Durin, Venti, and Jahoda Banner Guide – Genshin Impact Luna - Genshin Impact

Endgame Players, Take Note: Durin & Venti Lead Genshin Impact Luna III Banners

The arrival of Luna III (Version 6.3) marks a pivotal phase for Genshin Impact's banner lineup. For the first time, players face two transformative character event wishes—Rubedo, of White Stone Born featuring 5★ Durin (Pyro), and the highly awaited return of Venti (Anemo) in Ballad in Goblets—alongside a pair of new 5★ weapons in Epitome Invocation. With banner durations running from the patch launch until 2025-12-23 17:59 (server time, official timezone not stated), this cycle represents a crucial decision point for squads aiming to future-proof their Spiral Abyss clears or secure rare roster additions.

At a Glance: Rubedo, Ballad, and Epitome Invocation

Patch: Luna III (6.3) | After update–2025-12-23 17:59
Character Event Wishes: Durin (Pyro, new), Venti (Anemo, rerun), Jahoda (Anemo, debut), Bennett (Pyro), Faruzan (Anemo)
Weapon Wish: Athame Artis (Sword, new), The Daybreak Chronicles (Bow, new)
Jahoda becomes standard-banner eligible from 6.4 onward
Full pity counts and “Test Run” trials active for all feature units

For current details, refer to the official Genshin Impact social channels. Full wish breakdowns are available in-game.

Banner Schedule (Luna III | 6.3)

Banner	Start (after patch)	End	5★ Characters/Weapons	Key 4★s
Rubedo, of White Stone Born	Patch launch	2025-12-23 17:59	Durin (Pyro)	Jahoda, Bennett, Faruzan
Ballad in Goblets	Patch launch	2025-12-23 17:59	Venti (Anemo)	Jahoda, Bennett, Faruzan
Epitome Invocation	Patch launch	2025-12-23 17:59	Athame Artis (Sword), The Daybreak Chronicles (Bow)	Alley Flash, Prospector's Drill, Wine and Song, Rainslasher, Stringless

Official server time is not stated in announcements. Dates and hours apply to in-game banner availability.

Should You Pull? (Durin, Venti, and Weapons)

F2P/Low-Spend: Prioritization Framework

Durin (Pyro) is an event-exclusive 5★ and will not enter the standard pool. If you value unique character kits or meta-defining Pyro DPS, this may be a limited window. Hold for full kit evaluations soon after patch launch for optimal resin and resource planning.
Venti (Anemo) remains a premium rerun with consistent Spiral Abyss value, especially in group-control content. Historically, his crowd-control niche cycles in and out of relevance with Abyss changes—a safe pick for players lacking strong Anemo alternatives.
Jahoda's (Anemo) debut as a boosted 4★, then permanent standard pool inclusion (from 6.4), drastically lowers FOMO: short-term meta users benefit from immediate pulls, but long-term, patient players can afford to wait.
Epitome Invocation offers new 5★ weapons with event-limited access. Only consider high-risk weapon pulls if you already have your desired party at its best and can leverage Epitomized Path.

Quick Guidance

Low-spenders: Prioritize characters you lack synergy for—Durin (for new Pyro rotations) or Venti (if you need flexible support).
Weapon banner: Skip unless chasing a BiS for a specific main DPS (current weapon effect details not stated in official materials).

"Guarantee" mechanics: Character Event Wishes (1 & 2) share pity/guarantee, but not with other wish categories. See in-game details for exact rates and currency terms.

Teams & Synergies: Major Shifts and Opportunities

With Durin and Jahoda entering the fold, team-building for endgame content gains multiple new vectors:

Pure Pyro-driven squads—Durin is poised to enable rotations involving high Overload or Vaporize output. Early data (not yet confirmed) hints at strong break point advantages versus current shield-heavy Abyss compositions.
Anemo Flexibility—Jahoda and Faruzan provide diversified Anemo options, synergizing especially with Venti in crowd-control teams or with Bennett as a Pyro battery. This facilitates new Swirl maximizations, especially for crowd-wiping.
Weapon Prospects: While kit specifics for Athame Artis and The Daybreak Chronicles are not detailed in official materials, pairing anticipated 5★ weapon statlines with either banner headline (Durin, Venti) may provide new build competition versus established BiS sets.

Example Comps

Durin/Bennett/Jahoda/Flex: Focuses on elemental resonance and rapid rotation-driven Pyro damage.
Venti/Faruzan/Bennett/Strong Dendro or Hydro: Combines control, Anemo buffs, and elemental triggers.

Events & Rewards: Test Runs and Planning

Test Run Events: Run during banner period, providing fixed lineups to preview Durin, Venti, Jahoda, Bennett, Faruzan. Completing trials awards enhancement materials and Primogems—valuable for early kit decision-making.
Jahoda will become a standard 4★ effective with Version 6.4.
Weapon trial functionality for Epitome Invocation is not stated in official materials.

Preparation Checklist

Wish Currency: Track intertwined fates, primogems, and guarantee status across Character Event Wish 1 & 2 (shared pity pool).
Materials: Pre-farm anticipated Pyro/Anemo ascension items (specific materials for Durin/Jahoda not listed yet—use generic pre-farming as insurance).
Weekly Bosses: Conserve resin or drops for new boss material needs (TBD post-launch).
Event Deadlines: Finish Test Run and any side-events before 2025-12-23 17:59.

Unconfirmed – Subject To Change

Kit details for Durin, weapon passives, and optimal artifact/stat targets remain unreleased as of this writing. All strategic advice assumes official release without leaks.

Conclusion: Navigating the 6.3 Gacha Landscape

Both the Rubedo, of White Stone Born and Ballad in Goblets banners represent substantial shifts for meta teams at every spend tier, with material long-range impacts on Spiral Abyss and overall roster flexibility. Resource allocation will be crucial, particularly for players straddling the line between new-unit excitement and established meta investments.

For more in-depth analyses after release, follow EarlyGG's ongoing theorycrafting and banner evaluations. Track Genshin Impact’s official platforms for live announcements, and review our past guides:

Images: Official Genshin Impact event visuals. Alt description: Banner graphics with Durin (Pyro), Venti (Anemo), Athame Artis (Sword), and The Daybreak Chronicles (Bow) displayed, showing character poses and elemental effects to illustrate event wish theme and style.