Meet Ineffa: Genshin's First Nod-Krai Native
With Patch 5.8, Genshin Impact introduces Ineffa, the game’s first five-star character from the upcoming Nod-Krai region. She’s an Electro polearm user who brings more than just a flashy kit—she fundamentally changes how we interact with a well-known reaction: Electrocharged. By enabling a new reaction called Lunar Charge, Ineffa might be the preview of a larger elemental shift for Nod-Krai characters moving forward.
Her design is straightforward but with deeper implications. Her passive doesn’t just enhance an element—it replaces an entire reaction. That alone makes her one of the most conceptually unique units in the game to date.
Ineffa’s Vision and Weapon: What She Brings to the Table
Ineffa wields the Electro element and uses a polearm as her weapon of choice. Unlike characters who deal the majority of their damage through skills or bursts, her true value lies in her passive and the new reaction she enables.
She ascends with Crit Rate, making her easier to build around critical-based damage, especially given how Lunar Charge benefits from Crit unlike traditional transformative reactions.
Breaking Down Lunar Charge: How It Works
Lunar Charge is what makes Ineffa stand out. Once she’s on your team, traditional Electrocharged reactions are disabled and replaced with Lunar Charge. You don’t need to activate anything manually—just having her in the party is enough.
Lunar Charge triggers when Hydro and Electro are applied to an enemy, much like Electrocharged. But instead of the traditional reaction, a Thundercloud appears, dealing Electro damage every two seconds. Unlike Electrocharged, this damage is single-target and scales with both Elemental Mastery and Crit stats.
That last point is key—Lunar Charge can crit, which makes it scale differently from most other transformative reactions. Damage is determined by all characters who apply Hydro or Electro in the same 2-second window, not just the one who triggers the reaction. This opens the door for multi-character synergy in a way we haven’t really seen before.
Lunar Charge vs. Electrocharged: What’s the Real Difference?
At its core, Lunar Charge changes how teams are built around Electro and Hydro. Electrocharged deals AOE damage every second, while Lunar Charge delivers single-target damage every two seconds, but can crit and factors in multiple characters’ stats.
Electrocharged scales primarily with Elemental Mastery and Character Level. Lunar Charge does too—but adds Crit and multipliers into the mix, resulting in a scaling formula more similar to Melt or Vaporize, despite being transformative.
Early tests suggest Lunar Charge’s raw numbers aren’t significantly better than Electrocharged across the board. It shines more through Direct Lunar Charge, which comes from specific skills in Ineffa’s kit and scales even better.
Understanding Direct Lunar Charge: Bonus Damage Sources
Direct Lunar Charge is a special type of damage in Ineffa’s kit that’s not triggered through elemental application. Instead, it comes from her robot companion and other specific abilities.
Unlike the standard Lunar Charge, these hits factor in Attack%, EM, and reaction buffs, and are then multiplied by three. It’s a major damage contributor, especially in setups built around Lunar Charge uptime.
This type of damage also ignores enemy defense, making it highly reliable even in tougher content. If you’re building Ineffa for personal DPS, maximizing the conditions for these procs is a big part of her success.
Talent Overview: What Her Skills Actually Do
Her kit is mechanically simple but plays a crucial role in team interactions. Her Elemental Skill generates a shield that scales with her Attack and deploys a turret-like robot that targets nearby enemies every 2 seconds. This robot is off-field and behaves similarly to characters like Fischl and Emily.
Her Elemental Burst deals direct Electro damage and refreshes the robot if it's already active. It also gives an EM buff to herself and the active character, again based on her Attack stat.
Her A1 Passive is where most of her damage potential lies: if Thunderclouds are nearby (i.e., Lunar Charge is active), her robot triggers Direct Lunar Charge hits on top of its regular attacks. This is the core of her personal DPS.
Artifact Options: What Works Best on Ineffa?
At launch, Ineffa doesn’t have a single “best” artifact set, but several are viable depending on how you want to use her.
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Thundering Fury (4-piece) is currently being adjusted to directly buff Lunar Charge, making it a strong option.
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Gilded Dreams (4-piece) grants both EM and ATK, which synergizes well with her scaling needs.
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Tenacity of the Millelith (4-piece) provides a teamwide ATK buff and works if you're using her for support.
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A mix of 2-piece ATK% and 2-piece EM is also solid until more targeted sets are released.
For stats: go ATK% Sands, ATK% Goblet, and Crit Circlet. Since Lunar Charge ignores damage% but scales with ATK and Crit, this loadout optimizes her direct procs.
