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Today we will be going over our new Hydro DPS in the game Mualani!
Our resident Natlan Guide and Shark Surfer who has amazing Vaporize Damage potential!
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Materials
Build Materials
Farming Schedule
Skill Kit
Mualani's entire kit scaling is on HP% so giving her as much HP as possible while Crit Rate/DMG and Energy Recharge is important! What's even better that with her having so much HP she will not be as squishy, which is very important due to her being a Catalyst User (weapon type that has the lowest Defense and HP out of everyone). But remember how I said she does great reactions in teams meant for Vaporize? So make sure to try and get some Elemental Mastery for her as well since she'll be the one creating the reaction! Elemental Mastery can be gained from artifact substats, or from a party member that has a mechanic to give team members Elemental Mastery.
Normal Attack
Cooling Treatment
Normal Attack
Normal Attack
Performs up to 3 attacks that deal Hydro DMG.
Charged Attack
Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to smack a Pufferball into the air that deals AoE Hydro DMG upon landing.
Plunging Attack
Gathers the power of Hydro and plunges towards the ground from mid-air, damaging all opponents in her path. Deals AoE Hydro DMG upon impact with the ground.
Talent Level 1:
3 Hit DMG: 70.0%
Charged Attack DMG: 143%
Charge Attack Stamina Cost: 50.0
Plunge DMG: 56.8%
Low/High Plunge DMG: 114%/142%
Talent Level 10:
3 Hit DMG: 126.1%
Charged Attack DMG: 257%
Charge Attack Stamina Cost: 50.0
Plunge DMG: 112.3%
Low/High Plunge DMG: 225%/281%
Skill
Surfshark Wavebreaker
Movement
Combat
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.
Nightsoul's Blessing: Mualani
Continuously consume Nightsoul points. When they are depleted or when the skill is used again, Mualani's Nightsoul's Blessing will end. The state itself has the following traits:
·Mualani mounts her Sharky Surfboard, increasing Mualani's Movement SPD and interruption resistance. Mualani can move on water and liquid Phlogiston while this state is active, and she will take no DMG from the latter.
·Normal Attacks will be converted to Sharky's Bites, dealing Nightsoul-aligned Hydro DMG based on Mualani's Max HP. Sharky's Bites can be used in mid-air. DMG dealt this way is considered Normal Attack DMG.
·When she makes contact with opponents in this state, Mualani applies "Marked as Prey" to them and gains 1 Wave Momentum stack. Max 3 stacks. 1 stack can be gained from the same opponent every 0.7s.
Wave Momentum and Marked as Prey
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.
When Sharky's Bite hits an opponent Marked as Prey, that mark will be removed, and she will fire Shark Missiles at up to 5 nearby opponents Marked as Prey, dealing DMG to them equal to this Sharky's Bite instance and clearing their Marks. If more than 1 opponent is the target of Sharky's Bite and Shark Missiles, the DMG dealt will decrease, decreasing at most to 72% of the original DMG when 3 opponents are targeted.
Talent Level 1:
Sharky's Bite Base DMG: 8.68% Max HP
Wave Momentum DMG Bonus: 4.34% Max HP/Stack
Sharky's Surging Bite Additional DMG Bonus: 21.70% Max HP
Sharky's Bite CD: 1.8s
Nightsoul Point Limit: 60
CD: 6.0s
Talent Level 10:
Sharky's Bite Base DMG: 15.62% Max HP
Wave Momentum DMG Bonus: 7.81% Max HP/Stack
Sharky's Surging Bite Additional DMG Bonus: 39.06% Max HP
Sharky's Bite CD: 1.8s
Nightsoul Point Limit: 60
CD: 6.0s
Burst
Boomsharka-laka
Boomsharka-laka
Fires a Super Shark Missile that can track opponents, dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Hydro DMG based on Mualani's Max HP.
Talent Level 1:
Skill DMG: 58.4% Max HP
CD: 15.0s
Energy Cost: 60
Talent Level 10:
Skill DMG: 105.2% Max HP
CD: 15.0s
Energy Cost: 60
Talent Priority:
One should focus on her Skill, Burst and then her Normal Attacks. In fact leveling up the Normal Attack is not needed at all! This is because when using her skill you enter an enhance where any normal attacks she does, is not scaling on her normal attack but rather her skill. Think similar to Ayato, where his skil makes his Normal Attack be completely different.
Passive Talent 1
Heat-Resistant Freshwater Floater
When Sharky's Surging Bite hits an opponent, a Puffer will be 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.
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.
Constellations
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.
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.
