
Obsidian Codex
Best overall set thanks to Nightsoul damage and 40% CRIT Rate.
Last verified: September 21, 2026

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

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

Reliable Hydro and Normal Attack alternative.

Simple flexible setup with strong substats.

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

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

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

510 Base ATK · 41.3% HP
Useful event alternative for HP scaling.
SandsHP% or Elemental Mastery
GobletHydro DMG Bonus or HP%
CircletCRIT DMGSubstats: 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.
C1The 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…
C2Mualani 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…
C3Increases the Level of Surfshark Wavebreaker by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C4Mualani regenerates 8 Energy when obtaining a Puffer. You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Heat-Resistant Freshwater Floater." Additionally, Boomsharka-laka deals 75% incre…
C5Increases the Level of Boomsharka-laka by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15.
C6The DMG increase from the Constellation "The Leisurely 'Meztli'..." is no longer limited to being triggered once every Nightsoul's Blessing.

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…

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

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 …

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…

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 …

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








Tag enemies before using the fully charged Sharky bite.
Preserve the Pyro aura so Mualani, not the Pyro teammate, triggers Vaporize.
Her Normal Attack talent does not scale the enhanced Skill bite and is leveled last.
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.
Ash-Graven Drinking Horn is the accessible recommendation shown in this guide. Always secure the required Energy Recharge before chasing extra damage.
Elemental Skill → Elemental Burst → Normal Attack is the recommended order for the featured build.
Yes. The guide is designed around the base kit. Constellations improve comfort or damage but are not required to use the listed teams.