Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I Banners Full Overview

HoYoverse has confirmed the Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I banners, announcing which characters and weapons are expected to drop during the first half of the update cycle. A new five-star character enters the banners drop.

Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I banners

As stated by HoYoverse, the two limited five-star characters with the support of the selective four-star slate for the Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I banners include Columbina and Ineffa, with the two representing the addition of a new Hydro unit and the promotion of the Electro character, who already has existing playtime. The Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I banners will run between January 14, 2026, and February 3, 2026.

The official list of characters announced includes:

• Columbina (5-star Hydro Catalyst)
• Ineffa (5-star Electro Polearm)
• Fischl (4-star Electro Bow)
• Sethos (4-star Electro Bow)
• Ifa (4-star Anemo Catalyst)

Columbina’s Function in Lunar Reactions

Columbina comes into the roster as a five-star Hydro catalyst character with a kit designed around off-field damage and reaction support. According to developers, she can turn Electro-Charged, Bloom, and Hydro Crystallize into their Lunar versions mechanic introduced with Luna IV.

With the Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I banners, Columbina seems to be more about enabling teams than carrying fights herself. She does get better when she's paired with other characters who already apply elements consistently. Her kit is more appealing for players running Electro-heavy teams compared to standard Hydro units.

Ineffa’s Rerun

Ineffa is back with her set of abilities in the form of a five-star Electro polearm character whose kit is all about dealing damage off-field. Ineffa is primarily deployed in Lunar-Charged team compositions in which she provides a steady application of the Electro element. Ineffa’s presence in the Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I banner release strongly implies that the Lunar reactions will be viable for an extended period.

Banner details were shared alongside information about the Genshin Impact Luna IV preload, allowing early preparation for the update.

Phase I Weapon Banner Details

Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I banners include a weapon banner, including two signature five-star weapons.

Full list of weapons includes:

• Nocturne’s Curtain Call (5-star Catalyst)
• Fractured Halo (5-star Polearm)
• Mountain-Bracing Bolt (4-star Polearm)
• Waveriding Whirl (4-star Catalyst)
• Mitternachts Waltz (4-star Bow)
• The Flute (4-star Sword)
• Sacrificial Greatsword (4-star Claymore)

Nocturne's Curtain Call embodies Columbina's signature catalyst model as a reaction-based scaling and off-field-based output catalyst. Fractured Halo fulfils Ineffa's Electro playstyle. The visual design of the weapon banner aligns with the broader anime-inspired direction seen across recent updates, often discussed under Genshin Impact Anime Status.

Banner Value and Player Considerations

It appears from the banner design of the Genshin Impact Luna IV Phase I that there is more emphasis placed upon the interactions between the elements and less upon pure damage potential. While Columbina offers set builds encouraged by the player's knowledge of elemental reactions, Ineffa needs team compositions that encourage Sustainable Elementals regardless of build. When considered side by side with other Hydro abilities released before, Columbina is unique in focusing on conversion over damage or recovery. Compared to the previous banners, the Phase I of Luna IV set seems more specialized, promoting investment in that area rather than overall utility.