Fatui Harbingers Playable List 2026: Release Dates Guide

2026 Playable Fatui Harbingers: Complete Roster

Three Harbingers playable, eight awaiting release. Understanding hierarchy helps prioritize primogem allocation.

All 11 Harbingers Status

Currently Playable:

• Tartaglia (Childe) - Rank 11, active since Version 1.1
• Scaramouche (Wanderer) - Former Rank 6, Version 3.3
• Arlecchino - Rank 4, Version 4.6

Confirmed Releases:

• Columbina (Damselette) - Rank 3, 5-star Hydro Catalyst, Version 6.3 Phase 1 (January 14, 2026)
• Sandrone (Marionette) - Rank 7, 5-star Geo Catalyst, Version 6.7 Phase 1 (July 1, 2026)

Speculated/Unconfirmed:

• Pierro (Jester) - Director, expected Version 6.0 story role
• Il Dottore (Doctor) - Rank 2, no confirmed window
• Il Capitano (Captain) - Rank 1, Cryo Sword, conflicting June-July vs September 2025 leaks
• Pulcinella (Rooster) - Rank 5, storyline active
• Pantalone (Regrator) - Rank 9, reportedly post-Version 6.2

Tartaglia's rerun frequency (every 6-8 months) sets expectations for future Harbinger patterns. Arlecchino's Version 4.6 success likely accelerated remaining releases.

Official announcements arrive through Version Special Programs. Version 6.3 livestream scheduled January 2, 2026. Columbina's January 14 banner is the only confirmed future Harbinger release currently.

Il Capitano leaks show 70% accuracy six months pre-release, 95% within three months of livestream. June-July window aligns better with Natlan storyline resolution before Snezhnaya's Version 6.0.

Columbina Release Date & Specifications

Version 6.3 Phase 1: January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM to February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM (20-day banner).

Character Details

5-star Hydro Catalyst with Gravity Ripple mechanic—AoE Hydro application with crowd control.

Signature weapon Somnias a Luna releases simultaneously, providing 30-40% damage increase over 4-star alternatives.

Ascension Materials

Hydro Gems:

• 1 Varunada Lazurite Sliver
• 9 Fragments
• 9 Chunks
• 6 Gemstones

Regional:

• 168 Winter Icelea (Snezhnaya specialty)
• 46 Radiant Antler (Frostnight Herra boss, Hiisi Island)

Universal:

• 2,092,530 Mora
• 419 Hero's Wit

Pre-farming requires Snezhnaya access (Version 6.0). Stockpile Mora and EXP books now.

Pull Timing Strategy

Phase 1 placement lets you see Phase 2 announcements (February 3) before Columbina's banner ends. Wait until final 48 hours for informed decisions.

Where the Moon Returns event (January 14-28) provides 10 Feathers = 1,600 primogems during banner window.

Il Capitano Release Window Analysis

Rank 1 Harbinger, real name Thrain. Confirmed: 5-star Cryo Sword. Voice actors: Chris Tergliafera (EN), Ken Narita (JP).

Conflicting Dates

Source A: September 2025 Source B: Version 5.7 (June 18-July 8, 2025)

June-July window more probable—Capitano's Natlan arc needs resolution before Snezhnaya Version 6.0. Three-month gap likely from internal schedule shifts.

Combat Profile

Rank 1 suggests power scaling exceeding previous Harbingers. Cryo Sword historically fills main DPS (Ayaka) or sub-DPS roles. Military background hints at stance-based kit like Tartaglia—defensive/aggressive mode switching.

Synergy with Hydro enablers positions him for Freeze teams or reverse-melt, depending on beta kit reveals.

2026 Banner Schedule Roadmap

Confirmed Timeline

Version 6.3 Phase 1 (January 14-February 3, 2026): Columbina - Rank 3 Hydro Catalyst

Version 6.7 Phase 1 (July 1, 2026+): Sandrone - Rank 7 Geo Catalyst

Six-month minimum gap allows F2P multi-character acquisition.

Speculated Progression

Version 6.0 (October-November 2025): Pierro likely story NPC, not playable (Signora treatment).

Post-Version 6.2 (After December 2025): Pantalone (Rank 9) enters roster—unconfirmed version.

Il Dottore (Rank 2): No credible playability leaks. Antagonistic role and multiple segments create mechanical complications.

