Genshin Impact Luna IV (6.3) Complete Guide: Characters, Banners, Map & Events Jan 2026
Hey Travelers! Genshin Impact Version 6.3 “Luna IV” (A Traveler on a Winter’s Night) launched January 14, 2026, bringing Nod-Krai’s frozen heart to life with Columbina, Zibai, Lunar reactions, and Lantern Rite extravaganza. From Piramida expansions to Dottore boss grinds, this patch is a lore feast and meta shaker. Whether you’re chasing 36-stars or free skins, here’s your ultimate Luna IV roadmap—spanning banners, quests, artifacts, and primogem farms.
Luna IV (6.3) Release Date & Patch Overview
Live Now: January 14 to February 4, 2026 (Phase 1), February 4-25 (Phase 2).
Theme: Song of the Welkin Moon Postlude—winter nights, moon goddesses, Fatui showdowns. New QoL like Traveler Talent buffs, Miliastra Classic Mode, and quest logs make grinding smoother.
Biggest Changes:
- Lunar-Crystallize reaction (Hydro + Geo → crittable Geo DMG wards)
- Nod-Krai map: Piramida HQ, Ashveil Peak, Voidsea Outlook
- Traveler dual resonance +20% DMG
New Characters & Banners in Luna IV (6.3)
Phase 1 (Now – Feb 4)
- Columbina (5★ Hydro Catalyst): Moon goddess hypercarry, converts reactions to Lunar variants
- Ineffa (5★ Electro Polearm): Shield battery, Lunar-Charged enabler
Weapons: Nocturne’s Curtain Call (Columbina sig), Fractured Halo (Ineffa)
Also Read : Columbina Genshin Impact Build Guide 2026
Phase 2 (Feb 4 – 25)
- Zibai (5★ Geo Sword): Lunar Phase Shift DPS, white horse Adeptus
- Illuga (4★ Geo Polearm): Crystallize support
- Rerun: Neuvillette
Weapons: Lightbearing Moonshard (Zibai sig)
Skip Worthy? Pull Columbina E0S1 for Lunar meta dominance. F2P save for Zibai Phase 2.
New Artifacts & Reactions
Aubade of Morningstar and Moon (4pc): Electro/Lunar-Charged amps, EM/CRIT procs
A Day Carved from Rising Winds (4pc): Anemo/EM hybrid for grouping
Lunar-Crystallize Breakdown: Hydro + Geo = Moondrifts (shields + team-scaled Geo DMG). 3 triggers = Harmony burst. Zibai/Columbina duo melts Floor 12 shields!
Farm domains north Piramida—perfect for Flins hypercarries.
Nod-Krai Map Expansion: Piramida & New Areas
Unlock Piramida Lightkeepers HQ via Archon Quest Act 7—icy hub with Varka’s camp, Wild Hunt domains. New spots:
- Ashveil Peak: Lunoculus hunts, kuuvahki puzzles
- Voidsea Outlook: Dottore weekly boss crater
- Wavechaser Plain: Field bosses, teleports
Unlock Path: Paha Isle boat → Act 7 quests (3-5 hours).
Archon Quest Acts 7 & 8: Story Highlights
Act 7 – A Traveler on a Winter’s Night: Piramida infiltration, Columbina revival vs. Dottore time-freeze.
Act 8 – True Moon: Trilune Sisters arc, Traveler buffs unlock.
7+ world quests, Traveler Tales log. Rewards: Free 4★, primos galore.
New Bosses & Farm Priorities
- Dottore Weekly (Piramida Crater): Shadowed Core mats (50 resin)
- Whisperer of Nightmares (lake boss): Nightmare gems, no resin
- Local Legends (3 new): Avatar frames, Valiant Chronicles
Day 1 Route: Act 7 > Lunoculus 36 > Dottore x3.
Events & Free Rewards
Lantern Rite 2026 (Jan 30-Feb 9): Yaoyao outfit, Crown of Insight, free 4★ pulls
Ley Line Overflow: Double rewards
Moonlit Patrol: Primogem combat trials
A Lanternlit Ode to the Silver Moon: Festival main event.
Livestream Codes Redeemed: ComeNightorDay, Zibai0515, GallopYeah (60 primos each)
QoL Updates & Miliastra Wonderland
- Traveler Talents: New Anemo/Geo options
- Quest Menu: Travel Log + Recollections
- Miliastra Classic Mode: Teyvat companions in custom stages, creator earnings
Floor 12 Meta Shifts & Prep Tips
Lunar-Charged/Crystallize dominate Chambers 1-3. Stock Aubade for Ineffa/Flins. Neuvillette rerun buffs Phase 2 pulls.
Primogem Total: ~800 from events/quests + Abyss. Farm Ley Lines hard!
Luna IV sets Nod-Krai stage for 6.4 full reveal—stockpile for Natlan teases. Who’s your Phase 1 pull? Drop plans below!