Welcome, Traveler, to the definitive guide for one of Teyvat's most unique characters to grace us in 2025, the automaton maid from Nod-Krai, Ineffa. As a 5-star Electro Polearm user, Ineffa has carved out a powerful niche that has completely redefined Electro-based reactions. She’s not just another pretty face from Fontaine; she’s a clockwork marvel with the soul of an ancient dragon, ready to zap your enemies into oblivion. Whether you were immediately captivated by her unique design or are curious about her meta-defining abilities, this guide will cover everything you need to know about building and playing Genshin Impact Ineffa.

Who is Ineffa? A Clockwork Heart

Ineffa is more than just gears and metal; she's a sentient battle automaton created by the brilliant Aino from various scraps. Her core, however, holds a secret: it's a fragment of a Sovereign Lord who wished to abandon its ancient vendetta and find a new purpose. This duality is reflected in her design, which beautifully blends the aesthetics of multiple nations. You can see hints of Mondstadt's fashion, Fontaine's intricate clockwork, and even the unsettling doll-like appearance reminiscent of Snezhnaya. This makes her one of the most visually distinct characters in the game to date.

Her gameplay revolves around her Elemental Skill, "Cleaning Mode: Carrier Frequency," which summons her loyal assistant, Birgitta. Think of Birgitta as your personal, rocket-punching companion who also happens to wrap you in a cozy Electro shield that scales off Ineffa's ATK. This makes her both an offensive force and a comfortable defensive support.

The Lunar-Charged Revolution

The absolute cornerstone of Ineffa's kit is her ability to create the Lunar-Charged reaction. Simply by having Ineffa on your team, any Electro-Charged reaction you trigger is transformed into this new, super-powered version. So, what makes it so special?

1. It Can CRIT: This is a game-changer. Unlike traditional transformative reactions, Lunar-Charged can benefit from your characters' CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG stats, leading to massive damage spikes.

2. Team-Wide Contribution: The damage is calculated based on the stats of all Hydro and Electro units that applied the elements. This encourages a full team effort!

3. Off-Field Dominance: A stormcloud forms above enemies, striking them with Electro DMG over time. This means Ineffa contributes consistent damage even when she's not on the field.

Mastering this mechanic is the key to unlocking Ineffa's true potential as a top-tier Sub-DPS.

Building Your Automaton Maid: Weapons & Artifacts

Building Ineffa is refreshingly straightforward because her offensive and defensive capabilities both scale with ATK. Your goal is to balance ATK, CRIT, and Elemental Mastery to maximize her Lunar-Charged damage.

Stat Priority Goals:

• ATK: Aim for at least 2,000 to max out her passive talent buff.

• CRIT Rate/DMG: A standard 1:2 ratio, aiming for 60-70% CRIT Rate and 150%+ CRIT DMG.

• Elemental Mastery: 300 or more is a great target.

• Energy Recharge: 130-150% if she's the only Electro unit; slightly less in a double Electro team.

Build Aspect	Recommendation
Best Weapon	Fractured Halo (Signature Weapon)
Replacements	Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Ballad of the Fjords, Deathmatch, Prospector's Shovel
Best Artifact	4-pc Silken Moon's Serenade (Provides EM and boosts Lunar Reaction DMG)
Alternate Sets	4-pc Gilded Dreams, 4-pc Thundering Fury
Main Stats	Sands: ATK% or EM / Goblet: ATK% or EM / Circlet: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

Since DMG% bonuses don't significantly boost Lunar-Charged, an ATK% or EM goblet is generally better than an Electro DMG% one. This makes her a bit easier to farm for! 😉

The Best Ineffa Team Compositions

Ineffa's flexibility allows her to slot into several powerful team archetypes. Her ability to enable Lunar-Charged while providing shields and off-field damage makes her an invaluable teammate.

Neuvillette Ineffa Hyper-Carry

This is arguably one of the strongest teams in the current 2025 meta. The Neuvillette Ineffa pairing is a match made in heaven. Neuvillette provides immense, consistent Hydro application with his Charged Attack, perfectly setting up Ineffa's off-field Electro from Birgitta to trigger a constant storm of Lunar-Charged reactions. This ineffa team composition is pure elemental fury. ⚡

• Core: Ineffa (Sub-DPS), Neuvillette (Main DPS)

• Flex 1: Furina (Buffer/Sub-DPS) for her massive DMG% bonus.

• Flex 2: Kaedehara Kazuha (Grouping/VV Shred) or another Anemo support.

Aino Ineffa Teams & Other Synergies

It's only natural to pair the creation with her creator! Aino Ineffa teams create a powerful double Electro core. Aino can act as a battery and on-field driver, while Ineffa provides the crucial Lunar-Charged mechanic and defensive utility. Add two powerful Hydro applicators like Yelan and Furina, and you have a relentless taser-style team.

Ineffa also enables unique Hyperbloom variants. Since Lunar-Charged allows Hydro and Electro to coexist on an enemy, you can add a single Dendro character like Nahida or Alhaitham to spawn Dendro Cores, creating a "Hyperbloom-Plus" team that deals damage from multiple sources at once.

Talent and Constellation Priorities

For talents, your focus should be on her off-field damage and utility:

Talent Priority: Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst >> Normal Attack

When it comes to Constellations, Ineffa is fantastic at C0, but her C1, Rectifying Processor, is a massive upgrade. It provides a significant Lunar-Charged DMG bonus to the entire party based on Ineffa's ATK. Honestly, getting her C1 is like giving your whole team a huge power-up before a big fight – everyone just performs better! Her later constellations primarily boost her personal damage, making C1 the most valuable and cost-effective stopping point for most players.

Ineffa is a truly revolutionary character in Genshin Impact, offering a fresh and powerful playstyle centered around a fun, new reaction. If you're looking to elevate your Electro or Hydro characters, especially powerhouses like Neuvillette, Ineffa is an investment you won't regret.

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