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

Cryo
BowBowCryoCryoThe Cat's Tail18/1FelesForsaken Rift
A young lady who has inherited trace amounts of non-human blood. She is the incredibly popular bartender of the Cat's Tail tavern.

Best builds for Diona

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HEAL & SHIELD SUPPORT Build

Weapons

1
Favonius Warbow
Favonius Warbow

Energy Recharge

High Energy Recharge substat fuels the Burst; passive generates team energy, reducing ER needs.

2
Sacrificial Bow
Sacrificial BowR3+

Energy Recharge

Resets Skill cooldown, allowing double shield casts and extra cleanse opportunities.

3
Sacrificial Bow
Sacrificial Bow

Energy Recharge

Resets Skill cooldown, allowing double shield casts and extra cleanse opportunities.

4
Elegy for the End
Elegy for the End

Energy Recharge

Boosts team Elemental Mastery and ATK% after Burst, ideal for reaction-based teams.

5
Silvershower Heartstrings
Silvershower Heartstrings

HP%

Increases healing bonus and provides team energy, enhancing sustain and support capability.

6
Recurve Bow
Recurve Bow

HP%

HP% substat directly improves shield strength and healing, a budget option for pure bulk.

7
Sequence of Solitude
Sequence of SolitudeR5

HP%

Provides team-wide buffs and Energy Recharge, fitting a supportive role.

Artifacts

4-piece boosts party ATK% after Burst, a standard support set amplifying team damage.

2-piece increases shield strength; 4-piece grants team Cryo damage bonus when shielded.

2-piece HP bonus raises shield HP and healing amount, improving overall durability.

4-piece increases healing by 20% and party incoming healing, maximizing recovery.

4-piece converts overhealing into physical damage, adding off-field damage from healing.

4-piece raises team Elemental Mastery by 120 after triggering a reaction, good for reaction comps.

4-piece increases shield strength by 30% and team ATK% by 20% when Skill hits.

Substats Priority

1Energy Recharge
2HP%
3CRIT Rate
4HP

Talents Priority

1QBurst
2ESkill
3NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands
Energy RechargeHP%
Goblet
HP%
Circlet
HP%Healing Bonus

Diona's Skill deploys a Cryo shield. Swapping party members while the shield is active applies Cryo to the new character, removing Hydro or Electro auras for a reliable cleanse. This mechanic enables safe Melt triggers and counters environmental debuffs.

Best teams for Diona

Full team guide
1

Diona Melt Team #1

SS

Hu Tao's damage is amplified by Melt. The Cryo resonance increases CRIT Rate by 15% against enemies affected by Cryo or Frozen.

Use Hu Tao as the main DPS to trigger Melt reactions with Rosaria's Cryo application, while Xingqiu provides Vaporize and Freeze support. Diona provides shielding, healing, and Elemental Mastery boosts at C6 with Instructor set.

Team composition: Hu Tao (Pyro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Rosaria (Cryo Sub DPS), Diona (Cryo Support)

Hu Tao·Pyro Main DPS

Main DPS whose Skill and Burst trigger Melt for amplified damage.

Weapons: Staff of Homa, Deathmatch

Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > HP% > Elemental Mastery > ATK%

Xingqiu·Hydro Sub DPS

His Burst applies Hydro continuously to enable Vaporize with Hu Tao and Freeze with Rosaria.

Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Sacrificial Sword

Artifacts: 2pc Heart of Depth + 2pc Noblesse Oblige

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

Rosaria·Cryo Sub DPS

Her Burst applies Cryo for Melt and Freeze. Also grants nearby party members (excluding herself) 15% of her CRIT Rate as a buff for 10s after using Burst.

Weapons: Skyward Spine, Favonius Lance

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Diona·Cryo SupportC6

Provides shielding and healing. At C6, her Burst increases all party members' Elemental Mastery by 200. With 4-piece Instructor, triggering a reaction increases party Elemental Mastery by 120 for 8s.

Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Instructor

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

2

Diona Permafrost Team #1

SS

Diona is a Support in the team. Ayaka's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Kokomi to trigger Freezing.

Ayaka's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freezing, with Diona providing shield and Kazuha providing grouping and buffs.