Weapon Choices: Best Polearms for Ineffa
Her signature polearm is her best weapon by far, giving Crit stats and boosting Lunar Charge when she generates a shield. Beyond that, most 5-star polearms work:
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Calamity Queller, Staff of Scarlet Sands, and Staff of Homa are excellent for raw stat sticks.
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Engulfing Lightning is solid for teams needing more ER.
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Favonius Lance or Missive Windspear serve as decent 4-star options for F2P players.
Battle Pass weapons like Deathmatch or Ballad of the Fjords are also great, assuming you can meet the passive requirements.
Constellation Breakdown: Worth Pulling Beyond C0?
Ineffa’s constellations are largely focused on personal damage increases, without huge team utility.
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C1 gives a large Lunar Charge damage buff after using her skill (up to 50% at 2000 ATK).
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C2 adds a second hit to her robot’s attack, also counted as Direct Lunar Charge.
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C3 and C5 boost her burst level.
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C4 grants energy regeneration when Lunar Charge triggers.
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C6 causes periodic AoE hits every 3.5 seconds, also as Direct Lunar Charge.
Of these, C1 is arguably the most impactful and forward-looking, especially if more Lunar Charge DPS units arrive in future updates.
Best Teams for Ineffa: Who Does She Work With?
Ineffa fits best into teams that would previously rely on Electrocharged—because she replaces it entirely. That means her ideal partners are characters who consistently apply Hydro and Electro over time.
She works well with:
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Hydro DPS like Neuvillette, though his best comps often don’t include Ineffa.
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Electro DPS who need off-field Hydro.
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Anemo drivers like Sucrose, Mizuki, or Heizou—though they tend to build EM, which means they don’t benefit from Lunar Charge crit scaling.
She doesn’t shine in Dendro teams because Dendro consumes Hydro and Electro auras too quickly, reducing Lunar Charge uptime.
Ineffa’s Role in Future Team Archetypes
While her current teams are fine, Ineffa seems designed with future Nod-Krai characters in mind. The last line in her passive hints at a mechanic that may connect all future characters from that region.
Just like how Emily set up Burning teams before Kinich launched, Ineffa might be laying the groundwork for a future Lunar Charge-based DPS—one that benefits heavily from her enabling role.
That hypothetical character could be highly synergistic with her, making Ineffa a “must-have” later even if her current value is more moderate.
Final Thoughts: Should You Pull Ineffa?
As it stands, Ineffa is an interesting unit with a unique mechanic, but not one that drastically shifts the meta. Her strength lies more in her personal scaling and conceptual design than in raw team-wide impact.
She performs well in Electrocharged-like teams, offers solid off-field damage, and introduces a reaction that will likely be central to Genshin’s next big element shake-up. If you're excited about Nod-Krai and want to prepare for future team comps, Ineffa is worth considering.
If you're more focused on current meta and high DPS output, you might want to wait and see what Patch 6.0 brings.
Conclusion
Ineffa introduces one of the most mechanically unique systems in Genshin Impact with her Lunar Charge passive, transforming how players approach Electro and Hydro reactions. While her current synergy with existing characters is limited, her value lies in setting up future team structures, especially as the Nod-Krai region becomes more integrated into the game.
Her straightforward turret playstyle hides deeper complexity in optimizing team reactions and stat interactions. Players who enjoy theorycrafting or building teams around new mechanics will find her rewarding, while those chasing pure DPS might prefer to wait for upcoming releases.
Ultimately, Ineffa is best seen as an investment into the future of Genshin Impact’s combat ecosystem, where Lunar Charge will likely play a more dominant role.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Ineffa’s element and weapon?
Ineffa is an Electro polearm user.
How does Lunar Charge work in Genshin Impact?
Lunar Charge replaces Electrocharged when Ineffa is on the team. It creates a Thundercloud that deals Electro damage every two seconds to a single enemy. It can crit and scales with Elemental Mastery, Crit, and Level.
What is the difference between Lunar Charge and Direct Lunar Charge?
Lunar Charge is a reaction caused by applying Hydro and Electro. Direct Lunar Charge is ability-based damage that follows similar scaling but adds Attack% and a 3x multiplier.
Is Ineffa worth pulling in Patch 5.8?
She’s viable now, but likely designed for future synergy with Nod-Krai characters. If you’re looking to build for the future, she’s worth considering.
What are the best weapons for Ineffa?
Her signature polearm is best. Other good options include Staff of Scarlet Sands, Calamity Queller, and Favonius Lance for energy regeneration.
Which teams does Ineffa work best with?
She works best in teams focused on Electrocharged-style reactions with Hydro and Electro enablers. Dendro teams are less optimal due to aura interference.
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