The grueling Nod-Krai away games have finally concluded, and the franchise is returning to its roots. Genshin Impact Version 6.4, officially dubbed the Luna V campaign, hit the live servers on February 25, 2026. This update completely shifts the playbook, putting Mondstadt back at center court and introducing one of the most highly anticipated franchise players in the game’s history: Grand Master Varka.
If you are looking to optimize your Primogem salary cap, here is the complete, inverted-pyramid breakdown of the upcoming draft windows, new equipment loadouts, and heavyweight opponents on the schedule.
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The First-Round Draft Pick: Varka & The Phase 1 Roster
The biggest headline of Version 6.4 is the debut of Varka. Operating as a 5-star Anemo Claymore user, Varka is built to be a heavy-hitting primary DPS who controls the momentum of the field.
Phase 1 Banners (Feb 25 – March 17)
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The Rookies & Returners: Varka’s debut banner runs side-by-side with a rerun for the powerhouse Flins.
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The Bench (4-Stars): Your Phase 1 starting lineup is supported by a top-tier utility bench featuring Bennett, Xiangling, and Sucrose.
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The Veteran Free-Agent Pool: Mondstadt Chronicled Wish
Running concurrently with Phase 1 is a massive Chronicled Wish banner focused entirely on Mondstadt veterans. If you need to fill gaps in your roster, this is your chance to draft Eula, Albedo, Klee, Mona, Diluc, or Jean, alongside their signature weapons (including Song of Broken Pines and Wolf’s Gravestone).
The Second Half: Phase 2 Banner Schedule
Phase 2 Banners (March 17 – April 7) When the mid-season rolls around, the banner schedule rotates to feature two heavy-duty reruns.
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Skirk and Escoffier will tag in, offering players a second chance to draft these elite damage dealers before the Luna V season closes out.
Equipment Upgrades: The 6.4 Weapon Draft
You can’t put a star player on the field without the right gear. The Phase 1 Epitome Invocation features Varka’s brand-new signature 5-star claymore, Gest of the Mighty Wolf. It shares the rate-up slot with a stacked roster of utility weapons, including the Sacrificial and Favonius series. Phase 2 will pivot to feature the Azurelight and Symphonist Of Scents.
Note for completionists: By running Local Legend challenges in Nod-Krai, players can also unlock a free, Varka-exclusive weapon skin.
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The Upcoming Schedule: Bosses, Quests, and Events
With the roster sorted, here is what your day-to-day schedule looks like for the 6.4 season:
New Heavyweight Matchup: Radiant Moongecko
There’s a new boss on the field. The Radiant Moongecko is an ancient, underground lizard supercharged by Kuuhenki. You’ll need to study its attack patterns and defeat it to farm the ascension materials required to level up your new Luna V draft picks.
Story Quests & The Mid-Season Classic
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Lupus Majoris Chapter: Act 1: Get into the film room and learn the lore behind the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius in Varka’s dedicated story quest.
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Homeward, He Who Caught the Wind: The 2026 Windblume Festival serves as the major seasonal event. Compete in mini-games, celebrate with the Mondstadt crew, and unlock the free catalyst weapon skin, Phantasmal Gift: Star Omen.
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Minor League Events: Keep your team conditioned with “Operation Stronghold Defense” (a base-defense tactical mode), “Sightseeing With Friends”, and the “Overflowing Abundance” resource multiplier.
Locker Room & Facility Updates
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Nod-Krai Realm Layout: The Serenitea Pot is getting a facility upgrade with a brand new Nod-Krai-themed layout, complete with new furnishing and gift sets.
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Imaginarium Theater Upgrades: New Envisaged Echoes are being added to the playbook for Kamisato Ayaka (Frostflake Heron) and Kamisato Ayato (Pillar of Fortitude).
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New Gear: Check out the Miliastra Wonderland for the new 5-star “Cloud Edge’s Glory” outfit, and head to Fontaine to pick up the new Harmonic Keys instrument.
