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BuyIuno is a 5-star Aero Gauntlets Resonator who combines personal damage, healing, team buffs, and Heavy Attack support. She is primarily played as a hybrid support and sub-DPS, although players with stronger equipment can also build her as a Main DPS.
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| Category | Recommended Build |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 5-Star |
| Attribute | Aero |
| Weapon | Gauntlets |
| Primary Role | Hybrid Support / Sub-DPS |
| Best Weapon | Moongazer's Sigil |
| Echo Cost | 4-3-3-1-1 |
| Main Stats | CRIT / Aero DMG / ATK% |
Iuno is most valuable when supporting a character who deals substantial Heavy Attack damage. Her Outro Skill grants the incoming Resonator 50% Heavy Attack DMG Amplification, while her Full Moon Domain provides healing, Stamina recovery, and stacking All DMG Amplification.
Iuno enters Lunar Cycle through her Resonance Skill or Resonance Liberation. Lunar Cycle has two states: Half Moon and New Moon.
In Half Moon, Iuno attacks with the Moonring and restores Sentience. She can then use Heavy Attack: Flux to enter New Moon, where her Moonbow attacks and Resonance Skills consume Sentience for more damage, Concerto Energy, and team healing.
Once her Concerto Energy is full, Iuno can cast Heavy Attack: Absolute Fullness. This ends Lunar Cycle, heals the team, deals Aero DMG, and creates the Full Moon Domain.
Characters inside the domain recover HP and Stamina. Gaining a Shield inside the domain also grants Blessing of the Wan Light, providing up to 40% All DMG Amplification at maximum stacks.
Use Iuno as a hybrid support when the team includes a dedicated Heavy Attack DPS such as Jingran or Augusta. This route gives Iuno moderate field time before she passes her Outro buff to the carry.
Main DPS Iuno stays active longer and focuses on Moonbow and Resonance Liberation damage. This playstyle is viable, but it benefits more from her signature weapon, premium teammates, and high-quality Echoes.
Iuno's upgrade order changes slightly according to her role.
For hybrid support:
Forte Circuit > Resonance Liberation > Intro Skill > Resonance Skill >Basic Attack
For Main DPS:
Forte Circuit > Resonance Liberation > Basic Attack > Resonance Skill > Intro Skill
Forte Circuit is always the first priority because it controls Iuno's Lunar Cycle, Sentience use, enhanced attacks, healing, and Full Moon Domain.
Resonance Liberation comes next because it activates Lunar Cycle, restores Sentience, and contributes a substantial portion of her personal damage. After that, hybrid builds favor Intro Skill, while Main DPS builds gain more from Basic Attack.
| Weapon | Recommendation | Why It Works |
Moongazer's Sigil | Best overall | Provides CRIT Rate, ATK, Liberation DMG, and DEF Ignore |
Verity's Handle | Strong alternative | Offers CRIT Rate and a large Liberation DMG Bonus |
Blazing Justice | General 5-star option | Supplies CRIT DMG, ATK, and partial DEF Ignore |
Abyss Surges | Standard 5-star option | Provides high Base ATK and ATK%, despite a less suitable passive |
Legend of Drunken Hero | Craftable option | Requires no Convene pulls and provides useful ATK |
Moongazer's Sigil is Iuno's strongest weapon for both hybrid and Main DPS builds. Its Shield-triggered effect is easy for her to maintain because her Inherent Skill repeatedly creates personal Shields.
The signature weapon mainly improves Iuno's own damage. Her healing, Full Moon Domain, and Heavy Attack Outro buff still function without it, making alternative weapons sufficient when she is used primarily as a support.
Verity's Handle is the strongest general alternative. Players without a limited weapon can use Abyss Surges, while Legend of Drunken Hero is the most accessible craftable option.

