Genshin Impact Update 6.0 Moon 1: Banners, Characters, Events, and New Mechanics

Update 6.0 will be the beginning of a series of versions in Genshin Impact with the introduction of Nod-Kray and its development. A completely new area on the general map Teyvat is connected with the already known organization Fatui from Snezhnaya. The location has managed to acquire some rumors that are spread between players.

The release of this area will bring many innovations to the usual gameplay and open new chapters of story missions. In this guide, we tried to collect all the data, indicated the probable banners of the heroes and attached the release date of the patch itself.

When will Genshin Impact 6.0 be released?

The update will be released September 10 2025 years and will last until October 21. Patches with the addition of a new region always weigh more, so do not neglect the opportunity to pre-load the version that will be available on September 8 in the HoYoPlay launcher. After the technical work, compensation in the amount of 600 will be sent to the game mail primogems.

The developers' live broadcast took place 29 August 2025 year. They told more about the new territory, confirmed the composition of the character banners and gave out gift codes for 300 gems:

• LunaI0910 (Pumpkin) - ×100 source stones and ×10 magic power-up ore.
• LaumaNodKraiFlins (Pumpkin) — ×100 source stones and ×5 hero experience.
• HiFiveTraveler (Pumpkin) — ×100 source stones and ×50 mora.

What will be the banners

Through the announcement format, they announced the release of three new characters: the warrior Fleance, the mechanic Aino, and the priestess Lauma.

The first phase

10 to 30 September

Region 5 will open⭐ Lauma (Dendro, catalyst), as a support with the unique ability to turn into a centaur, Nahida (Dendro, catalyst) and three epics:

• Barbara (Hydro, catalyst).
• Kuki Shinobu (Electro, One-Handed).
• Kaveh (Dendro, two-handed).

From the equipment you will be able to spin the catalysts Nightweaver's Looking Glass и A Thousand Floating Dreams. Among 4⭐ with an increased chance you will summon a catalyst Sacrificial Fragments и Sacrificial Greatsword, The Stringless bow, spear Dragon's Bane, one-handed Sword-flute.

The second phase

From September 30 to October 21

The sequel version will be released Fleance (Electro, spear) with the role of the main damage dealer of the group from the reaction of Charged and rerun Ye Lan (Hydro, Rifle)Among the 4⭐ companions they will place with:

• Aino (Hydro, two-handed) - you can get it for free earlier through the Archons' quest.
• Sucrose (Anemo, catalyst).
• Dory (Electro, two-handed).

A 5⭐ spear will appear in the weapons section Bloodsoaked Ruins, onion Aqua Simulacra together with 4⭐ catalyst, spear , two-handed sword Favonius, one-handed With a dragon's roar, Sacrificial Bow.

Is it worth waiting for the Prayer of the Chronicles?

The first half of version 6.0 will take place Sumeru regional banner with all its legendary, epic representatives and equipment:

• 5⭐ characters: Saino (Electro, pole), Wanderer (Anemo, catalyst), al-Haytham (Dendro, one-handed), Nilu (Hydro, one-handed), Dehya (Pyro, two-handed), Tignari (Dendro, shooting).
• 4⭐ heroes: Dory (Electro, two-handed), Kaveh (Dendro, two-handed), Kandakiya (Hydro, pole), Colley (Dendro, shooting), Layla (Cryo, one-handed), Setos (Electro, small arms), Faruzan (Anemo, small arms).
• 5⭐ weapon: spear Staff of the Scarlet Sands, catalyst Tulaytullah's Remembrance, one-handed Light of Foliar Incision и Key of Khaj-Nisut, two-handed Beacon of the Reed Sea, onion Hunter's Path.

New characters

Heroes Announcements, opening 6.X was held on August 4. During the broadcast, it was noted that in the conversation, residents of Nashgorod will react differently to each of them, and someone will even give a gift.

The main character is always likely to receive different elements and mechanics, so in Nod's End he should somehow learn how to create Lunar Reactions. However, the Lunar Traveler has not been announced yet, so it may appear in another patch.

Flins

5⭐ Fleance (Electro, spear) — a hereditary light-bearer, protecting the locals from the invasion of monsters. Will become the main damage dealer in the squad and will rely on the combination of his own element with Hydro, that is, on the reaction of Charged and its Lunar variation. When he is in the slot of the active character, he helps to recognize the words of monsters from the Wild Hunt. His lantern glows when approaching creatures of this type.