C3:
Surfing Atop Joyous Seas
Increases the Level of Surfshark Wavebreaker by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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.
C5:
Same Style of Surfboard on Sale!
Increases the Level of Boomsharka-laka by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
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.
Noteworthy Constellations:
C1: Increases her skill damage and also reduces the consumption rate of Phlogiston and Nightsoul Points when she is not on the field.
C2: Immediately gains 2 stacks of Surfshark Wavebreaker's Wave Momentum when entering Nightsoul's blessing state. Also allows her to gain 12 points of Nighsoul Points over 2s when she obtains 2 puffers while in her blessing state. Must unlock passive talent first.
C4: Regains some energy when gaining a puffer and burst gains a 75% DMG increase.
C6: Removes C1 restriction of needing to be in the Nightsoul Blessing State. An overall increase in her damage output on skill with that restriction removed.
Artifacts
Obsidian Codex
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.
Marechaussee Hunter
2 Piece: Normal and Charged Attack Dmg +15%
4 Piece: When the current HP increases or decreases, Crit Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks
Heart of Depth
2 Piece: Hydro DMG Bonus +15%
4 Piece: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 30% for 15s.
Nymph's Dream
2 Piece: Hydro DMG Bonus +15%
4 Piece: After Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts hit opponents, 1 stack of Mirrored Nymph will be triggered, lasting 8s. When under the effect of 1, 2, or 3 or more Mirrored Nymph stacks, ATK will be increased by 7%/16%/25%, and Hydro DMG Bonus will be increased by 4%/9%/15%. Mirrored Nymph stacks created by Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts exist independently.
Tenacity of the Millelith
2 Piece: HP increased by 20%.
4 Piece: When an Elemental Skill hits an opponent, the ATK of all nearby party members is increased by 20% and their Shield Strength is increased by 30% for 3s. This effect can be triggered once every 0.5s. This effect can still be triggered even when the character who is using this artifact set is not on the field.
Vourukasha's Glow
2 Piece: HP +20%
4 Piece: Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG will be increased by 10%. After the equipping character takes DMG, the aforementioned DMG Bonus is increased by 80% for 5s. This effect increase can have 5 stacks. The duration of each stack is counted independently. These effects can be triggered even when the equipping character is not on the field.
Gladiator's Finale
2 Piece: ATK +18%.
4 Piece: If the wielder of this artifact set uses a Sword, Claymore or Polearm, increases their Normal Attack DMG by 35%.
Important things to note about Artifacts:
Obsidian Codex is her best in slot due to the fact it works with her talents mechanics, but also give a large amount of Crit Rate depending on stacks! Allowing the player to focus more on other stats such as Crit DMG, Energy Recharge and Elemental Mastery.
Of course Natlan has only just come out and so having a good set from this new domain is not expected. This is why I have listed other artifacts that can be more of placeholders until a decent set has been found for the new domain. 4 Piece Marechaussee can work but there's the issue of overlapping on Crit Rate. So if one wishes to could 2 piece combinations of everything listed that will suit their needs for the team she is placed in.
Weapons
Surf's Up
Base Attack: 542
Secondary Attribute: 88.2% Crit DMG
Max HP increased by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40%. Once every 15s, for the 14s after using an Elemental Skill: Gain 4 Scorching Summer stacks. Each stack increases Normal Attack DMG by 12%/15%/18%/21%/24%. For the duration of the effect, once every 1.5s, lose 1 stack after a Normal Attack hits an opponent; once every 1.5s, gain 1 stack after triggering a Vaporize reaction on an opponent. Max 4 Scorching Summer stacks.
Ring of Yaxche
Base Attack: 510
Secondary Attribute: 41.3% HP
Using an Elemental Skill grants the Jade-Forged Crown effect: Every 1,000 Max HP will increase the Normal Attack DMG dealt by the equipping character by 0.6%/0.7%/0.8%/0.9%/1% for 10s. Normal Attack DMG can be increased this way by a maximum of 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%.
Solar Pearl
Base Attack: 510
Secondary Attribute: 27.6% Crit Rate
Normal Attack hits increase Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% for 6s. Likewise, Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst hits increase Normal Attack DMG by 20%/25%/30%/35%/40% for 6s.
Tome of the Eternal Flow
Base Attack: 542
Secondary Attribute: 88.2% Crit DMG
HP is increased by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. When current HP increases or decreases, Charged Attack DMG will be increased by 14%/18%/22%/26%/30% for 4s. Max 3 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When the character has 3 stacks or a third stack's duration refreshes, 8/9/10/11/12 Energy will be restored. This Energy restoration effect can be triggered once every 12s.
