Mualani is a 5-star Hydro character from Natlan in Genshin Impact. She is a damage dealer who wields a Catalyst in combat and specializes in dealing Vaporize damage to enemies. Her kit boasts high mobility, which is not only advantageous during battle but also quite useful to traverse the open world. By equipping her with suitable weapons and artifacts, as well as pairing her up with proper teammates, you can deal significant damage with Mualani. Here’s our Mualani build guide in Genhsin Impact with weapons, artifacts, and team comps.
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Genshin Impact Mualani Best Build Guide
Mualani Character Stats – Breakdown
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5-star |
| Element | Hydro |
| Weapon Type | Catalyst |
| Base ATK (Level 90) | 182 |
| Base DEF (Level 90) | 570 |
| Base HP (Level 90) | 15185 |
| Ascension Stat (Level 90) | 24.2% Crit Rate |
| Voice Actors | EN: Cassandra Lee Morris JP: Toyama Nao CN: Wang Xiaotong KR: Kim Do-hee |
| Strengths | • Straightforward gameplay. • High-damage ceiling with the Vaporize reaction. • HP-scaling makes her easy to build. • High mobility. • Good for exploration. |
| Weaknesses | • Repetitive gameplay. • Prone to missing Sharky’s Bite against mobile enemies. |
Mualani is a 5-star HP-scaling Hydro character in Genshin Impact. Similar to other Natlan characters, her Elemental Skill allows her to enter the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, during which she mounts her Sharky Surfboard and uses her Normal Attacks to deal significant damage and trigger elemental reactions. By pairing her up with any Pyro character, you can use Mualani to clear any in-game challenge. However, to do so, you need first to learn her rotation.
Here’s how to efficiently play Mualani:
- Use the abilities of your Sub-DPS and Support character, and then switch to Mualani.
- Cast her Elemental Skill to enter the Nightsoul’s Blessing state and mount the Sharky Surfboard.
- Tackle or come into contact with enemies to mark them with “Marked as Prey” and gain a Wave Momentum stack.
- When you have three Wave Momentum stacks, press Normal Attack to use Sharky’s Surging Bite to deal considerable AoE Hydro DMG.
- Afterward, begin collecting Wave Momentum stacks again by coming into contact with enemies and repeat the process until her Nightsoul points run out or the abilities of her teammates end.
Should you pull Mualani?
Yes, it is recommended to summon Mualani as she can be a strong addition to your lineup of Main DPS characters. She is quite fun to play, offers a lot of mobility, and has a high damage ceiling. With her by your side, you will be able to clear even the toughest challenges in the game.
Best Weapons for Mualani in Genshin Impact
Mualani’s signature 5-star Catalyst, Surf’s Up, is the best weapon for her. It dovetails with her kit completely, where it provides her with Crit DMG and HP, alongside buffing her Normal Attack damage. Apart from that, there are also a few other suitable options that you can use:
| Weapon | Rarity and How to Get | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
 Surf’s Up | 5-star; Gacha | • Provides Crit DMG. • Buffs HP. • Increases Normal Attack DMG. |
 Sacrificial Jade | 5-star; Battle Pass | • Provides Crit Rate. • Buffs HP and EM. |
 Ring of Yaxche | 4-star; Craftable | • Provides HP. • Increases Normal Attack DMG based on HP. |
While you can use any other 5-star Catalysts as well on Mualani, they will not perform on par with Sacrificial Jade. As such, it is advisable to pick the 4-star option over them.
Best Artifacts for Mualani in Genshin Impact
The best artifact set for Mualani is the Obsidian Codex. It can increase her damage output and provide her with additional Crit Rate. Other than that, Heart of Depth is also a viable option. Here’s what each artifact set offers Mualani:
| Artifact Set | How to Get | Effect |
|---|---|---|
 Obsidian Codex | Sanctum of Rainbow Spirits Domain, Natlan | • 2-Piece: While the equipping character is in Nightsoul’s Blessing and is on the field, their DMG dealt is increased by 15%. • 4-Piece: After the equipping character consumes 1 Nightsoul point while on the field, CRIT Rate increases by 40% for 6s. This effect can trigger once every second. |
 Heart of Depth | Peak of Vindagnyr Domain, Dragonspine | • 2-Piece: Hydro DMG Bonus +15%. • 4-Piece: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 30% for 15s. |
Main Stats Priority
- Sands: HP%
- Goblet: Hydro DMG Bonus
- Circlet: Crit DMG
Sub-Stats Priority
- Crit Rate
- Crit DMG
- HP%
- EM
Best Team Comps for Mualani in Genshin Impact
As mentioned above, Mualani shines in team compositions built around the Vaporize reaction. As such, you must include a Pyro Sub-DPS, like Mavuika or Xiangling, on the team. Apart from that, you can opt for other Support characters like Kazuha, Furina, and Xilonen that can buff the team’s damage output, or select any other Hydro character for the Hydro Resonance. Here are some examples of her best teams in the game:
Premium Teams
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS / Support | Sub-DPS / Support |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mualani |  Mavuika |  Furina |  Xilonen |
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS / Support | Sub-DPS / Support |
|---|---|---|---|
Mualani | Mavuika |  Furina | Xilonen |
