Iuno Weapon Tier List & Recommendations

With the arrival of Version 2.6, Iuno has stood out for her powerful Resonance Liberation scaling. This naturally leads to a key dilemma: Should you invest in her signature weapon, Moongazer’s Sigil, or will alternatives like Aether Strike and Stonard deliver sufficient value? This guide breaks down her top weapon options, highlighting the actual damage differences so you can make the smartest use of your Astrites.

 

Iuno Overview

Iuno is an Aero Resonator whose damage centers on Resonance Liberation. Her kit benefits most from weapons that boost ATK%, Crit stats, and Liberation DMG, enhancing both burst power and skill rotation efficiency.

Iuno Weapon Tier List

Iuno’s main damage comes from Resonance Liberation, which scales primarily with ATK%, Crit stats, and Resonance Liberation DMG. Her burst and skill cycles are greatly enhanced by weapons that boost these stats and provide energy regeneration or DEF-ignoring effects to sustain her damage output.

Recommended weapon stats: ATK%, Crit stats, Resonance Liberation DMG, and effects that improve skill rotation or energy gain.

The tier list below ranks weapons by Iuno’s overall damage potential.

Weapon	Total DMG
Moongazer’s Sigil	100%
Verity's Handle	93%
Blazing Justice	78%
Aether Strike	77%
Stonard	76%
Tragicomedy	75%
Abyss Surges	72%

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Signature Weapon

Moongazer’s Sigil

• ATK% and Liberation Boost – Provides +12% ATK and increases Resonance Liberation DMG by 20% after casting Intro Skill or Liberation, directly amplifying her main source of damage.
• DEF Ignore Mechanic – Gaining a shield lets her Resonance Liberation ignore up to 36% of enemy DEF, greatly enhancing her burst potential.
• Perfect Synergy with Kit – Instantly reaches max DEF-ignoring stacks upon casting Intro Skill, ensuring consistent, high-value damage in every rotation.

Weapon Attributes:

Attribute Category	Details
Type	Gauntlet
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	500
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit. Rate +36.0%
Rarity	★★★★★
Skill	Plenilune Radiance Grants a 12% ATK boost. Using an Intro Skill or Resonance Liberation increases Resonance Liberation DMG by 20% for 15 seconds. When gaining a shield, Resonance Liberation DMG ignores 7.2% of the enemy’s DEF for 7 seconds, stacking up to 5 times and triggering every 0.5 seconds. Casting an Intro Skill instantly grants maximum stacks for 3 seconds.

Other 5-star Weapons

Verity's Handle

• Overall Damage Boost – Increases all of Iuno’s damage by 12%, enhancing both her normal attacks and abilities.
• Liberation Amplifier – Grants a massive 48% Resonance Liberation DMG bonus for 8s after casting Liberation, empowering her primary DPS source.
• Extended Uptime – Each Resonance Skill extends the Liberation bonus by 5s, up to 3 times, ensuring consistent high damage across her rotation.

Weapon Attributes:

Attribute Category	Details
Type	Gauntlet
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	587
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit Rate +24.3%
Rarity	★★★★★
Skill	Ad Veritatem Gain 12% Attribute DMG Bonus. When using Resonance Liberation, the wielder gains 48% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 8s. This effect can be extended by 5 seconds each time Resonance Skills are cast, up to 3 times.

Blazing Justice

• ATK Boost – Increases Iuno’s ATK by 12%, enhancing her overall damage output.
• DEF Ignore – Basic Attacks allow her damage to bypass 8% of the enemy’s DEF, making her more effective against tougher targets.
• Skill Damage Amplification – Greatly boosts the damage of her Spectro Frazzle by 50% for 6 seconds, with the effect duration resetting on retrigger, ensuring consistent high damage during combat.

Weapon Attributes:

Attribute Category	Details
Type	Gauntlet
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	587
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit DMG +48.6%
Rarity	★★★★★
Skill	Darkness Breaker Grants a 12% ATK increase. Performing a Basic Attack triggers a buff that lets Iuno’s damage ignore 8% of the enemy’s DEF and increases Spectro Frazzle damage by 50% for 6 seconds. Reapplying the effect refreshes its duration.

