Zibai is a 5-star Geo Sword wielder who functions as a dedicated Lunar-Crystallize DPS, pioneering a new DEF-scaling playstyle in Genshin Impact. Her kit revolves around the Lunar Phase Shift mechanic, where she converts her Normal and Charged Attacks into Geo DMG that scales with her DEF. This Zibai build guide covers her complete build optimization, including talent priorities, recommended weapons and artifacts, the best team compositions, and constellation value analysis.
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Zibai Character Profile
Zibai Information
| Character Information | ||
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Zibai | Rarity | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
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| Progression Bonus | CRIT DMG +38.4% | |
| Combat Role | Main DPS / Lunar-Crystallize Specialist | |
Zibai Gameplay
Zibai's gameplay centers around her unique Lunar-Crystallize reaction mechanics and DEF-scaling damage. Known in Liyue's legends as the White Horse Adeptus, she brings adeptal power to the battlefield through her Lunar Phase Shift transformation.
Her Elemental Skill, Heaven and Earth Made Manifest, transforms Zibai into Lunar Phase Shift mode where her Normal and Charged Attacks deal Geo DMG that cannot be overridden by other infusions. During this state, she accumulates Phase Shift Radiance through passive generation (10 points per second) and by hitting opponents with Normal Attacks (5 points per hit, once every 0.5s). When she has at least 70 Phase Shift Radiance, she can unleash Spirit Steed's Stride, a powerful enhanced Elemental Skill that deals two instances of Geo DMG, with the second hit considered Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG.
With Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam active, every fourth Normal Attack during Lunar Phase Shift triggers an additional Geo hit equal to approximately 29.46% DEF (at level 1), also counted as Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG. This creates a consistent high-frequency reaction damage pattern that scales with her DEF.
Her Elemental Burst, Tri-Sphere Eminence, operates the Jadelight Canopy to deal two instances of Geo DMG, with the second instance also treated as Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG. The 15-second cooldown and 60 energy cost make it a reliable reaction-focused damage tool. When cast during Lunar Phase Shift, the duration of the current Lunar Phase Shift extends by an additional 1.7 seconds.
Her A1 Passive (The Selenic Adeptus Descends) provides the Moonfall effect when casting her Elemental Skill or triggering Moondrift Harmony. This increases Spirit Steed's Stride's 2nd hit damage by 60% of her DEF for 4 seconds. Her A2 Passive (Layered Peaks Pierce the Clouds) is crucial for team building - it increases her DEF by 15% for each Geo party member and grants 60 Elemental Mastery for each Hydro party member.
Most importantly, her A4 Passive (Moonsign Benediction: The Coursing Sun and Moon) converts Hydro Crystallize reactions into Lunar-Crystallize reactions, increasing base damage by 0.7% for every 100 DEF she has (up to 14% maximum at 2,000 DEF). Additionally, having Zibai in the party increases the team's Moonsign by 1 level, making it easier to reach Ascendant Gleam for enhanced abilities.
Her primary strengths include being the first DEF-scaling Geo sword DPS with exceptional Lunar-Crystallize damage output, versatile team synergies with both Geo and Hydro characters, built-in tankiness from DEF scaling while maintaining high damage, and the ability to enable Lunar reactions for teammates. Her CRIT DMG ascension stat (38.4% at level 90) provides excellent scaling potential.
However, she has limitations. Her optimal performance requires specific team compositions with Lunar reaction support characters like Columbina and Illuga. Her damage is heavily reliant on maintaining Lunar Phase Shift uptime and managing Phase Shift Radiance efficiently. Without proper DEF investment and CRIT substats, her damage ceiling is significantly lower. The Lunar-Crystallize reaction system also requires understanding new mechanics that differ from traditional Crystallize.
