Genshin Impact Version 6.6 Luna VII splits its banners across two phases, and the pull decisions are genuinely complicated this time. Phase 1 brings Nicole, a new 5-star Pyro support, alongside Durin's first rerun. Phase 2 introduces Lohen, a brand-new Cryo polearm carry, next to a Mavuika rerun. F2P players earn roughly 60 pulls per patch, which means one guaranteed 5-star. Splitting between phases is the worst outcome. This guide tells you exactly where to spend them.
Nicole's party-wide ATK buff
Phase 1 banners: Nicole and Durin
Is Nicole worth pulling in 6.6?
Nicole Reeyn is a 5-star Pyro Catalyst who does three things at once with a single Elemental Skill: deals AoE Pyro damage, applies a shield that scales off her ATK, and grants every party member the Grace of Kenosis ATK buff. No circle restriction. The buff applies to the whole team regardless of positioning, which is the core reason she's being compared to Bennett at all.
Her Elemental Burst enters a Silent Contemplation state that triggers continuous off-field Arcane Projection attacks. These projections match the active character's element rather than applying Pyro, which means she doesn't interfere with Freeze, Vaporize, or any other reaction you're running. That's a deliberate design choice that makes her considerably more versatile than she looks on paper.
After 3 seconds on-field, the active character receives a second ATK bonus of +300 on top of the standard buff. Hexerei faction characters get this instantly without the wait.
For stats, target 3,000 to 4,000+ total ATK. She doesn't need Crit Rate unless you're running Favonius for energy. Energy Recharge should sit between 150% and 200%, dropping toward the lower end if you're running Double Pyro. Her Normal Attack talent is effectively useless; prioritize Skill, then Burst.
The new Hexenzirkel artifact set arriving in 6.6 grants up to 40% Elemental DMG Bonus for both your element and the active character's element. In a Varka/Nicole/Lohen composition, that translates to 40% Pyro and 40% Cryo damage simultaneously. This set also benefits Fischl, Mona, and Durin.
Nicole's Arcane Projections don't apply Pyro aura, so she won't ruin ongoing reactions. You can drop her into almost any team without worrying about elemental interference.
Who benefits most from Nicole:
- Varka players get an immediate upgrade and can run Serpent Spine thanks to the shield
- Lohen teams, where the Nicole/Durin/Lohen trio is the intended core
- Any ATK-scaling off-fielder who doesn't snapshot (Durin, Fischl, Inefa)
- Knyazh with a melee build
Verdict: Pull if you need a mobile, reaction-safe alternative to Bennett. Skip if you're short on Primogems and Mavuika is still missing from your roster.
Is Durin worth pulling in 6.6?
Durin is back on his first rerun as a Pyro off-field sub-DPS with strong Hexerei faction synergy. His kit revolves around a 2,500 ATK threshold: hit it, and his off-field strikes and team damage buffs scale at maximum. Miss it, and you're leaving meaningful damage on the table.
His portability is the main selling point over older Pyro options. His off-field summons follow your active character without any circle-impact restrictions. Paired with Nicole, the Hexenzirkel faction passives activate and push elemental damage potential significantly higher for the whole team.
He works in Overload, Vaporize, and Melt compositions, and his dark mode now has a specific home in Lohen teams. If you grabbed Nicole in Phase 1 and want to complete the Hexerei core, Durin is the natural next step.
Skip him if you can't comfortably reach 2,500 ATK with your current artifacts, if you already have a working Mavuika or Xiangling setup clearing Abyss, or if your Primogems are earmarked for Phase 2.
Phase 2 banners: Lohen and Mavuika
Is Lohen worth pulling in 6.6?
Lohen is a 5-star limited Cryo Polearm main DPS releasing June 9, 2026. He is confirmed not on the Standard Banner, so his Phase 2 rate-up is your primary window. His kit runs on two resources: Joy (generated by his own Normal and Charged Attacks) and Will to Win (generated by off-field teammate damage). He uses Joy to trigger special enhanced Elemental Skill strikes; Will to Win stacks amplify how hard those strikes hit. After three special skill uses per rotation, the cycle resets.