Tragicomedy

• ATK Boost – Increases Iuno’s ATK by 12%, improving her overall damage output.
• Heavy Attack Amplification – Casting Basic Attacks or Intro Skills increases Heavy Attack DMG by 48% for 3 seconds, empowering her main burst damage.
• Consistent Damage Rotation – Frequent skill and attack usage ensures the Heavy Attack bonus remains active, making her DPS more reliable and sustained.

Weapon Attributes:

Attribute Category	Details
Type	Gauntlet
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	587
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit Rate +24.3%
Rarity	★★★★★
Skill	Fool's Warble Increases ATK by 12%. Every time Basic Attack or Intro Skill is cast, Heavy Attack DMG Bonus increases by 48% for 3s.

Abyss Surges

• Energy Regeneration – Increases Iuno’s Energy Regen by 12.8%, allowing her to use Resonance Skills more frequently.
• Mutual Damage Boost – Hitting enemies with Resonance Skills increases Basic Attack DMG by 10% for 8s, and hitting with Basic Attacks increases Resonance Skill DMG by 10% for 8s, enhancing her overall damage output.
• Improved Resonance Efficiency – This weapon synergizes with her kit by boosting both Resonance Skill and Basic Attack damage, making her DPS cycle smoother and more consistent.

Weapon Attributes:

Attribute Category	Details
Type	Gauntlet
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	587
Substat (Lv. 90)	ATK +36.4%
Rarity	★★★★★
Skill	Stormy Resolution Increases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When hitting a target with Resonance Skill, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s. When hitting a target with Basic Attacks, increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s.

4-star Weapons Alternatives

Aether Strike

• ATK and Liberation Buffs – Casting Resonance Liberation increases her ATK by 7.2% and grants a 10.8% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 15s, directly amplifying her strongest damage source.
• Crit Rate Boost – As a Battle Pass weapon, it also provides valuable Crit Rate, improving her damage consistency.
• 4-Star Accessibility – Compared to 5-star options, Aether Strike is easier to obtain while still offering strong synergy with Iuno’s kit, making it one of her best weapon choices.

Weapon Attributes:

Attribute Category	Details
Type	Gauntlet
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	412
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit DMG +40.5%
Rarity	★★★★
Skill	Oath of Tide Hunters Casting Resonance Liberation increases ATK by 7.2% and grants 10.8% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 15s.

Stonard

• Liberation Damage Boost – Casting a Resonance Skill increases her Resonance Liberation DMG by 18% for 15s, directly empowering her core damage source.
• Crit Rate Bonus – As a Battle Pass weapon, Stonard provides additional Crit Rate, making her damage more consistent and reliable.
• Alternative to Aether Strike – With similar effects to Aether Strike, Stonard serves as another strong option for Iuno, especially for players looking to boost her Liberation-focused playstyle.

Weapon Attributes:

Attribute Category	Details
Type	Gauntlet
Base ATK (Lv. 90)	412
Substat (Lv. 90)	Crit Rate +20.3%
Rarity	★★★★
Skill	Wallbreaker When Resonance Skill is cast, increases the caster's Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus by 18%, lasting for 15s.

Pulling Recommendations

• Paying Players: Prioritize pulling Iuno’s signature weapon Moongazer’s Sigil. It offers ATK%, Resonance Liberation DMG, and up to 36% DEF ignore, making it her true best-in-slot with a long-term impact. If you miss it, Verity’s Handle is also a powerful substitute, providing strong Liberation DMG buffs.
• F2P Players: Without her signature, the best alternatives are Aether Strike or Stonard (Battle Pass weapons). Both grant Crit Rate and Resonance Liberation DMG, which perfectly fit Iuno’s kit and deliver excellent value. If Battle Pass weapons aren’t available, choose weapons that boost ATK, Crit, or Liberation DMG as reliable stopgaps.

Conclusion

Moongazer’s Sigil remains Iuno’s best-in-slot weapon, offering unmatched boosts to ATK%, Resonance Liberation damage, and DEF ignore. For players who haven’t pulled enough, alternatives like Aether Strike, Stonard, or Verity’s Handle still provide strong performance. And if you’re short on resources or substitutes, LDShop offers highly discounted Wuthering Waves top-ups to help you get the Astrites you need.