What to know
- Zibai is an upcoming 5★ Geo sword character expected in a future Genshin Impact update
- Zibai will be available in her debut banner during Phase 2 of Version 6.3 from February 3, 2026, till February 24, 2026
- She is designed primarily as a reaction-centric main DPS
- All details are based on leaks and datamined information and may change
Zibai is an upcoming playable character in Genshin Impact. Current information suggests she is a 5-star Geo sword user introduced during the Luna IV story arc. Her gameplay identity revolves around a unique Lunar-Crystallize mechanic that modifies standard Geo reactions and rewards careful rotation planning rather than raw attack stacking.
Because she is not officially released yet, everything below should be treated as provisional rather than confirmed.
Zibai in Genshin Impact at a glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5★ |
| Element | Geo |
| Weapon | Sword |
| Primary role | Main DPS |
| Scaling focus | DEF and reaction damage |
| Core mechanic | Lunar Phase Shift & Lunar-Crystallize |
How Zibai’s combat kit is expected to work
Zibai’s kit blends sustained Geo damage with reaction windows that convert Crystallize into a more offensive Lunar variant. Instead of playing like traditional Geo DPS units, you are encouraged to time her empowered states and reaction triggers carefully.
Elemental Skill and Lunar Phase Shift
Her Elemental Skill places Zibai into a Lunar Phase Shift state. While active, her Normal and Charged Attacks convert fully to Geo damage and begin generating a special internal gauge often referred to as Phase Shift Radiance.
As you attack or trigger reactions, this gauge fills. Once it reaches a threshold, Zibai can unleash a powerful follow-up strike, Spirit Steed’s Stride, dealing amplified Geo damage that benefits from Lunar-Crystallize interactions.
Elemental Burst and reaction payoff
Zibai’s Elemental Burst delivers two sequential instances of Geo damage. The second hit is treated as Lunar-Crystallize damage rather than standard Geo, making it a major payoff moment in reaction-focused rotations.
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This design suggests her Burst is less about immediate nuking and more about capitalizing on the setup created during her Skill window.
Passive talents and reaction synergy
| Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Role | Main DPS with reaction emphasis |
| Best Stats | DEF, Geo/Lunar reaction damage |
| Key Weapons | Signature sword (boosts DEF & reaction) |
| Artifacts | Geo/DEF synergy sets |
| Best Teams | Hydro + Geo reaction teams |
| Talent Priority | E > Burst > NA |
Leaked passives indicate three main themes:
- Increased damage bonuses while Lunar Phase Shift is active
- Teamwide buffs tied to Crystallize or Lunar-Crystallize triggers
- Special interaction with Hydro that converts standard Crystallize into its Lunar variant
Together, these passives push you toward Hydro-heavy teams rather than mono-Geo compositions.
How to build Zibai as a main DPS
Recommended stats and scaling
Zibai is expected to scale unusually well with DEF compared to most sword DPS characters. Rather than prioritizing ATK exclusively, you benefit more from a balance of DEF, Geo damage bonus, and reaction-related modifiers.
Artifact Focus
- Prioritize DEF and Geo/Lunar-Crystallize damage boosts (her kit scales with DEF and reaction output).
- Example sets players theorize include mixes emphasizing Geo damage and DEF buffs.
Weapon Choices
- Her signature sword increases DEF and Lunar-Crystallize reaction damage on Elemental Skill casts — a top-tier choice.
- Other high DEF/Geo damage weapons are ideal if you don’t have her signature sword.
Talent leveling order
| Priority | Talent |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elemental Skill |
| 2 | Elemental Burst |
| 3 | Normal Attack |
Team compositions that fit Zibai best
Zibai’s dependence on Lunar-Crystallize means team selection matters more than with many Geo characters.
Hydro-Geo reaction core
This is expected to be her strongest archetype.
- Columbina (Hydro spree + buffs to Lunar reactions)
- Hydro applicator (e.g., Xingqiu or Yelan)
- Geo buffer/support (e.g., Illuga for Geo buffs)
Hydro application enables frequent Lunar-Crystallize triggers, which feed Zibai’s gauge and maximize Spirit Steed damage.
Reaction saturation setups
Alternatively, you can surround Zibai with multiple off-field elemental applicators and defensive supports. This keeps reaction uptime high while allowing her to stay on field longer without interruption.
Pure mono-Geo teams appear less effective due to limited access to Lunar-Crystallize.
Zibai Gameplay Tips
Lunar-Crystallize is Core
Zibai’s damage output heavily relies on building and consuming Phase Shift Radiance and triggering Lunar-Crystallize rather than raw ATK scaling like many other DPS characters.
DEF Matters
Her signature weapon and passive skills leverage DEF to boost reaction damage, meaning gear should often support higher DEF sub-stats along with Geo damage.
Rotation
- Cast Elemental Skill
- Build Radiance via attacks or reactions
- Use Spirit Steed’s Stride once ready
- Burst during optimal windows for max damage
What to expect from Zibai overall
Zibai appears designed to expand Geo’s identity beyond shielding and raw damage. If released as currently described, she would reward players who enjoy reaction-driven rotations and careful resource management rather than simple stat stacking.
As with all unreleased characters, her numbers, mechanics, and even core reactions may change before launch.
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