Her banner, Somnias a Luna, runs from January 14, 2026, to February 3, 2026, alongside Ineffa's rerun. She excels at enabling and amplifying "Lunar Reactions" - a new reaction system tied to the Nod-Krai region - including Lunar-Charged, Lunar-Bloom, and Lunar-Crystallize. Scaling primarily off HP, Columbina provides off-field Hydro application, team-wide Lunar DMG buffs, and even a revival passive, making her a versatile enabler for Nod-Krai teams and beyond.
Kit Breakdown
Normal Attack: Moondew Cascade
Performs up to 3 rapid Hydro strikes. Hold for Moondew Cleanse, a stamina-consuming blast. Plunging attacks deal AoE upon impact. Low priority, but useful in on-field Lunar-Bloom setups where she consumes Verdant Dew via charged attacks.
Elemental Skill: Eternal Tides
Summons a Gravity Ripple that shadows the active character, pulsing AoE Hydro DMG every 2s and generating particles periodically. It accumulates "Gravity" from any party member's Lunar Reactions. At max (60 points), it auto-discharges Gravity Interference:
- Lunar-Charged: Single AoE instance.
- Lunar-Bloom: Multiple instances.
- Lunar-Crystallize: Single AoE instance.
The Ripple adapts to the dominant reaction and works off-field, adding ~1 Lunar hit every 6s.
Elemental Burst: Moonlit Melancholy
Creates a Lunar Domain buffing all Lunar Reactions:
- Lunar-Charged: Extra lightning strike chance on Thunderclouds.
- Lunar-Bloom: Generates up to 3 Moonridge Dew (acts as extra Verdant Dew).
- Lunar-Crystallize: Extra attack chance on Moondrifts.
Provides up to 40% team Lunar DMG Bonus at max level.
Passives
- Utility Passive: Auto-revives a fallen party member once per use, restoring HP (exploration only in Nod-Krai).
- A1/A4: Boosts CRIT from Lunar hits; enhances Burst buffs.
Talent Priority: Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst > Normal Attack.
Ascension and Talent Materials
Ascend with Varunada Lazurite, Slime drops, and Radiant Antler (Nod-Krai specialty). Talent books: Teachings/Guide/Philosophies of Moonlight (new domain). Total Mora: ~5M. Weekly boss material TBD (likely The Doctor).
Best Weapons
| Rank | Weapon | Base ATK | Substat | Why It Works | F2P? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nocturne's Curtain Call (Signature) | 542 | CRIT DMG 88.2% | +HP, ER on Lunar triggers (off-field), massive Lunar CRIT DMG. Refine 1 ideal. | No |
| 2 | Reliquary of Truth | 542 | CRIT DMG 88.2% | EM on Skill, Lunar-Bloom CRIT DMG. Great statstick. | No |
| 3 | Sacrificial Jade (R5) | 454 | CRIT Rate 36.8% | HP/EM off-field, snapshot buffs. | No |
| 4 | Prototype Amber | 510 | HP 41.3% | Post-Burst ER/heal for team. Perfect F2P battery/healer. | Yes |
| 5 | Favonius Codex | 510 | ER 45.9% | Particle gen for ER-hungry teams. | Yes |
| 6 | Tome of the Eternal Flow / Surf's Up | Varies | CRIT DMG 88.2% | HP scaling, solid 5-stars. | No |
Best Artifacts and Stats
Focus HP for scaling (aim 40k+ HP). ER: 140-200% (team-dependent; 420 Hero's Wits often needed).
Support/Sub-DPS Sets:
- Silken Moon's Serenade (4pc): ER +20% (2pc), team EM +60/120 +10% Lunar DMG per Gleam (off-field). BiS for most.
- Night of the Sky's Unveiling (4pc): EM +80 (2pc), on-field CRIT Rate +15/30% + Lunar DMG. For driver.
- Alternatives: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith (ATK buff), 2pc HP/EM mixes.
Main Stats:
- Sands: HP% / ER%
- Goblet: HP% / Hydro DMG%
- Circlet: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Subs: HP% > ER > CRIT > EM
Best Teams
| Team Type | Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Flex | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunar-Bloom | Nefer | Lauma / Columbina | Columbina / Nahida | Nilou / Baizhu | RES shred + Bloom optimization. C2R1 Nefer premium. |
| Lunar-Charged | Flins | Ineffa / Columbina | Columbina | Kazuha / Sucrose | Electro core + grouping. Defensive utility. |
| Lunar-Crystallize | Zibai | Illuga / Columbina | Columbina | Gorou / Xilonen | Geo synergy, Moondrift extras. |
| F2P Hyperbloom | Columbina (driver) | Nahida | Kuki Shinobu | Fischl C6 / Furina | Versatile non-Nod-Krai. |
| Navia Lunar | Navia | Columbina | Fischl / Furina | Xilonen / Albedo | Geo + Hydro for Crystallize. |
Sample Rotation (Lunar-Bloom): Columbina Burst > Skill > Nefer NA > Lauma Skill/Burst > Nahida Skill/Burst > Columbina Skill off-field > Repeat. Gravity discharges during swaps.
Constellations
C0 fully functional. C2 core (faster Gravity, HP buffs). C1 QoL (post-Skill Interference). C6 whale (80% Lunar CRIT DMG).
Tips
- Triple Prototype Amber in battery teams for 6s Burst spacing.
- Pair with Ineffa for universal 100k+ carry boosts.
- On-field viable in Bloom via Dew-charged attacks.
- Pre-farm Slimes and Moonlight books now!