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS / Support | Sub-DPS / Support |
|---|---|---|---|
Mualani | Mavuika | Furina |  Dehya |
F2P Team
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS / Support | Sub-DPS / Support |
|---|---|---|---|
Mualani |  Xiangling |  Sucrose |  Candace |
Genshin Impact Mualani Kit Details and Talent Level-up Priority
Let’s look at all of Mualani’s talents in the game and which ones to prioritize when building her:
| Talent | Effect | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Attacks | Performs up to 3 attacks that deal Hydro DMG. | Low |
| Elemental Skill (Surfshark Wavebreaker) | Combining her mastery of speed and the waves and water, Mualani can surf anytime, anywhere. After using this skill, Mualani will gain 60 Nightsoul points and enter the Nightsoul’s Blessing state. During the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, she gets the following effects: • Mualani mounts her Sharky Surfboard, increasing her Movement SPD and interruption resistance. • Normal Attacks are converted to Sharky’s Bites, dealing Nightsoul-aligned Hydro DMG based on her Max HP. • When Mualani makes contact with opponents, she applies “Marked as Prey” and gains 1 Wave Momentum stack. When Mualani uses Sharky’s Bite, her DMG dealt increases based on Wave Momentum stacks. When she has 3 stacks, Sharky’s Bite will be converted to Sharky’s Surging Bite, further increasing her DMG and removing all her stacks when hitting an opponent. | Highest |
| Elemental Burst (Boomsharka-laka) | Fires a Super Shark Missile that can track opponents, dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Hydro DMG based on Mualani’s Max HP. | High |
| Passive Talent 1 (Heat-Resistant Freshwater Puffer) | When Sharky’s Surging Bite hits an opponent, a Puffer is generated nearby. Mualani will restore 20 Nightsoul points when she picks up a Puffer. Only 2 such Puffers can be created in this way during a single instance of being in Nightsoul’s Blessing. | NA |
| Passive Talent 2 (Natlan’s Greatest Guide) | After a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, Mualani will gain 1 stack of Wavechaser’s Exploits, which lasts for 20s. Max 3 stacks. When she uses Boomsharka-laka, Mualani will clear all Wavechaser’s Exploits stacks and increase the DMG of this Boomsharka-laka by 15%/30%/45% of her Max HP based on the number of stacks cleared. | NA |
| Passive Talent 3 (Night Realm’s Gift: Crests and Troughs) | After her Nightsoul points are depleted, Mualani will switch to consuming Phlogiston to maintain her Nightsoul’s Blessing. | NA |
| Passive Talent 4 (The Trick is to Keep Smiling!) | While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, 15 Phlogiston will be restored when interacting with some harvestable items. Additionally, the location of nearby resources unique to Natlan will appear on your mini-map. | NA |
Best Mualani Constellations in Genshin Impact
Here are all of Mualani’s Constellations and their pull value:
| Constellation | Effect | Value |
|---|---|---|
| C1 (The Leisurely “Meztli”…) | The DMG dealt by the first Sharky’s Surging Bite after Mualani enters Nightsoul’s Blessing and the Shark Missiles it triggers is increased by 66% of Mualani’s Max HP. This instance of increased DMG is subject to the diminishing DMG rules of Surfshark Wavebreaker. In addition, while out of combat, Mualani’s Nightsoul’s Blessing state consumes 30% less Phlogiston and Nightsoul points. | High |
| C2 (Mualani, Going All Out!) | Mualani gains 2 of Surfshark Wavebreaker’s Wave Momentum stacks when she enters Nightsoul’s Blessing state. She will gain 1 stack when obtaining a Puffer. In addition, whenever Mualani obtains 2 Puffers within a single instance of the Nightsoul’s Blessing state, she will recover an additional 12 Nightsoul points over 2s. This effect requires the Passive Talent “Heat-Resistant Freshwater Floater” to be unlocked first. | High |
| C3 (Surfing Atop Joyous Seas) | Increases the Level of Surfshark Wavebreaker by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. | Medium |
| C4 (Sharky Eats Puffies) | Mualani regenerates 8 Energy when obtaining a Puffer. Must first unlock the Passive Talent “Heat-Resistant Freshwater Floater.” Additionally, Boomsharka-laka deals 75% increased DMG. | Low |
| C5 (Same Style of Surfboard on Sale!) | Increases the Level of Boomsharka-laka by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. | Low |
| C6 (Spirit of the Springs’ People) | The DMG increase from the Constellation “The Leisurely ‘Meztli’…” is no longer limited to being triggered once every Nightsoul’s Blessing. | High |
How and When Can You Get Mualani in Genshin Impact?
Mualani is currently available on the second-half banners of Genshin Impact’s ongoing 5.8 update. Her banner, which also includes Bennett, Ororon, and Ifa, went live on August 19, 2025, and will remain active until September 9, 2025. Moreover, her signature weapon, Surf’s Up, is also available on the Epitome Invocation weapons banner alongside her during this period.
Also Read: Chasca vs Mualani: Best Character to Summon in Genshin Impact 5.8
Banner History
| Banner Version | Dates |
|---|---|
| 5.0 | August 28, 2024, to September 17, 2024 |
| 5.8 | August 19, 2025, to September 9, 2025 |
Following Mualani’s debut in version 5.0, her latest banner in version 5.8 is her first rerun.
