Introduction
As Genshin Impact continues to expand its roster, the addition of Yumemizuki Mizuki, an Anemo catalyst user, is creating waves—but not all of them are positive. Set to join the standard character pool, Mizuki has a kit that feels innovative on paper but underwhelming in practice. While she brings a fresh take on reaction-driven gameplay, early impressions suggest that she struggles to carve out a niche for herself, leaving players questioning her value compared to other Anemo supports.
Mizuki’s Talents and Abilities
Normal Attack: Whispering Winds
- Normal Attack: Performs up to 3 strikes, dealing Anemo DMG.
- Charged Attack: Consumes stamina to unleash an AoE Anemo DMG after a short charge.
- Plunging Attack: Summons Anemo power to damage enemies along her path and upon impact.
Elemental Skill: Aisa Utamakura Pilgrimage
Mizuki enters a Dreamdrifter state, floating above the ground and dealing AoE Anemo DMG upon activation. While in Dreamdrifter:
- Mizuki drifts forward, periodically dealing AoE Anemo DMG.
- Increases Swirl DMG for nearby party members based on her Elemental Mastery (EM).
- State ends after 5 seconds or when the skill is used again but can extend to 10 seconds through passives.
Elemental Burst: Anraku Secret Spring Therapy
Summons dreams and nightmares, pulling in enemies and objects while dealing AoE Anemo DMG. Summons a companion, Mini Baku, which generates Yumemikaze Specialty Snacks:
- Snacks heal the active character if their HP is below 70%, scaling off Mizuki’s EM.
- Snacks explode for AoE Anemo DMG if the character’s HP is above 70%.
- Uncollected snacks detonate automatically.
Passive Talents
- Bright Moon’s Restless Voice: Extends Dreamdrifter duration by 2.5 seconds per Swirl reaction, up to 10 seconds.
- Thoughts by Day Bring Dreams by Night: Boosts Mizuki’s EM by 100 when allies trigger elemental reactions during Dreamdrifter.
- All Ailments Banished: Enhances healing food effectiveness for party members, scaling with Friendship Levels.
Strengths of Mizuki
- Swirl Amplification: High EM scaling boosts reaction-based damage.
- Dual Utility Burst: Offers healing and damage, adding flexibility.
- Crowd Control: Provides grouping capabilities in AoE scenarios.
- Self-Sustain: Reduces reliance on dedicated healers.
Weaknesses of Mizuki
- Underwhelming in Single-Target Scenarios: Reaction-heavy gameplay thrives in AoE but struggles in single-target content.
- Skill Restrictions: Inability to use normal attacks during Dreamdrifter limits synergy.
- Mediocre Output: Damage is lackluster compared to Anemo staples like Sucrose or Kazuha.
- Situational Healing: Conditional triggers make healing inconsistent.
Best Team Compositions for Mizuki
Electro-Charged Teams
Core Members: Mizuki, Fischl, Kokomi, Beidou
Strategy: Use Mizuki’s Swirl to enhance Electro-Charged reactions while Kokomi provides Hydro application and healing.
Overload Teams
Core Members: Mizuki, Bennett, Xiangling, Kazuha
Strategy: Amplify Overload reactions with Pyro application and Mizuki’s Swirl DMG.
Mono-Anemo Teams
Core Members: Mizuki, Venti, Faruzan, Jean
Strategy: Focus on Swirl mechanics for maximized Anemo DMG.
Disclaimer: There are no teams tailored specifically for Mizuki where she excels compared to other Anemo supports.
Weapons and Artifact Recommendations
Best Weapons
- Sacrificial Fragments: High EM and potential skill cooldown reset.
- Prototype Amber: Boosts healing and energy regeneration.
- Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers: ATK buff for allies in support builds.
Best Artifacts
- Viridescent Venerer (4-piece): Enhances Swirl DMG and reduces enemy resistance.
- Emblem of Severed Fate (2-piece) + Viridescent Venerer (2-piece): Balances energy recharge and Swirl DMG.
Recommended Stats: EM (Sands), Anemo DMG Bonus (Goblet), Crit Rate/DMG (Circlet).
Substats: EM > Crit Rate/DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%.
Is Mizuki Worth Pulling?
Mizuki’s design as a standard character brings a unique reaction-driven playstyle, but her underwhelming performance in both damage output and team synergy makes her a questionable investment. While she has potential in AoE-focused content, her struggles in single-target scenarios and reliance on situational healing leave much to be desired.
Conclusion
Mizuki’s arrival is bittersweet. While her kit introduces creative mechanics, her execution feels lackluster. As a standard character, she’s accessible but unlikely to become a core part of most teams. Unless future patches or teams are specifically designed to highlight her strengths, Mizuki might remain an overlooked addition to the Genshin roster.
Are you planning to pull for Mizuki, or will you save your Primogems for future banners? Let us know in the comments!
