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Genshin Impact's upcoming Luna IV update is shaping up to be one of the most content-packed patches in recent years. From the long-awaited release of Columbina to the debut of new characters, artifact sets, bosses, and the massive Lantern Rite expansion tied to Liyue, this version is drawing intense attention across the community.
Below is a full breakdown of all currently known leaks, including characters, banners, new systems, and gameplay additions.
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| Genshin Impact Luna IV Banner & Release Time
Genshin Impact Luna IV will be released on January 14, 2026. The Chinese New Year falls on February 17, so to prevent the Lantern Rite Festival from being too short or crossing into the next version, Luna IV will most likely be extended by one week, ending on March 3, 2026, for a total duration of 49 days.
The Genshin Impact Luna IV banner will feature Columbina, Zi Bai, Ineffa, and Neuvillette, but the exact banner lineup is still unknown for now.
| Genshin Luna IV New Character Columbina
>Overview
Rank:★★★★★ / Element: Hydro / Weapon: Catalyst
Columbina is a ★★★★★ Hydro Catalyst Support & DPS. As a core enabler of Lunar reactions, she can take part in various elemental interactions and flexibly fit into many team compositions. Based on the v1 data, her supportive capabilities are not particularly outstanding.
However, her mechanics themselves are strong and broadly applicable, so Travelers who like her shouldn't feel discouraged — as an important character, I believe she will definitely receive buffs in future versions.
You may refer to the following team examples to see whether Columbina fits your roster:
- Columbina + Fischl + Yakoda + Venti (Lunar Electro-Charged)
- Columbina + Yaoyao + Aino + Nahida (Lunar Bloom)
- Columbina + Noelle + Yeloa + Shinonin (Lunar Crystalize)
>Signature Weapon
Nocturne's Curtain Call
Rarity: ★★★★★ / Type: Catalyst / Base ATK: 542 / CRIT DMG:88.2%
-Effect: Ballad of the Crossroads
Max HP increases by 10%. After triggering Lunar reactions or inflicting Lunar Reaction DMG, the equipping character will recover 12Energy, and receive the Bountiful Sea's Sacred Wine effect for 12s: Max HP increases by an additional 14%, Crit DMG from Lunar Reaction DMG increases by60%. This effect can be triggered at most once every 18s, and can be triggered even when the equipping character is off-field.
| Genshin Luna IV New Character Zi Bai
>Overview
Zi Bai
Rank:★★★★★ / Element: Geo / Weapon: Sword
Zi Bai is a ★★★★★ Geo Sword main DPS who uses the new 'Lunar Crystallize' reaction, and her damage scales heavily with DEF, continuing the tradition of sturdy Geo champions.
Zibai + Columbina + Marionette + new 4★
Early leaks predict she will synergize with: Columbina and Illuga(A new 4-star debuting in Luna IV), forming the first Lunar Crystallize team optimized around the new reaction.
Furthermore, a later leak mentions an upcoming Geo 5-star Marionette, likely an on-field DPS and a central piece of the Lunar Crystallize system. This suggests a future powerhouse lineup:
If confirmed, Luna IV may mark the birth of a new high-performance Geo reaction meta.
>Signature Weapon
Lightbearing Moonshard
Rarity: ★★★★★ / Type: Sword / Base ATK: 542 / CRIT DMG: 88.2%
-Effect: Legacy of the Jade Kingdom
Increases DEF by 20%. DMG inflicted by Lunar-Crystallize reactions increases by 64% for 5s after the equipping character uses an Elemental Skill.
You can read more detailed information about Zi Bai’s skills in my previous article:
Genshin Luna IV Zi Bai (White Horse) Kit: Weapon, Constellations & Material
| What Is Lunar Crystallization?
>Elemental Reaction: Lunar Crystallization
When Geo comes into contact with Hydro under certain conditions, it triggers a special Lunar Crystallization reaction. Three Lunar Wards will be generated near the target.
For every three Lunar Crystallization reactions triggered, a Lunar Ward Resonance will occur, dealing Geo damage to nearby enemies. This damage can critically strike, and its power scales with all characters who applied elements during the reaction.
| Genshin Luna IV New Artifacts Sets
>Aubade of Morningstar and Moon
- 2-Pc: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80.
- 4-Pc: When the equipping character is off-field, Lunar Reaction DMG is increased by 20%. When the party's Moonsign Level is at least Ascendant Gleam, Lunar Reaction DMG will be further increased by 40%. This effect will disappear after the equipping character is active for 3s.
>Wherever a Breeze Blows
- 2-Pc: ATK +18%.
- 4-Pc: When a Normal Attack, Charged Attack, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits an opponent, gain the Blessing of Pastoral Winds effect for 6s: ATK is increased by 25%. If the equipping character has completed Witch's Homework, Blessing of Pastoral Winds will be upgraded to Resolve of Pastoral Winds, which also increases the CRIT Rate of the equipping character. This effect can be triggered even when the character is off-field.
| Genshin Luna IV New Map
| Genshin Luna IV Events
In addition to the usual map exploration content and new boss challenges, this update also introduces several interesting gameplay modes. These include a photography event that captures characters' highlight moments, as well as a new feature that appears to function like a turn-based game.
The exact details of these events are still pending further leaks.
| Genshin Luna IV New Boss & Enemy
>Weekly Boss-Dottore<
>Boss<
>Lord of the Umbral Murmur<
A king among the creatures that traverse the Umbral Rifts. The Lord of the Umbral Murmur will deploy a “Umbral Shield” during combat and summon several “Umbral Lurkers.”
This shield can only be broken by elemental attacks or reaction damage. Lunaria reactions can destroy this shield more efficiently. Additionally, defeating the summoned Umbral Lurkers will also damage the shield.
>Umbral Lurker<
A pack-based creature that emerges from the Umbral Rifts. When several Umbral Lurkers are present on the field, their mutual connection forms an “Umbral Shield,” which can only be broken by elemental attacks or reaction damage. Lunaria reactions can destroy this shield more effectively.
Once the Umbral Shield of any one Umbral Lurker is broken, the connection within the group will cause all Umbral Shields among the pack to shatter simultaneously, forcing the creatures to gather around the Lurker whose shield was first destroyed.
| Genshin Luna IV New Local Legends
| Other Genshin Luna IV Updates
>Special Xiao Lanterns
During the Lantern Rite Festival, Travelers can obtain special "Gift Xiao Lanterns" and "Festive Xiao Lanterns." Within Liyue Harbor, these lanterns can be freely placed and adorned with blessing messages.
When a Traveler is in their own world, they may receive Festive Xiao Lanterns released by other Travelers in their respective worlds. Likewise, Festive Xiao Lanterns released in your world can also be received by Travelers in other worlds.
During the Lantern Rite Festival, Travelers can also obtain Gift Xiao Lanterns, which allow them to send various gifts to their companions.
| Conclusion
Overall, the Luna IV update appears to be a major milestone for Genshin Impact, introducing a new elemental ecosystem, expanding the Lantern Rite experience, and laying the foundation for future Geo-centric team building.
While all details above remain based on early leaks and are subject to change, the scale and ambition of this version are already clear.
Travelers can look forward to an exciting start to 2026.
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