Zibai Best Build Guide: Weapons, Artifacts, Teams and More

Say hello to Zibai—the game’s first Lunar-Crystallize Geo DPS, and a total win for f2p players everywhere! This galloping rock-wielder isn’t just here to shake up the reaction meta; she’s got a build path so friendly, you won’t need to break the bank to make her hit like a truck.

This guide’s got all the deets: the best weapons to slap on her, the artifacts that’ll make her defense actually hit hard, and the team comps that’ll turn her Lunar-Crystallize wards into a damage factory. Let’s dive in and make this defense-scaling queen shine!

Zibai Overview

Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Element:Geo | Weapon: Sword

Zibai is a 5-star Geo Sword Main DPS tailored around the Lunar-Crystallize reaction and damage scaled by her DEF. Boasting CRIT DMG as her ascension stat—greatly ramping up her peak damage output—she pairs flawlessly with Lunar-focused teams, especially setups built around Lunar reactions that leverage her ability to manipulate the party’s Moonsign. Her C2 unlocks a boosted damage multiplier for the follow-up hits of her Elemental Skill, while her C6 grants a stacking DEF and CRIT Rate bonus. This bonus activates when Lunar-Crystallize reactions are triggered, and applies exclusively to the active party member classified as a "Nod-Krai" character.

 

Zibai Playstyle & Rotation 

Zibai is a dedicated on-field DPS who needs to stay active for most of her rotation to maximize damage. Her gameplay revolves around maintaining Elemental Skill uptime and efficiently generating Phase Shift Radiance.

After activating Heaven and Earth Made Manifest, Zibai’s Normal Attacks are infused with Geo and begin generating Phase Shift Radiance. She can store up to 100 Radiance, gaining 10 immediately upon Skill cast. When she accumulates 70 Radiance, she can unleash her enhanced Elemental Skill to deal a powerful Lunar-Crystallize strike.

Her rotation is simple and linear: cast the Elemental Skill, remain on-field to spam Normal Attacks, and use the enhanced Skill as soon as it becomes available. This loop continues until the Skill duration ends, allowing up to four enhanced Skill casts per rotation. Swapping out early will often result in lost casts and notable DPS loss.

Zibai’s Elemental Burst can be used at either the start or end of the rotation, but in Spiral Abyss, opening with the Burst is generally preferred to allow smoother Energy recovery for the next cycle.

Phase Shift Radiance is generated from multiple sources. Normal and Charged Attacks grant 5 Radiance per hit, while triggering a Lunar-Crystallize reaction instantly provides 35 Radiance. Because just two reactions can fully enable one enhanced Skill, maintaining consistent reaction uptime is essential for optimal performance.

 

Zibai Skill Priority

Skill	Priority
Elemental Skill	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Top) 10
Elemental Burst	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High) 9
Normal Attack	⭐ (Low) 1

 

Zibai Materials

Here are all materials for Zibai, want to know more details of materials, please check out our Zibai Materials Pre-farming Guide.

Key Materials	Way
Remnant of the Dreadwing	Dropped by Lv. 30+ Lord of the Hidden Depths: Whisperer of Nightmares
Frost-Etched Warrant	Dropped by Lv. 60+ Fatui Oprichniki; Stardust Exchange: Craft after exchanging
Ascended Sample: Queen	Lv. 70+ The Game Before the Gate Challenge Reward; Obtained from the Crafting Bench Conversion Tab
Crown of Insight	Limited-Duration Event Reward

 

Zibai Weapon

Weapon performance below is measured relative to Zibai’s signature weapon, which is treated as 100% effectiveness.

Best Weapon

Lightbearing Moonshard (100%, and 113.97% at R5)

Base ATK: 542 | CRIT DMG: 88.2%

Legacy of the Jade Kingdom
Increases DEF by 20%. DMG inflicted by Lunar-Crystallize reactions increases by 64% for 5s after the equipping character uses an Elemental Skill.

This weapon is perfectly tailored to Zibai, as its bonuses align seamlessly with her core mechanics. As a Geo character whose damage scales entirely with DEF—from her Normal Attacks in Lunar Phase Shift mode to her Elemental Skill "Spirit Steed's Stride" and Burst "Tri-Sphere Eminence" —the 20% DEF increase directly amplifies her base damage output . More critically, its 64% Lunar-Crystallize DMG boost triggers right after she uses her Elemental Skill, which is the starting point of her damage rotation. This timing covers the 5-second window where Zibai unleashes most of her Lunar-Crystallize-focused damage, such as the extra hit from her 4th Normal Attack and her Burst's second strike . Every attribute of the weapon reinforces her DEF-scaling, reaction-reliant playstyle.

