Best Illuga Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)

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GeoLightkeepers23/12OriolusDomain of Mastery: Shadowed Legacy

Member of the investigation squad, the Nightmare Orioles. The youngest squad leader among the Lightkeepers.

Best builds for Illuga

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BUFF SUPPORT Build

Weapons

Energy Recharge

Elemental Mastery

Elemental Mastery

Energy Recharge

Artifacts

Silken Moon's Serenade

Elemental Mastery +80 set

Substats Priority

1Energy Recharge

2Elemental Mastery

3CRIT Rate

Talents Priority

1QBurst

2ESkill

3NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands

Elemental MasteryEnergy Recharge

Goblet

Elemental Mastery

Circlet

Elemental Mastery

Lightkeeper's Oath does not affect Illuga himself.
Nightingale's Song starts at 21 stacks. Each Geo Construct on field at Burst cast or created during it grants 5 stacks — max 15 extra.
Moondrifts from Lunar-Crystallize count as Geo Constructs.

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

Elemental Mastery

Energy Recharge

Elemental Mastery

Energy Recharge

Prototype Starglitter

Energy Recharge

Artifacts

Resolution of Sojourner

Silken Moon's Serenade

Night of the Sky's Unveiling

Wanderer's Troupe

Night of the Sky's Unveiling

Silken Moon's Serenade

Wanderer's Troupe

Best teams for Illuga

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Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Geo-Hydro Team

A Geo/Hydro team built around Zibai's Lunar-Crystallize enhanced Elemental Skill, with Illuga amplifying Geo DMG and reaction effects.

Zibai's enhanced Elemental Skill consumes Phase Shift Radiance to deal Lunar-Crystallize DMG; pairing her with Geo and Hydro teammates (Illuga, Gorou, Columbina) restores Radiance through Lunar-Crystallize reactions, while Illuga and Gorou stack DEF and <element geo>Geo</element> DMG bonuses.

Team composition: Zibai (Geo Main DPS), Illuga (Geo Support), Columbina (Hydro Sub DPS), Gorou (Geo Support)

Main DPSZibaiGeo

SupportIllugaGeo

Sub DPSColumbinaHydro

SupportGorouGeo

Zibai·Geo Main DPS

Deals Lunar-Crystallize DMG via enhanced Elemental Skill after casting it; gains DEF and Elemental Mastery with Geo and 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

Illuga·Geo Support

Burst grants <element geo>Geo</element> DMG bonus, enhanced Lunar-Crystallize effects, bonus CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, and team Elemental Mastery.

Weapons: Dragon's Bane

Artifacts: 4pc Silken Moon's Serenade

Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > DEF%

Columbina·Hydro Sub DPS

Skill applies off-field <element hydro>Hydro</element> and triggers Lunar reactions; Burst buffs Lunar-Charged, Lunar-Crystallize, and Lunar-Bloom.

Weapons: Nocturne's Curtain Call, Sacrificial Jade

Artifacts: 4pc Aubade of Morningstar and Moon

Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > HP%

Gorou·Geo Support

Boosts team <element geo>Geo</element> DMG bonus and DEF, especially at C6.

Weapons: Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Instructor

Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > DEF%

Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #3

A Geo/Hydro team built around Zibai's Lunar-Crystallize damage, with Illuga buffing Geo and Lunar reactions, Columbina enabling Hydro reactions, and Zhongli shielding.

Zibai triggers Lunar-Crystallize with an enhanced Skill, Illuga's Burst buffs Geo and Lunar reactions, Columbina supplies off-field Hydro, and Zhongli shields.

Team composition: Zibai (Geo Main DPS), Illuga (Geo Support), Columbina (Hydro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)

Main DPSZibaiGeo

SupportIllugaGeo

Sub DPSColumbinaHydro

SupportZhongliGeo

Zibai·Geo Main DPS

Enhanced Skill deals Lunar-Crystallize; gains DEF/EM.

Weapons: Lightbearing Moonshard, Flute of Ezpitzal

Artifacts: 4pc Night of the Sky's Unveiling

Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > DEF% > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge

Illuga·Geo Support

Burst: Geo DMG, Lunar-Crystallize, EM.

Weapons: Dragon's Bane

Artifacts: 4pc Silken Moon's Serenade

Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > DEF%

Columbina·Hydro Sub DPS

Off-field Hydro via Skill; 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%

Zhongli·Geo Support

Shield provides safety for the team.