Iuno's recommended personal-damage setup is:
Crown of Valor increases ATK and CRIT DMG whenever Iuno gains a Shield. Her Inherent Skill allows her to build the set's stacks without relying on another shielder.
For the remaining two pieces, use Sierra Gale or another set providing a 2-piece Aero DMG Bonus.
Lady of the Sea is the preferred main Echo because it provides both Aero DMG Bonus and Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus without adding a restrictive activation condition.

Use 5-Pc Moonlit Clouds when Iuno's main purpose is to strengthen another damage dealer.

Moonlit Clouds provides Energy Regen and increases the ATK of the next Resonator after Iuno uses her Outro Skill. Pair it with Impermanence Heron for additional Resonance Energy and another buff for the incoming character.

This setup reduces Iuno's personal damage but increases the value of her support rotation.
| Echo Cost | Main Stat |
| 4-Cost | CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG |
| 3-Cost | Aero DMG Bonus |
| 3-Cost | Aero DMG Bonus or ATK% |
| 1-Cost | ATK% |
| 1-Cost | ATK% |
Choose the 4-Cost CRIT stat according to Iuno's weapon and existing substats.
Hybrid Iuno generally wants around 120% to 130% Energy Regen. Main DPS teams with stronger Energy generation may function with less.
Prioritize:
Once Iuno can use her Resonance Liberation every rotation, prioritize offensive substats instead of continuing to stack Energy Regen.
Jingran | Iuno | Shorekeeper |
Jingran benefits directly from Iuno's Heavy Attack DMG Amplification. His Shield mechanics also work well with her Full Moon Domain, allowing him to build Blessing of the Wan Light while dealing damage.
Shorekeeper completes the team with healing, CRIT buffs, and general damage support. Use Iuno immediately before Jingran so her Outro reaches the correct character.
Augusta | Iuno | Shorekeeper |
Augusta is another natural partner because Heavy Attacks account for a large part of her damage. Iuno contributes damage and healing before transferring her Outro buff to Augusta.
Verina can replace Shorekeeper when Shorekeeper is needed by another team.
Iuno | Lynae | Mornye |
This premium team builds around Main DPS Iuno. Lynae supplies strong general and Resonance Liberation-focused buffs, while Mornye provides further support and sustain.
Because Iuno spends more time on the field, her signature weapon and Crown of Valor Echo quality have a greater effect on the team's performance.
Iuno | Ciaccona | Shorekeeper |
Ciaccona supports Iuno's Aero damage while contributing personal damage through a relatively short rotation. Shorekeeper supplies healing and teamwide buffs.
This is a strong alternative for players who want Iuno to lead the team but do not have Lynae and Mornye available.
Iuno | Jianxin | Verina |
This is a more accessible Main DPS team using standard 5-star characters. Jianxin strengthens Iuno's Resonance Liberation damage, while Verina provides healing and ATK buffs.
Its damage ceiling is lower than Iuno's premium teams, but it is suitable for players building around characters already available on their account.
Iuno is fully functional at S0, so additional copies are not required for her Heavy Attack buff, healing, or Full Moon Domain.
Important Resonance Chain levels include:
Most players should remain at S0. S2 is the primary stopping point for players investing in Iuno's support value, while S3 and S6 are more relevant to damage-focused builds.
Iuno is worth considering if you use Jingran, Augusta, Jiyan, or another character who benefits from Heavy Attack amplification. She offers personal damage, healing, Stamina recovery, and specialized offensive support in a single team slot.
She is less important for accounts without a suitable Heavy Attack DPS. Main DPS Iuno is viable, but reaching her strongest performance requires more investment than using her as a hybrid support.
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Choose Moongazer
No. The Heavy Attack DMG Amplification applies to the incoming Resonator and ends early if that character switches out.
Yes, especially as a Main DPS or Aero damage dealer. However, teams without a Heavy Attack carry cannot fully use the 50% amplification from her Outro Skill.
Iuno is a flexible hybrid who can support Heavy Attack carries or become the team's main damage dealer with greater investment. Choose her role according to your roster rather than trying to combine both playstyles in every team.
May every Rover saving for Iuno welcome her home when her next banner arrives.
