Columbina & Ineffa Banners Arrive: Genshin Luna IV Gacha, P3
Genshin Impact’s Luna IV patch brings double banners for Columbina and Ineffa, with powerful weapons in ‘Epitome Invocation.’ Dates, rates, and team/0
Lumine Lee Veteran's Take: Why Luna IV’s Banners Matter Now
With the rollout of Genshin Impact Luna IV (Patch 6.3), Hoyoverse has introduced two pivotal event wishes: "Somnias a Luna" and "Astral Actuation", each spotlighting new 5-star and 4-star units. The debut of Columbina (Hydro) alongside Ineffa (Electro) marks a substantial shift in both meta and lore—two significant releases sharing the stage rarely occurs outside anniversary-level updates. For veterans, this phase isn’t just about chasing fresh units; it’s about the implications for team synergy, resource spending, and the direction of high-end Spiral Abyss play for the next cycle.
For F2P and low-spend players, strategic pulls during such rare dual-feature periods can define your roster for months—especially given the overlapping guarantee mechanics and the high value of the accompanying 4-stars and weapon banners.
At a Glance: Key Luna IV Gacha Details
- Patch: Luna IV (6.3) — Event Banner Phase, following immediate post-update
- Banner Dates: Launch after Luna IV update — 2026-02-03 17:59 server time
- 5-Star Features: Columbina (Hydro) and Ineffa (Electro) (event-exclusive)
- 4-Star Rate-Ups: Sethos (Electro), Fischl (Electro), Ifa (Anemo)
- Weapon Banner: Nocturne’s Curtain Call (Catalyst) & Fractured Halo (Polearm) with boosted 4-star weapons
- Test Run: Available for trialing new units, with minor reward incentives
Banner Schedule & Rate Table
| Phase | Period Start | Period End | Featured 5-Star | Featured 4-Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somnias a Luna | After Luna IV patch | 2026-02-03 17:59 | Columbina (Hydro) | Sethos, Fischl, Ifa |
| Astral Actuation | After Luna IV patch | 2026-02-03 17:59 | Ineffa (Electro) | Sethos, Fischl, Ifa |
| Epitome Invocation | After Luna IV patch | 2026-02-03 17:59 | Nocturne’s Curtain Call, Fractured Halo | Mountain-Bracing Bolt, Waveriding Whirl, Mitternachts Waltz, The Flute, Sacrificial Greatsword |
Timezone not stated in official materials; use standard server TZ for your region.
Banner pity/guarantee: "Character Event Wish" and "Character Event Wish-2" share pity; see in-game for your region's rates. Standard 90/180 soft-hard pity applies.
Should You Pull?
Columbina (Hydro) & Ineffa (Electro)
- Exclusive Availability: Both are event-only and unavailable in "Wanderlust Invocation" after banner end.
- Banner Rules: Pity is shared between the two character banners, maximizing value for those banking primogems.
- F2P & Low-Spend: For players seeking long-term utility and meta-impact, Columbina has early, broad synergy with both standard Freeze/Hyperbloom cores and is projected as a multi-role support/sub-DPS. Ineffa's unique Electro mechanics may appeal more to mono-Electro and Eula-style teams, but calcs remain nascent.
- Competition: Note that pulling here means forgoing other rumored reruns or future limiteds later in the cycle; weigh against resource timelines and your specific account needs.
Weapon Banner
- Nocturne’s Curtain Call and Fractured Halo are new, signature options. Epitomized Path is active; charting a course for one 5-star reduces risk but pull weapon banners only if you already own both desired 5-stars or expect to main Columbina/Ineffa.
For the Min-Maxers: Build and Resource Notes
- Materials:
- Columbina: Ascension and talent mats not confirmed; Luna IV region drops expected. Pre-farm common Hydro ascension materials and local specialties if revealed on EarlyGG.
- Ineffa: Likewise, Electro-centric boss drops and common Electro mats (not confirmed as of writing).
- Team Synergy:
- Columbina is positioned as a slot-flexible Hydro driver/enabler. Early theorycraft suggests high synergy with Furina, Neuvillette, Xingqiu, or Electro charge teams.
- Ineffa’s burst application (if official kit matches leaks) may boost mono-Electro and quickswap teams. Fischl's inclusion in the 4-star pool is extremely potent for F2P chain reactions and supports Columbina/Ineffa comps.
- Abyss Impact: Early CN server chatter (NGA, Tieba) suggests both new units could alter Floor 12 recommendations if kit scaling holds up. Unconfirmed — subject to future community calcs, expect deeper analysis post-release.
Community Chatter: Reading the Pulse
Back-to-back launches of major new units have stoked intense speculation across both Reddit's r/Genshin_Impact and NGA. Veteran players compare this phase's impact to the iconic double-banner launch of 2.3 (Itto/Albedo), voicing optimism for increased roster diversity and build creativity. There is, however, skepticism around Hoyoverse’s banner pacing—particularly from completionists faced with yet another tight primogem window and newcomers seeking advice on where to invest. EarlyGG correspondents echo community best practice: prioritize characters who slot naturally into your most-used teams and meta clears, rather than novelty or perceived power spikes.
Hidden Details: Art & Lore
- Columbina’s moonlit palette and musical motifs in splash art have spun numerous theories linked to Hexerei lore and the Fatui Harbingers, with veterans noting possible callbacks to the "Requiem of Echoes" event from Patch 4.8. Careful inspection shows that the background incorporates stylized elements present in older Fontaine region teases—a signpost for future narrative connections.
- Weapon banner art also deploys subtle symmetry with earlier 5-star designs, hinting (possibly) at interconnected event storylines on the horizon. Again, not confirmed, but such design callbacks often prefigure late-patch quest tie-ins.
Preparation Checklist
- Pre-farm standard boss/ascension mats, especially for Hydro and Electro units (see EarlyGG’s pre-farming guide).
- Clear Test Run for Columbina, Ineffa, Sethos, Fischl, and Ifa for free primogems and materials; open throughout the banner period.
- Review account pity counts/tracking to optimize pulls between both active banners.
- Monitor HoYoLAB and official social media for event tweaks, early balance adjustments, and community showcase highlights.
Conclusion: What to Watch Next
Genshin Impact’s Luna IV Phase 1 banners (6.3) set a new precedent for event density, offering dual 5-star banners and a powerful weapon banner in tandem. For the dedicated, veterans will find this to be a rare window to shape rosters for the next half-year. As always, invest with intention—balance the short-term power against long-term collector needs. Keep an eye on post-release kit clarifications and meta reports as the community digests these additions; EarlyGG will provide continuing coverage and build guides as new information emerges.
Suggested Visuals
– Alt text for header images: “Official Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase 1 banner key art, featuring Columbina, Ineffa, and signature weapons with stylized background.”
More Coverage:
– Columbina Debuts in Genshin Impact Luna IV: Key Dates & Play
– Genshin Impact 6.3: Columbina Kit Leak — Banner Timing, Team
– Genshin Impact Luna III Patch: Durin Debuts, Hexerei Arrives
For additional details and up-to-date resources, refer to Genshin Impact’s official Twitter and HoYoLAB.