Rerun Predictions

• Arlecchino: Version 5.8 or 6.1 (8-10 months post-debut)
• Tartaglia: Sixth rerun likely with Snezhnaya launch
• Wanderer: Twice in 2026 during Sumeru events

Primogem Calculator: Version 6.3

Version 6.3 provides 14,540 primogems F2P = 107 Intertwined Fates (one guaranteed 5-star with pity management).

F2P Income Breakdown

Daily Commissions: 60 × 42 days = 2,520 primogems

Spiral Abyss: Floors 9-12, two resets (January 16, February 1):

• 36-star: 1,200 primogems
• 33-star: 1,050 primogems

Events:Where the Moon Returns: 1,600 primogems Additional events: 1,800-2,200 primogems Total: ~3,400-3,800 primogems

Maintenance: 600 primogems

Total: 14,540 primogems = 107 pulls

Welkin Moon Enhancement

Welkin ($4.99/month): +90 primogems daily × 30 = 2,700 primogems

Version 6.3 with Welkin: 18,320 primogems = 131 pulls (+24 pulls)

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Pity Mechanics

5-Star:

• Base: 0.6% per pull
• Soft pity: Pull 74+ (escalating rates)
• Hard pity: Pull 90 guaranteed

50/50 System: First 5-star: 50% featured character. Loss guarantees next 5-star is featured (max 180 pulls absolute guarantee).

Guarantee Calculations

Scenario A (No Pity): 28,800 primogems (180 pulls) worst-case Scenario B (50/50 Lost): 14,400 primogems (90 pulls) guaranteed Scenario C (40 Pity Carried): 22,400 primogems (140 pulls) worst-case

Version 6.3's 14,540 covers Scenario B or 50% of Scenario A.

Multi-Harbinger Saving Strategy

Six months between Columbina (January 2026) and Sandrone (July 2026) enables dual acquisition.

Step-by-Step Plan

Phase 1 (Current Patch):

1. Complete 4 Daily Commissions = 60 primogems/day
2. Clear Abyss Floors 9-12 each reset = 1,200+ primogems
3. Exhaust event rewards within 24 hours
4. Maintain Resin efficiency (condensed resin, avoid 200 cap)

Phase 2 (Versions 6.0-6.2, October 2025-January 2026): Three cycles × 14,500 average = 43,500 primogems (271 pulls) Covers Columbina guarantee + 91 pulls toward next

Phase 3 (Post-Columbina, February-June 2026): Four cycles = 58,000 primogems (362 pulls) Guarantees Sandrone with 182 pulls remaining

Pity Management

Pity carries between character event banners. 50/50 guarantee status also carries—losing on Columbina guarantees next event 5-star even months later.

Critical Rule: Never build pity on unwanted banners. Early 5-star resets guarantee status.

Saving Start Times

Columbina (January 14, 2026): Begin Version 5.6 (September 2025) for 28,800 primogems Capitano (June-September 2025): Start immediately for June window Sandrone (July 1, 2026): Save from Version 6.3-6.6

Material Pre-Farming Guide

Efficient pre-farming enables day-one Spiral Abyss deployment.

Universal Materials (Stockpile Now)

Per Character:

• Mora: 6,630,900 (1,673,400 ascension + 4,957,500 talents)
• Hero's Wit: 419 books (8,380,000 EXP)

Talent Books (per talent):

• 9 Teachings
• 63 Guides
• 114 Philosophies

Weekly Boss: 18 drops per talent (6 for level 9→10)

Daily Resin: 180 natural + 60 Fragile = 8-9 Leyline runs or 4 talent domain runs.

Snezhnaya Resources

Regional Specialties: 168 units (Winter Icelea harvests every 48 hours, 60-80 per route = 3 days total)

World Boss: 46 materials, 2-3 drops per kill (40 Resin) = 16-23 runs = 640-920 Resin = 4-6 days

Elemental Gems: 20-25 boss runs = 800-1,000 Resin = 5-6 days

Resin Strategy

Pre-Snezhnaya (Current-Version 5.x):

1. Stockpile 50+ Fragile Resin
2. Farm Mora to 10,000,000+
3. Accumulate 1,000+ Hero's Wit
4. Pre-farm universal talent books

Post-Snezhnaya (Version 6.0+):

1. Collect regional specialties (zero Resin)
2. Spend Fragile on world bosses
3. Farm new talent domains
4. Reserve 20-30 Fragile for artifacts

Day-One Readiness:

• Level 90: 6 days Resin
• Talent 6/6/6: 3 days
• Talent 9/9/9: 8 days + weekly RNG
• Artifact set: 10-15 days

Total: 27-32 days full build, reducible to 7-10 with pre-farming.

