-24) guarantees availability.
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Track Pity
Wish history = exact pull counts. Navigate to Character Event Wish, count since last 5-star. Pity carries between same banner types, resets on type change.
Soft pity (74-90): player at 70 = ~35% chance in next 10 pulls. Player at 0 = 6% chance. Informs budget allocation.
Weapon pity tracks separately, resets between banners. Epitomized Path Fate Points reset—partial investment = risky.
Know Your Limits
Set hard limits pre-wish: 90 pulls on character, then stop. Prevents emotional decisions.
Sunk cost fallacy drives poor choices. At 60 weapon pulls without target? Stopping prevents further drain. Previous pulls already spent.
Recognize good enough. Zibai at pull 80 = still 10.42 DPS/Primo. Chasing early luck wastes future resources.
FAQ
Is Zibai's signature weapon worth pulling? Moonshard = 15-25% improvement for 25K-38K Primogems (0.91-1.16 DPS/Primo). Below new character efficiency (8-12). Only for dedicated mains with deep reserves + complete rosters.
How much DPS does Neuvillette gain from signature? Tome = 137% boost vs Prototype Amber R5 (100K → 237K per hit). 4.28 DPS/Primo = highest-value signature, worth considering for mains.
C0 character or signature weapon first? Always C0 first. Zibai C0 = 10.42 vs weapon's 0.91-1.16. Neuvillette C0 = 6.94 vs weapon's 4.28. Characters unlock teams; weapons only enhance.
Average primogem cost for 5-star weapon? 32,000 avg (200 pulls) with Epitomized Path. Worst-case: 38,400 (240 pulls). Without Path: varies widely (25% off-banner rate).
Can Zibai work with 4-star weapons? Yes. 150K DPS with Cinnabar R5 = 80-84% of signature performance. Highly functional without premium investment. 15-25% gap meaningful but not essential for Abyss.
Primogems to guarantee signature weapon? 240 pulls max (38,400 Primogems) via Epitomized Path. Average: 32,000 (200 pulls). Budget 35K-40K for comfortable guarantee.
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