Genshin Impact Illuga kit release date and materials guide

A recent leak has given fans an early glimpse at Illuga, Genshin Impact’s upcoming Geo character, revealing her unique abilities and possible release window. The details hint at a defense-oriented kit with powerful support mechanics, setting the stage for her to shake up team compositions across Teyvat.

Note: Last updated Genshin Impact Illuga’s leaks on December 8, 2025.

Genshin Impact Illuga Release Date (Expected)

Leaks point to Illuga’s arrival in Genshin Impact version 5.6, likely during phase 2 around April 2026. HoYoverse follows its standard banner schedule, placing her after the phase 1 limited characters. Players anticipate this Geo polearm user based on reliable sources like HomDGCat, though official confirmation remains pending from the developer. Keep an eye on the next livestream for the exact banner dates.

Although we know very little about Illuga’s lore, his Genshin Impact Luna IV beta leaks confirm him for the Luna IV banners. If the leaks are true, then Illuga will be released on February 4, 2026, alongside Zibai in the 2nd phase of the banners. Check our Genshin Impact Zibai guide to learn more about her.

Also, take a look at our Nod-Krai character list to plan your pull priority for the upcoming playable Nod-Krai characters.

Genshin Impact Illuga Elements, Weapon Type, and Stats

Illuga wields a Claymore as her signature weapon and aligns with the Geo element. Her base stats at level 90 feature 712 HP, 253 ATK, and 37.4% CRIT Rate, prioritizing a balance that bolsters Geo damage output and survivability. These attributes position her as a sturdy main DPS or sub-DPS option in Geo-focused teams.

Illuga is a 4-star character with the Geo element. He is going to be a Polearm character and is expected to be an off-field Geo applier, sub-DPS, and support. Here is everything you need to know about his stats.

Illuga Kit Leaks in Genshin Impact: Talents and Constellations

Leaks reveal Illuga’s talents as a Geo polearm user focused on shielding and crystalline damage. Her Elemental Skill summons a Geo construct that absorbs hits and retaliates with piercing shards, while her Burst unleashes a domain of reflecting crystals that amplify team Geo resonance. Constellations boost her shield strength, add multi-hit bursts on shield breaks, and grant energy refunds for Geo allies, making her a strong support for Geo-heavy teams. These details come from trusted sources, though HoYoverse may adjust them before her 5.2 release.

Illuga’s kit has been leaked with the release of the Genshin Impact Luna IV beta. Here is everything we currently know about Illuga’s kit in Genshin Impact:

Genshin Impact Illuga Kit Explanation

• Scaling: DEF and EM
• Off-field Geo Applier: Illuga’s skill summons a bird that attacks nearby enemies and applies Geo on them. The bird follows the on-field character, making Illuga a strong off-field Geo applier. This skill works similarly to Fischl’s ability.
• Buffs Geo Damage: Illuga’s ultimate increases the Geo damage of all allies based on his Elemental Mastery. He additionally increases Lunar Crystallize damage, making him perfect for Zibai teams. Also, if Geo constructs are created before or during his burst, it makes him further increase the Geo damage.
• Geo and Hydro Synergy: His passive increases the Geo damage of the team while also granting additional Crit Rate and Damage. Also, the more Hydro or Geo characters are in his party, the more Geo damage he increases based on his EM during his elemental burst.

