Illuga
Who is Illuga?
Illuga is a 4★ Geo Polearm Support from Nod-Krai's Lightkeepers faction, rated S-tier Support by Game8. He is a niche but powerful enabler for Lunar-Crystallize teams: his Burst buffs Geo and Lunar-Crystallize DMG based on his EM, his A1 passive buffs party Geo CRIT stats, and he sheds enemy DEF on Geo reactions. Restricted to Zibai + Columbina teams for full value, but within that niche he is a key piece. Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/555902
Kit Summary
Polearm combo; not prioritised outside Dark Form builds.
Low-damage Geo hit used mainly for Energy and artifact set procs.
Increases the active character's Geo and Lunar-Crystallize DMG based on Illuga's EM for its duration. Lightkeeper's Oath passive buffs party Geo CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG and increases EM at Ascendant Gleam.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
4pc Silken Moon's Serenade (best — ER +20%, party EM +60/120 by Moonsign level). Alternative: 2pc Gilded Dreams + 2pc Wanderer's Troupe (EM +160) or 4pc Instructor (F2P).
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Favonius Lance (best — ER + CRIT-based particle gen). Dragon's Bane (EM +221). Kitain Cross Spear (craftable — EM +110 + Energy management).
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Lunar-Crystallize Premium: Illuga + Zibai (DPS) + Columbina + Gorou
Lunar Navia: Illuga + Navia (DPS) + Columbina + Chiori
Itto Lunar: Illuga + Itto (DPS) + Gorou + Columbina
F2P Verdict
Available as a 4★ — obtainable without heavy pulling.
Favonius Lance is his best free weapon choice — widely accessible and covers his ER needs.
Kitain Cross Spear (craftable) provides EM + Energy management at zero cost.
Instructor (4★ artifact) is an easy-to-farm free alternative for Elemental Mastery support.
Full potential requires C2 (off-field damage proc via Aedon summon). Source: https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/555902
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illuga useful without Zibai?
Limited — his Burst buffs Geo/Lunar-Crystallize DMG specifically. Without Lunar-Crystallize enablers (Columbina + Zibai), his role shrinks to a basic Geo support. Source: Game8.
What EM should Illuga target?
750+ Elemental Mastery — his Burst buff scales with EM, and his A1 EM scaling also contributes. Source: Game8.
What is Illuga's best constellation?
C2 — it summons Aedon for off-field damage when Burst stacks are consumed, enabling artifact set procs and adding meaningful damage. C6 adds significant team CRIT stats. Source: Game8.
Is Illuga a 4-star or 5-star?
4-star — obtainable at normal rates on standard and featured banners after his debut. Source: Game8.