Genshin Impact's 6.3 Phase 2 banners run February 3-24, 2026, featuring Zibai (5★ Geo Sword) and Neuvillette (5★ Hydro Catalyst) with Illuga, Aino, and Gorou as 4-star rate-ups. F2P players earn 107 pulls during 6.3. Version 6.4 launches February 25 with Varka, making strategic resource allocation critical.
Banner Overview: Key Details
Phase 2 launches February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM server time, ending February 24—a 21-day window. Zibai debuts as the first DEF-scaling Geo sword user while Neuvillette returns as proven Hydro catalyst DPS.
Hard pity sits at 90 pulls (14,400 Primogems), soft pity at pull 74. Statistical analysis shows 90% of 5-stars drop between pulls 74-82. Players on guaranteed pity need 14,400 Primogems; those facing 50/50 should prepare 28,800 for worst-case.
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Featured Characters
Zibai introduces Lunar-Crystallize reactions with DEF scaling. Builds Phase Shift Radiance at 10/second plus 5 per Normal Attack hit. Consumes 70 Radiance for Spirit Steed's Stride—dual Geo hits on 15-second cooldown.
Neuvillette returns as charged attack-focused Hydro DPS with proven meta performance and multi-team versatility.
4-Star Lineup
Illuga (Geo Polearm): Burst deals AoE Geo damage, grants 21 Nightingale's Song stacks (max 36 with Geo Constructs). Each stack consumed on Geo damage for EM-based amplification
Aino (Hydro Claymore)
Gorou (Geo Bow)
Illuga requires 420,000 Mora for ascension, 4,957,500 for triple-crowned talents. Materials: 168 Pine Amber, 46 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Cores, 114 Philosophies.
Weapon Banner
Epitome Invocation features Lightbearing Moonshard (Zibai's sword) and Tome of the Eternal Flow (Neuvillette's catalyst). Hard pity at 80 pulls, soft pity at 65. Epitomized Path guarantees chosen weapon after 2 Fate Points.
Lightbearing Moonshard (Lv90): 542 Base ATK, 88.2% CRIT DMG. R1 grants +20% DEF and +64% Lunar-Crystallize damage for 5s after Skill (R5: +40% DEF, +128% damage).
Zibai Analysis: Kit and Performance
Elemental Skill Heaven and Earth Made Manifest initiates Radiance accumulation. Spirit Steed's Stride consumes 70 Radiance for dual Geo hits. Lunar-Crystallize provides +0.7% damage per 100 DEF, capping at 14% (requires ~2,000 DEF).
Rotation
Skill (2-3s) → 3-4 Normal Attacks (4-6s) → Spirit Steed's Stride (2-3s) → Burst (3-4s) = 20-22s cycle.
Constellations
C1 grants 100 Radiance on Skill activation, enabling 5 Spirit Steed uses per rotation vs C0's limited applications. Adds +220% damage to second hit—biggest single-constellation DPS increase. Costs 62-65 pulls (9,920-10,400 Primogems) beyond base character.
C0 remains fully functional with proper support. C1 benefits players committed to Zibai as primary DPS.
Artifacts
Requires 150-160% ER. Main stats: DEF% Sands, Geo DMG% Goblet, CRIT Rate/DMG Circlet (1:2 ratio). Substats: CRIT Rate/DMG > DEF% > ER.
A4 Passive: +15% DEF per Geo teammate, +60 EM per Hydro teammate.
Teams
Mono-Geo: Zibai + Gorou + Zhongli + Flex. Consistent damage without reaction dependency.
Geo-Hydro: Zibai + Illuga + Yelan/Xingqiu + Gorou. Activates A4 dual benefits, enables Lunar-Crystallize reactions.
Neuvillette Rerun: Still Worth It?
Neuvillette maintains top-tier status through consistent Hydro application and charged attack scaling. Enables Vaporize, Hyperbloom, and Freeze reactions.
Build
Requires 110-160% ER depending on team. Main stats: HP% Sands, HP%/Hydro DMG% Goblet, CRIT Rate/DMG Circlet. Charged attack loop provides interruption resistance at C1, granting +110%/125%/160% Charged Attack damage at 1/2/3 stacks.
C1 eliminates knockback vulnerability—quality-of-life improvement, not mandatory. C2 provides 18-25% DPS increase.
Value Assessment
New players lacking Hydro DPS gain maximum value. Versatility across Hyperbloom, Vaporize, Mono-Hydro, and Freeze provides immediate progression.
Existing owners should weigh constellations vs new characters. C0 performance satisfies most content; consider saving for Varka (February 25, 2026).