Team composition: Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Main DPS), Diona (Cryo Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro Support)

Kamisato Ayaka·Cryo Main DPS

Main DPS. Burst deals high Cryo DMG and enables Freezing.

Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi

Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer

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

Diona·Cryo Support

Support. Shield provides safe environment and helps recharge Ayaka's Burst.

Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow

Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha·Anemo Support

Support. Groups enemies, provides DMG buff and reduces enemy Resistance.

Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting

Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer

Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%

Sangonomiya Kokomi·Hydro Support

Support/Healer. Skill triggers Hydro every 2s, enabling constant Freezing with Tenacity of the Millelith.

Weapons: Everlasting Moonglow, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > HP > ATK% > Elemental Mastery

Diona Skills

Passive Talents

Cat's Tail Secret Menu

Cat's Tail Secret Menu

Ascension Phase 1
Characters shielded by Icy Paws have their Movement SPD increased by 10% and their Stamina Consumption decreased by 10%.
Drunkards' Farce

Drunkards' Farce

Ascension Phase 4
Opponents who enter the AoE of Signature Mix have 10% decreased ATK for 15s.
Complimentary Bar Food

Complimentary Bar Food

Passive
When a Perfect Cooking is achieved on a dish with restorative effects, there is a 12% chance to obtain double the product.

Constellations

A Lingering Flavor

A Lingering Flavor

C1
Regenerates 15 Energy for Diona after the effects of Signature Mix end.
Shaken, Not Purred

Shaken, Not Purred

C2
Increases Icy Paws' DMG by 15%, and increases its shield's DMG Absorption by 15%.
Additionally, when paws hit their targets, creates a shield for other nearby characters on the field with 50% of the Icy Paws shield's DMG Absorption for 5s.
A—Another Round?

A—Another Round?

C3
Increases the Level of Signature Mix by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Wine Industry Slayer

Wine Industry Slayer

C4
Within the radius of Signature Mix, Diona's charge time for aimed shots is reduced by 60%
Double Shot, on the Rocks

Double Shot, on the Rocks

C5
Increases the Level of Icy Paws by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Cat's Tail Closing Time

Cat's Tail Closing Time

C6
Characters within Signature Mix's radius will gain the following effects based on their HP amounts:
·Increases Incoming Healing Bonus by 30% when HP falls below or is equal to 50%.
·Elemental Mastery increased by 200 when HP is above 50%.

Outfits

Sugary Brew

Sugary Brew

Sugary Brew icon
Default

Diona's outfit. The work uniform of the Cat's Tail's star bartender.

Stats

Before Ascension
After Ascension
Ascend
-
1
Base HP
-
802
Base ATK
-
18
Base DEF
-
50
Cryo DMG Bonus
-
0.0%

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Shivada Jade Sliver

1

Shivada Jade Fragment

9

Shivada Jade Chunk

9

Shivada Jade Gemstone

6

Hoarfrost Core

46

Calla Lily

168

Firm Arrowhead

18

Sharp Arrowhead

30

Weathered Arrowhead

36

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

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Freedom

3

Guide to Freedom

21

Philosophies of Freedom

38

Firm Arrowhead

6

Sharp Arrowhead

22

Weathered Arrowhead

31

Shard of a Foul Legacy

6

Crown of Insight

1

LevelMoraMaterials
Lv.12
12,500
3
6
Lv.23
17,500
2
3
Lv.34
25,000
4
4
Lv.45
30,000
6
6
Lv.56
37,500
9
9
Lv.67
120,000
4
4
1
Lv.78
260,000
6
6
1
Lv.89
450,000
12
9
2
Lv.910
700,000
16
12
2
1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best artifact set for Diona?+

The best artifact set for Diona is the 4-piece Noblesse Oblige set.

What is the best weapon for Diona?+

The best weapon for Diona is Favonius Warbow.

What main stats should I focus on for Diona?+

Prioritize Energy Recharge, HP%, HP% on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.

What is the talent priority for Diona?+

Upgrade Diona's talents in this order: Burst > Skill > Normal Attack.

What are the best teams for Diona?+

Some of the best teams for Diona are Diona Melt Team #1, Diona Permafrost Team #1, Diona Permafrost, Diona Permafrost Team #3, Diona Melt Team #2, Diona Melt Team #3.