Aino
Who is Aino?
Aino is a 4★ Hydro Claymore Support from Nod-Krai and the owner of the Clink-Clank Krumkake Craftshop — she also raised Ineffa. Rated A-tier Sub-DPS, she functions as an off-field Hydro applicator for Nod-Krai Lunar-Charged teams, providing EM-scaling Burst damage and teamwide EM buffs. Her Burst (Cool Your Jets Ducky) has a low Energy cost and a free copy is obtainable via the Version 6.0 Archon Quest. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/537903
Kit Summary
Claymore swings; not prioritised.
Low-damage Hydro strike used mainly for Energy generation.
Deploys her device for off-field Hydro application. Duration and frequency enhance under Ascendant Gleam Moonsign. A4 passive scales Burst damage by 50% of her EM.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Silken Moon's Serenade (best — party EM buffs + Lunar Reaction DMG). Alternatives: Noblesse Oblige (team ATK), Aubade of Morningstar and Moon, or 4pc Instructor (F2P reaction-triggered EM buff).
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Flame-Forged Insight (Event — 285 EM + Energy restore). Master Key (craftable ER + EM). Favonius Greatsword (best free gacha option — CRIT-based particle gen).
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Lunar-Charged: Aino + Flins (DPS) + Ineffa + Sucrose
Bloom: Aino + Nahida + Nilou + Baizhu
Lunar-Crystallize: Aino + Zibai + Linnea + Illuga
F2P Verdict
A free copy is available from the Version 6.0 Archon Quest — no gacha required.
Build full Elemental Mastery (Sands/Goblet/Circlet all EM) for maximum Burst and buff scaling.
Favonius Greatsword (obtainable from standard/featured banners) provides Energy Recharge via CRIT procs.
Instructor (4★ artifact set) is a strong free alternative to Silken Moon's Serenade. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/537903
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aino free to obtain?
Yes — a free copy is obtainable from the Version 6.0 Archon Quest. Additional copies are available at normal rates on standard banners. Source: Game8.
What is Aino's role?
Off-field Hydro applicator and EM buffer. Her Burst deploys a device that applies Hydro periodically, enabling Lunar-Charged and other Hydro reactions for the team. Source: Game8.
What EM should Aino target?
700-800 Elemental Mastery for strong Burst scaling (A4 converts 50% EM to Burst DMG) and maximum EM buff to teammates. Source: Game8.
Is Aino useful in non-Nod-Krai teams?
Yes — she works in Bloom teams (Nilou + Nahida) and any team needing a low-cost off-field Hydro applicator. Source: Game8.