Featured Trial: Boom Boom Thunderwave – Ineffa - Genshin Impact - Version 5.8

Featured Trial: Boom Boom Thunderwave – Ineffa - Genshin Impact - Version 5.8

The **Featured Trial: Boom Boom Thunderwave – Ineffa** is part of the Test Run - Character Trial Event in **Genshin Impact Version 5.8**, allowing players to try the new 5-star Electro Polearm character, Ineffa, alongside Citlali, Sethos, Xingqiu, and Fischl. Running from **July 30, 2025, to August 19, 2025**, this trial lets players test Ineffa’s abilities and team synergy by defeating 13 opponents in the "Boom Boom Thunderwave" stage. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

### Ineffa: Boom Boom Thunderwave
- **Character Overview**: Ineffa, a 5-star Electro Polearm user from Nod-Krai, is a multifunctional robot powered by a Source Core, blending mechanical components from various nations. Her title, "Boom Boom Thunderwave," reflects her dynamic Electro-based combat style. She introduces the **Lunar-Charged** Elemental Reaction, an enhanced Electro-Charged that deals critical damage and scales with all characters involved.
- **Abilities**:
- **Elemental Skill**: Deploys an **Optical Flow Shield Barrier** and summons "Birgitta," a mechanical companion dealing continuous Electro damage, similar to Fischl’s Oz or Emilie’s mechanics.
- **Elemental Burst**: Reapplies Birgitta if not present and launches her in a sweeping AoE strike, boosting Electro damage. This makes her a strong Sub-DPS and support for Lunar-Charged teams.
- **Lunar-Charged Reaction**: With Ineffa in the party, Electro-Charged (Hydro + Electro) becomes Lunar-Charged, creating a thundercloud that deals critical Electro damage to enemies affected by both elements. It’s less restrictive than Nilou’s Bountiful Bloom, enabling flexible team compositions, including Hyperbloom synergy.
- **Shield Support**: Her Elemental Skill provides a shield, adding defensive utility, making her a versatile Sub-DPS/support hybrid.
- **Trial Setup**:
- **Level and Stats**: Ineffa is Level 80, Constellation 0, equipped with the **Fractured Halo** (5-star Polearm, Refinement 1). Stats include:
- Max HP: 18,959
- ATK: 1,753
- DEF: 868
- Elemental Mastery: 371
- Crit Rate: 71.5%
- Crit DMG: 152.3%
- Energy Recharge: 135.0%
- Artifact Set: Gilded Dreams 4-Piece (Level 20).
- **Team Composition**: Ineffa is paired with Xingqiu (Hydro), Fischl (Electro), and Sucrose (Anemo) to maximize Lunar-Charged and Electro synergy. Extra Elemental Orbs drop to facilitate Burst testing.
- **Challenge**: Defeat 13 opponents to earn rewards like 20 Primogems, 3 Glowing Hornshroom, and 3 Sentry’s Wooden Whistle.
- **Weapon: Fractured Halo**: This 5-star Polearm boosts ATK by 24% for 20 seconds after using an Elemental Skill or Burst. If a shield is generated, it grants the **Electrifying Edict** buff, increasing Lunar-Charged damage by 40% for nearby party members, synergizing with Ineffa’s shield and Lunar-Charged focus.

### Event Context
- **Version 5.8 Details**: Released on **July 30, 2025**, as part of the **Sunspray Summer Resort** update, Version 5.8 concludes Natlan’s Archon Quest and introduces Nod-Krai’s first playable character, Ineffa. It includes a summer event, map expansion, and the Lunar-Charged reaction, redefining Electro-Hydro teams.
- **Banner: Astral Actuation**: Ineffa’s debut banner runs from **July 30, 2025, to August 19, 2025**, with boosted drop rates for Ineffa (5-star) and 4-stars Sethos, Xingqiu, and Fischl. It shares a pity counter with Citlali’s **Starry Night’s Whispers** banner, offering a 50% chance to pull Ineffa on your first 5-star, guaranteed if the previous 5-star wasn’t featured.
- **Sunspray Summer Resort Event**: The flagship event includes four festive modes (e.g., graffiti painting, co-op with saurian companions, rhythm-based combat), complementing Ineffa’s trial with summer-themed challenges.

### Is Ineffa Worth Trying?
Ineffa’s trial is a great chance to experience her unique playstyle, combining shielding, consistent Electro application via Birgitta, and the powerful Lunar-Charged reaction. She elevates Electro-Charged and potentially Hyperbloom teams, making her a meta-defining pick for players who enjoy Electro-Hydro synergies with characters like Xingqiu, Fischl, or Cyno. Theorycrafters suggest she could support a rumored 5-star Electro Lightkeeper in Version 6.0.

If you’d like specific team builds, artifact recommendations, or a deeper meta analysis for Ineffa, let me know!