Teams
Hyperbloom: Neuvillette + Nahida + Kuki Shinobu + Flex. Excels in multi-target scenarios.
Vaporize: Neuvillette + Xiangling + Bennett + Kazuha. Amplifies charged attack damage.
Mono-Hydro: Neuvillette + Yelan + Xingqiu + Kazuha. Maximizes Hydro resonance.
Freeze: Substitute Ganyu/Ayaka + Diona for Cryo application.
Hypercarry rotation: Furina (E, Q) → Kazuha (E, Burst) → Xilonen (Burst, Q) → Furina (Burst) → Neuvillette (E, Charged Attack ×2, Burst).
Zibai vs Neuvillette: Direct Comparison
DPS Output
Zibai: 20-22s rotation with frontloaded burst damage. 14% damage cap from Lunar-Crystallize requires ~2,000 DEF. Precise Radiance management needed.
Neuvillette: Smooth damage distribution across extended combat. C1 interruption resistance eliminates positioning constraints (C0 mitigates with shields).
Role Coverage
Neuvillette covers Hydro DPS, Hydro application, on-field driver simultaneously. Versatile team construction around roster gaps.
Zibai fills specialized Geo DPS niche. Requires Geo infrastructure (Gorou, Zhongli) for optimal performance.
Pull Priority
Pull Zibai if:
You have C6 Gorou + Zhongli
Seeking Geo-focused diversity
Attracted to unique DEF-scaling mechanics
Pull Neuvillette if:
Lacking premium Hydro DPS
Need versatile reaction enablers
Building Spiral Abyss teams (AR 45+)
Skip both if:
Varka (February 25, 2026) aligns better with roster needs
Lacking Anemo supports
Illuga 4-Star Analysis
Burst Shadowless Reflection: 21 base stacks + 15 from Geo Constructs = 36 max. Consumes one stack per Geo damage for EM-based amplification.
Pull Strategy
Acquire through natural pulls while targeting 5-stars. Don't chase 4-star constellations—opportunity cost exceeds marginal gains. 4-star pity guarantees character/weapon every 10 pulls with 50% rate-up probability.
Material investment: 168 Pine Amber, 46 Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Cores, 4,957,500 Mora for full talents.
Weapon Banner: Investment Value
Featured Weapons
Lightbearing Moonshard: 542 Base ATK, 88.2% CRIT DMG. R1: +20% DEF, +64% Lunar-Crystallize damage (R5: +40% DEF, +128% damage). Zibai's BiS, limited transferability.
Tome of the Eternal Flow: 542 Base ATK, 88.2% CRIT DMG. R1: +16% HP, +14% Charged Attack damage per stack (max 3, requires 8 Energy/12s). R5: +32% HP, +30% damage (12 Energy/12s). Neuvillette's BiS, utility for HP-scaling catalysts.
Epitomized Path
Guarantees selected weapon after 2 Fate Points. Each off-banner 5-star grants 1 Fate Point. 240-pull maximum (80 × 3). Fate Points reset when banner changes.
Only pull with 38,400 Primogems for full guarantee. Partial investment risks unwanted weapons.
F2P Strategy
Skip unless both featured weapons benefit owned characters. 38,400 Primogem cost exceeds two character guarantees (28,800). Most F2P should prioritize character savings for 6.4.
Alternatives
Zibai: Cinnabar Spindle (F2P event weapon, DEF% secondary). Lacks CRIT DMG and Lunar-Crystallize bonuses but provides accessible DEF scaling.
Neuvillette: 4-star catalysts with HP%/CRIT stats work adequately, though damage gap vs signature remains substantial.
Primogem Budget Planning
F2P earns 14,540 Primogems in 6.3 = 107 pulls. Welkin Moon: 18,320 (131 pulls). Welkin + Battle Pass: 19,000 (139 pulls).
Pity Mechanics
Soft pity at pull 74 (90% acquisition rate through pull 82). Hard pity at 90 (14,400 Primogems). 50/50 system: 50% featured character on first 5-star, guaranteed on second if first was off-banner.
Guaranteed pity: 14,400 Primogems. 50/50 worst-case: 28,800 Primogems.
Primogem Sources (6.3 Phase 2)
Daily Commissions: 1,260 (60 × 21 days)
Moonlit Patrol Exercise: 420
Spiral Abyss: 1,200 (resets Feb 1, Feb 16)
Events + maintenance: remainder to 14,540
Welkin Moon: +90 daily (1,890/21 days) + 300 Genesis Crystals monthly.
Battle Pass: 680 Primogems + 4 Intertwined Fates (1,320 total value).
Budget Allocation
F2P (107 pulls): Prioritize single 5-star, reserve for guaranteed pity. 21-day duration limits multiple acquisitions without saved reserves.
