Zajef77 has released a comprehensive analysis of Ineffa, the new Electro character debuting in Genshin Impact Version 5.8. As the first unit to introduce the Lunar Charge reaction, Ineffa is both exciting and complicated. Here’s a full breakdown of how her kit functions, how Lunar Charge works, and what her role may be in the meta.

What is Lunar Charge?

Lunar Charge is a new reaction that occurs when Hydro and Electro are applied to an enemy—just like Electro-Charged—but with significant differences:

  • It ticks once every 2 seconds, compared to Electro-Charged’s 1 second or faster rate.
  • It can crit, unlike most transformative reactions.
  • It uses the stats of all contributing characters instead of just the trigger.
  • Its Elemental Mastery (EM) scaling is worse than Electro-Charged, but Crit scaling offsets that.

Instead of designating a trigger unit, Lunar Charge evaluates the personal EM and crit stats of each character involved and applies weighted damage: the strongest character contributes 100%, the second 50%, and others only about 8%.

This means one well-built unit can carry the Lunar Charge damage, and building around crit stats instead of EM becomes viable.

Passive Contributions

Ineffa passively boosts the team’s Lunar Charge damage:

  • 14% bonus Lunar Charge DMG if she has 2,000 ATK (0.7% per 100 ATK).
  • This bonus is easy to achieve with standard builds.

She also provides Elemental Mastery (EM) to the active character and herself after using her burst, scaling with 6% of her ATK—often around 150 EM.

Kit Breakdown

Normal Attacks

  • Unremarkable on paper, but her charged attack animation resembles Raiden or Esfa—visually appealing but not the core of her power.

Elemental Skill

  • Activates an Electro shield, effective against Electro damage.
  • Summons her assistant, Vegeta, who deals AoE Electro damage every 2 seconds.
  • Similar to Lon’s shield, but slightly weaker scaling.
  • Damage ticks are solid but slower than units like Escafier.

Elemental Burst

  • Resummons Vegeta and resets duration.
  • High upfront AoE damage.
  • Lasts 20 seconds, providing consistent off-field uptime.

Ascension 1 Passive

  • If a Thundercloud (off-field summon) is present, Vegeta deals bonus Lunar Charge damage based on 80% of Ineffa’s ATK.
  • This damage ignores defense and is tripled, effectively creating 500 motion value attacks every 2 seconds.
  • This is where most of her power comes from.

Damage Potential

Zajef77’s calculations show that Ineffa may have the highest off-field DPS in the game, even rivaling Escafier with Shenhe buffs. Her off-field output can exceed 40,000 DPS, with consistent uptime.

However, she does not buff allies, nor does she offer resistance shred or healing. She provides shielding and damage—nothing more. That makes her best suited as a selfish sub-DPS.

Team Synergies

  • Hydro and Electro carries: Fits well in Ayato, Neuvillette, or Verressa teams.
  • She’s a flex slot option where personal damage matters more than buffs.
  • In Verressa teams with Furina, she can replace Yanson as a backline option.

Artifact Considerations

No best-in-slot artifact set exists yet. Theoretical leaks suggest a future Nod Krai-specific set offering 95 EM and 56% crit value.

For now:

  • Use Tenacity of the Millelith (TOM) for shielding strength.
  • 2pc EM / 2pc ATK% is a viable option.

Important stat note:

  • Lunar Charge damage from talents doesn’t scale with DMG% (e.g., Goblet bonuses).
  • Prioritize ATK%, EM, and Crit stats.

Can You Onfield Ineffa?

Yes. Onfield Ineffa with C6 Bennett or other ATK-buffing supports becomes viable:

  • Her scaling and EM sharing allows overvape-style comps.
  • She may even be the second-best Electro carry after Raiden.
  • Use charged attacks for high output; her kit allows fast rotation.

Closing Thoughts

Ineffa’s power is not from her reaction, but from her incredible personal damage—especially with her A1 passive. Lunar Charge, while novel, is not the centerpiece—it’s the delivery system.

She’s the new gold standard in off-field Electro DPS, and her future viability could increase further with regional artifacts and meta shifts.

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This article is based on insights from Zajef77’s Ineffa analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lunar Charge in Genshin?

It’s a new Electro-Hydro reaction that ticks every 2 seconds, can crit, and scales with multiple characters’ stats.

Is Lunar Charge stronger than Electro-Charged?

Not in raw damage. Lunar Charge trades frequency for consistency and crit potential but has lower EM scaling.

What makes Ineffa strong?

Her A1 passive, which enables massive off-field Lunar Charge damage that ignores defense and triples in scaling.

Is Ineffa better as an onfielder or offfielder?

Off-field is optimal, but onfield Ineffa with strong ATK buffers like Bennett is viable and potentially top-tier.

What artifacts should I use on Ineffa?

Currently: Tenacity of the Millelith or 2pc ATK / 2pc EM. Future Nod Krai sets may change this.

Should I build her for EM or Crit?

Crit and ATK% are preferred. EM has low scaling for Lunar Charge, so it’s not a priority.

Is Ineffa meta?

Yes. In the right teams, she provides top-tier off-field DPS and fits into Hydro/Electro teams that value raw damage over utility.