Zibai is a 5-star Geo Sword character introduced in Version 6.3 (Luna IV), serving as a DEF-scaling on-field Main DPS who excels in Lunar-Crystallize reactions. Her kit revolves around entering Lunar Phase Shift via her Elemental Skill, infusing Normal Attacks with Geo DMG, building Phase Shift Radiance through attacks and reactions, and unleashing enhanced Skills for massive Lunar-Crystallize damage. She thrives in teams with Hydro appliers and Moonsign supports for optimal buffs and reaction uptime.
Her banner runs in Phase 2 alongside characters like Neuvillette, starting around February 3, 2026.
Best Weapons
Prioritize weapons with DEF%, CRIT stats, or buffs to Skill/Normal Attack/Lunar-Crystallize DMG. Her signature perfectly aligns with her kit.
| Rank | Weapon | Substat | Key Passive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lightbearing Moonshard (Sig) | CRIT DMG 88.2% | DEF +20%; After Skill, Lunar-Crystallize DMG +64% (5s) | BiS; Directly boosts her core damage source post-Skill. |
| 2 | Uraku Misugiri | CRIT DMG 88.2% | NA DMG +16%, Skill DMG +24% (+100% after nearby Geo DMG, 15s); DEF +20% | Excellent NA/Skill buffs in Geo teams. |
| 3 | Peak Patrol Song | DEF 82.7% | Stacks on NA/Plunge: DEF +16%, All DMG +20%; Team All DMG based on DEF | Strong DEF/team support. |
| 4 | Harbinger of Dawn (R5, F2P) | CRIT DMG 46.9% | HP >90%: CRIT Rate +28% | Budget CRIT option; easy to maintain HP. |
| 5 | Flute of Ezpitzal (R5, Craftable) | DEF 69% | After Skill: DEF +32% (15s) | Natlan craftable; pure DEF. |
| 6 | Cinnabar Spindle (R5) | DEF 69% | Skill DMG +80% DEF (1.5s CD) | Solid F2P DEF/Skill stick. |
Best Artifacts
4pc Night of the Sky's Unveiling is BiS: 2pc +80 EM; 4pc on-field during party Lunar Reactions: CRIT Rate +15-30% (based on Moonsign), +10% Lunar DMG per Gleaming Moon effect.
Alternatives: 4pc Husk of Opulent Dreams (DEF/Geo DMG stacks, less optimal) or 2pc Husk + 2pc Wanderer's Troupe (DEF + EM).
Main Stats: Sands: DEF% | Goblet: DEF% (no Geo DMG%) | Circlet: CRIT Rate/DMG
Substats: CRIT DMG/Rate > DEF% > EM > ER (140-160% target)
Aim for 3,000+ DEF, 60%+ CRIT Rate, 200%+ CRIT DMG.
Talent Priority
- Elemental Skill (Heaven and Earth Made Manifest) > Elemental Burst (Tri-Sphere Eminence) >>> Normal Attack
- Level Skill/Burst to 9/10+ first; NA to 1 or 6+ if extra resources.
Best Teams
Zibai needs Hydro for Lunar-Crystallize (Hydro + Geo Cryst variant) and Moonsign supports (e.g., Illuga, Columbina) for Ascendant Gleam buffs.
| Team Type | Zibai (DPS) | Slot 2 (Sub-DPS/Hydro) | Slot 3 (Support) | Slot 4 (Buffer/Sustain) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | Columbina | Illuga | - | Gorou |
| F2P | Xingqiu/Yelan | Geo Traveler | - | Yun Jin/Noelle |
| Mono Geo | Aino | Zhongli | - | Gorou |
| Flex | Furina | Xilonen | - | Chiori |
Roles: Hydro: Reactions. Gorou/Zhongli: DEF/RES Shred. Illuga/Columbina: Lunar buffs.
Playstyle & Rotation
- Burst (Tri-Sphere Eminence: 2x Geo/Lunar DMG, extends Phase Shift).
- Skill (enter Lunar Phase Shift: Geo-infused NA, +10 Radiance).
- NA spam (5 Radiance/hit) + Reactions (35 Radiance each) to 70+.
- Enhanced Skill (Spirit Steed's Stride: Geo + Lunar DMG).
- Repeat 4x per Skill duration.
- Swap for supports; re-enter.
Focus on reaction uptime; Burst every other rotation. ER from passives at night.
Ascension Materials
| Material | Total |
|---|---|
| Prithiva Topaz (Sliver/Frag/Chunk/Gem) | 1/9/9/6 |
| Glaze Lily | 168 |
| Remnant of the Dreadwing (Boss: Lord of the Hidden Depths - Whisperer of Nightmares) | 46 |
| Tattered/Immaculate/Frost-Etched Warrant (Fatui) | 18/30/36 |
| Mora | 420,000+ |
Constellations
C0 is strong; invest in weapon/artifacts first.
- C1: Max Radiance on Skill; +1 Stride use; First Stride +220% Lunar DMG.
- C2: Team +30% Lunar DMG; Enhances Stride.
- C6: +50% Radiance gain; Stride scales with excess Radiance (huge DMG).