Last verified: September 21, 2026

Mualani
Hydro Hydro · Catalyst

MUALANI

★★★★★
On-Field Vaporize DPS

An HP-scaling Natlan carry who converts carefully prepared Pyro auras into enormous forward Vaporize hits.

BEST ARTIFACTS

Obsidian Codex
BEST IN SLOT

Obsidian Codex

Best overall set thanks to Nightsoul damage and 40% CRIT Rate.

Heart of Depth
ALTERNATIVE

Heart of Depth

Reliable Hydro and Normal Attack alternative.

2-Piece HP + 2-Piece Hydro
FLEXIBLE

2-Piece HP + 2-Piece Hydro

Simple flexible setup with strong substats.

BEST WEAPONS

Surf's Up
BEST IN SLOT

Surf's Up

542 Base ATK · 88.2% CRIT DMG
Signature weapon and strongest Vaporize option.

Sacrificial Jade
OPTION

Sacrificial Jade

454 Base ATK · 36.8% CRIT Rate
Excellent Battle Pass option; avoid overcapping CRIT with Codex.

Ring of Yaxche
OPTION

Ring of Yaxche

510 Base ATK · 41.3% HP
Best craftable option for Skill-enhanced Normal Attack damage.

Ash-Graven Drinking Horn
F2P / ACCESSIBLE

Ash-Graven Drinking Horn

510 Base ATK · 41.3% HP
Useful event alternative for HP scaling.

RECOMMENDED STATS

SandsSandsHP% or Elemental Mastery
GobletGobletHydro DMG Bonus or HP%
CircletCircletCRIT DMG

Substats: CRIT DMG → HP% → Elemental Mastery → CRIT Rate
Targets: Around 30,000+ HP, 40–50% visible CRIT Rate with Codex, then as much CRIT DMG as possible.

BEST TEAMS

RECOMMENDED

Premium Vaporize

MualaniObsidian CodexMavuikaObsidian CodexXilonenScroll of the Hero of Cinder CityCitlaliScroll of the Hero of Cinder City
TEAM OPTION

Burn-Vape

MualaniObsidian CodexXianglingEmblem of Severed FateEmilieUnfinished ReverieZhongliTenacity of the Millelith
TEAM OPTION

Comfort Vape

MualaniObsidian CodexThomaFlower of Paradise LostXilonenScroll of the Hero of Cinder CityFurinaGolden Troupe
TEAM OPTION

Accessible Vaporize

MualaniObsidian CodexXianglingEmblem of Severed FateKachinaScrollBennettNoblesse Oblige

BEST CONSTELLATIONS

Mualani C1C1

The Leisurely "Meztli"...

The DMG dealt by the first Sharky's Surging Bite after Mualani enters Nightsoul's Blessing and the Shark Missiles it triggers is increased by 66% of Mualani's Max HP. This instanc…

Mualani C2C2

Mualani, Going All Out!

Mualani gains 2 of Surfshark Wavebreaker's Wave Momentum stacks when she enters Nightsoul's Blessing state. She will gain 1 stack when obtaining a Puffer. In addition, whenever Mu…

Mualani C3C3

Surfing Atop Joyous Seas

Increases the Level of Surfshark Wavebreaker by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Mualani C4C4

Sharky Eats Puffies

Mualani regenerates 8 Energy when obtaining a Puffer. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Heat-Resistant Freshwater Floater." Additionally, Boomsharka-laka deals 75% incre…

Mualani C5C5

Same Style of Surfboard on Sale!

Increases the Level of Boomsharka-laka by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Mualani C6C6

Spirit of the Springs' People

The DMG increase from the Constellation "The Leisurely 'Meztli'..." is no longer limited to being triggered once every Nightsoul's Blessing.

ABILITIES PRIORITY

Surfshark Wavebreaker
HIGHEST PRIORITY

Surfshark Wavebreaker

Combining her mastery of speed and the waves and water, Mualani can surf anytime, anywhere. After using this skill, Mualani will gain 60 Nightsoul points and enter the Nightsoul's Blessing state. Nightsoul's Blessing: Mualani Con…

Boomsharka-laka
SECOND PRIORITY

Boomsharka-laka

Fires a Super Shark Missile that can track opponents, dealing Nightsoul-aligned AoE Hydro DMG based on Mualani's Max HP.

Cooling Treatment
LOW PRIORITY

Cooling Treatment

Normal Attack Performs up to 3 attacks that deal Hydro DMG. Charged Attack Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to smack a Pufferball into the air that deals AoE Hydro DMG upon landing. Plunging Attack Gathers the power of Hydro …

PASSIVE TALENTS

Heat-Resistant Freshwater Floater
PASSIVE

Heat-Resistant Freshwater Floater

When Sharky's Surging Bite hits an opponent, a Puffer will be generated nearby. Mualani will restore 20 Nightsoul points when she picks up a Puffer. Only 2 such Puffers can be created in this way during a single instanc…

Natlan's Greatest Guide
PASSIVE

Natlan's Greatest Guide

After a nearby party member triggers a Nightsoul Burst, Mualani will gain 1 stack of Wavechaser's Exploits, which lasts for 20s. Max 3 stacks. When she uses Boomsharka-laka, Mualani will clear all Wavechaser's Exploits …

Night Realm's Gift: Crests and Troughs
PASSIVE

Night Realm's Gift: Crests and Troughs

After her Nightsoul points are depleted, Mualani will switch to consuming Phlogiston to maintain her Nightsoul's Blessing. While in an area with Phlogiston Mechanics within Natlan, she can use Nightsoul Transmission: Mu…

ASCENSION & TALENT MATERIALS

Combined material families for Level 90 and talent investment. Quantities aggregate the full progression path.

Sprayfeather Gill
Sprayfeather Gill×168
Sentry's Wooden Whistle
Sentry's Wooden Whistle×18
Mark of the Binding Blessing
Mark of the Binding Blessing×46
Warrior's Metal Whistle
Warrior's Metal Whistle×30
Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle
Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle×36
Guide to Contention
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Philosophies of Contention
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Lightless Mass
Lightless Mass×18

QUICK BUILD NOTES

BUILD RULE

Tag enemies before using the fully charged Sharky bite.

ROTATION TIP

Preserve the Pyro aura so Mualani, not the Pyro teammate, triggers Vaporize.

TEAM NOTE

Her Normal Attack talent does not scale the enhanced Skill bite and is leveled last.

MUALANI BUILD FAQ

What is Mualani's best artifact set?

Obsidian Codex is the recommended starting point for the featured on-field vaporize dps build. The alternatives above can win when they have much better substats or cover a missing team buff.

What is Mualani's best accessible weapon?

Ash-Graven Drinking Horn is the accessible recommendation shown in this guide. Always secure the required Energy Recharge before chasing extra damage.

Which talents should I level first?

Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst → Normal Attack is the recommended order for the featured build.

Is Mualani usable at C0?

Yes. The guide is designed around the base kit. Constellations improve comfort or damage but are not required to use the listed teams.