Aino is one of the standout additions in Genshin Impact’s Nod-Krai update. As a 4-star Hydro Claymore user, she brings unique mechanical flair to the roster, with a kit that revolves around Hydro application and Moonsign synergy. While not designed to be a powerhouse DPS, Aino’s strength lies in her supportive capabilities, particularly at higher constellations. Here’s a complete breakdown of her materials, abilities, build recommendations, and constellations to help you maximize her potential.
Aino Overview
- Element: Hydro
- Weapon: Claymore
- Rarity: 4-star
- Role: Off-field Hydro Support
- Bonus Stat: Elemental Mastery
- Region: Nod-Krai
- Constellation: Cistellula Mira
Aino excels at spreading Hydro across multiple enemies, enabling powerful reactions like Bloom, Electro-Charged, and the Nod-Krai–exclusive Lunar Reactions. Her kit is straightforward, making her easy to slot into reaction-focused teams.
Genshin Impact Aino Kit and Abilities
Normal Attack: Bish-Bash-Bosh Repair
- Normal Attack: Up to three consecutive strikes.
- Charged Attack: Spins the Claymore continuously while draining Stamina, finishing with a heavy slash.
- Plunging Attack: Strikes enemies in her descent and deals AoE Hydro damage on impact.
Elemental Skill: Musecatcher
- Throws a mechanical Musecatcher that drags Aino forward, dealing Hydro DMG.
- At the end of its path, it explodes in AoE Hydro damage.
- Hold: Enters aiming mode to adjust the throwing direction.
Elemental Burst: Precision Hydronic Cooler
- Summons her invention, the Cool Your Jets Ducky, which creates a Focused Hydronic Cooling Zone.
- The Ducky periodically fires water projectiles at enemies, applying consistent Hydro over a wide area.
- With her passive Moonsign effects, the Burst gains faster fire rate and larger AoE coverage.
Passive Talents
- Modular Efficiency Protocol – Burst enhancements vary depending on Moonsign level.
- Structured Power Booster – Burst DMG increases by 50% of her Elemental Mastery.
- Moonsign Benediction – Party Moonsign increases by 1 when Aino is present.
- Miniaturized Detection Sensor – Reveals Nod-Krai specialties on the minimap.
Aino Ascension Materials
To fully ascend Aino, you’ll need the following:
- Varunada Lazurite Series:
- 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks, 6 Gemstones
- Local Specialty: 168 Portable Bearings
- Enemy Drops:
- 18 Broken Drive Shafts
- 30 Reinforced Drive Shafts
- 36 Precision Drive Shafts
- Boss Drop: 46 Precision Kuuvahki Stamping Dies
- Mora: 420,000
Aino Talent Materials
Each of Aino’s talents requires Nod-Krai resources and books from the Elysium/Moonlight domain series. To crown all three, you’ll need:
- Books:
- 9 Teachings, 63 Guides, 114 Philosophies of Elysium (or Moonlight, depending on version updates)
- Enemy Drops:
- 18 Broken Drive Shafts
- 66 Reinforced Drive Shafts
- 93 Precision Drive Shafts
- Weekly Boss Drop: 18 Silken Feathers
- Crowns: 3 Crowns of Insight
- Mora: ~4.9M total
Aino Best Build: Weapons, Artifacts, and Stats
Aino isn’t built to be a damage dealer. Instead, her value is tied to Hydro application and reaction setups.
Weapons
- Best: Master Key (craftable, Nod-Krai claymore with EM focus)
- Recommended: Favonius Greatsword (energy generation for faster Burst uptime)
- Alternative: Flame-Forged Insight (event claymore with supportive stats)
Artifacts
- Best Set: Silken Moon’s Serenade (Elemental Mastery support, boosts team-wide reaction damage)
- Alternatives: Instructor or Noblesse Oblige depending on team needs
Artifact Stats
- Sands: Elemental Mastery
- Goblet: Elemental Mastery
- Circlet: Elemental Mastery
- Substats Priority: EM > Energy Recharge (aim for 140%+)
Aino Constellations
C1 – The Theory of Ash–Field Equilibrium
- Boosts Aino and nearby allies’ Elemental Mastery by 80 for 15s after using Skill or Burst.
C2 – The Principle of Transference in Gear Differentials
- When off-field, Ducky fires extra Hydro projectiles when allies attack, scaling from her ATK and EM.
C3 – Cake and the Art of Mechanism Repair
- +3 levels to Burst.
C4 – Butter and Cats and the Law of Energy Supply
- Skill restores 10 Energy when it hits, once every 10s.
C5 – Perpetual Turbine of Metal and Light
- +3 levels to Skill.
C6 – The Burden of Creative Genius
- After using Burst, increases Electro-Charged, Bloom, Lunar-Charged, and Lunar-Bloom reaction damage by 15%.
- With Moonsign: Ascendant Gleam, adds an extra 20% boost, making Aino a strong enabler for elemental reaction teams.
Team Synergies
- Flins Lunar-Charged Teams: Aino enables fast Hydro application for Nod-Krai characters.
- Nilou Bloom Teams: Works well to trigger Bloom alongside Nilou and Lauma.
- Electro-Charged Comps: Pair with Fischl, Beidou, or Raiden Shogun.
- F2P Taser Variants: Aino + Fischl + Sucrose + Ororon works for budget players.
Quick-Reference Farming Guide
Here’s a compact checklist for farming all of Aino’s materials.
Ascension (Lv. 1 → 90)
| Material | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Varunada Lazurite (Sliver/Frag/Chunk/Gemstone) | 25 | Hydro bosses |
| Portable Bearing | 168 | Nod-Krai specialty |
| Broken Drive Shaft | 18 | Enemy drop |
| Reinforced Drive Shaft | 30 | Enemy drop |
| Precision Drive Shaft | 36 | Enemy drop |
| Precision Kuuvahki Stamping Die | 46 | Knuckle Duckle boss |
| Mora | 420,000 | General |
Talents (All 3 → Crowned)
| Material | Total | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Teachings / Guides / Philosophies of Elysium | 186 | Domain (Mon/Thu/Sun) |
| Broken Drive Shaft | 18 | Enemies |
| Reinforced Drive Shaft | 66 | Enemies |
| Precision Drive Shaft | 93 | Enemies |
| Silken Feather | 18 | Weekly Boss |
| Crowns of Insight | 3 | Event rewards |
| Mora | 4,957,500 | General |
Tip: Prioritize Portable Bearings and boss drops first, since they’re region-locked and time-consuming.
Aino may not rival top-tier Hydro units like Xingqiu or Yelan, but her ease of use, free availability, and Hydro support role make her a handy addition to any roster. She’s particularly impactful at C6, where her constellation unlocks powerful reaction damage boosts. For players who enjoy experimenting with Nod-Krai teams or want reliable Hydro application, Aino is worth building. Play Now!
