Genshin Impact Diona Best Team Guide
This page shows the best teams for Diona, primarily a Support/Shield. Top teams include Permafrost and Melt archetypes. Flexibility allows swapping Diona with Layla for optimized team setups.
Diona Team Summary
Hu Tao Diona Melt Team (SS)
Diona Permafrost Team — Ayaka Freeze (Kokomi + Kazuha)
Ayaka Freeze Team — Diona Permafrost (SS)
Diona Permafrost Freeze Team (Ayaka + Mona + Diona + Kazuha)
Diona Melt Team — Klee Melt Composition (Klee / Ganyu / Kazuha / Diona)
Diona Melt Team — Diluc Meltdown (S Tier)
#1 Hu Tao Diona Melt Team (SS)
Tier SSDiona is the healer/support and provides shields for safety. Hu Tao is the main DPS and is amplified by Melt interactions. The team uses two Cryo applicators (Rosaria + Diona) to enable stronger Cryo synergies; Cryo characters gain +15% CRIT Rate vs Frozen or Cryo-status enemies. Diona C6 + Instructor(4) interactions mentioned in build notes increase party Elemental Mastery (as listed in the guide).
PyroMain DPS. Hu Tao's damage is amplified by Melt in this team composition.
Artifacts
Crimson Witch of FlamesMain Stats
- Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Pyro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%
Weapons
Staff of Homa
Deathmatch
HydroSub-DPS. Burst applies continuous Hydro to enemies to enable Vaporize with Hu Tao and Freezing with Rosaria.
Artifacts
Heart of Depth
Noblesse ObligeMain Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Primordial Jade Cutter
Sacrificial Sword
CryoSub-DPS focused on Elemental Burst Cryo application. Her Cryo attachments enable Melt with Hu Tao and Freezing with Xingqiu. Her Burst also increases nearby party members' CRIT Rate (by 15% of Rosaria's CRIT Rate for 10s).
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Weapons
Skyward Spine
Favonius Lance
CryoConstellation 6+Healer/support. Provides shields and healing to keep the team safe. Diona at C6 plus Instructor(4) (as shown in the guide) are noted to increase party Elemental Mastery (values listed in guide).
Instructor
Elegy for the End
Favonius Warbow#2 Diona Permafrost Team — Ayaka Freeze (Kokomi + Kazuha)
Tier SSPermafrost-style freeze comp: Ayaka is the main DPS and uses Cryo attachments from her Burst combined with Kokomi's constant Hydro application to keep enemies Frozen. Diona provides shields and HB/energy support for safety and uptime; Kazuha offers grouping and Vaporize/Resist shred via Viridescent Venerer.
Works by applying Hydro (Kokomi) + Cryo (Ayaka/Diona) to enable near-constant Freezing and safe Burst uptime.
CryoMain DPS. Ayaka's Elemental Burst deals high Cryo DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Freezing with Kokomi's Hydro.
Artifacts
Blizzard StrayerMain Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Mistsplitter Reforged
Amenoma KageuchiCryoHealer/Support. Provides shields to keep the team safe and helps maintain Ayaka's Burst uptime (energy/utility). Recommended play: shield and C6/skill usage to create safe windows for Ayaka to Burst.
Maiden Beloved
Sacrificial Bow
AnemoAnemo support for grouping enemies, reducing elemental RES with Viridescent Venerer and providing damage buffs via his Swirl/ult. Use to increase team DPS and control fights.
Artifacts
Viridescent VenererMain Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
Freedom-Sworn
Iron Sting
HydroSupport/Healer. Kokomi provides constant Hydro application (Skill ticks hydro every ~2s) enabling Freeze uptime with Ayaka; her kit also sustains the team and procs Tenacity of the Millelith (4) interactions when equipped.
Artifacts
Tenacity of the MillelithMain Stats
- Sands HP%
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet Healing Bonus
Substats
HP% / Energy Recharge / HP% / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Everlasting Moonglow
Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers#3 Ayaka Freeze Team — Diona Permafrost (SS)
Tier SSPermafrost freeze comp built around Ayaka's Cryo Burst + Mona Hydro attachments to trigger Freezing repeatedly. Diona provides shielding and sustain while Venti groups enemies and helps spread Hydro via Swirl.
