Genshin Impact Luna III (v6.2) — release date, banners, and buffs
What to expect in 6.2: release timing, Durin and Jahoda, likely reruns, weapon drops, enemy additions, and planned buffs.
Version 6.2 is expected to roll out on December 3, 2025, following the game’s usual six-week cadence. On North American servers, maintenance is slated to begin the evening prior, with the update going live after the downtime window. Exact maintenance windows by region are below.
| Server | Maintenance window (local server time) |
|---|---|
| North America (UTC−5) | December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Europe (UTC+1) | December 3, 2025, 12:00 AM – 5:00 AM |
| Asia (UTC+8) | December 3, 2025, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| TW, HK, MO (UTC+8) | December 3, 2025, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Note: Timings can shift slightly if maintenance ends early or runs long.
Luna III banners: new debuts and likely reruns
Luna III introduces two new playable characters and is expected to run in two phases, with the usual split across roughly three weeks each.
- Durin — 5★ Pyro, Sword
- Jahoda — 4★ Anemo, Bow
Reruns are widely expected to feature a mix of recent standouts and a classic Anemo support:
- Varesa — rumored rerun
- Xilonen — rumored rerun
- Venti — strongly expected to return
| Phase | Expected characters | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Durin (5★), Jahoda (4★), Varesa (5★) | Subject to change |
| Phase 2 | Xilonen (5★), Venti (5★) | Subject to change |
Expect standard 4★ rate-ups to rotate in each half; those lineups tend to firm up closer to launch.
Who are Durin and Jahoda?
Durin is the long-teased Pyro Sword user tied to Mondstadt’s history. In Luna III, he steps into the roster as a 5★ character. Jahoda joins as a 4★ Anemo Bow user from Nod‑Krai, positioned as a dependable support who slots naturally into swirl-focused teams. Full kits and tuning can shift up to release, but their roles and elements are set.
Weapon banners and a free event bow
Luna III’s weapon pool centers on two new 5★ options and a limited-time 4★ reward:
- Durin’s signature 5★ Sword
- New 5★ Bow tailored for Venti
- Event 4★ Bow obtainable during the version (name TBA)
Rerun 5★ weapons expected to rotate in include Vivid Notions (Varesa) and Peak Patrol Song (Xilonen). For the bow slot, either Venti’s new signature or Elegy for the End is likely to headline, but not both simultaneously.
New enemies and boss drops
Luna III adds one headline boss and at least one new overworld foe:
- Super‑Heavy Landrover: Mechanized Fortress — new boss, expected to drop ascension materials tied to Durin.
- Pale‑Furred Wolf — new regular enemy, with drops still to be detailed.
Plan early resin routing if you’re targeting Durin on day one; boss material demand can spike in the first weeks of a version.
Balance updates for older characters
Several established units are slated for buffs in Luna III, including:
- Venti
- Mona
- Klee
- Albedo
- Razor
- Fischl
Expect changes aimed at modernizing core rotations and improving synergy with current reaction teams. Exact numeric adjustments typically land in pre‑update notes.
Systems and scope: creation tools expand, no map extension expected
On the systems side, Miliastra Wonderland is set to enable a Component Sharing Platform, opening up creator‑made prefabs for broader use. That change should make it faster to build and remix playable creations without starting from scratch.
World exploration is expected to hold steady this patch. Current info points to no map expansion in Luna III, with the focus instead on characters, combat additions, and sandbox features.
What to watch as launch nears
- Final banner order: Phase composition can shuffle close to release.
- Weapon naming and passives: titles and exact effects for the new 5★ Sword and Bow typically lock in with pre‑patch notes.
- Buff specifics: keep an eye on frame data, multipliers, and resonance interactions for the six updated characters.
- Boss material routing: the Mechanized Fortress’ drop table will guide early‑week farming paths for Durin teams.
The headline: Luna III is a character‑ and systems‑led patch. If you’re saving for Durin or waiting on a Venti return, this is the window to plan your wishes and resin—then reassess once final notes confirm the exact lineups.
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