The second phase of Genshin Impact Luna IV is approaching! Are your Primogems ready? This phase not only introduces a brand-new five-star character but also includes a rerun of a popular character.
In addition, a new four-star character will be released, which is expected to severely impact players' Primogem reserves.
This guide will provide a systematic analysis of Luna IV Phase 2, covering aspects such as five-star characters, boosted four-star characters, and weapon pool configuration, to help you determine if investing in this phase is worthwhile.
Start Date
The overall duration of Genshin Impact Version 6.3 is approximately six weeks. Phase 2, as the latter half, has the following schedule:
Start Date: February 3, 2026
End Date: February 24, 2026
With the start of Phase 2, all Phase 1 characters and their exclusive weapons will be removed from the game. Therefore, players still undecided about whether to choose Columbina or Ineffa need to make a decision before February 3rd.
Currently, only one event remains in Phase 1: 2026 Lantern Rite, which will begin on January 30th and end of Phase 2. Similar to previous lantern festival events, participating will not only grant you a free 4-Star Character from Liyue region, but also Yaoyao's new outfit, Rainlit Bamboo Reverie! Get ready!
Phase 2 5-Star Characters
In this phase, Zibai will appear in the banner. Her elemental attribute is Geo, her weapon type is Sword, and the banner is called Harmonious Abundance. Players can obtain gacha pulls through limited-time character events.
Zibai is a core character in Version 6.3 Phase 2, and also a rare new 5-Star Geo main/sub DPS character in recent years. Her appearance provides more rotation and styling options for Geo teams, especially those centered on Navia.
From a positioning perspective, she's not a purely defensive character, but leans towards an offensive role with stable damage output, giving Geo teams more damage potential in long battles.
Neuvillette is another five-star Character in the banner. His element is Hydro, he uses Catalyst, and his banner name is Decree of the Deeps. He previously appeared in a previous version and has a very wide range of uses and strong adaptability. This rerun will give many players who missed out on starting this character another opportunity to strengthen their Hydro main team.
Four-Star Characters
Zibai and Neuvillette will share the same set of four-star characters in their banners:
- Aino: Hydro claymore-user
- Gorou: Geo bow-user
- Illuga: Geo polearm-user
Overall, this set of four-star characters is clearly biased towards Geo, making it extremely friendly to Geo players. Gorou, a classic Geo support character, synergizes strongly with any Geo main DPS and complements Zibai well. Illuga, the first new four-star character released in this phase, is positioned as a Geo support or secondary DPS.
Aino is the only four-star Hydro character in this banner, providing continuous off-field damage and leaning more towards a supplementary role.
For Geo players or Navia mains, Version 6.3 Phase 2 is an excellent phase to add characters to your team. Zibai has very high synergy with four-star characters and is essential for Geo.
For beginners or players with limited resources, Neuvillette, who is being re-released, offers greater stability and can be used as a long-term DPS character, making her a worthwhile investment.
Phase 2 Weapons
The two five-star weapons are highly tied to their respective characters, making them suitable for players who have already decided on their main DPS build.
- Lightbearing Moonshard - Zibai
- Tome of the Eternal Flow - Neuvillette
The four-star weapon pool leans towards versatility and functionality, offering some upgrade value for players with limited resources. Here is the complete weapon list:
- Xiphos' Moonlight
- Favonius Greatsword
- Dragon's Bane
- Eye of Perception
- Favonius Warbow
Phase 2 Event
Moonlit Patrol Exercise Event will be the first combat event introduced in the second half of Genshin Impact Luna IV, running from February 9th to February 23rd. Upon completion, players will receive 420 Primogems, Nod-Krai Weapon Ascension Materials, Hero's Wit, and Artifact EXP Materials as rewards.
Game Mechanics
Unlike traditional battles, you need to assemble a team of combat units and monsters capable of fighting autonomously. Once your formation is set up, you only need to wait for the battle to end. After each victory, you'll automatically enter a more difficult level, requiring you to redeploy your forces based on the monster type. This heavily tests your strategic planning.
Your Frontline Captain provides buffs to the entire team, making Captain selection and team composition equally important.
To make your team invincible, you can buy Genshin Impact Genesis Crystals from EZG.com. This allows you to exchange for more Primogems to draw the most powerful characters to serve as crucial Frontline Captains.
Character Deployment Principles
Using characters from the same Species activates a powerful synergy, increasing each character's effectiveness by 20%-30%. Therefore, prioritize characters from the same Species when drawing units.
Also, deploy melee-focused characters in the front and sustained damage-dealing characters in the back. This not only creates a natural defensive line but also prevents enemies from using area-of-effect attacks.
For Equipment optimization, prioritize using Equipment that matches the character's characteristics to gain specific bonuses. After selecting your equipment and character, the next test will be your combat strategy. Different monsters require different formations, so you can start focusing on the weaknesses of each monster and practicing targeted formations now.
That concludes all for Genshin Impact Version 6.3 Phase 2. Wish all players good luck in drawing the characters you desire!