Cashflow Supervision
Base Attack: 674
Secondary Attribute: 22.1% Crit Rate
ATK is increased by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32%. When current HP increases or decreases, Normal Attack DMG will be increased by 16%/20%/24%/28%/32% and Charged Attack DMG will be increased by 14%/17.5%/21%/24.5%/28% for 4s. Max 3 stacks. This effect can be triggered once every 0.3s. When the wielder has 3 stacks, ATK SPD will be increased by 8%/10%/12%/14%/16%.
Important things to note about Weapons:
There are not many weapons that suit Mualani at the moment as her kit surrounds her skill more than normal attack or her burst. The first two weapons listed are good for her, but the one's listed afterward not so much as it will not be suitable for her entire kit. This means there will be some damage loss over time, and while the stats of the weapons might be appealing it will be only more of a stat stick and nothing else! Hopefully as 5.0 continues we will be receiving more options in forms of Catalyst for her.
Team Set Up
Vaproize Team
Kazuha, Bennett, Xiangling
Kazuha: An amazing Anemo support who helps to gather enemies together and increases damage against the elements he swirls. If he is C2 increases the entire Party's EM by 200 when in his burst. Very useful when one wants to do big number reaction damage.
Bennett: Buffs those who stand in his Burst their Attack. Also heals enemies and if you are one of the few who activated his C6 he infuses the active character's weapon with Pyro.
Note: Bennett's Buff only scales off his base attack which is done through leveling and giving him a high base attack weapon.
Xiangling: Great Pyro application against enemies and when Pyronado is around the active character, their attack increases by 15% (C6 required)
Melt Team
Kazuha/Sucrose, Rosaria/Diona/Layla, Xiangling
Kazuha: An amazing Anemo support who helps to gather enemies together and increases damage against the elements he swirls. If he is C2 increases the entire Party's EM by 200 when in his burst. Very useful when one wants to do big number reaction damage.
Sucrose: While she may not have a strong stagger ability like Kazuha, or sucking capabilities like Venti she makes it up for her coverage. Once she has her constellations Sucrose can buff party members' damage with Elemental mastery and being able to place down two of her skill ability allows for great reaction capabilities!
Rosaria: Rosaria has a great Cryo application when it comes to her burst that allows her to periodically release burst of Cryo even while off field. She has a useful passive of transferring a portion of her Crit Rate to other team members. So if one was unlucky in rolls for Crit Rate for Mualani here's a solution!
Diona: A fantastic healer and also provides a strong shield with her held skill. If she is C6 then her burst will offer 200 Elemental Mastery to team members, while healing them as long as within the field!
Layla: Also has a wide AoE in terms of her burst for Cryo Application. Provides a shield with her Skill and some off field Cryo application in both shield and burst.
Xiangling: Great Pyro application against enemies and when Pyronado is around the active character, their attack increases by 15% (C6 required)
Perma Freeze Team
Kazuha/Sucrose, Rosaria/Layla, Diona
Kazuha: An amazing Anemo support who helps to gather enemies together and increases damage against the elements he swirls. If he is C2 increases the entire Party's EM by 200 when in his burst. Very useful when one wants to do big number reaction damage.
Sucrose: While she may not have a strong stagger ability like Kazuha, or sucking capabilities like Venti she makes it up for her coverage. Once she has her constellations Sucrose can buff party members' damage with Elemental mastery and being able to place down two of her skill ability allows for great reaction capabilities!
Rosaria: Rosaria has a great Cryo application when it comes to her burst that allows her to periodically release burst of Cryo even while off field. She has a useful passive of transferring a portion of her Crit Rate to other team members. So if one was unlucky in rolls for Crit Rate for Mualani here's a solution!
Diona: A fantastic healer and also provides a strong shield with her held skill. If she is C6 then her burst will offer 200 Elemental Mastery to team members, while healing them as long as within the field!
Layla: Also has a wide AoE in terms of her burst for Cryo Application. Provides a shield with her Skill and some off field Cryo application in both shield and burst.
Gameplay Tips
Vaporize Team Set Up:
Kazuha, Mualani, Bennett, Xiangling
Note: Assuming that supports have their burst-up
- Use Bennett’s Burst
- Use Kazuha’s Burst and Skill (Press, not hold!)
- Use Xiangling’s Burst, and place down Gouba
- Tap Mualani's skill, mark three enemies and then normal attack
- Continue doing Mualani's cycle until the off-field bursts/skills of the supports ends
- Repeat the Cycle
Resources Used
Genshin Fandom Wiki
HoyoWiki