Zibai Talent Priority
Zibai's talent priority focuses on her Elemental Skill first, followed by her Elemental Burst, as these provide the majority of her damage output.
| Talent | Recommended Level |
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| Elemental Skill | 10+ |
| Elemental Burst | 9+ |
| Normal Attack | 1+ |
Elemental Skill - Heaven and Earth Made Manifest
Level Zibai's Elemental Skill to maximum level (Level 9 or 10) as your highest priority. This skill transforms her into Lunar Phase Shift mode and converts into Spirit Steed's Stride when sufficient Phase Shift Radiance is accumulated. All of her enhanced Normal Attacks and the powerful Spirit Steed's Stride damage scale directly with this talent level and her DEF.Â
Elemental Burst - Tri-Sphere Eminence
Level Zibai's Elemental Burst alongside her Elemental Skill to maximum level. The Burst operates the Jadelight Canopy to deal two instances of Geo DMG with the second hit counting as Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG, making it a crucial part of her rotation. The damage scales with talent level and benefits significantly from her DEF-scaling passives.
Normal Attack - Golden Blade's Petaled Touch
Normal Attack investment is lower priority for Zibai compared to her Skill and Burst. While her Normal Attacks during Lunar Phase Shift deal Geo DMG and scale with DEF, the majority of her damage comes from Spirit Steed's Stride and her Burst. However, unlike pure support characters, her Normal Attacks do contribute meaningful damage, especially the fourth hit which triggers additional Lunar-Crystallize damage.
Consider leveling this talent to 6-8 if you have resources to spare, but prioritize Skill and Burst first. Only invest heavily if you're using Zibai as your primary on-field DPS and have already maximized her other talents.
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Zibai Best Weapons
Zibai's best weapon depends on availability and investment level. For DEF-scaling DPS builds, weapons that provide DEF%, CRIT stats, and Lunar-Crystallize amplification offer the highest value.
Zibai Best Weapons | ||
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| 1st | Lightbearing Moonshard (5★) |
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| 2nd | Uraku Misugiri (5★) |
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| 3rd | Harbinger of Dawn (3★) |
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| 4th | Light of Foliar Incision (5★) |
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| 5th | Wolf-Fang (4★) |
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| 6th | Flute of Ezpitzal (4★) |
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Zibai Best Artifacts & Stats
Zibai's artifact selection focuses on the new Lunar Reaction-specific sets that amplify her Lunar-Crystallize damage while providing the DEF and CRIT stats she needs.
| Zibai Artifacts & Stats | |
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Night of the Sky's Unveiling |
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Sub Stat | Â CRIT Rate/DMG > DEF% > Elemental Mastery > Flat DEF |
Zibai Best Team Compositions
Zibai excels in Lunar-Crystallize focused teams that leverage her DEF scaling and reaction damage amplification. She pairs best with Columbina, Illuga, and various Hydro/Geo supports.
1. Zibai-Columbina Team
This is Zibai's strongest team composition, maximizing Lunar-Crystallize frequency and damage through layered buffs. Columbina provides consistent off-field Hydro application and Lunar reaction amplification while boosting team-wide Lunar Reaction damage. Illuga offers Geo damage stacks that sync with Zibai's attacks plus universal offensive buffs that scale with Hydro/Geo allies. Xilonen (typically used at C2 or higher) can provide a large amount of DEF, making her a great fit for Zibai.Â
| Main DPS | Sub DPS | Support | Flex |
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Zibai (5★) |  Columbina (5★) | Illuga (4★) |  Gorou (4★) |
Zibai (5★) | Columbina (5★) | Illuga (4★) | Zhongli (5★) |
Zibai (5★) | Columbina (5★) | Illuga (4★) | Xilonen (5★) |
2. Zibai-Hydro Team
If you don’t have Columbina available, you can substitute her with other Hydro enablers such as Yelan, Xingqiu, Aino, or Kokomi. These characters can consistently apply Hydro, allowing Zibai to reliably trigger Lunar-Crystallize reactions and maintain high reaction uptime. While their utility and playstyles differ, all of them can effectively support Zibai’s damage output by ensuring stable Hydro application and helping maximize his overall DPS potential.
