Thanks to recent Genshin Impact datamining, the full slate of Event Banners for Version 6.3 has been revealed, featuring a lineup of Neuvillette, Ineffa, Columbina, and Zibai. With Version 6.2 officially live, beta testing for the next Genshin Impact update is well underway. Players have gotten their first look at Columbina's ability kit, as well as gameplay footage of all three characters set to make their debut in Version 6.3: Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga. However, the upcoming patch is expected to feature some important reruns on its Event Banners.
Version 6.2 is headlined by Venti, Durin, Xilonen, and Varesa, focusing on the Hexerei characters in the first half, while giving some of the most powerful Natlan characters their due in the second half. However, as Nod-Krai has progressed through its content cycle, one thing has become crystal clear to a lot of Genshin Impact players: Ineffa is an invaluable character to have. As a 5-Star Electro Polearm, Ineffa in Genshin Impact consolidates a fair few roles into her ability kit: enabling a Lunar Reaction, dealing off-field Electro damage, and being a Shield Support.
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Genshin Impact: Version 6.3 Banner Characters
Columbina – 5-Star Hydro Catalyst
Neuvillette – 5-Star Hydro Catalyst
Zibai – 5-Star Geo Sword
Ineffa – 5-Star Electro Polearm
Thankfully, as datamined by HomDGCat, Ineffa is expected to have her first rerun in Version 6.3, accompanied by Neuvillette, Columbina, and Zibai. While the order of release is unknown, there are a few rational assumptions to make. The second half of the update will revolve around the Lantern Rite, while the first half will revolve around the Archon Quest. Furthermore, Neuvillette in Genshin Impact is expected to receive an alternative skin during Version 6.3. Taking this into account, the most likely banner order will be Columbina and Neuvillette in the first phase, with Zibai and Ineffa in the second phase.
It's important to remember that there is another piece of the puzzle: Illuga. The upcoming 4-Star Geo Polearm has been datamined as a dedicated support for Lunar-Crystallize, the new reaction coming in Version 6.3. As such, he is expected to be Zibai's best teammate and a featured 4-Star in the second phase of the update. Initial reactions to the new Lightkeeper have been extremely positive, with many players noting Illuga's potential to buff older Geo hypercarries such as Itto. The only downside to his ability kit is that Illuga cannot enable Lunar Reactions in Genshin Impact on his own, effectively restricting him to teams that feature Columbina or Zibai.
Breaking down the featured 5-Stars of Version 6.3 is a simple task: for players who wish to enable all three Lunar Reactions on any Geo, Hydro, or Dendro character on their account, there is no better investment than Columbina. As a 5-Star Hydro Catalyst, she is designed around dealing consistent off-field Hydro damage, enabling Lunar Reactions, and expanding the mechanics of those Lunar Reactions. This makes her a versatile support who works with Nefer and Flins, but also with older Genshin Impact characters such as Navia.
On the other hand, Zibai is expected to be a 5-Star Geo Sword hypercarry built around the Lunar-Crystallize reaction, with her overall playstyle being reminiscent of Flins. She scales with DEF, and her passives make Zibai prefer Geo or Hydro teammates – effectively locking her into a dual-element team like Skirk or Nefer in Genshin Impact.
As for Neuvillette, he will remain one of the best Hydro hypercarries entering 2026, with one of the easiest rotations to master. With Varka confirmed as Anemo and Nicole confirmed as Pyro, it may be a while until Genshin Impact sees another Hydro 5-Star. He works well with newer characters like Lauma, Ineffa, and Escoffier, allowing players considerable flexiblity when building a team around Neuvillette. Version 6.3 is expected to come out on January 14, 2026.
Genshin Impact
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 87%
- Released
- September 28, 2020
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items), Users Interact
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.
You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.
Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds...
MASSIVE OPEN WORLD
Climb any mountain, swim across any river, and glide over the world below, taking in the jaw-dropping scenery each step of the way. And if you stop to investigate a wandering Seelie or strange mechanism, who knows what you might discover?
ELEMENTAL COMBAT SYSTEM
Harness the seven elements to unleash elemental reactions. Anemo, Electro, Hydro, Pyro, Cryo, Dendro, and Geo interact in all sorts of ways, and Vision wielders have the power to turn this to their advantage.
Will you vaporize Hydro with Pyro, electro-charge it with Electro, or freeze it with Cryo? Your mastery of the elements will give you the upper hand in battle and exploration.
BEAUTIFUL VISUALS
Feast your eyes on the world around you, with a stunning art style, real-time rendering, and finely tuned character animations delivering you a truly immersive visual experience. Lighting and weather all change naturally over time, bringing every detail of this world to life.
SOOTHING SOUNDTRACK
Let the beautiful sounds of Teyvat draw you in as you explore the expansive world around you. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the soundtrack changes seamlessly with the time and gameplay to match the mood.
BUILD YOUR DREAM TEAM
Team up with a diverse cast of characters in Teyvat, each with their own unique personalities, stories, and abilities. Discover your favorite party combinations and level up your characters to help you conquer even the most daunting of enemies and domains.
JOURNEY WITH FRIENDS
Team up with friends across various platforms to trigger more elemental action, tackle tricky boss fights, and conquer challenging domains together to reap rich rewards.
As you stand atop the peaks of Jueyun Karst and take in the rolling clouds and vast terrain stretching out before you, you may wish to stay in Teyvat a little longer... But until you are reunited with your lost sibling, how can you rest? Go forth, Traveler, and begin your adventure!
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
