Columbina Ascension & Talent Materials Guide – Genshin Luna
How to prep for Columbina in Genshin Impact Luna IV: every ascension and talent material, tabled by phase. Optimal routes for F2P/max pulling.
Alex Rodriguez Columbina Ascension & Talent Materials Guide – Genshin Luna IV
Genshin Impact's Luna IV update (Patch 6.3) officially introduces Columbina as a playable character, marking a pivotal inflection for both meta team-building and material planning. As a Hydro enabler with unique Lunar reaction utility, she demands a precise set of ascension and talent items—many with time-gated drops or region-specific limits. Early, efficient prep drastically shortens the grind and smooths her jump from Level 1 to 90. Below, you'll find all required materials broken down by phase, optimal gathering routes, and tactical advice tailored to both F2P and hardcore players.
At a Glance: Columbina Launch & Materials Snapshot
- Release: Genshin Impact 6.3 (Luna IV) | Phase 1, launches 2026-01-15 UTC+8
- Event Wish Banner: See Luna IV Banner Schedule (EarlyGG)
- Role: Hydro support/generator, optimal for Lunar reaction teams
- Core Mats: Radiant Antler, Winter Icelea, Slime Condensate/Secretions/Concentrate, Moonlight books
- Time-gated Bottleneck: Weekly Boss drop (Mask of the Virtuous Doctor), local specialty (reset @ server 4:00 AM)
Banner & Timeline Overview
| Phase | Start (UTC+8) | End (UTC+8) | Featured 5★ | Notable 4★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-15 11:00 | 2026-02-05 10:59 | Columbina | Refer to EarlyGG Banner Guide |
| 2 | TBA (see official site) | TBA | Ineffa, others | TBA |
Exact phase end/start times and TZ based on official Hoyoverse release calendar. Always check server (Asia/Europe/Americas) for local timing.
Why Columbina Matters: Reaction Shifts in Luna IV
Columbina’s core use case is as a scalable enabler for Lunar reactions—particularly Lunar-Charged, Lunar-Bloom, and Lunar-Crystallize. Her abilities streamline dual-element setups and make her an efficient trigger character in high-end Spiral Abyss and timed events. For high-investment accounts chasing reaction meta, pre-farming her materials remains key to day-one viability.
Full Columbina Ascension & Talent Material Table
Character Ascension: Materials by Level Breakpoint
| Level | Varunada Lazurite | Winter Icelea | Radiant Antler | Slime Mats | Mora |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-20 | 1x Sliver | 3 | 0 | 3 Condensate | 20,000 |
| 20-40 | 3x Fragment | 10 | 2 | 15 Condensate | 40,000 |
| 40-50 | 6x Fragment | 20 | 4 | 12 Secretions | 60,000 |
| 50-60 | 3x Chunk | 30 | 8 | 18 Secretions | 80,000 |
| 60-70 | 6x Chunk | 45 | 12 | 12 Concentrate | 100,000 |
| 70-80 | 6x Gemstone | 60 | 20 | 24 Concentrate | 120,000 |
| Total | 1 Sliver, 9 Fragment, 9 Chunk, 6 Gemstone | 168 | 46 | 18 Condensate, 30 Secretions, 36 Concentrate | 420,000 |
Local Specialty: Winter Icelea (gathered in Snezhnaya; reset daily at 04:00 server time, F2P recommend farm route rotation before daily resin use)
Normal Boss: Radiant Antler (drops from new regional boss)
Enemy Drop: Slime line (Condensate/Secretions/Concentrate; farmable in all early-game regions, drops scale by enemy level)
Talent Level-Up Materials (Per Talent to 10)
| Material Type | Amount (per talent 1→10) |
|---|---|
| Teachings of Moonlight | 3 |
| Guide to Moonlight | 21 |
| Philosophies of Moonlight | 38 |
| Mask of the Virtuous Doctor (Wk) | 6 |
| Slime Condensate | 6 |
| Slime Secretions | 22 |
| Slime Concentrate | 31 |
| Crown of Insight | 1 |
| Mora | 1,652,500 |
Multiply material totals (except Mask/Crown) by 3 for triple-crowning.