Weapons: Favonius Lance

Artifacts: 4pc Instructor

Substats: CRIT Rate > DEF%

Illuga Skills

Passive Talents

Torchforger's Covenant

Ascension Phase 1

After unleashing Elemental Skill Dawnbearing Songbird or Elemental Burst Shadowless Reflection, other nearby party members will gain the Lightkeeper's Oath effect for 20s: For Geo DMG dealt to opponents, CRIT Rate increases by 5% and CRIT DMG increases by 10%.

Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam
Party members affected by the Lightkeeper's Oath effect have their Elemental Mastery increased by 50.

Demonhunter's Dusk

Ascension Phase 4

Nightingale's Song's effects are enhanced: When there are 1/2/3 Hydro or Geo characters in the party, Nightingale's Song will further increase DMG. Increase in DMG is equal to 7%/14%/24% of Illuga's Elemental Mastery. If this aforementioned DMG is inflicted by a Lunar-Crystallize reaction, increase in DMG is equal to 48%/96%/160% of Illuga's Elemental Mastery.

Moonsign Benediction: Unwithering in Winter

Passive

When Illuga is in the party, the party's Moonsign will increase by 1 level.

Night Warden's Stride

Passive

At night (18:00 – 06:00), your party members gain the Swift Stride effect: Movement SPD increased by 10%.
Does 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

After Illuga triggers a Geo-related Reaction on the field, he will regain 12 Elemental Energy. This effect can be triggered at most once every 15s.

Elk With Fanged Antlers

When Elemental Burst Shadowless Reflection's Haunted Night's Oriole-Song effect is active, for every 7 stacks of Nightingale's Song consumed, Illuga will summon Aedon, dealing a single instance of Geo DMG to 1 nearby opponent. The DMG dealt is based on 400% of Illuga's Elemental Mastery and 200% of his DEF. This DMG is considered Elemental Burst DMG.

Earthshaking Maw

Increases the Level of Elemental Burst Shadowless Reflection by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Solarhunting Wolf

When Elemental Burst Shadowless Reflection's Haunted Night's Oriole-Song effect is active, nearby active party members will have their DEF increased by 200.

Hurricane Steed

Increases the Level of Elemental Skill Dawnbearing Songbird by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Nightmare Orioles

Enhances the Lightkeeper's Oath effect of the Ascension Talent Torchforger's Covenant: For Geo DMG dealt to opponents, CRIT Rate is increased by 10%, CRIT DMG is increased by 30%.

Moonsign: 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

Default

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

Before Ascension

After Ascension

Ascend

Base HP

1003

Base ATK

Base DEF

Elemental Mastery

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Prithiva Topaz Sliver

Prithiva Topaz Fragment

Prithiva Topaz Chunk

Prithiva Topaz Gemstone

Cyclic Military Kuuvahki Core

Pine Amber

168

Broken Drive Shaft

Reinforced Drive Shaft

Precision Drive Shaft

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.40	20,000	1	—	3	3
Lv.50	40,000	3	2	10	15
Lv.60	60,000	6	4	20	12
Lv.70	80,000	3	8	30	18
Lv.80	100,000	6	12	45	12
Lv.90	120,000	6	20	60	24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Elysium

Guide to Elysium

Philosophies of Elysium

Broken Drive Shaft

Reinforced Drive Shaft

Precision Drive Shaft

Eroded Horn

Crown of Insight

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.1→2	12,500	3	6
Lv.2→3	17,500	2	3
Lv.3→4	25,000	4	4
Lv.4→5	30,000	6	6
Lv.5→6	37,500	9	9
Lv.6→7	120,000	4	4	1
Lv.7→8	260,000	6	6	1
Lv.8→9	450,000	12	9	2
Lv.9→10	700,000	16	12	2	1

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 Geo-Hydro Team, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #3, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Itto Hypercarry, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Noelle Shield, Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #6.

Best builds for Illuga

BUFF SUPPORT Build

Weapons

Artifacts

Substats Priority

Talents Priority

Recommended Primary Stats

Most-used community build

Weapons

Artifacts

Best teams for Illuga

Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Geo-Hydro Team

Illuga Lunar-Crystallize Team #3

Illuga Skills

Oathkeeper's Spear

Dawnbearing Songbird

Shadowless Reflection

Passive Talents

Torchforger's Covenant

Demonhunter's Dusk

Moonsign Benediction: Unwithering in Winter

Night Warden's Stride

Constellations

Vigilant Sentinel

Elk With Fanged Antlers

Earthshaking Maw

Solarhunting Wolf

Hurricane Steed

Nightmare Orioles

Outfits

Steadfast Resolve

Stats

Ascension Materials

Talent Materials

Frequently Asked Questions