Genshin Impact’s Version 6.2 “Luna III” isn’t just another update—it’s a meta inflection point. Between the new Hexerei: Secret Rite system, a wave of buffs for Mondstadt veterans, and a flexible new 5-star (Durin) reshaping team design, this patch is quietly doing what players have wanted for years:
reviving old characters, weakening overly universal meta picks, and pushing players toward synergy-driven team building.
If you’ve been wondering whether the meta will shift—or whether you should pull during Luna III—this breakdown delivers everything you need to know.
Part 1: Hexerei—The True Source of Luna III’s Meta Transformation
The Hexerei: Secret Rite system is the single most influential feature of the update.
How It Works
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Eight characters get access to Hexerei after completing their “Witch’s Homework” quests.
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These buffs only activate when at least two Hexerei units are on the same team.
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Hexerei effects are massive, altering kit functionality, scaling, energy economy, and sometimes even combat behavior.
Why It’s Meta-Changing
Before Luna III, team-building leaned heavily on:
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universal off-field applicators (Xingqiu, Xiangling),
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universal buffers (Bennett, Kazuha),
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universal drivers/hypercarries.
Hexerei flips this paradigm.
For the first time since Dendro’s introduction, synergy > universality.
This creates a new, faction-based team archetype with performance high enough to rival the traditional “National” and Hypercarry setups.
Part 2: Winners, Losers, and Biggest Surprises of Luna III
Community discussions across CN BBS, BiliBili, Reddit, and theorycraft servers paint a consistent picture: six characters soared, three lost ground, and one received a full revival arc.
The Big Winners — Characters Who Jumped a Full Tier or More
Venti — Biggest Comeback Since Zhongli Buffs
Once sidelined except for niche scenarios, Venti’s Hexerei upgrades:
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Fix his Burst targeting
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Give him a new Anemo-infused on-field attack string
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Boost EM and Swirl damage
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Dramatically improve energy generation
Result:
Venti goes from niche CC bot → viable main driver, Hexerei core, and competitive DPS buffer.
Many high-level players call this a “legitimate renaissance.”
Fischl — Now One of the Best 4-Stars in the Entire Game
Hexerei grants new conditional effects that:
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massively increase ATK or EM,
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improve reaction consistency,
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scale Oz’s damage higher than ever.
Result:
Fischl becomes a best-in-slot Sub-DPS for multiple archetypes—especially Overload, which is now officially meta.
Klee — Smooth Animations and Huge DMG Spikes
HoYoverse fixed what held her back:
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reduced clunk in her Normal Attack chain,
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improved Charged Attack responsiveness,
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added conditional damage triggers via Hexerei.
Result:
Klee is finally a comfortable Pyro DPS, not a relic of early Genshin.
Razor — An Underdog Turned Real DPS
Razor benefits from:
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energy economy improvements,
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shifted reaction priorities,
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new Electro damage scaling tied to Hexerei.
Overload Razor now actually works, especially with Chevreuse + Fischl.
Durin — The Patch’s “Axis Unit”
Durin isn’t just strong—he is flexible.
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Light Form: team buffer, RES shred, Burst support
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Dark Form: personal Pyro DPS with Vape/Melt routes
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Elemental Synergy: plays perfectly with Hexerei effects
Durin enables multiple new archetypes, including:
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Hexerei Swirl
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Overload 2.0
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Pyro Driver Durin
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Hybrid Support DPS
He will be one of the highest long-term value pulls of Fontaine 2.0 and beyond.
The Characters Losing Ground — Not “Bad,” But No Longer Dominant
Xiangling & Xingqiu — Still Great, but No Longer Untouchable
These two have dominated the meta for three full years.
But now?
Hexerei teams:
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don’t require their off-field DPS,
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have new internal synergies,
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scale better with EM and new weapon passives.
Result: National is still strong—but no longer the default answer to every question.
Kazuha — Still Excellent, But No Longer Mandatory
Kazuha’s EM buffs are incredible, but:
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Venti (post-buff) provides comparable team damage for Hexerei comps,
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Xilonen in Phase 2 brings competitive buffing with better QoL,
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many new teams don’t rely on swirl-centric gameplay.
Kazuha remains top-tier—just not over everything.
Meta Archetype Shifts (Before vs. After Luna III)
| Team Archetype | Before Luna III | After Luna III | Why It Changed |
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| Overload Teams | Weak, niche | High-tier meta | Fischl + Chevreuse + Durin |
| Hexerei Synergy Teams | Didn’t exist | Competitive, flexible | Witchcraft buffs |
| National Variants | Extremely strong, universal | Strong but no longer unrivaled | Faction-based synergy surpasses raw universality |
| Venti Hypercarry | Impossible | New viable carry role | Hexerei reworks |
| Mono-Pyro & Vape-Pyro | Dependent on Xiangling | Diversified | Durin + Klee buffs |
This is the biggest systemic change since Dendro’s introduction.
Part 3: Should You Pull? What the Meta Says
Pull Priorities (Based on Meta Impact, Not Popularity)
1. Durin — 10/10 Long-Term Value
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works in 6+ archetypes
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scales with future Hexerei expansions
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is a buffer and DPS simultaneously
He’s the central piece of the Luna III meta design.
2. Venti — If You Like Anemo or Synergy Teams
Post-buff Venti is:
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simpler to use,
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stronger across Spiral Abyss,
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meta-relevant for the foreseeable future.
3. Chevreuse — Overload’s New Heart
If you enjoy:
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Overload teams,
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Fischl-centered comps,
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Electro/Anemo aggression,
Chevreuse becomes a near must-build.
Characters to Rebuild Immediately
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Venti
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Fischl
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Klee
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Razor
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Albedo
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Mona
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Durin (obviously)
Hexerei quests are mandatory. They don’t just buff individuals—they unlock entirely new team versions.
Part 4: Weapons, Artifacts, and Build Priority Forecast
Weapon Market After Luna III
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Daybreak Chronicles (Venti’s new bow) skyrockets in value for his on-field role.
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Athame Artis (Durin’s sword) becomes the cornerstone of Hexerei Burst teams.
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Rainbow Serpent’s Rain Bow (free) is the best 4-star off-field bow in the game for Fischl/Jahoda.
Artifact Demand Shifts
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Overload teams = high EM
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Venti on-field = ATK/Anemo/CRIT builds regain value
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Durin teams = flexible hybrid builds
Expect EM sands and EM/CRIT substats to become premium again.
Conclusion: Luna III Is a Healthier Meta with Long-Term Implications
Rather than pure power creep, HoYoverse delivered something rare:
✔ meaningful buffs
✔ renewed viability for forgotten characters
✔ new team archetypes
✔ more build diversity
✔ long-term scalability via Hexerei
The meta no longer revolves around a handful of universal units.
Now, it rewards synergy, creativity, and specialized team building.
And that’s exactly what the game needed.
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