I literally screamed when I saw the new "Moonlit Ballad of the Night" trailer! After months of teasers about Nod-Krai, HoYoverse has finally dropped the bomb by revealing the full character roster for Genshin Impact's sixth major region, and I'm absolutely living for it! As we approach Genshin's fifth anniversary, this trailer gives us just enough plot details to keep us theorizing while showcasing some of the most anticipated characters in the game's history.

Since March 2025, we've been getting breadcrumbs about Nod-Krai's factions and lore, but this trailer finally connects all the dots. While Natlan's reception has been somewhat mixed (let's be honest), the groundwork being laid for Nod-Krai seems incredibly promising. The roster includes not just new faces, but characters that have been teased since the very beginning of our Teyvat journey!

The Legendary Cast of Nod-Krai

The trailer opens with a hauntingly familiar voice that I immediately recognized as belonging to a Hexenzirkel member. Then, the camera pans to show Varka sitting on a cliff with a massive moon on the horizon. My heart literally skipped a beat – after years of mentions in dialogue, the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius is finally making his debut!

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As the trailer progresses through the story of the three moons and the Primordial being who ruled Teyvat, we get one character reveal after another, and the lineup is absolutely stacked:

  • Varka - The legendary Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius who's been on an expedition since forever

  • Alice - Klee's adventurous mother and powerful Hexenzirkel member (finally!)

  • Nicole - Another Hexenzirkel member with mysterious powers

  • Columbina - The enigmatic Moon Maiden and Fatui Harbinger

  • Sandrone - The Marionette Harbinger with her creepy puppets

  • Durin - The corrupted dragon of Dragonspine (playable dragon character?! 👀)

  • Nefer - A new character with connections to the moon

  • Flins - Seemingly tied to ancient Mondstadt lore

  • Lauma - A mysterious new face

  • Jahoda - Character with unknown allegiances

  • Aino - Possibly connected to the northern myths

What makes Nod-Krai so unique is that most of the characters involved in its storyline aren't actually native to the region. This is a first for Genshin, and it suggests we're heading toward some major plot convergence as we approach the endgame of our Teyvat journey.

The Hexenzirkel Finally Steps Out of the Shadows

For years, the Hexenzirkel (Witch Circle) has been one of Genshin's most intriguing factions operating in the background. With Alice and Nicole confirmed to appear, we're finally going to learn more about this mysterious group of powerful witches who seem to have connections across all of Teyvat.

I've been theorizing about Alice's abilities since we first heard her voice in Klee's story quest, and now we'll finally see what Klee's mom is capable of! The trailer hints at her having knowledge about the three moons of Nod-Krai, suggesting she's visited the region before.

People Also Ask

When will Genshin Impact Version 6.0 release?

Based on Genshin's regular update cycle, Version 6.0 should drop on September 10, 2025. This will likely be when we get our first playable character from the Nod-Krai roster.

Will Varka be playable in Genshin Impact?

The trailer strongly suggests that Varka will be playable, possibly in Version 6.0 or shortly after. After years of being mentioned by almost every Mondstadt character, his playable debut seems imminent.

How many Fatui Harbingers will be playable in Nod-Krai?

With Columbina and Sandrone featured prominently in the trailer, it seems likely that both will become playable during the Nod-Krai storyline, joining Childe, Scaramouche, and Arlecchino as playable Harbingers.

The Three Moons Mystery

The trailer mentions a story about three moons and a Primordial being who once ruled Teyvat. This cosmic mythology seems central to Nod-Krai's storyline and might explain why so many powerful entities are converging on this region. Could these three moons be connected to the three moon sisters from Teyvat's creation myths? Or perhaps they're linked to the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles we encountered at the beginning of our journey?

I'm especially intrigued by Columbina's title as the "Moon Maiden" and how it connects to this lunar mythology. As the Fatui Harbinger with the highest ranking (Damselette, #3), her presence suggests the Tsaritsa has a vested interest in whatever ancient power lies in Nod-Krai.

What This Means for the Future of Genshin

As we approach the fifth anniversary, it's clear that Genshin's storyline is accelerating toward its conclusion. With Nod-Krai being the sixth of seven planned regions, we're entering the endgame of our Teyvat chapter. The convergence of so many key lore characters in one region suggests we're about to get answers to questions that have been lingering since 2020.

If the Version 6.0 update does indeed launch on September 10, 2025, as expected, we should start seeing character drip marketing and beta leaks within the next few weeks. I'm personally saving my primogems for Alice and Varka, but with such an incredible roster, who are you most excited to pull for?

The mystical region of Nod-Krai with its three moons, ancient secrets, and legendary characters is shaping up to be the most ambitious chapter of Genshin Impact yet. What cosmic truths do you think we'll discover beneath the moonlit skies of this enigmatic land?