Best Ineffa build in Genshin Impact

Ineffa is a 5-star support/sub-DPS in Genshin Impact who specialises in enabling and causing Lunar damage, which requires other Moonsign characters for maximum damage potential. Ineffa also works well outside of Lunar teams as a general Electro applicator who can shield, so she's actually far more versatile than her kit initially makes it seem.

To help you make her the best she can be, this page details the best Ineffa build in Genshin Impact, including her best teams, weapons, and Artifacts. And if you want even more information on Nod-Krai's best bot, check out our page on Ineffa's materials, kit and Constellations.

On this page:

• Best teams
• Best weapons
• Best Artifacts
• How to play Ineffa

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Best Ineffa teams in Genshin Impact

Ineffa's best teams take advantage of the Lunar Charged reaction, which means Ineffa is best paired with a Hydro character in most teams (as Lunar Charged is a fancy version of Electro + Hydro). Columbina is the best choice for this, followed by Aino, as they both activate Moonsign buffs when paired with Ineffa. Add Sucrose, and you've got an incredible team with a flexible final slot ready for endgame combat.

The other great thing about Ineffa is that she can also be strong-armed into just about any team that needs Electro application. Meaning she's incredibly versatile outside of Lunar Charged (and Lunar Bloom) teams as well. Ineffa may not be the top pick in these team comps, but she sure floats around the meta, and is a lot easier to play than other Electro alternatives.

To top things off, although Ineffa is primarily used as an off-field support, you can use her in an on-field DPS role.

Lunar Charged teams

Here are some of the best Lunar Charged teams for Ineffa in Genshin Impact.

Ineffa Flins Columbina/Aino Sucrose Ineffa Flins Columbina/Aino Xilonen/Durin Ineffa Columbina/Aino Fischl Sucrose Ineffa Columbina/Aino Sucrose Kujou Sara

Jahoda is a decent replacement for Sucrose at C6, but if you have Sucrose she's generally going to be better than Jahoda. But Jahoda can heal, so you might want to keep that in mind if you find Ineffa's shields aren't enough to keep your team alive.

Lunar Bloom/Hyperbloom teams

Here are some of the best Hyperbloom (Dendro + Hydro, then Electro) and superior Lunar Bloom (Moonsign characters using Dendro + Hydro, then Electro) teams for Ineffa in Genshin Impact.

Ineffa Nefer Lauma Columbina/Aino Ineffa Neuvillette Lauma Columbina/Furina Ineffa Nahida Yelan Xingqiu Ineffa Alhaitham Yelan Fischl/Xingqiu

Stellar Conduct teams

Stellar Conduct (Cryo + Electro + character who can trigger Stellar Glimmer) does not take advantage of Ineffa's Lunar Charged-focused kit, but she can work as a general Electro replacement if you really want to use her in place of someone like Fischl. Just keep in mind that she's not a top choice.

Ineffa Sandrone Odette Qiqi/Alyosha/Diona Ineffa Sandrone Qiqi/Diona Fischl/Alyosha Ineffa Cryo Traveler Odette Qiqi/Diona/Alyosha Ineffa Cryo Traveler Sucrose Qiqi/Diona/Alyosha

Other teams

While you can slot Ineffa into any team in need of Electro application to enable reactions like Overloaded and Vaporize, here's a selection of some of the best. Plus, some free-to-play alternatives, and bonus Geo options.

Ineffa Arlecchino Chevreuse Bennett Ineffa Arlecchino Yelan/Xingqiu Bennett Ineffa Durin Mona/Yelan Sucrose/Venti Ineffa Neuvillette Columbina/Aino Sucrose/Kazuha Ineffa Yelan Xingqiu Sucrose Ineffa Zibai Columbina/Aino Illuga Ineffa Navia Columbina/Furina/Yelan Xilonen/Linnea Ineffa Navia Durin Nicole

Best Ineffa weapons in Genshin Impact

Here's a list of Ineffa's best weapons in Genshin Impact.

