Moonlight Meets Stone: Deep Dive into the New "Lunar-Crystallize" Reaction in Version 6.3

💧 × 🪨 The Evolution of Hydro and Geo: Lunar-Crystallize

For a long time, Hydro and Geo existed in parallel without a direct offensive synergy. That changes now. Under the influence of "Moonlight," these two elements now trigger the Lunar-Crystallize reaction.

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How to Trigger: Similar to how Nilou transforms Bloom reactions, Lunar-Crystallize is enabled as long as a character capable of "wielding moonlight" (such as Columbina or Zibai) is in your party.

Moondrift Harmony: Coordinated Offensive

When the reaction is triggered, 3 Moondrifts—crystalline orbs lifted by a Geo glow—will appear on the field to assist you:

• Resonance Attacks: Every 3rd trigger of Lunar-Crystallize causes the Moondrifts to resonate, launching an automatic coordinated attack that deals Geo DMG to nearby enemies.

• CRIT Potential: Unlike traditional transformative reactions, this damage can trigger CRIT Hits.

• Dynamic Scaling: The damage scales based on the attributes of all characters who contributed elements to the reaction, rewarding high-frequency elemental application.

🏛️ A New Era for Geo Mono and Hybrid Teams

The "Lunar-Crystallize" reaction isn't just a new source of damage; it is designed to integrate perfectly with the existing Geo ecosystem.

1. Geo Construct Synergy

The Moondrifts are classified as Geo Constructs. This opens up incredible tactical possibilities:

• Zhongli: Moondrifts will pulse with Stone Steles, creating a massive field of resonance DMG.

• Chiori: Having these "Mini Moons" on the field allows Chiori to instantly summon her additional "Tamoto" doll, maximizing her off-field DPS.

2. Buffs and Shrapnel Accumulation

Since Lunar-Crystallize is a Geo-related reaction, it seamlessly triggers existing buffs:

• It maintains the Geo Resonance (Enduring Rock) shred and DMG bonuses.

• It allows Navia to rapidly accumulate "Crystal Shrapnel" stacks, ensuring her Gunblula is always fully loaded for maximum burst damage.

🛡️ Versatility in Combat: Shields and Stars

While Lunar-Crystallize focuses on offense, the traditional defensive utility of Geo remains intact. In the heat of battle:

• Hydro + Geo: Triggers Lunar-Crystallize for aggressive Harmony Attacks.

+= Lunar-Crystallize reaction

• Pyro/Cryo/Electro + Geo: Continues to produce traditional Crystallize Shards, providing elemental shields for party protection.

//= Crystallize Shards reaction

🌠 The Moon Maiden’s Influence

As the "Damselette" of the Fatui, Columbina brings more than just rock and rain. Her unique "Moonlight" aura also allows party members to trigger Lunar-Charged (Electro + Moon) and Lunar-Bloom (Dendro + Moon) reactions, making her the ultimate catalyst for a new meta of elemental archetypes.

Are you ready to witness the symphony of moonlight and stone?