Aino

4⭐ Aino (Hydro, two-handed) — the first representative of the combination of his weapon and element. The prodigy engineer will be useful for the development of the northern lands and the fight against its monsters, so she will be issued as a free character.

Lauma

5⭐ Lauma (Dendro, catalyst) — a priestess from an ancient race, who will also have her own Lunar reaction. Her gameplay is built on strengthened buds, the damage from which can crit. The girl is noted as a good at applying elemental status from the "pocket". Local animals are happy to meet her and share supplies, and members of the tribe show respect for her.

What weapons will appear?

Signatures of legendary characters of this version will be released:

• Fleance's Spear "Bloody Ruins" (+ to critical hit chance). After the ultimate, the damage of Lunar Charge is increased. Performing this reaction increases the critical damage of allies and restores their energy.
• Lauma catalyst "The Nightspinner's Mirror" (+ to Elemental Mastery). If a nearby hero activates Lunar Budding, the Waxing Moon effect is given and increases their MS. When dealing damage with the elemental skill Hydro and Dendro, the character gains the Waning Moon buff, which similarly increases MS. If both of these bonuses are active, the Lunar Cycle effect is activated, enhancing normal and Lunar Budding, Vegetation, and Bloom from everyone on the team.

The epic weapons will include:

• Available as a quest reward "Polka under the Moon" one-handed sword: "Dawn of the Moon Spinner" (+ attack power), increasing damage from an elemental explosion. If the owner's maximum energy is no more than 60/40 units, then the damage from his ultimate increases even more.
• Outstanding catalyst in the event "Lightweaver's Lute" (+ to Elemental Mastery), which, when used with a skill, increases the MS of the hero equipped with the weapon.

Crafted equipment

With the release of the region, a basic weapon will be released, which you can create at the blacksmith in Rossam's Workshop. At Full Radiance, each of the described bonuses is increased:

• A spear Prospector's Shovel (+ to attack power) Increases damage of normal and Lunar reactions. Charged.
• Catalyst "Black Core Lantern" (+ to Elemental Mastery) Enhances normal and Lunar Budding.
• Claymore Master Key (+ to energy recovery) When an elemental reaction is activated, it raises the MS parameter and is triggered from the "pocket".
• Bow "The Snare Hook" (+ to energy recovery) with the implementation of an elemental reaction increases the MS characteristic and works even if the owner is not on the battlefield.
• Sword Serenity's Call (+ to energy recovery) When interacting with an element, it increases the HP of the equipped hero without requiring his presence in the arena.

Map of the new region

A new area in 6.0 will be Nod-Krai, which is actually part of Snowy. The zone will appear to the west of Fontaine and north of Natlan and will contain several plots of land:

• In the north - Paha Island, where the Fatui gathered under the leadership of Sandrone.
• In the southeast - Lempo Isle with the Blue Amber Lake and the main settlement called "Nashgorod".
• In the southwest - Hiisi Island, serving as a home for the secluded people of the Children of the Frost Moon.

Offering systems

Several systems are planned on the lunar territory, for the development of which different resources will be issued.

Lunoculi

Since Nod's Edge is separated by Snow, the ice oculi will be replaced by an alternative associated with the local goddess. Chenyu Valley were spiritual carps, which were collected instead Geokulov in the territory adjacent to Li Yue, and here the system of offerings requires Lunoculi. The statues of the deity will change with the upgrade: for example, if there was a cage on them, it will fall off.

Hall of the Silver Moon

Visit the Soubrette's special area and complete her errands, earning Virgo's gratitude. We've compiled them all in the article. Lunar Chronicles.

Meeting points

Exploring the islands of the region involves increasing levels meeting placesIncrease the percentage of area exploration and collect Lunar Sealsto upgrade Nod's most significant buildings. As you level up, special encounters with key figures will unlock—short scenes that allow you to get to know the inhabitants of this isolated kingdom better.

Artifact Sets

With the introduction of special mechanics, relics will appear that will reveal companions based on them. Set Silken Moon's Serenade (on Lauma and Aino):

• 2 parts - increases energy recovery speed by 20%.
• 4 pieces - When dealing elemental damage, creates the effect "Moonlight: Trust" for 8 sec, increasing the Elemental Mastery of everyone on the team by 60/120 units for having 1/2 Nod characters in the party. Lunar Reactions damage is increased by 10% for each "Moonlight" buff. Does not require a hero to be in the arena.

