Best Illuga Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
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GeoLightkeepers23/12OriolusDomain of Mastery: Shadowed LegacyLooking for the ultimate build for Illuga? This Illuga build guide covers the best weapons, artifacts, main stats, and team compositions in Genshin Impact.
Member of the investigation squad, the Nightmare Orioles. The youngest squad leader among the Lightkeepers.
Best builds for Illuga
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Weapons
Energy Recharge
High ER ensures Burst uptime; particle generation on CRIT feeds the whole team, ideal for a support.
Elemental Mastery
EM substat boosts Crystallize shield strength; passive adds damage against Hydro/Pyro-affected enemies, but the real value is EM for shields.
Elemental Mastery
Offers EM plus energy refund after Skill, balancing shield strength and burst recharge for the support loop.
Energy Recharge
Massive ER from secondary; passive converts ER to ATK and restores energy after Burst, maximising support rotations.
Artifacts
Boosts the team based on Nightingale's Song stacks; capping at 36 with 3 Geo Constructs, including Moondrifts, maximizes the buff.
2-piece gives 80 Elemental Mastery for stronger Crystallize shields; 4-piece can boost the whole party's EM after a reaction.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Lightkeeper's Oath does not affect Illuga himself.
Nightingale's Song starts at 21 stacks. Each
Moondrifts from
Illuga Geo buffer;Burst applies Nightingale's Song -> Geo/Crystallize DMG;C1 cuts Burst cost 48;Dragon's Bane -> ER;Silken Moon's Serenade(C2).
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Weapons
Best teams for Illuga
Discover the best teams for Illuga, including F2P-friendly team comps for every playstyle.
Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #1
SSSS-tier Lunar-Crystallize team: Zibai drives reactions, Illuga and Gorou provide Geo buffs, Columbina enables Hydro application.
Zibai's enhanced Skill triggers Lunar-Crystallize with Hydro from Columbina, while Illuga and Gorou amplify Geo DMG, DEF, and reaction bonuses.
Team composition: Zibai (Geo Main DPS), Illuga (Geo Support), Columbina (Hydro Sub DPS), Gorou (Geo Support)
Enhanced Skill deals Lunar-Crystallize DMG; gains DEF/Elemental Mastery with Geo/Hydro teammates.
Weapons: Lightbearing Moonshard, Flute of Ezpitzal
Artifacts: 4pc Night of the Sky's Unveiling
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Burst grants Geo DMG, enhanced Lunar-Crystallize, CRIT, DEF, and team Elemental Mastery. Scales with Hydro/Geo allies.
Weapons: Dragon's Bane
Artifacts: 4pc Silken Moon's Serenade
Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > DEF%
Off-field Hydro applicator; Skill deals Lunar DMG based on dominant reaction. Burst buffs all Lunar reactions.
Weapons: Nocturne's Curtain Call, Sacrificial Jade
Artifacts: 4pc Aubade of Morningstar and Moon
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > HP%
Provides Geo DMG Bonus and DEF bonus to Geo teammates.
Weapons: Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Instructor
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF%
Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #3
SSSS-tier Lunar-Crystallize team built around Zibai's enhanced Elemental Skill, with Geo/Hydro synergy and Zhongli's shield.
This team centers on maximizing Lunar-Crystallize reactions: Zibai deals front-loaded DMG with her enhanced Elemental Skill, Illuga's burst amplifies Geo and reaction damage, Columbina provides off-field Hydro application and reaction damage, while Zhongli's shield keeps everyone safe.
Team composition: Zibai (Geo Main DPS), Illuga (Geo Support), Columbina (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Enhanced Elemental Skill deals Lunar-Crystallize DMG. Gains DEF and Elemental Mastery with Geo/Hydro teammates.
Weapons: Lightbearing Moonshard, Flute of Ezpitzal
Artifacts: 4pc Night of the Sky's Unveiling
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF% > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
Burst buffs Geo DMG, Lunar-Crystallize, and CRIT. Also supplies Elemental Mastery to team.
Weapons: Dragon's Bane
Artifacts: 4pc Silken Moon's Serenade
Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > DEF%
Off-field Hydro via Elemental Skill. Deals Lunar damage based on team's main reaction. Burst buffs all Lunar reactions.
Weapons: Nocturne's Curtain Call, Sacrificial Jade
Artifacts: 4pc Aubade of Morningstar and Moon
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > HP%
Provides a strong shield for a safe environment. Uses Instructor to boost team Elemental Mastery.
Weapons: Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Instructor
Substats: CRIT Rate > DEF
Illuga Skills
Passive Talents
Torchforger's Covenant
Ascension Phase 1Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam
Party members affected by the Lightkeeper's Oath effect have their Elemental Mastery increased by 50.
Demonhunter's Dusk
Ascension Phase 4
Moonsign Benediction: Unwithering in Winter
Passive
Night Warden's Stride
PassiveDoes not take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or Spiral Abyss. Swift Stride does not stack.
Additionally, Illuga appears to be able to decipher the whispers of the Wild Hunt...
Constellations
Vigilant Sentinel
C1
Elk With Fanged Antlers
C2
Earthshaking Maw
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Solarhunting Wolf
C4
Hurricane Steed
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Nightmare Orioles
C6Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam:
When characters are affected by Lightkeeper's Oath, Elemental Mastery is increased by 80.
You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Torchforger's Covenant."
Outfits
Steadfast Resolve
Illuga's outfit is a custom-made uniform that was designed with his duties in mind. Though it is technically meant for work, Illuga has so many responsibilities that he rarely gets the chance to change his clothes, so in practice, this uniform might as well be considered his everyday wear.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Prithiva Topaz Sliver
1
Prithiva Topaz Fragment
9
Prithiva Topaz Chunk
9
Prithiva Topaz Gemstone
6
Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core
46
Pine Amber
168
Broken Drive Shaft
18
Reinforced Drive Shaft
30
Precision Drive Shaft
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Elysium
3
Guide to Elysium
21
Philosophies of Elysium
38
Broken Drive Shaft
6
Reinforced Drive Shaft
22
Precision Drive Shaft
31
Eroded Horn
6
Crown of Insight
1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Illuga?+
The best artifact set for Illuga is the 4-piece Silken Moon's Serenade set.
What is the best weapon for Illuga?+
The best weapon for Illuga is Favonius Lance.
What main stats should I focus on for Illuga?+
Prioritize Elemental Mastery, Elemental Mastery, Elemental Mastery on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Illuga?+
Upgrade Illuga's talents in this order: Burst > Skill > Normal Attack.
What are the best teams for Illuga?+
Some of the best teams for Illuga are Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #1, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #3, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #4, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #5, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Geo Nuke.