Excellent crowd control and safety for consistent freeze uptime.
CryoAyaka is the main DPS. Her Elemental Burst applies Cryo attachments that combine with Mona's Hydro for consistent Freezing and high burst damage.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
HydroMona provides Hydro application and an Elemental Burst that increases party DMG. Her Burst attaches Hydro to enemies which Ayaka freezes; can also buff damage via Noblesse interactions.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%
Skyward Atlas
Favonius CodexCryoDiona is the healer/shielder. Her shield creates a safe environment for the team and helps with Ayaka's Burst uptime by boosting energy recharge and providing sustain.
AnemoVenti provides crowd control with his Burst, grouping enemies and enabling easy Freezing and AoE damage. He also helps spread Mona's Hydro attachment via Swirl.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
Rust#4 Diona Permafrost Freeze Team (Ayaka + Mona + Diona + Kazuha)
Tier SSAyaka provides Cryo application and high burst damage while Mona applies Hydro and amplifies damage with her Burst to enable consistent Freezing. Diona shields/heals and helps Ayaka's Burst uptime, and Kazuha groups enemies and provides elemental damage/resistance shred and team buffs.
Great for controlling and locking down enemies with Freeze.
CryoMain DPS. Ayaka’s Elemental Burst deals high Cryo DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Freezing.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
HydroSupport/Hydro applicator. Mona’s Elemental Burst provides a damage increase and applies Hydro to enemies to enable Freezing with Ayaka (synergies with Kazuha for attach/range).
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Energy Recharge
- Goblet Hydro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%
CryoHealer/Shield. Diona’s shield provides a safe environment for teammates and helps Ayaka maintain Burst uptime (energy support / protection).
AnemoAnemo support. Kazuha groups enemies, provides crowd control, buffs team damage and reduces enemies' elemental resistance (Viridescent Venerer).
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
#5 Diona Melt Team — Klee Melt Composition (Klee / Ganyu / Kazuha / Diona)
Tier SDiona provides healing and shields while Ganyu applies Cryo for consistent Melt windows on Klee. Kazuha groups enemies and amplifies damage + reduces resistances. Klee is the main DPS whose Pyro damage is amplified by Melt with Ganyu's Cryo application.
PyroPrimary damage dealer. Scales on Pyro DMG and benefits from Melt when combined with Ganyu's Cryo application.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Pyro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds
The Widsith
CryoBackline Burst-based Cryo applicator. Keeps Cryo on enemies to enable Melt with Klee's Pyro.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Amos' Bow
HamayumiAnemoCrowd control and grouping. Provides Viridescent Venerer shred and additional damage buff via Swirl/EM scaling.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands Elemental Mastery
- Goblet Elemental Mastery
- Circlet Elemental Mastery
Substats
Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
CryoHealer and shield provider. Shields create a safe environment and Diona helps sustain the team and supports Ganyu's Burst uptime.
#6 Diona Melt Team — Diluc Meltdown (S Tier)
Tier SDiona acts as the healer/shielder while Diluc is the main DPS whose Pyro is amplified by Melt reactions from Ayaka's Cryo. Venti provides grouping and spread, Ayaka applies Cryo for consistent Melt procs.
Good for rapid burst windows and cleaving clustered enemies.
PyroPrimary Melt main DPS. Uses Pyro application and powerful bursts to capitalize on Cryo attachments from Ayaka to trigger Melt and amplify damage.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Pyro DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Wolf's Gravestone
Serpent SpineCryoBackline Burst Cryo applicator. Stays off-field to burst and apply Cryo attachments that react with Diluc's Pyro to produce Melt.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet Cryo DMG
- Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge
AnemoCrowd control and spreader. His Elemental Burst groups enemies and helps spread Ayaka's Cryo attachment to nearby targets for consistent Melt windows.
Artifacts
Main Stats
- Sands ATK%
- Goblet ATK%
- Circlet CRIT DMG
Substats
CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%
Weapons
CryoHealer/shielder. Diona provides shields to keep Diluc and Ayaka safe and helps Ayaka reach Burst uptime via energy/support; also enables safer Melt playstyle.