Fractured Halo Ineffa's signature 5-star is unmatched in performance, as it increases Ineffa's attack when her Skill or Burst are used, and increases the team's Lunar Charged damage. Staff of the Scarlet Sands Not just a 5-star 'stat stick' this polearm is Ineffa's next best option, as it increases Ineffa's Crit Rate and her Elemental Mastery is converted into more attack. Bloodsoaked Ruins Another top 5-star 'stat stick' that increases Ineffa's Lunar Charged damage after her Skill is used, and boosts Crit Rate, Crit Damage, and Elemental Energy. Staff of Homa This 5-star 'stat stick' boosts Ineffa's Crit Damage, HP, and attack scaled off her HP. Favonious Lance Great if you need more Energy Recharge to consistently use Ineffa's Burst, but not so good if you already have that covered elsewhere with teammates or Artifacts. Ballad of the Fjords This battle pass polearm is an excellent 4-star option right up there with Ineffa's best 'stat sticks' when at Refinement 5. It increases Crit Rate, and Elemental Mastery when there are at least three different Elemental types in your party. Deathmatch Another fantastic 4-star battle pass pick at Refinement 5, it boosts Crit Rate, attack, and defence. Sacrificer's Staff A nice 4-star option that helps with Ineffa's Crit Rate, attack, and Energy Recharge needs. Prospector's Shovel Good 4-star pick in Lunar Charged teams, as it boosts attack and Lunar Charged damage. Missive Windspear Comfy 4-star polearm that increases attack, with even more attack (plus Elemental Mastery) when Ineffa triggers an Elemental Reaction. Kitain Cross Spear Another decent 4-star option if you're in need of more Elemental Mastery.

Other good 5-star 'stat stick' options that increase Ineffa's Crit Rate include Calamity Queller, Lumidouce Elegy, Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, or even the Skyward Spine as a budget free-to-play friendly option.

Best Ineffa Artifacts in Genshin Impact

In Lunar teams, Ineffa's best Artifact set is the 4-piece Aubade of Morningstar and Moon for its increase to Lunar damage when Ineffa is off-field. Pairing her with one other Moonsign character boosts this damage even more.

However, if nobody in your Lunar teams has the 4-piece Silken Moons Serenade set equipped, then you should pop it on Ineffa for its increase to the team's Elemental Mastery (EM) and Lunar damage.

Alternatively, while farming for either of these sets, you can use the 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith for attack, 4-piece Gilded Dreams for EM, or combine 2-piece attack and EM sets if they have better main and substats.

In Lunar Charge and most general Ineffa teams, the main Ineffa Artifact stats you should aim for are:

• Sands - Attack
• Goblet - Attack
• Circlet - Crit Damage/Rate

In most Lunar Bloom/Hyperbloom, or specific Elemental Mastery teams, the main Artifact stats you should aim for are:

• Sands - Elemental Mastery/Attack
• Goblet - Elemental Mastery/Attack
• Circlet - Crit Damage/Rate

The substats you should be looking for with any of these Artifact sets are:

• Crit Damage
• Crit Rate
• Attack
• Elemental Mastery (for Bloom/ultra specific teams)

If you're not using Ineffa with another Electro character and aren't getting enough Energy Recharge (ER) from elsewhere, then ER is worth building on your Artifacts.

Lastly, keep in mind that Ineffa's Lunar benefits stop at 2,000 attack. So if you have that covered elsewhere, you don't need to worry about building attack in your Artifact substats.

How to play Ineffa in Genshin Impact

Ineffa is a very easy character to play, as all you generally have to do is use her Skill and Burst, then swap to other teammates. But if you want to keep her Electro application constant in teams that require longer rotations, then you can Skill/Burst, swap to teammates, go back to Ineffa, then Burst/Skill.

The reason this simple playstyle works with Ineffa is because she's primarily put on the team to enable Lunar reactions (while dealing good Lunar damage herself), or to act as an Electro applicator. As a bonus, her Skill also activates a shield, giving your team a little survivability enhancement.

Activating Ineffa's Skill is the way she applies Electro, as it summons her robot Birgitta, who seeks out enemies so you don't have to worry too much about positioning. This Electro is applied even when Ineffa is off-field, which is what makes her such a good support/sub-DPS. Ineffa's Skill is even better in Lunar teams, as Birgitta performs additional attacks when a Lunar reaction is active.

Ineffa's Burst does great AOE Electro damage, meaning it's worth popping during your rotations. Plus, it either summons Birgitta or extends its timer, depending on if the robot is already on the field or not.

When levelling her up, get Ineffa to Level 90 first, then improve her Skill, followed by her Burst, then finally normal attacks if you want to use Ineffa on-field.

All the best building Ineffa in Genshin Impact!