3 new characters for Genshin Effect leaked version 6.3

According to reliable sources Genshin effect Community, the team at HoYoverse is adding three new characters in version 6.3: Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga. As of version 5.3 in 2025, Genshin effect Aiming to get off to a strong start in 2026 with the addition of three characters to the playable roster. Where version 5.3 was led by Mauika, version 6.3's star is Columbina – the Moon Maiden of Nod-Cry and the objective of the former Fatui Harbingers. Columbina is expected to be a 5-star hydro catalyst that provides buffs to Lunar Reactions, but version 6.3 may have more in store for players than Capstone's debut to nod-cry teams.

The second part of version 5.3 hosted the Lantern Wright, and the same schedule is true for version 6.3. As such, it is expected to introduce a new Liyue character Genshin effectAnd all rumors point to it being an Adeptus with ties to Celadon Mare, Frost Moon and Istaroth. While earlier speculation had Celadon Mare as an Anemo character, the truth may be different from what most players initially assumed.

genshin effect character banner order for node-cray version 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3

related to

Genshin Impact leaks character banners up to version 6.3

Thanks to recent datamining, Genshin Impact players can get a valuable overview of upcoming Nod-Cry characters for Columbina's release.

Genshin Effect: Leaked character list for version 6.3

the name	Gender	Rarity	element	weapon
Columbine	woman	5-star	Hydro	catalyst
Jibai	woman	5-star	Geo	the sword
Eluga	male	4-star	Geo	Polarm

As revealed by Uncle Kokomi via the development build of version 6.3, the upcoming patch will introduce Columbina, Jibai, and Iluga as playable characters. The leak was corroborated by several sources Genshin effect community, and while leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, Kokomi's track record speaks for itself. Apparently, in Columbina Genshin effect There will be dedicated support for Lunar Reactions, her hydro damage comparable to Furina in terms of production. Celadon Mare, on the other hand, will be introduced as Zibai – a 5-star Geo Sword Hypercarry for the Lunar-Crystallize reaction. Given Columbina's role, it's safe to assume that she and Zibai will have synergistic kits.

To complete all three, Genshin effect It will also reportedly introduce Illuga, a 4-star Geo Polearm, whose capability kit will support the Lunar-Crystalize reaction. Illuga was first mentioned by Varka and Flins during the Archon Quest in version 6.1, and he is described as an exemplary member of the Lightkeepers. Given his ability kit, it's safe to assume that Iluga will be Jibai's favorite teammate. If Kokomi's information is correct, version 6.3 will debut Columbina in the first half, leaving the second half to Zibai and Iluga. As A Genshin effect Character of Nod-Krai, it is unlikely that Illuga will feature in the Lantern Rite selector for 2026.

Notably, version 6.3 will also introduce a new map extension Genshin effectindicating that players will not be able to pre-form for these characters. Official information about Columbina, Zibai, and Illuga should come out as early as January 2026, although public datamining should be available no later than December 3, 2025.