Lunar-Charged Reaction Explained: Best Teams & How It Works in Genshin Impact 5.8

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Genshin Impact 5.8 introduces a powerful new elemental reaction: Lunar-Charged. As a CRIT-enabled upgrade to Electro-Charged, this team-scaling AoE reaction is exclusive to characters with the Moonsign Benediction passive—like Ineffa. If you're running Hydro-Electro comps, it’s time to rethink your builds. Below, we break down Lunar-Charged mechanics, the best team comps, and its meta impact.

⚡ What Is Lunar-Charged in Genshin Impact?

Lunar-Charged is a special elemental reaction that replaces Electro-Charged when Ineffa is in your party and meets the right conditions.

๐Ÿ”น Key Mechanics:

  • CRIT-Enabled: Unlike Electro-Charged, this reaction can critically hit, scaling with the CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG of all participating units.

  • Teamwide Damage Scaling: The damage output uses stats from everyone who applies Hydro or Electro:

    • 1st contributor: 100% of their stat scaling

    • 2nd contributor: 50%

    • 3rd/4th contributors: ~8.33% each

  • Thundercloud AoE: A thundercloud spawns over enemies affected by both Hydro and Electro, striking every 2 seconds.

Lunar-Charged Reaction Explained: Genshin Impact 5.8
✅ Trigger Requirements:

  • Ineffa must be in the party (Moonsign Benediction passive active).

  • Both Hydro and Electro must be applied to the enemy (order doesn’t matter).

๐Ÿ”ง How Lunar-Charged Damage Is Calculated

Here’s a breakdown of how the game calculates Lunar-Charged DMG:

Factor                            Details
Character LevelHigher levels = higher base DMG (e.g., ~1,447 at Lv. 90)
Elemental MasteryBonus: (6 × EM) / (EM + 2000) × 100%
CRIT StatsUses CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG of all reaction contributors
Ineffa’s ATKAdds up to 14% Base DMG Bonus (0.7% per 100 ATK)

Example Team:
Ineffa (CRIT), Xingqiu (EM), Fischl (ATK) → DMG output is combined and weighted by individual stats.

๐ŸŒŸ Best Lunar-Charged Team Comps

1. Premium Lunar-Charged Team (High Investment)

  • Ineffa – Reaction enabler

  • Neuvillette – AoE Hydro DPS

  • Furina – Hydro buffer/support

  • Kazuha – Anemo support (VV Shred, EM boost)

๐Ÿ’ก Why it works: Massive AoE Hydro from Neuvillette + Furina buffs + Kazuha’s grouping = huge thundercloud bursts.

2. F2P-Friendly Taser Variant

  • Ineffa

  • Xingqiu – Consistent Hydro applier

  • Fischl – Electro battery

  • Sucrose – EM boost + Viridescent Venerer

๐Ÿ’ก Why it works: Budget-friendly but highly reactive setup. Sucrose amplifies reaction damage while Fischl and Xingqiu maintain uptime.

3. Lunar-Charged + Hyperbloom Hybrid

  • Ineffa

  • Nahida – Dendro applier

  • Yelan – Off-field Hydro

  • Kuki Shinobu – Electro healer and trigger

๐Ÿ’ก Why it works: Lets both Hyperbloom and Lunar-Charged coexist. But ensure Hydro uptime dominates to avoid Dendro interference.

๐Ÿ†š Lunar-Charged vs Other Reactions

Aspect                    Electro-Charged    Lunar-Charged                        Hyperbloom
DMG SourceEM of trigger unitTeamwide CRIT/EM/ATKEM of Electro trigger
AoE PotentialChain lightningPersistent thundercloud AoEDendro core explosion
Meta ViabilityMid-tierHigh (with Ineffa)Top-tier (low cost)
Team FlexibilityHighHydro + Ineffa RequiredElectro + Dendro

➡️ TL;DR: Lunar-Charged beats Electro-Charged by ~15–20% in AoE situations, but needs a specific setup. It’s outpaced by Hyperbloom in single-target damage but wins in sustained AoE.

๐Ÿ”ฎ Meta Impact & Future Potential

  • Nod-Krai Synergy: Upcoming characters like Lauma or Aino may introduce new variants like Lunar Bloom or Lunar Melt.

  • Artifact Sets: Genshin 6.0 could bring sets tailored for Lunar-Charged optimization.

  • Ineffa’s Value: Much like Nilou for Bloom, Ineffa is looking like a long-term core unit for reaction-based teams in Nod-Krai.

๐ŸŽฏ Pro Tips to Maximize Lunar-Charged Damage

  • CRIT > EM: Prioritize CRIT stats on your DPS units—both their normal skills and reactions will benefit.

  • Anemo Support: Units like Kazuha or Sucrose can shred Electro RES and boost EM simultaneously.

  • Avoid Dendro in pure Lunar-Charged teams: Dendro can steal the Hydro aura, preventing proper reaction uptime.

✅ Final Verdict: Is Lunar-Charged Worth It?

Yes—if you’re building around Ineffa.
Lunar-Charged has a high skill ceiling and shines in AoE-heavy content. While niche now, it's poised to become a central meta mechanic in the Nod-Krai region. If you're planning long-term team investments, Ineffa + Hydro-Electro synergy is a great place to start.

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