Aino

Aino is a 4-star Hydro claymore unit who applies Hydro to fuel reactions and assist the active carry. As a 4-star she is an accessible pick for teams that want extra Hydro coverage without a 5-star slot.

How to Play

Slot her behind a reaction carry to add Hydro application and team utility. See where she lands on the Genshin tier list.

Best Build

Top Weapons: Flame-Forged Insight (signature, huge EM + energy restore), Forest Regalia or Favonius Greatsword. Artifact Set: 4-piece Silken Moon's Serenade (teamwide EM buff she fully enables as a Nod-Krai unit). Noblesse Oblige works as a substitute. Main Stats: Sands EM / Goblet EM / Circlet EM. Substats: Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge (to enough) > flat EM rolls.

Best Teams

1. Reaction Enabler: Aino + main Lunar-Charged or Bloom carry + a Dendro/Electro reactor + a flex buffer. She applies Hydro and pumps teamwide EM.
2. Vaporize Support: Aino + a Pyro DPS + Bennett + Kazuha.

Kit Overview

• Elemental Skill: applies off-field Hydro for reaction setup.
• Elemental Burst: her main damage and the core of her EM-stacking support kit.
• Core loop: burst-focused enabler who buffs teamwide Elemental Mastery and triggers reactions.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Strong teamwide EM buffs, flexible reaction enabler, easy energy economy with signature. Cons: Low personal damage, kit value depends on running reaction comps.