Mualani Build Guide | Best Artifacts, Weapons & Teams

Who Is Mualani?

Mualani is a limited 5-star Hydro Catalyst character from Natlan, released in Version 5.0 (August 28, 2024). She is a member of the People of the Springs and rides her shark companion into battle. Her gameplay revolves around entering her Nightsoul Blessing state, surfing into enemies to accumulate Wave Momentum stacks, and unleashing powerful Sharky Bites that deal massive single-target Hydro DMG.

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Skill Mechanics and Talent Priority

Normal Attack: Cooling Burst

Performs up to 3 consecutive Hydro strikes.
Not recommended to level up as Sharky Bite damage scales from Elemental Skill.

Elemental Skill: Surfshark Wavebreaker

Cooldown: 6s. Duration: 6s (extendable to 10s).

Enters Nightsoul Blessing state, mounting her shark companion.
Sharky Bite: Normal Attacks become Sharky Bites dealing Nightsoul-aligned Hydro DMG based on Max HP.
Wave Momentum: Bumping into enemies grants 1 stack (max 3). At 3 stacks, Sharky Bite becomes Sharky Bite: Surf for increased damage.
Prey Mark: Enemies hit by surfing get marked. Sharky Bites on marked enemies fire Shark Missiles to up to 5 nearby marked enemies.
Passive 1: Surf Sharky Bite generates a bubble. Picking it up restores 20 Nightsoul Points (max 2 bubbles per Nightsoul state).

Elemental Burst: Boomsharkalaka

Energy Cost: 60. Cooldown: 15s.

Fires a tracking super shark missile dealing Nightsoul-aligned Hydro AoE DMG based on Max HP.
While powerful, it's a smaller portion of her total damage, so Energy Recharge is not a priority.

Passive Talents

Talent	Unlock	Effect
Heat-Resistant Float	Ascension 1	Surf Sharky Bite generates a bubble. Picking it up restores 20 Nightsoul Points (max 2 per state). Extends Nightsoul duration from 6s to 10s.
Natlan's Best Guide	Ascension 4	When party members trigger Nightsoul Burst, Mualani gains "Surfer's Trophy" stacks (max 3). Burst consumes stacks to deal 15%/30%/45% Max HP bonus DMG.

Talent Leveling Priority

Character Level (90) > Elemental Skill > Elemental Burst

Highest Priority: Character Level 90 — Mualani scales on HP.
Second Priority: Elemental Skill — all damage comes from Sharky Bites.
Elemental Burst: Level after Skill is maxed.

Best Artifacts

Main Stats

Slot	Main Stat
Sands	HP%
Goblet	Hydro DMG Bonus / HP%
Circlet	CRIT DMG / HP%

Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > HP% > Elemental Mastery (for Vaporize)

Note: With Obsidian Codex 4pc and Ascension stat, CRIT Rate can easily cap, making HP% Circlet competitive.

Set Options

Set	Effect	Verdict
Obsidian Codex 4pc	CRIT Rate +40% in Nightsoul state. Nightsoul-aligned DMG +25%.	BiS — perfect synergy
Golden Troupe 4pc	Elemental Skill DMG +25% (off-field) / +45% (on-field).	Strong alternative
Nymph's Dream 4pc	Hydro DMG +15%. After Normal/Charged/Plunge hits, gain stacks for +7%/+4%/+9% Hydro DMG.	Good with proper rotation
Vourukasha's Glow 4pc	HP +20%. Elemental Skill/Burst DMG +10% after taking DMG or being healed.	Comfortable option
2pc HP% + 2pc HP%	HP +20% + HP +20%	Easy-to-farm alternative

Best Weapons

Weapon	Rarity	Stat	Notes
Surf's Up Signature	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 88.2%	BiS. Perfect synergy with Nightsoul mechanics.
Tome of the Eternal Flow	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 88.2%	Strong stat stick with HP passive.
Jadefall's Splendor	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	HP 49.6%	High HP stat with DMG bonus after Burst.
Everlasting Moonglow	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	HP 49.6%	HP stat stick. Healing passive less useful.
Cashflow Supervision	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 22.1%	CRIT Rate with Normal Attack DMG bonus.
Sacrificial Jade (BP)	⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT Rate 36.8%	High CRIT Rate. Requires off-field time.
Prototype Amber (Craftable)	⭐⭐⭐⭐	HP 41.3%	F2P option with team healing.
Widsith	⭐⭐⭐⭐	CRIT DMG 55.1%	High CRIT DMG with random buffs.

