Ineffa Weapon Comparison Guide: Which One Performs Best?

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Ineffa just dropped—and with her, a whole new combat mechanic: Lunar-Charged. This isn’t just another Electro unit. She rewards smart team building, fast-paced rotations, and above all, the right weapon.

Whether you're aiming to maximize reaction damage, empower her Birgitta summon, or boost your entire party's output, choosing the correct weapon makes or breaks her potential. From her tailor-made 5★ to viable off-meta picks, this guide, brought to you by LDShop, offers weapon comparisons and expert picks to optimize Ineffa’s performance.

 

Weapon Stats and Affixes Overview

T0		Fractured Halo (5★) +608 ATK / +66.2% CRIT DMG Purifying Crown After an Elemental Skill or Elemental Burst is used, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48% for 20s. If the equipping character creates a Shield while this effect is active, they will gain the Electrifying Edict effect for 20s: All nearby party members deal 40% / 50% / 60% / 70% / 80% more Lunar-Charged DMG.
T1		Staff of the Scarlet Sands (5★) +542 ATK / +44.1% CRIT Rate Heat Haze at Horizon's End The equipping character gains 52% / 65% / 78% / 91% / 104% of their Elemental Mastery as bonus ATK. When an Elemental Skill hits opponents, the Dream of the Scarlet Sands effect will be gained for 10s: The equipping character will gain 28% of their Elemental Mastery as bonus ATK. Max 3 stacks.
		Symphonist of Scents (5★) +608 ATK / +66.15% CRIT DMG Seasoned Symphony ATK is increased by 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% . When the equipping character is off-field, ATK is increased by an additional 12% / 15% / 18% / 21% / 24% . After initiating healing, the equipping character and the character(s) they have healed will obtain the "Sweet Echoes" effect, increasing their ATK by 32% / 40% / 48% / 56% / 64% for 3s. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is off-field.
T2		Ballad of the Fjords (4★) +510 ATK / +27.56% CRIT Rate Tales of the Tundra When there are at least 3 different Elemental Types in your party, Elemental Mastery will be increased by 120. / 150. / 180. / 210. / 240.
		Deathmatch (4★) +454 ATK / +36.75% CRIT Rate Gladiator If there are at least 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% and DEF is increased by 16% / 20% / 24% / 28% / 32% . If there are fewer than 2 opponents nearby, ATK is increased by 24% / 30% / 36% / 42% / 48% .

 

Best-in-Slot: Ineffa’s Signature Weapon

Fractured Halo perfectly aligns with Ineffa’s shield-based, reaction-driven playstyle. Unlike other weapons, it directly amplifies both her personal ATK and teamwide Lunar-Charged DMG through reliable triggers—Skill, Burst, and shield generation. This synergy ensures consistent passive uptime and maximizes her core scaling. While other weapons offer strong stats or situational buffs, only Fractured Halo turns Ineffa’s full rotation into a seamless feedback loop of empowered reactions.

First, Ineffa’s Elemental Skill not only deals AoE Electro DMG but also generates a shield—a critical trigger for Fractured Halo’s second passive effect. Since this Skill has a short cooldown and is part of her standard rotation, she reliably maintains shield uptime to activate Electrifying Edict, significantly boosting Lunar-Charged DMG for the whole team.

Second, her Elemental Burst repositions her Birgitta summon and deals burst AoE damage. Because both Skill and Burst trigger the weapon’s ATK bonus effect, Ineffa constantly benefits from amplified damage output—especially important since her shield strength and passive Lunar-Charged scaling are tied to her ATK.

Furthermore, the passive scales Lunar-Charged DMG with Ineffa’s ATK. Since Fractured Halo passively boosts her ATK every rotation, it enhances this scaling without requiring external buffs. The result is a feedback loop: more ATK = stronger shields + higher Lunar-Charged damage = more reaction triggers = more passive value from both Ineffa and her weapon.

In team comps built around Electro-Charged or reaction-centric playstyles, Fractured Halo elevates Ineffa from a hybrid support to a reaction amplifier, optimizing both her own and her teammates’ output. It’s not just her best weapon stat-wise—it’s a functional extension of her design.

Looking to upgrade Ineffa’s Signature weapon? Discover all the materials you need on Genshin 5.8: Ineffa Ascension, Talent & Weapon Materials.