Genshin Impact Illuga Kit: Talents

• Normal Attack:
  • Normal Attack: Performs up to 4 consecutive spear strikes.
  • Charged Attack: Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, dealing damage to opponents along the way.
  • Plunging Attack: Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
  • 1-Hit DMG: 93.6309%
  • 2-Hit DMG: 95.9225%
  • 3-Hit DMG: 62.135% 62.135%
  • 4-Hit DMG: 150.7832%
  • Charged Attack DMG: 219.47%
  • Charged Attack Stamina Cost: 25
  • Plunge DMG: 126.378%
  • Low/High Plunge DMG: 252.7025%/315.639%
• Skill:
  • Summons the trusty messenger bird, “Gale.” Different effects are produced depending on whether the skill is Tapped or Held.
  • Tap: Gale dashes towards enemies in front, dealing Geo DMG to enemies it comes into contact with.
  • Hold: Enter aiming mode, and command Gale to dash towards opponents being aimed at, dealing Geo DMG to opponents it comes into contact with.
  • Press DMG: 868.608% Elemental Mastery 434.304% DEF
  • Hold DMG: 1085.76% Elemental Mastery 542.88% DEF
  • CD: 15s
• Burst:
  • Light the lamp, dealing AoE Geo DMG, and gain Haunted Night’s Oriole-Song effect for 20s. When this effect is active, Illuga gains 21 stacks of Nightingale’s Song. When Normal Attacks, Charged Attacks, Plunging Attacks, Elemental Skills, and Elemental Bursts of nearby active party members deal Geo DMG to opponents, 1 stack of Nightingale’s Song is consumed to increase the DMG dealt. Increase in DMG is based on Illuga’s Elemental Mastery. If DMG is inflicted by Lunar-Crystallize, DMG dealt will increase further.
  • When Geo DMG dealt in this manner hits multiple opponents, multiple stacks of Nightingale’s Song will be consumed, depending on how many opponents are hit.
  • Additionally, if there are Geo Constructs created by nearby party members on the battlefield while Illuga unleashes his Elemental Burst, or when nearby party members create Geo Constructs while Haunted Night’s Oriole-Song is active, every Geo Construct on the battlefield will allow Illuga to gain 5 additional stacks of Nightingale’s Song. Illuga can gain a maximum of 15 additional stacks of Nightingale’s Song this way for up to 20s after unleashing his Elemental Burst.
  • When all stacks of Nightingale’s Song have been consumed, or when the state’s duration ends, the Haunted Night’s Oriole-Song effect will end.
  • Skill DMG: 1488.96% Elemental Mastery 744.48% DEF
  • Geo DMG Bonus: 60.48% Elementary Mastery
  • Lunar-Crystallize Reaction DMG Bonus: 508.32% Elemental Mastery
  • Nightingale’s Song Stacks Gained from Elemental Burst: 21
  • Nightingale’s Song Stacks Gained from Creating Geo Constructs: 5 Per Geo Construct
  • Duration: 20s
  • CD: 15s
  • Energy Cost: 60
• Passive Skills:
  • Moonsign Benediction: Unwithering in Winter: When Illuga is in the party, the party’s Moonsign will increase by 1 level.
  • Torchforger’s Covenant: After unleashing Elemental Skill Dawnbearing Songbird or Elemental Burst Shadowless Reflection, nearby party members will gain the Lightkeeper’s Oath effect for 20s: Geo DMG dealt to opponents and CRIT Rate increase by 5%, CRIT DMG increases by 10%.
    • Moonsign Ascendant Gleam: When party members are affected by the Lightkeeper’s Oath effect, Elemental Mastery is increased by 50.
  • Demonhunter’s Dusk: Nightingale’s Song’s effects are enhanced: When there are 1/2/3 Hydro or Geo characters in the party, Nightingale’s Song will further increase DMG. Increase in DMG is equal to 7%/14%/24% of Illuga’s Elemental Mastery. If this aforementioned DMG is inflicted by a Lunar-Crystallize reaction, the increase in DMG is equal to 60%/120%/200% of Illuga’s Elemental Mastery.
  • Night Warden’s Stride: At night (18:00 – 06:00), your party members gain the Swift Stride effect: Movement SPD increased by 10%. Does not take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or Spiral Abyss. Swift Stride does not stack.

Genshin Impact Illuga Kit: Constellations

• Constellation 1:
  • When Illuga is on the field, he will regain 12 Elemental Energy after a Geo-related Reaction is triggered. This effect can be triggered once every 15s.
• Constellation 2:
  • When Elemental Burst Shadowless Reflection’s Haunted Night’s Oriole-Song effect is active, for every 7 stacks of Nightingale’s Song consumed, Illuga will summon Gale, dealing a single instance of Geo DMG to 1 nearby opponent. The DMG dealt is determined by 400% of Illuga’s Elemental Mastery and 400% of his DEF.
• Constellation 3:
  • Increases the Level of her elemental Burst by 3.
• Constellation 4:
  • When Elemental Burst Shadowless Reflection’s Haunted Night’s Oriole-Song effect is active, nearby active party members will have their DEF increased by 200.
• Constellation 5:
  • Increases the Level of her elemental Skill by 3.
• Constellation 6:
  • Enhances the Lightkeeper’s Oath effect of the Passive Talent Torchforger’s Covenant: For Geo DMG dealt to opponents, CRIT Rate is increased by 10%, CRIT DMG is increased by 30%.
  • Moonsign Ascendant Gleam: When characters are affected by Lightkeeper’s Oath, Elemental Mastery is increased by 80. Requires the Passive Talent Torchforger’s Covenant.

Illuga best teams and rotations

Illuga excels as a niche Geo support in Genshin Impact, primarily for Lunar Crystallize teams centered on Zibai.​

Top Teams

Illuga pairs best with Zibai as the main DPS, leveraging his buffs for Lunar Crystallize reactions.​

Navia quickswap teams work suboptimally without Zibai, reducing Illuga’s buffs.​

Optimal Rotations

Illuga’s rotation emphasizes quick swaps: Burst first for team buffs, then Skill before exiting.​

• Columbina Skill > Burst to set reactions.

• Illuga Skill > Burst (grants stacks and Lightkeeper’s Oath buffs).

• Gorou Skill > Burst for Geo resonance.

• Zibai Skill combos > Normal Attacks > Burst; repeat cycle.​

Full rotation lasts ~20 seconds, prioritizing Zibai field time. Skip Illuga’s Skill if energy is low, as Burst alone sustains value.​

Best Zibai teams that maximize Lunar Crystallize damage

Zibai, a 5-star Geo sword DPS in Genshin Impact, maximizes Lunar Crystallize damage through DEF-scaling attacks that convert Hydro Crystallize into this enhanced reaction, amplified by specific supports like Illuga and Columbina.​

Top Teams

Premium Lunar Crystallize teams prioritize one Hydro applicator, Illuga for Geo buffs and stacks, and flexible Geo utility for resonance and RES shred.​

Rotations

Rotations focus on quickswaps to apply Hydro, activate Illuga buffs, then extend Zibai field time for N4E combos triggering Lunar Crystallize.​

• Columbina Skill > Burst for Hydro and reaction setup.

• Illuga Skill > Burst to grant Lightkeeper’s Oath and Nightingale stacks.

• Zhongli/Gorou Skill > Burst for shields/RES shred or Geo buffs.

• Zibai: Normal Attack x4 > Elemental Skill > Burst; weave in charged attacks during Lunar Phase Shift.​

Cycles last 20s, prioritizing 70%+ ER on supports for uptime.​