Material Sources & Weekly Cadence
- Mask of the Virtuous Doctor: Weekly Boss (time-gated, max 1 per source/week; may be converted from alternate boss drops via crafting).
- Moonlight Books: Available in the Luna Domain (check daily rotation; plan resin accordingly).
- Crown of Insight: Event-limited; stockpile from flagship patches and select shop resets.
Day-One Preparation Checklist
- Start Winter Icelea farming as early as regional access allows—requires 168 for L90 max.
- Pre-farm Slime enemies (optimize runs during double-drop events).
- Stockpile Varunada Lazurite (all rarities)—convert higher tiers as needed.
- Complete weekly boss runs before banner drops (lock down at least 6 Mask of the Virtuous Doctor for triple-crown planning).
- Schedule talent book domains on correct Moonlight rotation days.
- Reserve Mora—over 3M needed for ascension and crowning all talents.
Teams & Synergy Highlights
- Lunar Reaction (Core): Columbina + Dendro (e.g., Nahida), Electro (e.g., Raiden), Anemo crowd control (e.g., Kazuha). High synergy for Abyss floors dependent on reaction procs.
- Budget/F2P: Traveler (Dendro), Lisa, Collei. Lacks optimal scaling but enables event clear.
- Advanced: Can pair with high-constellation Hydro/Dendro for aggressive multi-proc teams. Note: Ascension bottlenecks can delay artifact efficiency.
For detailed team builds, reference Columbina Best Build – EarlyGG
Troubleshooting: Common Pitfalls
- Weekly boss drops are RNG-locked: Always save Dream Solvents to convert surplus items into Mask of the Virtuous Doctor as needed.
- Winter Icelea is time-gated: If missed, rely on Friends/Co-Op for shared world farming.
- Slime material shortages: Focus on higher-level world routes; check Adventurer's Handbook for optimal repeatable enemy locations.
- Talent book schedule mismatches: Cross-check Luna Domain schedule at the start of every week; plan resin accordingly.
FAQ
Q: Do banners overlap and impact pity?
A: Not stated in official materials. Historically, all Phase 1 gacha runs for a new 5★ share standard pity mechanics.
Q: Can I substitute talent materials from another region?
A: No. Only Moonlight books count for Columbina.
Q: Is triple-crowning required for meta?
A: For F2P, leveling skill + burst is optimal. Crown normal attack for niche reaction builds only.
Q: Is Winter Icelea used for future units?
A: Not stated in official materials to date. Safe to prioritize for Columbina if pulling.
What’s Next?
For anyone aiming to use Columbina day one, maximizing daily farming for local specialties and weekly boss drops is non-negotiable. Track future gacha banners closely for rerun planning—especially if competing Dendro or Hydro units appear in the next update cycles. Refer to Luna IV Patch Guide and Banner Tracker on EarlyGG for all upcoming event and banner dates.
Stay disciplined with resin and check Luna IV domain rotation times weekly to never miss out on key talent books. For visual step-by-step, review the in-article infographics (descriptive alt text: "Columbina ascension/talent material summary tables for each phase, grouped by source and rarity").
For deep dives into Columbina’s best weapons, artifacts, and full team synergy, see:
– Columbina Best Build in Genshin Impact: Weapons, Artifacts
– Genshin Impact Luna IV Patch: Columbina, Nod-Krai, and Huge
– Banner Tracking: Columbina & Ineffa in Luna IV
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– Alt text: "Visual guide displaying all of Columbina’s required ascension and talent materials by source and phase for Genshin Impact Luna IV update."
This guide reflects all confirmed material requirements and banner information as of Genshin Impact v6.3 Luna IV, published 2026-01-15.