Best Build & Weapon Guide

Diona is a fan-favorite 4-star Cryo character in Genshin Impact. She’s all about supporting and healing, making her the ultimate team player. Her shields, healing abilities, and Cryo application bring a lot to the table, especially for reaction-heavy teams. If you’re looking to make the most of her talents, this guide will help you nail her build, pick the right weapons, and craft the perfect team comps.

Diona Overview

  • Rarity: 4-Star
  • Element: Cryo
  • Weapon Type: Bow
  • Role: Support/Healer
  • Tier: S (Support) / A (Healer)

Why Diona Rocks

  • Cryo Mastery: She’s a pro at consistent Cryo application, perfect for triggering reactions.
  • Double Duty: Shields and heals? Yes, please.
  • Energy Machine: With the right weapon, she keeps your team’s energy topped up.
  • Team Player: A key member in reaction-focused teams like Morgana (Ganyu, Venti, Mona, Diona).

A Few Hiccups

  • Her shield duration can be a bit hit-or-miss.
  • Her Elemental Burst needs a lot of energy (80 Energy Cost).
  • Her Ascension stats aren’t tailored for pure support, but we’ll work around it.

Best Builds for Diona

Support/Healer Build

This setup amps up her shields and healing while ensuring her Burst is ready when you need it.

Best Weapons for Diona

  • Sacrificial Bow (Top Pick): Energy Recharge (30.6% at Level 90)
    • This bow is a lifesaver. It lets you use her Elemental Skill twice in a row, meaning better shield uptime and tons of energy generation.

Great Alternatives

  • Favonius Warbow (F2P Friendly): Energy Recharge (61.3% at Level 90)
    • Crit Rate needed to trigger the passive, but the energy particles are worth it.
  • Elegy for the End: Energy Recharge (55.1% at Level 90)
    • Adds a team-wide ATK buff, though it’s more useful on other supports.
  • End of the Line (F2P Option): Decent stats with bonus damage via its passive.

Best Artifacts for Diona

  • Noblesse Oblige (4-Piece)
    • 2-Piece: +20% Elemental Burst DMG
    • 4-Piece: Using Burst boosts all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12 seconds.
    • This set keeps her healing and shielding reliable while boosting team damage.

Alternative Artifact Combos

  • Tenacity of the Millelith (2-Piece): +20% HP (for stronger shields). Pair it with Maiden Beloved (2-Piece) for better healing.
  • Emblem of Severed Fate (2-Piece): +20% Energy Recharge to fuel her Burst.

Artifact Stat Priorities

  • Sands: Energy Recharge or HP%
  • Goblet: HP%
  • Circlet: HP% or Healing Bonus
  • Sub-stats to prioritize: Energy Recharge (aim for 180%+), HP%, and flat HP.

Best Team Compositions for Diona

Diona’s flexibility means she fits into a wide range of teams. Here are some top picks:

Premium Team Comp

  • Support: Diona
  • Main DPS: Diluc
  • Sub-DPS: Xingqiu
  • Support: Venti

Why it works:
Diona shields the team while applying Cryo for Melt and Freeze reactions. Diluc brings the Pyro power, Xingqiu adds Hydro for Vaporize, and Venti keeps enemies neatly grouped for AoE carnage.

Morgana Team (Freeze Comp)

  • Support: Diona
  • Main DPS: Ganyu
  • Sub-DPS: Mona
  • Support: Venti

Why it works:
This classic Freeze team thrives on Diona’s shields and Cryo application. Ganyu rains down Cryo damage, Mona boosts Freeze damage, and Venti clusters enemies for maximum impact.

Free-to-Play Friendly Team

  • Support: Diona
  • Main DPS: Xiangling
  • Sub-DPS: Amber
  • Support: Lynette

Why it works:
Diona’s shields and Cryo application enable Melt reactions with Xiangling. Amber provides Pyro Resonance and crowd control, while Lynette debuffs enemies for extra damage.

Ascension & Talent Materials for Diona

Ascension Materials (Level 80 to 90)

  • Shivada Jade (Sliver x1, Fragment x9, Chunk x9, Gemstone x6)
  • Hoarfrost Core x46
  • Calla Lily x168
  • Arrowheads (Firm x18, Sharp x30, Weathered x36)

Talent Materials

  • Enemy Drops: Firm Arrowheads (Hilichurls)
  • Domain Drops: Teachings/Guide/Philosophies of Freedom (Mon/Thu/Sun)
  • Boss Drops: Shard of a Foul Legacy (Childe boss)

Talent Priority

  1. Elemental Skill (★★★★★): For shields and energy generation.
  2. Elemental Burst (★★★★): Better healing at higher levels.
  3. Normal Attack (★★★): Low priority; focus on support.

How to Use Diona Effectively

Skill Rundown

  • Elemental Skill (Icy Paws): Fires Cryo projectiles, generating shields based on max HP.
  • Elemental Burst (Signature Mix): Creates a Cryo AoE zone that heals and deals damage over time.

Rotation Tips

  1. Start with her Elemental Skill to generate shields and energy particles.
  2. Swap to your main DPS for reactions and damage.
  3. Use Elemental Burst to heal and apply Cryo in extended fights.

Constellation Perks

At higher constellations, Diona’s shields and healing become even better. Plus, she can buff team damage and reduce stamina consumption, making her even more valuable.

Conclusion

Diona is a fantastic support character in Genshin Impact Version 5.2. Her shields, healing, and Cryo utility make her an MVP in both premium and F2P teams. By optimizing her build and weapon choices, you can elevate your gameplay, whether you’re tackling tough domains or exploring the world of Teyvat. With Diona in your squad, you’ll have both survivability and support wrapped up in one adorable package.

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