Summary
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Zibai introduces Lunar Crystallize, transforming Hydro-Geo reactions. This makes Geo resonance automatic, offering a 15% damage bonus for all elements and a 20% Geo RES bonus for 15 seconds. It also generates three constructs automatically, greatly benefiting characters like Chiori.
Zibai uses her skill to enter a special state, then builds a bar through four normal attacks. Her C1 fills the bar instantly. Her burst, while not built for directly, is always worth using when available. Gameplay is simple and easy to master, allowing players to achieve her peak damage with minimal effort. She has small AoE but great survivability due to her defensive scaling and support from characters like Gorou and Colomina.
The recommended artifact set is the 4-piece 'Night of the Skies Unveiling' with defense, defense, and crit stats. Substats prioritize crit, defense, and elemental mastery. For weapons, the 'Flute of a Pretzel' is an excellent free-to-play option, offering significant defense. Her signature weapon is the best in slot, providing critical damage, defense, and Lunar Crystallize damage.
Zibai's default team is Colomina, Ilua, and Gorou. Ilua and Gorou are available on the banner, making them easy to acquire. While Colomina is an upgrade, Ino is a viable substitute, especially if players invest in her constellations. Other Geo characters like Zhongli, Chiori, or Albedo can also fill the last slot, with a preference for Geo members due to Zibai's defense scaling.
Zibai demonstrates strong damage potential, with her premium team achieving high DPS numbers comparable to or exceeding other top-tier DPS characters like Nefer and Flint with similar investment. Her constellations, especially C1 and C2, provide significant damage increases. She is considered a top-tier meta character, offering competitive DPS that could make her the highest DPS in the game with optimal investment.
Zibai is comparable to Skirk in terms of meta impact for Geo characters. While Skirk has advantages in frontloaded damage and shield breaking, Zibai's raw DPS allows her to brute force content. Her future potential is high, especially if future characters like 'Len' are released as Lunar Crystallize supports. However, pulling for Zibai is primarily recommended for players who enjoy her playstyle and design, rather than solely for meta reasons.
For new Genshin Impact players, it's generally advised to be patient and build a diverse roster rather than investing in a second Lunar team immediately, unless they truly love Zibai. For existing players with other premium teams, Zibai's acquisition is dependent on personal preference and account needs. Her banner is self-sufficient, making it a good option for those who want to invest deeply in her and her support characters.