Genshin Impact Zibai Team: Columbina, Illuga and Rotation

Greetings, Travelers! Zibai is a formidable Geo Sword user who serves as a premier Main DPS, specializing in triggering and capitalizing on Lunar-Crystallize reactions. In this guide, we'll delve into her most effective team formations and demonstrate how to optimize her formidable reaction-based damage and team-wide contribution.

 

Zibai Overview

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

Zibai is a 5-star Geo Sword character designed as a Main DPS, specializing in the Lunar-Crystallize reaction and scaling her damage primarily with DEF. Her ascension stat is CRIT DMG, which significantly amplifies her potential damage ceiling. She excels in teams centered on Lunar reactions, particularly due to her unique ability to influence the party's Moonsign mechanic.

Her constellation upgrades further enhance this focus. At Constellation 2, the follow-up strikes of her Elemental Skill gain an increased damage multiplier. Constellation 6 provides a more specialized boost: when Lunar-Crystallize reactions are triggered, it grants a stacking bonus to both DEF and CRIT Rate, specifically for the active party member who is classified as a "Nod-Krai" character.

 

Lunar Crystallization Team

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Zibai	Columbina	Illuga	Zhongli

• Rotation:

Columbina initiates the sequence with her Skill and Burst, applying Hydro and activating the Lunar reaction window.

Illuga / Zhongli follows with Geo application. Illuga enhances team reaction performance, while Zhongli provides robust shielding to maintain consistent field presence.

Zibai then takes the field, using Normal Attacks and Burst to repeatedly trigger Lunar Crystallize reactions. Reapply Hydro, refresh buffs or shields as necessary, then cycle back to Zibai for sustained damage output.

• Key Strengths:

Clean Hydro-Geo synergy enables Zibai’s Crystallize-focused damage.

Columbina enables reactions without requiring extended field time or heavy energy investment.

Illuga or Zhongli contributes team stability through Geo buffs or protection, ensuring smooth execution.

Zibai capitalizes on this setup with high-frequency reaction damage, serving as a reliable primary damage source.

 

Zibai-Aino Team

Main DPS	Support	Support	Support
Zibai	Aino	Illuga	Xilonen

• Rotation

Initiation Phase:

Xilonen uses her Elemental Skill and quickly accumulates Nightsoul points to activate the "Source Sample" effect, applying Hydro and Geo RES Shred and triggering her C2 team-wide buffs.

Aino deploys her Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst, establishing a sustained Hydro aura and triggering her own EM boost and C6 reaction damage bonus.

Illuga uses his abilities to provide off-field Geo damage and Geo-specific buffs.

Damage Phase:

Zibai takes the field, activates her Elemental Burst, and triggers continuous Lunar Crystallize reactions through Normal and Charged Attacks, benefiting from the full stack of team buffs.

Cycle Sustain:

Before Xilonen’s RES shred (15s duration) or Aino’s Hydro application expires, switch characters in time to refresh abilities and maintain buff uptime.

Always prioritize resetting Xilonen’s Source Sample coverage and Aino’s Hydro aura before returning to Zibai’s on-field damage window.

 

• Team Strengths

Clean Elemental Synergy: Hydro and Geo interact consistently to create an ideal environment for Zibai’s Crystallize-based damage pattern.

Comprehensive Buff Coverage: Aino provides EM and reaction damage amplification, Illuga contributes Geo-specific enhancements, and Xilonen offers RES shred, damage bonuses, and interruption resistance—together building a complete damage profile for Zibai.

Balance of Survival and Rotation: Xilonen’s shielding and interruption resistance, combined with the Geo resonance shield boost and potential healing, ensure a safe output window for Zibai. Xilonen’s C2 Energy restoration further optimizes team energy flow.

Outstanding Reaction Damage: Zibai converts all layered buffs into high-frequency, high-value Lunar Crystallize reaction damage, serving as a clear and reliable carry.

 

• Advanced Tips

Key Constellations: Xilonen’s C2 and Aino’s C6 are core upgrades for this composition.

Alternative Options: If seeking higher damage output and survivability is less critical, Xilonen can be replaced by the yet-to-be-released Sandrone, who is expected to further enhance Geo team performance.

 

Conclusion

This team composition centered around Zibai is characterized by a distinct performance profile: highly stable at lower constellations, with explosive scaling at mid-to-high constellations. The DPS increase at C2 and C6 is exceptionally dramatic. In the lower constellation range, the team leans more towards being "steady, durable, and focused on extended rotations."

Currently, the most seamless and optimal pairing for Zibai is with Columbina and Illuga. While Zibai is not strictly bound to Columbina, Columbina currently provides the most significant performance boost for Zibai at this stage of the game's roster.