| Main DPS | Support | Hydro Enabler | Flex |
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Zibai (5★) | Illuga (4★) | Yelan (5★) | Zhongli (5★) |
Zibai (5★) | Illuga (4★) | Aino (4★) | Zhongli (5★) |
Zibai (5★) | Illuga (4★) | Xingqiu (4★) | Gorou (4★) |
3. Other Teams
Besides the teams listed above, the fourth flex slot in a Zibai team can also be filled by a sub-DPS to increase overall damage. Good options include Geo sub-DPS characters like Chiori and Albedo. You can also use Ineffa, who provides off-field Lunar Electro-Charged damage. In addition, she offers shielding and Elemental Mastery buffs.
| Main DPS | Support | Hydro Enabler | Flex |
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Zibai (5★) |  Columbina (5★) | Illuga (4★) |  Ineffa (4★) |
Zibai (5★) | Columbina (5★) | Illuga (4★) | Chiori (5★) |
Zibai (5★) | Columbina (5★) | Illuga (4★) | Albedo (5★) |
Zibai Constellations
Zibai is fully playable at C0 with strong performance, though C2 and C6 provide significant power spikes. As a 5-star character, constellations require substantial investment.
Constellation Performance
| Â | Rating | Explanation |
| C1 | ★★★★★ |
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| C2 | ★★★★ |
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| C4 | ★★ |
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| C6 | ★★★★ |
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Constellation Effect
| Constellation | Effect |
| C1 | Burst Forth With Vigor, But Enter in Silence After using the Elemental Skill Heaven and Earth Made Manifest, Zibai will immediately gain 100 Phase Shift Radiance, and the max number of Spirit Steed's Stride usages per Lunar Phase Shift mode is increased to 5 times.Additionally, each time you switch to the Lunar Phase Shift mode, the first Spirit Steed's Stride's 2nd-hit Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG is increased by 220%. All nearby party members' Lunar Reaction DMG is elevated by 1.5%. |
| C2 | At Birth Are Souls Born, and in Death Leave But Husks When in the Lunar Phase Shift mode, all nearby party members' Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG is increased by 30%. Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam: Ascension Talent The Selenic Adeptus Descends is enhanced: the 2nd hit of Spirit Steed's Stride deals additional DMG equal to 550% of Zibai's DEF. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "The Selenic Adeptus Descends." |
| C3 | Free From Constraints and Worldly Ties Increases the Level of Elemental Skill Heaven and Earth Made Manifest by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| C4 | The Spirit Passes, Then Form Follows While in the Lunar Phase Shift mode, Zibai's Normal Attack sequence will not reset, and when Spirit Steed's Stride hits opponents, Zibai will gain the "Scattermoon Splendor" effect: The next time she uses Normal Attacks, her 4th hit will deal 250% of the original Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG. |
| C5 | Perceive the Worthless and Debate It Not Increases the Level of Tri-Sphere Eminence by 3.Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| C6 | The World, A Journey in Passing While Zibai is in the Lunar Phase Shift mode, her Phase Shift Radiance gain rate is increased by 50%. Additionally, Spirit Steed's Stride will change such that it will consume all Phase Shift Radiance. This will elevate the DMG dealt by this instance of Spirit Steed's Stride and the Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG dealt by Zibai within the next 3s by 1.6% for every point consumed above 70. This effect cannot stack. |
Conclusion
This comprehensive guide demonstrates Zibai's position as a groundbreaking DEF-scaling Geo DPS and the cornerstone character for Lunar-Crystallize reactions in Genshin Impact. Her unique ability to convert Hydro Crystallize into Lunar-Crystallize while scaling all damage with DEF makes her invaluable for Lunar-focused team compositions. Her versatility in team building - excelling with both Geo resonance setups and Hydro-heavy reaction teams - ensures she fits various playstyles and roster configurations.
To fully prepare for Zibai's arrival and enhance your overall team power, consider topping up on Genshin Impact resources through reliable top-up services to acquire the Primogems needed for her banner, ascension materials, weapons, and essential gear, ensuring that Zibai and your other characters are ready for the challenges of Nod-Krai and beyond.