The set is Night of the Sky's Unveiling (on Fleance):

• 2 parts - increases the elemental mastery parameter by 80 units.
• 4 parts - with the owner's presence on the battlefield, when a squad member calls a Lunar Reaction, the effect of "Moonlight: Intent" is applied. If there are 1/2 Nod-Edge representatives in the party, increases the chance. critical hit by 15%/30%. Depending on the number of different bonuses of "Moonlight", the damage of reactions of this type increases by 10% for each. Does not require the presence of an equipped character in the arena.

New dungeons

Total was added 3 dungeons, including tests for:

• artifact farming;
• new talent books;
• weapon upgrade materials.

Plot and quests

Missions will take place in Nod's End, revealing the history of the place and the secrets of the factions as you progress through the chains.

Archons Mission

First main mission "A Dance of Snowy Tides and Hoarfrost Groves" (Song of the Hollow Moon: Chapter 1) is related to Nod-Edge, and during its course you will receive a duplicate of Aino for free. The mission will continue the story "Elegy of Dust and Lamplight", after which you will have to wait for the next patches.

Although the developers themselves stated that Master Varka will be one of the first to accompany the Traveler to an unfamiliar place, he is missing from the list. But the man left some clues, for example, on the board in the bar.

Legend Quest

All quests of this type were usually associated with legendary characters coming out, but the developers are going to change the format of assignments and reveal heroes in Archon missions. The rewards will not be reduced - they will be moved to the tasks of the main plot.

World Quests

World quests are connected to the camps operating in the area: the Voynich Guild, the Children of the Frost Moon and their secret magic, and so on. They've all been listed. in a special article.

For some you will receive icons for your profile:

• "Notochka" (close "East of the moon, west of the sun").
• The Other Side of the Frost Moon (Complete "Polka under the Moon").

Daily errands

Because the area looks like Fault or Chenyu Valley, and with the introduction of these areas, the list of Li Yue's tasks has remained virtually unchanged, the dailies have only been expanded combat missions.

New enemies and creatures

Alternative types have emerged among opponents Fatui and other creatures:

• Descendants of the Frosty Night (Elite opponents) who enter the enhanced state of Veil of Darkness. Their corresponding elements or Lunar reactions will be useful against them.
• Exile and Wasteland Hunter from the Wild Hunt army (regular and elite) that don't die instantly. Deplete their HP or hit them with Lunar Reactions, then quickly bring their HP back to 0 to suppress the monsters.
• Fatui Oprichniki и Land cruisers (regular and elite), associated with the powers of the kuuvyaki.
• Radiant beasts - Antelope, Swordhorn, Lunapod (regular) that can cocoon enemies, reducing their damage and healing. Heal to max to remove the debuff and temporarily gain a buff.

The following peaceful creatures will be encountered in the area:

• Birds - ibis, puffin.
• Animals - goats, badgers, deer, blunt-horned rhinoceros, fin whale.
• Other species include the glowworm, conch, and stone crab.
• Different types of fish.

World bosses

Knuckle Duckle — An automaton that enters a powered-up state with a shield and summons mechanical hovering ducklings. Destroy the devices or attack the enemy with a combination of water and electricity to break through their defenses. Talk to him as Aino or Ineffa to unlock special dialogue options.

Radiant Ghost Moth dangerous because it weakens the entire squad, taking away a large amount of health, reducing received healing and damage dealt by 40%, and also lowering the crit chance by 100%. Restore HP to maximum to remove debuffs and get 15% to crit chance.

Local Legends

Three mini-bosses will appear on the territory:

• Sigurd — The Shadow of the Wild Hunt, who swore to destroy it.
• King Crab or Experienced Stone Crab — When the battle starts, it rises into the air and creates a shield that requires destroying exploding seeds to break through. Hit them with any type of Budding damage, and they will hit the enemy.
• Raskolnikov — has 3 shields that are vulnerable to a combination of electricity and water. With the destruction of each of them, his resistance to Electro is greatly reduced. If you do not manage to break the protection, the fighter will make a series of attacks.

Katerina of the Adventurers' Guild in Nod-Kray will have quests for killing local legendsFor these, you'll earn not only rewards, as was previously the case for achievements, but also unique avatar frames.

Nod-Kray Curiosities and Materials

With the introduction of the distant location, additional items will appear for cooking, leveling up heroes, equipment and creating buildings in Serenitea Pot:

• culinary ingredients - sour cream, rye, rye flour, ice pebbles, Nocturnal Blossom, Solstice berries;
• local curiosities lacquer berry, portable bearings, Frostlamp Flower, Moonfall Silver;
• ore - Rainbowdrop Crystal;
• wood - alder, pedunculate oak, hazelnut, silver fir;
• resources from creatures and bosses.

