Genshin Impact Diona Guide: Build, Weapons and Artifacts

Diona is a 4 star Cryo archer. Although small in size, she is far from being insignificant! Primarily intended to be played as a support, the feline-looking heroine is particularly flexible: she can heal, protect her companions and apply the Cryo element, which facilitates elemental reactions. To help you get the most out of her build, we've put together this comprehensive guide to Diona from Genshin Impact. It will tell you which artifacts and weapons to equip her with, who to play her with, etc.

How to get Diona in Genshin Impact ?

Diona is a 4-star character, so you have a small chance of summoning her every time you make a wish in a Standard Wish or Character Event Wish.

Diona event wish

You have an increased chance of unlocking Diona in the first part of the 2.5 update of Genshin Impact. She is featured in the Yae Miko event wish from Wednesday 16 February to 8 March 2022.

Diona Constellations

Diona is very good at supporting heal and shielding without constellations. But if you have the possibility to summon her several times, you can make her even more efficient!

Her C1 " A Lingering Flavor " gives him 15 energy points back at the end of his elemental rampage, which will allow her to use it more often.

Her C2 " Shaken, Not Purred " increases the damage dealt by Diona's Icy Paws by 15%, the shield also absorbs an additional 15% damage.

The C6 ' Last Round ' boosts elemental rampage: Characters in the alcohol vapour field of Special Vat receive a 30% healing bonus if their HP is 50% or less. If they are above this threshold, their elemental mastery is increased by 200 points.

How to play Diona in Genshin Impact ?

Diona is mostly played as a support in Genshin Impact to protect and heal her team members. Her elemental attack " Cryo Claws " releases claws that generate Cryo damage. When the claws hit enemies, they generate a shield that lasts for a period of time depending on the number of targets hit. This shield absorbs an amount of damage proportional to Diona's maximum HP. For more protection, prefer the long press; Diona retreats and draws 5 Cryo Claws. The shield gains a 75% damage absorption bonus and is 250% effective against DMG Cryo.

In addition, the passive " Cat's Tail Secret Menu " increases movement speed by 10% and also reduces the stamina consumption of heroes protected by Diona's shield by 10%.

Still lost a few HP? Don't worry, with her elemental rampage " Special Cuvée ", Diona launches a cocktail, which in addition to inflicting zone damage, generates alcohol vapour. The effect causes continuous damage to opponents. It also restores the health of characters in the area to the level of Diona's health. Thanks to the " Happy Drunk " talent, theATK of enemies entering the alcohol vapour field drops by 10% for 15 seconds.

Diona's gameplay in Genshin Impact is really simple; regularly cast her elemental talent on long press to protect your heroes and her elemental rampage as soon as she has finished charging. Upgrade these two skills first, you'll almost never use her normal attack.

What is the best equipment for Diona?

Both of Diona's elemental skills are based on her HP; the higher her HP, the more powerful her shield and healing will be. You should also increase her energy recharge (at least to 150%) so that she can use her elemental rampage as often as possible. Here are the best artefacts and weapons that we advise you to equip her with.

The best artefacts for Diona

For an optimal support build, the best choice is a combination of two artifact sets. Increase Diona's HP by 20% with 2 pieces of the Tenacity of the Millelith and the care which it brings of 15% with 2 parts ofMaiden Beloved.

You can also choose 4 pieces from the artefact set Noblesse Oblige. 2 coins boost the DMG inflicted by the elemental rampage by 20%. And with 4 pieces, when you cast it, the ATK of all characters in the team is increased by 20% for 12 seconds.

As for stats, we recommend energy recharge or PV% on the hourglass, PV% on the cup and healing bonus or PV% on the crown. As for secondary stats, aim for as much energy recharge and HP% as possible. Then, the rate and critical damage, or even the elemental mastery.

The best weapons for Diona

Diona fights with a bow. To complete her equipment, several options are available:

• Ritual Bow (4★) allows the elemental skill to be used more often and increases the energy recharge;
• Favonius' Hunting Bow (4★) also increases energy recharge. And when you perform critical hits, you with a chance to generate elemental particles ;
• Curved Bow (3★) offers more HP. The passive also makes you recover health points after defeating an enemy.

Diona's ascension materials in Genshin Impact

Levellingup Diona to level 70 in Genshin Impact is sufficient, you will then have unlocked all her passives. If you want to raise her to level 90 to increase her health points or attacks to the maximum, you will need to collect the following resources:

• 419 Hero's Wit and 2.1 million Moras;
• 1 Sliver, 9 Fragments, 9 Chunks and 6 Gemstones of Shivada Jade, as well as 46 Hoarfrost Core, to be looted from the Cryo Regisvine.
• 168 Calla lilies: you will find them near the waterholes in Mondstadt. Find them on the interactive Teyvat map. And a little tip: to get more, grow some in your own garden. Serenitea Pot.
• 18 firm arrowheads, 30 sharp arrowheads and 36 weathered arrowheads, which you can collect from the Hilichurl Shooters.

Which team should Diona play in?

Diona is a versatile character who fits into many teams, as she can heal, protect and apply the Cryo element. There are two possibilities:

• Playing Diona in a perma-freeze team; by teaming her up with another Cryo hero, you increase the group's critical rate by 15% when your enemies are frozen or affected by the Cryo element. We recommend a team of Ayaka, Kazuha or Venti or Sucrose, Xingqiu or Mona and Diona.
• Melt by combining Cryo and Pyro heroes. For example, you can build a team around Diluc with Yanfei and Sucrose or a reverse melt team with Klee, Ganyu and Kazuha.

How old and how big is Diona from Genshin Impact ?

Diona was born on 18 January. Although she is about 12 years old, this feline-looking girl works as a barmaid at the Cats' Tail in Mondstadt. This doesn't stop her from hating alcohol and concocting dubious but strangely delicious cocktails. At approximately 1.34m, Diona is one of the smallest characters on Genshin Impact.

You can find out more about him by taking her tour.

I hope this comprehensive guide to Diona from Genshin Impact has inspired you to add this cute and effective character to your team! Her versatility makes her a great asset in the Abyss, where you never turn down a bit of healing or protection.