 

Staff of the Scarlet Sands VS Symphonist of Scents

While both Staff of the Scarlet Sands and Symphonist of Scents offer strong ATK-boosting potential, they serve different team styles. Staff of the Scarlet Sands excels in EM-focused comps, converting Elemental Mastery into ATK—ideal for maximizing Ineffa’s reaction-based damage. Its consistent uptime from her low-cooldown Skill makes it reliable for sustained output.

In contrast, Symphonist of Scents benefits off-field play and teamwide ATK buffs, but relies on external healing triggers, limiting its consistency. Though both are viable, Scarlet Sands better supports Ineffa’s on-field hybrid role, while Symphonist suits coordinated, dual-support teams where healing is already built-in.

Staff of the Scarlet Sands

Staff of the Scarlet Sands works exceptionally well in EM-focused, reaction-based builds. Ineffa benefits from both ATK and Elemental Mastery—ATK boosts her shield and direct damage, while EM fuels Lunar-Charged reactions. This weapon bridges both stats by converting EM into bonus ATK, which directly empowers her passives and teamwide reaction damage.

Her low-cooldown Elemental Skill ensures consistent uptime on the weapon’s stacking effect, letting her maintain high ATK throughout rotations. Combined with her passive scaling from ATK and frequent Lunar-Charged triggers, Scarlet Sands helps maximize Ineffa’s hybrid support-DPS role.

While it lacks Fractured Halo’s shield synergy and team buffs, it excels in comps where reaction damage is prioritized, making it a top-tier alternative—especially for players building high EM or running with Hydro cores.

 

Symphonist of Scents

Symphonist of Scents offers strong raw stats and teamwide ATK buffs that align well with Ineffa’s quick-swap, off-field-friendly kit. Since her Optical Flow Shield can keep her off-field safely while Birgitta continues attacking, she naturally benefits from the weapon’s passive off-field ATK bonus.

While Ineffa herself doesn’t heal, Seasoned Symphony can still be triggered by teammates—making this weapon viable in dual-support teams where a healer enables the final ATK buff. Once active, both Ineffa and the active DPS gain a short burst of ATK, boosting Lunar-Charged output during critical reaction windows.

Though less specialized than Fractured Halo, this weapon provides strong generalist value in coordinated rotations. It’s a solid pick if you’re building around team ATK amplification, running off-field Ineffa, or simply want a high-CRIT-DMG option that doesn't demand constant ability uptime.

Want to unlock Ineffa’s full potential? Check out her complete build guide on Genshin Ineffa Builds: Weapons, Artifacts, Teams and More!

 

Ballad of the Fjords VS Deathmatch

Ballad of the Fjords provides consistent Elemental Mastery, amplifying Ineffa’s Electro-Charged or Overloaded reactions triggered by her Lunar-Charged state. This synergizes well with her multi-element team setups and shield-based playstyle. Meanwhile, Deathmatch offers more Crit Rate and conditional ATK, but its value fluctuates with enemy count and doesn't enhance reaction damage directly. Since Ineffa scales better with reaction buffs and team synergy than pure ATK, Ballad is overall more aligned with her optimal builds.

Ballad of the Fjords

Ballad of the Fjords works for Ineffa mainly because its passive naturally aligns with her ideal multi-element reaction teams. She benefits from Elemental Mastery due to her Lunar-Charged scaling and team buffing role, so the EM boost is far from wasted. While the weapon doesn’t enhance her raw Electro DMG or ATK-scaling effects directly, it indirectly supports her reaction-based playstyle. It’s especially useful for mid-spenders running her in Electro-Charged setups with Hydro and Anemo units. Not a best-in-slot, but it fits her team archetype well enough to be a solid, synergy-based choice.

 

Deathmatch

Deathmatch earns its spot mostly through raw stat efficiency. The high CRIT Rate smooths out substat rolls, especially when farming limited artifacts. The conditional ATK bonus is easy to trigger in most overworld and Abyss content, and while it lacks EM or reaction utility, it offers consistent uptime with no team-building constraints. It's a solid pick for casual or mid-spenders looking for stable DPS output, especially if they play Ineffa more as an on-field driver than a full reaction buffer.

These two weapons aren't BiS, but they don't fight her kit, either—they support it just enough to justify their use in mid-budget builds or alt accounts.

 

Conclusion

While Ineffa’s best performance comes from her signature weapon, plenty of alternatives can still let her shine in reaction-heavy teams or supportive roles. No matter your build goals, investing in the right polearm makes a huge difference in her output and team value.

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