Low-spenders (131-139 pulls): Flexibility for C0 5-star + targeted 4-star attempts. Maintain reserves for Varka (February 25).
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Version 6.4 Preview
Launches February 25, 2026 (one day after 6.3 Phase 2 ends). Phase 1: Varka (5★ Anemo Claymore) + Flins. Phase 2: Escoffier rate-up.
Varka Predictions
First 5-star Anemo Claymore user. Potential main DPS or sub-DPS. Anemo provides grouping utility and Viridescent Venerer support; Claymore suggests on-field carry potential.
Monitor official announcements and beta leaks in late February for informed decisions.
Save or Pull?
Save for Varka if:
Lacking premium Anemo supports (Kazuha, Venti, Wanderer)
Established Hydro/Geo rosters
Pull 6.3 Phase 2 if:
Established Anemo roster
Need proven meta characters (Neuvillette) or unique mechanics (Zibai)
Long-Term Projection
F2P earns 14,000-15,000 Primogems per patch (42-45 days) = one guaranteed 5-star every 1.5 patches. Welkin subscribers achieve guaranteed 5-star per patch.
Multiple 5-stars across 6.3 Phase 2 + 6.4 Phase 1 require 28,800-43,200 Primogems—exceeds single-patch earnings. Requires skipped banners or Genesis Crystal purchases.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake 1: Always Pull New Over Reruns
Neuvillette's proven performance and established teams eliminate uncertainty vs Zibai's untested kit. Evaluate based on roster gaps and content clearing, not release status.
Mistake 2: Chasing 4-Star Constellations
4-star rate-up provides only 50% probability after guaranteed 4-star every 10 pulls. Chasing specific constellations can consume 50-100+ pulls without success, sacrificing 5-star pity.
Accept 4-stars as incidental acquisitions, not primary objectives.
Mistake 3: Ignoring Weapon Banner Value
Players with both Zibai and Neuvillette may find weapon banner more valuable than constellations. 88.2% CRIT DMG provides substantial DPS increases.
Requires 38,400 Primogems for Epitomized Path completion and genuine utility for both weapons.
Genesis Crystal Top-Up Guide
Genesis Crystals convert 1:1 to Primogems. First-time purchase bonuses double crystals per tier (resets annually).
Conversion Rates
Each Intertwined Fate costs 160 Primogems. 6,480 Genesis Crystal package ($99.99) = 40.5 pulls after first-time bonus, 20.25 pulls subsequently.
Calculate exact primogem deficits before purchasing to avoid excess accumulation.
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Welkin vs Direct Purchase
Welkin Moon: 3,000 Genesis Crystals + 2,700 Primogems over 30 days for $4.99 = 5,700 Primogems (35.6 pulls/month). Highest primogem-per-dollar ratio.
Direct purchases: Suit time-sensitive scenarios where immediate access outweighs long-term value.
Battle Pass: 680 Primogems + 4 Intertwined Fates (1,320 value) + materials for $9.99.
Combined Welkin + Battle Pass ($14.98/month) = 139 pulls in 6.3 vs F2P's 107.
FAQ
Is Zibai worth pulling in 6.3 Phase 2?
Worth it for players with C6 Gorou + Zhongli seeking DEF-scaling DPS. New players should prioritize Neuvillette's versatility unless attracted to Zibai's mechanics. C0 competitive with proper teams; C1 offers quality-of-life improvements.
Should I pull Neuvillette or save for 6.4?
Pull Neuvillette if lacking Hydro DPS or needing reaction enablers for Hyperbloom/Vaporize/Freeze. Save for Varka (February 25) if you have Hydro coverage but lack Anemo supports.
How many primogems for guaranteed Zibai?
Guaranteed pity: 14,400 Primogems (90 pulls). Soft pity at 74 (11,840 Primogems) provides 90% probability. 50/50 worst-case: 28,800 Primogems. F2P earns 14,540 in 6.3.
What's the weapon banner value?
Valuable only if both weapons benefit your roster (requires owning Zibai + Neuvillette). Epitomized Path costs up to 38,400 Primogems (240 pulls). F2P should skip, prioritize character roster.
Zibai vs Neuvillette DPS comparison?
Zibai: Frontloaded burst damage, DEF-scaling Lunar-Crystallize, 20-22s rotations. Excels single-target with Radiance management. Neuvillette: Consistent charged attacks, superior AoE, reaction flexibility. Proven meta performance and lower team investment make Neuvillette safer choice.
When does 6.3 Phase 2 start and end?
Starts February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM server time. Ends February 24, 2026 (21 days). Version 6.4 begins February 25—no recovery period between versions.