New mechanics

Like other regions, Nod's End features unique mechanics that only work within the Kingdom of the Moon or through the powers of local characters.

Lunar-Bloom

Dendro and Hydro heroes from the lunar islands can activate a special elemental interaction in battle. Triggering a Budding reaction accumulates Green Dew levels, which are displayed next to the active character and under the squad list. Certain heroes, whose skill descriptions specify interaction with Lunar Budding, are able to spend these levels to deal critical damage to enemies.

In a separate article we suggest reading about Lunar reactions.

Kuuviaki and kuuhenki

In some areas, the active character goes into a charged state kuuvahki, in which he can interact with special mechanisms and mysteries of the lunar islands. Use energies to activate devices, switching between them wisely. Unipolar objects and forces repel each other, while opposite ones attract.

Kuhuhenki – unique elemental creatures that live in places with high Kuuwyaki content. Control unique fairies to influence mechanisms and travel along lunar paths that lead to hard-to-reach places with rewards.

Updating modes

For your convenience, we'll share a list of what to expect in the various activities of this version.

Imaginarium Theater

In activity Echo of fantasy New walking effects will be added for Nahida and Ye Lan.

The theater will be expanded with a Lunar Mode, in which the Advanced Arcana Challenge will require 28 to 32 characters of at least level 70 to launch the 12-floor run. Completing it will reward Lunar Arcana, a unique collectible. A single player can hold multiple copies of the card at a time for trading between friends.

As for the monthly season, in October the teams game mode will have to be composed of Hydro, Electro и Geo allies. Of the trial companions they will give: Ye Lan, Aino, warrior Varesa, coach Iansan, They are Itto, General Goro. Ignoring the requirements for the elements, the team will be able to include: Lauma, Healer Bai Zhu, reporter Charlotte, veterinarian IFA.

On the main floors you will encounter bosses: Automatic supercomputation field generator, Emperor of Fire and Iron, "Statue of marble and brass", Iron duckling.

Spiral Abyss

The final room will have Electro and Dendro bonuses active. Most of the opponents will be those added in this update:

• 12-1 contains in the first part Water-shattering phantasm, Special mecha: Assault (pneuma), the Radiant Antelope and in the second half - Sigurd.
• 12-2 includes Kinea and the Wasteland Hunter.
• 12-3 contains the Tsar Crab and Raskolnikov.

Stygian Onslaught

From September 17th in the third season combat activity you will encounter three powerful opponents:

• "Eternal Calamity Dragon: Extermination Configuration" (damage from various elements).
• "Seasoned Stone Crab: Million Explosions" (requires hitting Hydro with Dendro, has high resistance to Pyro).
• "Experienced Fireblade Assault: Mortal Kombat" (weak against Hydro and Electro, prioritizes main DD of the latter element).

Genius Invocation TCG

New content, hero and creature cards will be added. Character Invitation, Hot Battle and Forge Flame modes will be expanded.

What is known about the events

Future events will take place not only in Nod's End, but also in the capital of the winds.

Ding-clack battle (main)

Dates: from September 10 to September 29

Main event is divided into four stages:

1. "Chase and Attack! Out of Control Flyer!" - Use the power of the Kuuwyaki to follow the trails and shoot down the out-of-control scout robots.
2. "Boom! Bang! Test of strength!" - combat part with data collection.
3. "Seek and find! The machines are out of order!" - search for lost robots.
4. "Quiet! Stealthily, stealthily!" - while driving the car, collect secret keys on the way to the goal.

The Great Battle of Dodoko

Dates: from September 29 to October 13

Play in Mondstadt play the game using Dodoko: Plant and detonate bombs to scare away fish and bosses, earn points and exchange them for rewards.

A Flood of Grace

Dates: from October 6 to October 13

During a certain period, farming with double rewards from artifacts will become available.

Light of wanderings

Dates: from October 10 to October 21

Paimon has prepared a gift... Arm yourself with a camera of travel and take pictures with it for 6 days according to certain requirements.

Fifth anniversary

Visit the game during the period anniversary, to collect 10 spins, Dust of Enlightenment and other resources during the Rainbow Gold: Light of the New Moon event. 1600 Primogems will be sent via in-game mail, so you can make a total of 20 event summons.

Unusual items include a quirky companion and a flying sofa that you can ride with friends. In addition, they will drop a first-time deposit bonus for donors.