 

Alternatives

Uraku Misugiri (91.64%)

Base ATK: 542  | CRIT DMG: 88.2%

Brocade Bloom, Shrine Sword

Normal Attack DMG is increased by 16% and Elemental Skill DMG is increased by 24%. After a nearby active character deals Geo DMG, the aforementioned effects increase by 100% for 15s. Additionally, the wielder's DEF is increased by 20%.

Uraku Misugiri is an ideal weapon for Zibai, as it perfectly fits her core gameplay of DEF-scaling damage and skill rotation centered on Moonshift Interstice mode. Its base 16% Normal Attack DMG boost and 24% Elemental Skill DMG boost double to 32% and 48% respectively for 15s when nearby active characters deal Geo DMG, directly amplifying her key damage sources—the Normal Attacks that stack Lumen-Wisp and the Spirit Steed's Stride that deals heavy Lunar Reaction DMG. Additionally, the weapon’s 20% DEF increase bolsters her DEF-scaling output and synergizes with her talents to enhance skill damage, while its high CRIT DMG sub-stat complements her Ascension CRIT DMG to further maximize her burst potential.

Peak Patrol Song (88.12%)

Base ATK: 542 | DEF: 82.7%

Halcyon Years Unending

Gain “Ode to Flowers” after Normal or Plunging Attacks hit an opponent: DEF increases by 8% and gain a 10% All Elemental DMG Bonus for 6s. Max 2 stacks. Can trigger once per 0.1s. When this effect reaches 2 stacks or the 2nd stack’s duration is refreshed, increase all nearby party members’ All Elemental DMG Bonus by 8% for every 1,000 DEF the equipping character has, up to a maximum of 25.6%, for 15s.

Peak Patrol Song is a fantastic fit for Zibai thanks to its perfect synergy with her DEF-scaling core and team-supportive gameplay. When Zibai lands Normal or Plunging Attacks in Moonshift Interstice mode—her primary damage-dealing state—she can stack up to 2 layers of "Ode to Flowers", gaining a total 16% DEF boost and 20% All Elemental DMG Bonus that directly amplify her DEF-converted Geo and Lunar Reaction DMG. Moreover, once 2 stacks are active or refreshed, the weapon grants all nearby party members an All Elemental DMG Bonus based on Zibai’s high DEF (up to 25.6%), which not only boosts her own damage output but also turns her into a valuable support unit for Geo or mixed teams, aligning seamlessly with her passive talent that buffs the team’s Lunar Reaction DMG.

 

F2P Weapon

Harbinger of Dawn (84.06%)

Base ATK: 401 | Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 46.9%

Skill Effect: When HP is above 90%, increases CRIT Rate by 14%.

Harbinger of Dawn performs well thanks to its high CRIT stats, allowing it to compete with certain premium weapons. That said, its effectiveness depends on keeping HP above 90% to maintain the passive effect, which can be challenging in real combat situations. Moreover, the excessive CRIT Rate it provides may lead to overcapping, ultimately lowering its practical value.

How to keep Zibai’s HP above 90%? He is generally recommended to be paired with Zhongli.

 

Zibai Artifacts

Best Option

Night of the Sky's Unveiling

2-Pc: Increases Elemental Mastery by 80.

4-Pc: When nearby party members trigger Lunar Reactions, if the equipping character is on the field, gain the Gleaming Moon: Intent effect for 4s: Increases CRIT Rate by 15%/30% when the party's Moonsign is Nascent Gleam/Ascendant Gleam. All party members' Lunar Reaction DMG is increased by 10% for each different Gleaming Moon effect that party members have. Effects from Gleaming Moon cannot stack.

This set is the best choice for maximizing damage output, which enhances Lunar Reaction damage

• Scales with Elemental Mastery
• Provides CRIT-related bonuses and Lunar DMG increases

With this set equipped, Zibai only needs about 65% base CRIT Rate, as Illuga contributes 5% and the set itself provides 30%. Additional CRIT Rate buffs from teammates allow this requirement to be lowered further.

Recommended Artifacts for Illuga in Zibai team: Silken Moon's Serenade

 

Alternatives

 

Husk of Opulent Dreams

2-Pc: DEF +30%
4-Pc: A character equipped with this Artifact set will obtain the Curiosity effect in the following conditions: When on the field, the character gains 1 stack after hitting an opponent with a Geo attack, triggering a maximum of once every 0.3s. When off the field, the character gains 1 stack every 3s. Curiosity can stack up to 4 times, each providing 6% DEF and a 6% Geo DMG Bonus. When 6 seconds pass without gaining a Curiosity stack, 1 stack is lost.