Common Saving Mistakes

Impulse Pulling

Each 10-pull (1,600 primogems) = 11% of 50/50 guarantee. Five impulses = 8,000 primogems wasted (1.5 version cycles of Commissions).

Solution: 48-hour rule—wait two days before spending. Most urges fade.

Weapon Banner Temptation

Weapon pity: 80 pulls per 5-star, 240 for specific guarantee. Signature weapons cost 12,800-38,400 primogems for 30-40% damage increase.

Cost-Benefit:

• Columbina C0 + signature: 43,200-67,200 primogems
• Columbina C0 + Widsith R5: 14,400-28,800 primogems
• Difference: ~25% damage

Two Harbingers > one Harbinger + weapon for most players.

Constellation Trap

C0→C1: 15-25% increase C1→C2: 10-15% additional C2→C6: 5-10% per constellation

Prioritize C0 of multiple Harbingers over C2+ single investment. Exception: Transformative C2s (Raiden-style defense shred).

Poor Pity Tracking

Standard Banner pity (Acquaint Fates) operates independently. Never convert primogems to Acquaint Fates.

Correct:

• Primogems → Intertwined Fates only
• Free Acquaint Fates → Standard Banner
• Track Character/Weapon/Standard pity separately

Meta Predictions 2026

Power Level Expectations

Arlecchino baseline: Top 5 DPS, 70,000+ ceiling (C0, 4-star weapon). Sets standard for future releases.

Columbina's Hydro Catalyst suggests support/sub-DPS hybrid. If Gravity Ripple enables off-field Hydro + crowd control, she fits Freeze, Vaporize, Bloom—universal value.

Capitano's Cryo Sword competes with Ayaka (Freeze) and Wriothesley (on-field Cryo). Must either:

1. Exceed Ayaka's 500,000+ burst ceiling
2. Provide unique utility
3. Enable new compositions

Team Synergies

Columbina Projected:

• Freeze: Columbina + Ayaka/Ganyu + Kazuha + Diona
• Vaporize: Columbina + Hu Tao/Arlecchino + Yelan + Zhongli
• Bloom: Columbina + Nahida + Kuki + Kazuha

Capitano Projected:

• Reverse Melt: Capitano + Xiangling + Bennett + Kazuha
• Freeze: Capitano + Columbina + Kazuha + Shenhe

Investment Priority

Tier 1 (Pull Immediately):

• New archetype enablers
• Universal supports
• Top-5 DPS performance

Tier 2 (Pull if Resources Allow):

• Sidegrade DPS
• Niche supports
• Strong constellation value

Tier 3 (Skip Unless Favorite):

• Underperforming DPS
• Narrow supports
• C6-dependent performance

Preliminary Rankings:

1. Columbina - Tier 1 (Hydro always meta-relevant)
2. Capitano - Tier 1-2 (kit-dependent vs Ayaka)
3. Sandrone - Tier 2 (Geo limits reactions)
4. Pantalone - Unknown

FAQ

When will Columbina be playable? Version 6.3 Phase 1: January 14-February 3, 2026. 5-star Hydro Catalyst with signature weapon Somnias a Luna.

Is Capitano coming in 2026? Conflicting leaks: June 18-July 8, 2025 (Version 5.7) vs September 2025. Neither confirmed. June-July more probable based on story progression. Await official announcements.

How many primogems for guaranteed Harbinger? 28,800 primogems (180 pulls) worst-case with 50/50 loss. 14,400 (90 pulls) if 50/50 already lost. Version 6.3 provides 14,540 F2P—covers one guarantee with existing loss.

Which Harbingers are playable now? Three: Tartaglia (Rank 11, Version 1.1), Wanderer (former Rank 6, Version 3.3), Arlecchino (Rank 4, Version 4.6). All maintain regular reruns.

What materials does Columbina need? Varunada Lazurite (1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, 6 Gemstones), 168 Winter Icelea, 46 Radiant Antler, 2,092,530 Mora, 419 Hero's Wit. Pre-farming needs Snezhnaya access (Version 6.0). Stockpile Mora/EXP now.

Columbina or Capitano first? Columbina—confirmed January 14, 2026 release, Hydro element guarantees meta relevance across Freeze/Vaporize/Bloom. Capitano's unconfirmed date and Cryo Sword create uncertainty vs Ayaka. Pull Columbina unless Capitano's beta reveals game-changing mechanics or you need Cryo DPS specifically.

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