They will return the distribution of one standard legendary, to the list of which will be added yokai mizuki. So that newcomers do not have difficulties with farming on them, they will additionally give resources for pumping the received hero to level 60.

Travel Stories

Since the players' reaction was positive, the developers decided to keep this event on a permanent basis. To track the completed Travel Stories you will need to use a special notebook. There will be a special place in the Inazuma Temple where you can make a wish about who you want to meet the most.

Memories of an endless journey

В A repertoire of myriad melodies will add a new album with the same name of the event and scores in the style of Shilonen, Ayaka, Diluc.

Island of Cold Moonlight

Starting with version 6.0 and until about December 1st Clear the Nod-End area to receive 400 Primogems for the required quest and 80% exploration of the zone.

Game improvements

The main change is the introduction 100 level characters, which can be achieved using a new item - Wandering fortune. It drops for duplicates of five-star heroes that were knocked out after reaching C6.

The developers have also prepared many minor QoL changes:

• After the patch, collecting oculi, opening tombs of the deep and other activities will bring experience adventure.
• The test runs of the heroes will include new goals, which will help you understand their mechanics. If the character is already on the account and its test run was completed in previous updates, the reward for it can be collected immediately.
• The battle pass will include new awards in the form of a certain number of curiosities.
• The difficulty of some dungeons and the strength of certain enemies in the open world will be reduced in cooperative mode.
• Artifacts that have three open attributes will have a fourth one visible immediately. This will allow you not to waste resources on checking the slot if the characteristic is not suitable.
• The cost of creating Thick Resin has been increased to 60 .
• Talent book and weapon upgrade material dungeons will be temporarily open without Borders by day of the week for a week after the launch of each half of the patch.
• Some devices and blueprints that open up as you progress through the story and level up your regional reputations will available for purchase at the blacksmiths.
• Will be available for crafting via Mystical Offering Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City и Obsidian Codex.
• The maximum number of artifacts in the inventory will increase to 2400.
• The decor limit in the Teapot of Serenity has been increased to 2600, and the number of copies is up to 20.

The Long Road to Perfection

A new permanent activity will be a system that allows you to obtain one constellation for an existing legendary character. The list of available heroes includes standard and some limited units released before patch 4.0, excluding Archons. For 8 weeks, complete special goals to unlock valuable prizes and open a constellation for your favorite companion for free.

• 7 standard (except Youkai Mizuki):

Diluc (Pyro, two-handed)	Jean (Anemo, one-handed)	Tighnari (Dendro, bow)
Mona (Hydro, catalyst)	Keqing (Electro, One-handed)	Dehya (Pyro, two-handed)
Qiqi (Cryo, one-handed)

• 18 event ones (except Archons, Archers Ye Lan, Samurai Kazuha и Secretary of Al-Haytham):

Baizhu (Dendro, catalyst)	Wanderer (Anemo, catalyst)	Nilou (Hydro, One-Handed)
Saino (Electro, pole)	Kamisato Ayato (Hydro, One-handed)	Yae Miko (Electro, catalyst)
Shen He (Cryo, polearm)	Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo, One-handed)	Kokomi (Hydro, Catalyst)
Yoimiya (Pyro, bow)	Arataki Itto (Geo, two-handed)	Eula (Cryo, two-handed)
Hu Tao (Pyro, pole)	Xiao (Anemo, polearm)	Ganyu (Cryo, bow)
Albedo (Geo, one-handed)	Tartaglia (Hydro, bow)	Klee (Pyro, catalyst)

Events and announcements

From September 25 to October 4, Korea will host a collaboration with Samsung, the face of which will be Duke of Risley.

В cafe in seoul the main thematic heroine will be replaced with mysterious Fischl for the assistant illusionist Lynette, will release merch with her and other Fontaines.

During the broadcast, Norwegian singer Aurora took part in a symphonic performance of Nod-Krai, so there is a chance that her voice will be heard in other Teyvat songs.

Astral Limit

The launch of the long-awaited UGC (user-generated content) mode will take place with the release of the version of Luna 2 (patch 6.1). Players will be able to try themselves in creating various levels using the proposed materials. Challenges can be freely shared: open the created modes for other players and participate in other people's challenges yourself. In a separate guide, you can find out all about sandbox mode.

Official Patch Trailer and Other Videos

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Video about the nature of Nod-Kray "Gift of the Moon":

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First impressions video "The Moon Leads Home":

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We hope this guide helped you understand what Genshin Impact will have in patch 6.0. Share your expectations for the update in comments. In a special article, follow version schedule.