This set is an alternative option for damage-focused builds

• Provides DEF scaling
• Provides bonuses that stack DEF and Geo DMG

 

Zibai Artifact Stats

Main Stats

DEF % / EM	DEF % / EM	CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Sub Stats

CRIT Rate>CRIT DMG> DEF%> Elemental Mastery> Energy Recharge

Recommended Endgame Stats

• DEF: 2,600-3,000
• CRIT Rate: 45%-55%
• CRIT DMG: 150%-220%
• EM: 150+
• ER: 120%-130%

 

Zibai Constellation

Zibai’s constellations are entirely damage-focused, reinforcing her role as a main DPS without altering her core playstyle.

C1

15%+ Increase. Immediately fills Phase Shift Radiance upon using Elemental Skill. The number of Spirit Steed's Stride charges increases from 4 to 5. Additionally, the first Spirit Steed's Stride after switching forms deals 220% increased Lunar-Crystallize DMG. (Prioritize Uraku Misugiri as the weapon choice here).

C2

40%+ Increase. Provides a 30% Lunar-Crystallize DMG bonus to the entire team during "Lunar Phase Shift." Furthermore, the Ascension Talent "The Selenic Adeptus Descends" is significantly buffed: the 2nd hit of Spirit Steed's Stride now deals additional DMG equal to 550% of Zibai's DEF (up from the original 60%). (Boosts overall team Lunar-Crystallize output).

C3

Increases her Elemental Skill talent level by 3, directly boosting her primary damage source.

C4

10%+ Increase. During "Lunar Phase Shift," Zibai’s Normal Attack sequence will not reset. Additionally, each Spirit Steed's Stride cast buffs her next 4th Normal Attack hit, dealing 250% of the original Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG.

C5

Increases her Elemental Burst talent level by 3, offering a straightforward damage increase.

C6

48%+ Increase. Increases Radiance accumulation efficiency by 50%, incentivizing players to fully stack before attacking. Spirit Steed's Stride now consumes all Radiance; every point consumed above 70 grants a 1.6% DMG boost (Ascension) for 3 seconds.

Constellation & Weapon Pull Recommendations: C0R0 → C0R1 → C1R1 → C2R1 → C6R1

 

Zibai Best Team

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Sustain
Zibai	Columbina	Illuga	Gorou Xingqiu

This team composition excels at maximizing Zi Bai’s Lunar-Crystallize damage potential through layered buffs, consistent elemental application, and flexible sustain options. Columbina’s dual role as off-field sub-DPS and reaction booster delivers steady Hydro and Lunar-Crystallize damage while amplifying the team’s core reaction output, laying a solid foundation for high overall damage. Illuga complements her perfectly by providing scalable damage stacks that sync with Zi Bai’s Geo and Lunar-Crystallize attacks, along with universal offensive buffs that grow stronger alongside Hydro or Geo allies; his C4 also adds a defensive layer to enhance on-field survivability.

The fourth slot further optimizes the team’s performance based on needs: Gorou reinforces Zi Bai’s Geo-focused damage and defense while ensuring sustain, whereas Xingqiu boosts reaction consistency with reliable Hydro application, offers damage mitigation and minor healing, and strengthens Columbina via Hydro resonance. Together, the team achieves a seamless balance of offensive power, reaction efficiency, and adaptability, making it a top-tier choice for challenging content.

 

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Zibai	Albedo	Mona	Any character

If you lack Columbina or Illuga, the combination of Mona and Albedo serves as a solid alternative, especially with the recent Hexerei system buffs that have enhanced their synergy. Mona can equip the Prototype Amber to fulfill the team’s healing requirements, while Albedo steps out of his conventional Durin-focused team setups to provide consistent off-field Geo damage and elemental support for Zi Bai.

 

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Zibai	Columbina	Xilonen	Any Character

Xilonen can be used as a substitute for Illuga to provide Geo resistance reduction and team healing, though this replacement comes at the cost of Illuga’s potent offensive buffs.

 

Conclusion

From her defense-focused stat priority to her synergy with Lunar-Crystallize enablers like Columbina and Illuga, Zibai proves to be a versatile and rewarding unit to build—especially for players who prefer low-investment, high-impact characters. With a secure and reliable top-up Genshin Impact at LDShop, you can swiftly acquire the resources and constellations needed to unlock her full potential as a durable Geo force.

Whether you’re aiming for Abyss clears or casual domain runs, this build guide gives you all the tools to turn Zibai into a standout Geo powerhouse in your roster. Get ready to strengthen your team with her resilient presence and crystallize your progress faster than ever!