Jello Impact dives deep into the latest updates surrounding Ineffa, Genshin Impact’s first Nod Krai character, and how she redefines team compositions—especially when paired with powerhouse units like Neuvillette. With the Lunar Charge reaction now live and big buffs applied to her kit, Ineffa is no longer just an experimental concept—she’s emerging as a top-tier off-field damage dealer.

Design & Lore: A Robot with a Mission

Ineffa, also known as Ana, has officially been revealed as a domestic-use multifunctional robot from Natlan, reactivated in the upcoming Nod Krai region. Her striking red-and-blue steampunk-inspired design has sparked divided opinions, but Jello sees it as a refreshing departure from Genshin’s usual aesthetics. Her character lore hints at deeper themes of humanity, creation, and identity—essential groundwork for Nod Krai’s narrative direction.

Kit Recap and Major Buff

Ineffa’s kit still includes:

  • Electro application and shielding through her Elemental Skill
  • Damage-focused Elemental Burst that keeps her assistant “Vegeta” on-field
  • Conversion of Electro-Charged into Lunar Charge via her first passive
  • EM buff scaling with her ATK

The major update? Her Lunar Charge talent damage now ignores defense and is tripled, turning her into one of the highest off-field damage dealers in the game. This pushes her beyond niche utility and into competitive sub-DPS territory.

How Lunar Charge Works (Quick Recap)

  • Ticks every 2 seconds
  • Uses all contributors’ stats, not just a trigger
  • Can crit, but scales poorly with EM
  • Focus is on ATK and Crit over EM
  • Greatly simplified calculation for ease of building

Jello emphasizes that while Lunar Charge is novel, it is not worth building a team around. Its power lies in consistent, passive damage, not burst potential.

Best Team: Neuvillette + Ineffa

The most promising team right now pairs Neuvillette with Ineffa. Here’s why:

  • Neuvillette benefits from a consistent shielder who doesn’t steal buffs
  • Ineffa contributes high off-field DPS without overlapping roles
  • Works well with both C0 and C1 Neuvillette builds

Jello currently considers this Neuvillette’s best team, especially if you don’t have Shanlin or want to free her up for another team. The synergy is smooth, efficient, and doesn’t rely on setup-heavy reactions.

Team Viability Overview

Stronger Than Expected:

  • Neuvillette teams
  • Overvape with Arlecchino (Easy to play, strong passive damage, no VV setup)

Underwhelming or Slight Downgrade:

  • Electro-Charged teams (Crit scaling makes standard EM builds suboptimal)
  • Hyperbloom/Spread (Slight upgrade over Kuki Shinobu, but no healing and lower synergy)
  • Electro Carry Cores (Marginal upgrades at best, especially for Clorinde)

Artifact & Weapon Discussion

Currently, Ineffa lacks a dedicated artifact set. Jello expects a Lunar Reaction-focused set to debut in Version 6.0. For now:

  • Best Set: Marechaussee Hunter or 2pc ATK + 2pc EM
  • Best Weapon: Her signature buzzsaw polearm, or surprisingly, Calamity Queller (due to its raw ATK bonus and synergy with her kit)

Stat priorities:

  • ATK% and Crit, not DMG% or EM

Should You Pull for Ineffa?

Pull if:

  • You’re a Neuvillette main looking for top performance
  • You want a high-damage shielder
  • You’re preparing for future Nod Krai synergies

Hold off if:

  • You’re waiting on confirmed info for future 6.0 characters
  • You already run strong comps that don’t need a high DPS shielder

Jello suspects that Ineffa’s real value may show up once new characters arrive in 6.0. Until then, she fills a very valuable niche for specific accounts, especially for those who want to free up other supports like Shanlin or Kazuha.

Final Thoughts

Ineffa may not be a must-pull for every account, but she’s a massive win for Neuvillette players, a great plug-in unit for passive damage comps, and one of the best-designed characters yet in terms of thematic presentation. As we inch closer to the Nod Krai region, she’s likely just the beginning of a whole new gameplay archetype.

For more builds, meta breakdowns, and pre-6.0 planning, visit ExploreGenshin.gg.
This article is based on insights from Jello Impact’s Ineffa + Neuvillette synergy video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ineffa good with Neuvillette?

Yes. They currently form one of Neuvillette’s best teams, especially for C0 players.

Is Ineffa better than Shanlin or Kazuha?

In some teams, yes—particularly when you need shielding or want to free those units for other comps.

Does Ineffa work in Electro-Charged or Hyperbloom?

She can, but the synergy and value are lower. Not a major upgrade.

Is Lunar Charge worth building around?

No. It’s a passive reaction with low scaling. Build around Ineffa’s damage, not the reaction.

What’s Ineffa’s best role?

Off-field sub-DPS with a strong shield and top-tier passive damage.

What artifacts and weapons should I use?

Use Marechaussee Hunter or mixed ATK sets. For weapons, her signature or Calamity Queller are best.

Should I pull Ineffa in 5.8?

If you use Neuvillette or want a high-damage shielder, yes. Otherwise, it’s better to wait for 6.0 details.