The catch: off-field teammate damage above approximately 13,760 per hit grants him extra Will to Win stacks. Under-leveled supports simply don't reach that threshold, and his damage ceiling drops noticeably as a result. He is a team investment, not a solo carry.
His best team is Lohen + Durin (dark mode) + Nicole + flex. Lohen applies consistent Cryo; Durin's burst melts reliably against it; Nicole buffs everyone. The damage output is real, but so is the investment cost.
For artifacts, the new Shadow-Breaking Vision set gives ATK +18% at 2-piece and 40% Cryo DMG plus 16% Crit Rate at 4-piece after Superconduct. Target 60/140+ Crit Rate/Crit DMG at minimum. The Hexenzirkel set is also valid here.
Constellation priorities if you're spending:
- C0: Plays the full kit. Signature weapon helps.
- C2: EM buffs for the team plus extra AoE Cryo. Best value stop.
- C4: Auto-restores Triumph stacks, quality-of-life upgrade.
- C6: Major Crit DMG increase. For players with no savings and no regrets.
If your Nicole and Durin aren't well-built, Lohen underperforms significantly. Pull him last in this patch, or save for a future patch when you've built the supporting cast first.
Verdict: Pull if you have Nicole and Durin already built and want the on-field centerpiece to complete the Hexerei core. Skip if you're entering Phase 2 without those supports or if Mavuika is still missing from your account.
Is Mavuika worth pulling in 6.6?
Mavuika remains the single most cost-effective pull this patch for any account that doesn't already own her. She charges her Elemental Burst through Fighting Spirit rather than a standard energy bar, which removes Energy Recharge as an artifact stat concern entirely. That freed-up stat budget goes directly into offensive scaling.
Her Elemental Skill has two modes: tap it to deploy the off-field Ring of Searing Radiance for mobile Pyro application; hold it to mount the Flamestrider bike for on-field carry mode with vertical traversal. Her Burst (Hour of Burning Skies) delivers a flat ATK buff to the team alongside a massive nuke window.
She works in Vaporize, Melt, and Nightsoul compositions. She performs well with 4-star weapons. C2 is a genuine power spike if you're spending, but C0 clears end-game content without issue.
Natlan characters, including Mavuika, will rerun less frequently once Snezhnaya launches. If you want her, this patch is a better window than waiting.
The only accounts that should skip her: players already at C1+ with her signature weapon, or players going all-in on Lohen's Hexerei core and genuinely can't afford both.
Mavuika's Flamestrider carry mode
What's the F2P pull priority for 6.6?
The math is straightforward: 60 pulls, one guaranteed 5-star. Enter Phase 2 with a won 50/50 and some pity saved, and you can potentially land two. Splitting your pulls evenly across both phases is the worst possible outcome.
Account-specific recommendations
Prune, the new 4-star Anemo Catalyst, debuts on both Nicole and Lohen banners. She's a sub-DPS/support with strong Hexerei synergy. Getting her to C6 over time is realistic since she'll appear on future banners. No need to panic-pull constellations on day one.
How should you build after pulling?
For Nicole: stack ATK%, aim for 3,000+ total ATK, run the Hexenzirkel set once the domain is farmable. Don't touch Normal Attack talent. For Lohen: go Crit-heavy at 60/140+ minimum, use Shadow-Breaking Vision at 4-piece after Superconduct, and ensure your off-field supports can hit above 13,760 per hit to activate his extra stack passive. For Mavuika: skip Energy Recharge entirely and maximize offensive stats. She handles her own burst upkeep through Fighting Spirit.
For more context on what else 6.6 Luna VII brings to the game, the full 6.5 Luna VI patch rundown covers the version that immediately preceded this one and gives useful context on how the Hexerei meta started taking shape. If you're building Lohen's team from scratch, the Linnea build guide covers DEF-scaling Geo support options that can fill flex slots in Cryo compositions.
For the full picture on everything available in Version 6.6 and beyond, the Genshin Impact strategy guides collection has dedicated pages for every character and system covered in this patch.