The Hexerei Renaissance: How Luna III Revives Genshin's Oldest Icons (Complete 2025 Breakdown)

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Version 6.2 “Luna III” didn’t just drop new content — it rewrote the power rankings of eight classic Mondstadt legends.

For years, Mondstadt’s early favorites—Venti, Klee, Albedo, Mona, Fischl, Sucrose, Razor, and newcomers tied to the lore—have gradually slipped into the shadows. Stronger kits, faster rotations, and modern mechanics left them feeling clunky in today’s reaction-heavy meta.

That era ends with Genshin Impact 6.2: “Luna III – Song of the Welkin Moon”.
This update does something players have begged for since 2021:
👉 A full mechanical revival that brings veteran characters back into the modern meta without power-creeping new releases.

The secret is the Hexerei: Secret Rite system — a faction synergy that unlocks transformative buffs via short “Witch’s Homework” quests. These aren’t minor balance changes; this is a structural overhaul designed to make old icons shine again.

Below is your ultimate deep-dive guide, enriched with community-tested insights and search-trending topics.

1. The Hexerei System Explained: Genshin’s First Real “Faction Resonance”

What Is Hexerei: Secret Rite?

A new synergy triggered when two or more Hexerei-aligned characters are in the same party. Once activated, characters gain powerful combat transformations that address their historical flaws.

How to Unlock It

Complete each character’s “Witch’s Homework” mini-quest, available immediately in Version 6.2.
After finishing it once, the character becomes a permanent Hexerei member.

Why It Matters

The Hexerei Renaissance: How Luna III Revives Genshin's Oldest Icons

The system gives Mondstadt characters:

  • Modernized attack patterns

  • Reaction consistency

  • Extended debuff windows

  • Enhanced field uptime

  • Scalable buffs tied to team composition

This positions Hexerei as Genshin’s first build-around faction, similar to RPG synergies like Harbingers, Assemblies, Natlan Resonances, or Spiral Tree archetypes.

The Limitation That Makes It Balanced

The buffs only activate if another Hexerei ally is in the party — reducing flexibility but encouraging tightly synergized teams that maximize their renaissance power spike.

2. Who Got the Biggest Glow-Up? (Full Character Analysis)

HoYoverse selected eight Mondstadt icons for revival:

Venti, Klee, Albedo, Mona, Fischl, Sucrose, Razor, and Durin (the 6.2 newcomer aligned with their lore theme).

Here’s the updated, value-focused breakdown:

⭐ 5-Star Revivals: The Big Winners

CharacterOld ProblemHexerei Buff (Fix)New Role in 6.2 Meta
VentiBurst missed light enemies; lacked on-field presenceBurst now targets nearest enemy; during Burst his Normals become Anemo-infused piercing shots; +50% Swirl DMG for alliesNew On-field Anemo Driver, on par with Wanderer for certain teams
KleeHeavy stamina demands; awkward Charged weaving3rd Normal hit auto-consumes a Spark → free Charged Attack; gains “Boom Badges” up to +150% damageSmooth Pyro Main DPS, Overload queen, zero clunkiness
AlbedoGeo construct easily destroyed; inconsistent uptimeSummons indestructible Silver Isotomas; grants up to 30% teamwide DMG bonus for Hexerei alliesTop-tier Support/Sub-DPS, cornerstone of the faction
MonaBurst-bot with low personal damageNormals/Charged extend Omen duration; builds stacks that boost Vaporize damagePremium Nuke Support, finally viable for on-field play

⭐ 4-Star Revivals: High Impact for Minimal Investment

Fischl

  • Oz now grants team ATK buffs on Overload and EM buffs on Electro-Charged.

  • Insanely strong with Klee or Mona.

Razor

  • New Electro Sigils cause AoE Electro bursts.

  • Energy economy heavily improved.

  • Best used as a reaction DPS in Overload teams.

Sucrose

  • Gains a small but consistent teamwide DMG bonus on Skill/Burst.

  • Great for dual-Anemo Hexerei cores.

3. Best Hexerei Team Comps

🔥 Team 1: The Anemo Driver Core (Venti Renaissance Team)

Venti (Driver) + Albedo (Sub-DPS/Buffer) + Fischl (Electro) + Flex (Mona, Furina, Bennett, etc.)

Why it works:

  • Venti swirls nonstop with infused shots

  • Albedo boosts all damage by 30%

  • Fischl provides high uptime Electro for swirl chains

🔥 Team 2: Klee Overload Explosion Squad

Klee + Bennett + Chevreuse + Fischl

Why it works:

  • Klee’s new smooth combos → nonstop Overload

  • Chevreuse boosts Overload DMG

  • Fischl strengthens reaction bonuses via Oz

🪨 Team 3: Universal Hexerei Buff Core

Albedo + Any Hexerei DPS (Venti/Klee/Razor) + 2 Flex Supports

Why it works:

  • Albedo provides the single strongest faction buff

  • Excellent for reactivating benched characters

  • Works with high-tier supports like Furina, Xingqiu, or Charlotte

4. Best Builds for Revived Characters 

Venti (Anemo Driver Build)

  • Weapons: The Daybreak Chronicles, Polar Star, Skyward Harp

  • Artifacts: 2pc Anemo + 2pc ATK% or traditional 4pc VV

  • Stats: ATK / Anemo DMG / Crit

  • Tip: Focus on Normal Attack uptime during Burst.

Klee (Sustained Pyro DPS)

  • Sets: Shimenawa’s Reminiscence or Crimson Witch

  • Weapons: The Widsith, Lost Prayer, Solar Pearl

  • Stats: ATK / Pyro DMG / Crit

  • New rotation = near-perfect stamina freedom.

Albedo (Hexerei Backbone Support)

  • Set: Husk of Opulent Dreams

  • Stats: DEF% → Geo DMG → Crit

  • Higher DEF = stronger Hexerei buff. Mandatory for the new meta.

Mona (Extended Omen Driver/Sup-ER Hybrid)

  • Sets: Heart of Depth, Noblesse

  • Weapons: The Widsith, Favonius Codex

  • Requires ~160–180% ER.

  • On-field time is now recommended.

5. Pull & Investment Priority (What Actually Matters)

S-Tier – Must Build:

  • Albedo – central to the Hexerei system

  • Fischl – massive universal support value

A-Tier – Highly Rewarding:

  • Klee – strongest transformation

  • Venti – fixes his biggest flaw

B-Tier – Good but Niche:

  • Mona, Sucrose – strong in certain teams

  • Razor – much smoother but still role-limited

Conclusion: A True Mondstadt Revival — Not Just Power Creep

HoYoverse delivered what fans have asked for:
✔ A meaningful revival
✔ Lore-integrated power-ups
✔ Fun, modernized rotations
✔ Synergies that reward creativity

The Hexerei: Secret Rite system succeeds because it doesn’t simply inflate numbers — it modernizes identities while keeping gameplay balanced.

If you’ve stored Venti, Klee, or Albedo for years, Luna III is the perfect time to dust them off and experience them again.      

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