Key Constellations

Constellation	Effect	Verdict
C1	First Surf Sharky Bite per Nightsoul state deals significantly increased DMG (based on HP). Nightsoul consumption -30% out of combat.	⭐ Core — major damage boost
C2	Entering Nightsoul state immediately grants 2 Wave Momentum stacks. Picking up bubbles grants +1 stack.	⭐ Core — smoother rotations
C3	Elemental Skill level +3.	✦ Numeric
C4	Picking up bubbles restores 8 Energy. Elemental Burst DMG +75%.	◆ Energy comfort
C5	Elemental Burst level +3.	✦ Numeric
C6	C1 damage bonus no longer limited to once per Nightsoul state.	⭐⭐⭐ Transformation — massive scaling

Recommendation: C1 and C2 are significant quality-of-life and damage upgrades. C6 is a luxury for high-investment players.

Team Compositions

Mualani's teams revolve around Vaporize reactions, requiring consistent off-field Pyro application.

Vaporize Team (Recommended)

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Mualani	On-field Hydro DMG via Sharky Bites.
Sub-DPS	Mavuika / Xiangling	Off-field Pyro application for Vaporize.
Support	Xilonen	DMG buff + healing + Nightsoul Burst trigger.
Support	Sucrose / Citlali	VV shred + EM share / Shield + DMG buff.

Premium Vaporize Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Mualani	On-field Hydro DPS.
Sub-DPS	Mavuika	Strong off-field Pyro.
Support	Xilonen	Top-tier support with healing and buffs.
Support	Kazuha	VV shred + elemental DMG buff.

F2P Vaporize Team

Role	Character	Notes
Main DPS	Mualani	On-field Hydro DPS.
Sub-DPS	Xiangling	Free off-field Pyro.
Support	Kachina	Free Geo support with Cinder City set.
Support	Sucrose	VV shred + EM share.

Rotation

Standard: Apply Pyro → Mualani E (enter Nightsoul) → Surf into enemies for 3 stacks → Sharky Bite: Surf → Repeat → Q when available.
Priority: Always use Sharky Bite at 3 Wave Momentum stacks for maximum damage.

Ascension and Talent Materials

Base Stats (Lv. 90)

Stat	Value
Max HP	15,185
ATK	234
DEF	571
CRIT Rate (Ascension)	19.2%

Ascension Materials (0 to 90)

Mora: ~420,000
EXP: 420 Hero's Wit
Varunada Lazurite: 1 Sliver / 9 Fragment / 9 Chunk / 6 Gemstone
Boss Drop: Mark of the Binding Blessing x46 (Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrant)
Local Specialty: Sprayfeather Gill x168 (Ameyalco Waters, Natlan)
Common Drops: 18 Drifting Whistle / 30 Floating Whistle / 36 Shimmering Whistle

Talent Materials (Single Talent 1 to 10)

Mora: ~1,652,500
Talent Books: Teachings x3 / Guide x21 / Philosophies x38 of Contention
Common Drops: 6 Drifting Whistle / 22 Floating Whistle / 31 Shimmering Whistle
Weekly Boss: Lightless Eye of the Maelstrom x6 (All-Devouring Narwhal)
Crown: Crown of Insight x1

Domain: Blazing Ruins (Monday / Thursday / Sunday) — Contention series

Summary

Mualani is a powerful 5-star Hydro on-field DPS who excels at single-target Vaporize damage through her unique surfing mechanics. Her best artifact set is Obsidian Codex 4pc, and her signature weapon Surf's Up is her BiS. She performs best in teams with consistent Pyro application from Mavuika or Xiangling, paired with supports like Xilonen and Kazuha.

Quick Reference

Priority	Best Choice
Weapon	Surf's Up (Signature)
Artifact	Obsidian Codex 4pc
Sands	HP%
Goblet	Hydro DMG Bonus / HP%
Circlet	CRIT DMG / HP%
Talent Priority	Level 90 > E > Q
Key Constellations	C1 / C2 / C6
Best Team	Mualani + Mavuika + Xilonen + Kazuha

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