Background of Ifa

Rarity	(4-Star)
Element	Anemo
Weapon	Catalyst
Best Role	EM Healer / Taser Support
Stat Priority	EM > ER > ATK%
Tier	A (Electro-Charged Niche)

Ifa is the Flower-Feather Clan's acclaimed Saurian Veterinarian. He is a unique 4-star Anemo Healer who scales entirely off Elemental Mastery (EM). Unlike Jean or Sayu (ATK scaling), Ifa is built to maximize Swirl damage while keeping the team alive, making him a premier pick for "Taser" (Electro-Charged) teams.

Pros

Unique EM-scaling healing (Double dips stats).
Strong synergy with Ororon and Electro-Charged.
Provides "Nightsoul" points for Natlan team mechanics.
Excellent crowd control via Burst.

Cons

Healing can be lower than burst healers (Jean/Bennett).
Niche usage (mostly Taser/Swirl teams).
Requires energy management to maintain Burst uptime.

Quick Guide (TL;DR)

If you don't have time for the math, here is the cheat sheet.

Best Artifact: 4pc Viridescent Venerer (Uncontested BiS).
Alt Artifact: 4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (If another Anemo has VV).
Best Weapon: A Thousand Floating Dreams (EM Stat Stick).
F2P Weapon: Sacrificial Fragments (EM & CD Reset) or Mappa Mare.
Support Weapon: Favonius Codex (Team Battery - Needs Crit).
Main Stats: SANDS: ER% or EM | GOBLET: EM | CIRCLET: EM or Healing Bonus.
Talent Priority: Elemental Burst > Elemental Skill > Normal Attack.
Top Team: Ifa + Ororon + Furina + Fischl (Natlan Taser).

Pro Tip: Unlike other healers, Ifa's healing scales with Elemental Mastery. This means you don't need Healing Bonus circlets; stacking pure EM increases both his Swirl damage and his healing output simultaneously.

Ascension & Talent Materials

Category	Material Name	Source
Ascension	Saurian Claw Succulent	Natlan (Children of Echoes region)
Boss Drop	Sparkless Statue Core	Lava Dragon Statue (New World Boss)
Talent Books	Teachings of Conflict	Blazing Ruins (Wed/Sat/Sun)

Talent Breakdown & Mechanics

Elemental Skill: Airborne Disease Prevention

Cacucu Summon: Ifa summons his saurian companion, "Cacucu".
Nightsoul Blessing: Ifa gains 80 Nightsoul points and hovers. He can fire "Tonicshots" (Tap) or enter an Aiming Mode (Hold).
Healing Shot: Hitting allies with Tonicshots heals them based on Ifa's EM. Hitting enemies deals Anemo DMG.

Elemental Burst: Compound Sedation Field

Cost: 60 Energy | Cooldown: 15s
Crowd Control: Creates a wind field that pulls enemies in (similar to Kazuha/Venti but smaller).
Sedation Mark: If the field hits an enemy affected by Hydro/Pyro/Cryo/Electro, it applies a mark that explodes, dealing additional elemental damage.

Passive: Field Medic's Vision

Rescue Essentials: While in Nightsoul state, Ifa accumulates "Rescue Essentials" points based on the team's total Nightsoul points.
Buff: These points increase the damage of Swirl and Electro-Charged reactions for the entire party. This is his core buffing mechanic.

Talent Priority Order:

Elemental Skill (Level 10) - Increases Healing scaling.
Elemental Burst (Level 9) - Increases damage and pull strength.
Normal Attack (Level 1) - Ignore.

Stat Requirements & ER Thresholds

Ifa needs high EM for healing/buffs, but must burst every rotation.

Team Context	Weapon	ER Requirement
Solo Anemo (Support)	Sacrificial Fragments	180% - 200%
With Favonius Codex	Favonius Codex	160% - 180%
Double Anemo (w/ Venti/Kazuha)	Any	140% - 150%

Substat Priority:

Elemental Mastery (Everything scales on this)
Energy Recharge (Until requirement met)
CRIT Rate (Only if using Favonius Codex)

Best Artifacts Comparison

Set Name	Role	Reasoning
4pc Viridescent Venerer (VV)	BiS Support	Ifa is Anemo. He Swirls. VV shreds 40% RES. This is mandatory for any Anemo support in reaction teams.
4pc Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City	Natlan Support	If another character holds VV (e.g. Kazuha is also in the team), Ifa can run this to buff Elemental DMG.
4pc Maiden Beloved	Pure Healer	Not recommended unless you are dying constantly. VV offers much more utility.

Weapon Rankings

Weapon	Type	Performance	Notes
Sacrificial Fragments	EM	S+	Highest 4-star EM stat (221). Skill reset allows for more particles and better positioning of Cacucu.
A Thousand Floating Dreams	EM	S	Nahida's lamp. Highest EM stat in game. Buffs team mastery. Best for healing output.
Favonius Codex	ER%	A (Battery)	Use if your team needs energy. Requires building Crit Rate which dilutes his EM healing scaling.
Magic Guide	EM	A (3-Star)	Cheap 3-star option with high EM. Surprisingly competitive if you have enough ER artifacts.

Constellation Value

Ifa is a 4-star, so C6 is the goal for maximum support capability.

C1: Vitiferous Elixir - (Energy) Restores 6 Energy when Skill hits an enemy. Significantly reduces ER needs.
C2: Ballistic Prayer - (Buff) When in Nightsoul Blessing, high party Nightsoul points grant more "Rescue Essentials" stacks, increasing the damage buff to EC/Swirl.
C6: Oath on a Feathered Knot - (Healing/DMG) Adds a 50% chance to fire an extra Tonicshot. Reduces Nightsoul/Phlogiston consumption by 20%. Greatly improves healing uptime and exploration.

Verdict: C1 makes him comfortable. C2 is his best buffing constellation.

Top Team Compositions

1. Natlan Taser (Recommended)

Driver/Healer: Ifa
Electro Sub: Ororon / Fischl
Hydro Sub: Furina / Xingqiu
Flex: Kazuha / Mavuika

Why it works: Ifa heals Furina's drain while swirling Electro/Hydro. His passive buffs the Electro-Charged damage. Ororon provides consistent off-field Electro and Nightsoul points.

2. Hyperbloom Trigger

Trigger: Ifa (Full EM)
Dendro: Nahida / Baizhu
Hydro: Yelan / Xingqiu
Electro: Fischl / Beidou

Why it works: While Kuki is better, Ifa can work as an Anemo trigger. By Swirling Electro onto Dendro Cores, he can trigger Hyperblooms that scale off his massive EM stat.

Rotations & Combos

Standard Support Rotation:
Furina E Q > Ifa Q (Heal) E (Hover) > Ororon E Q > Main DPS

Tip: Ifa's Skill (E) enters a flight mode. You can Hold E to aim and fire, or just let him hover to auto-target while you swap characters (if mechanics allow, otherwise stay on field to drive).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is he better than Jean/Sayu?
For **Nightsoul/Natlan** teams, yes, because he interacts with the regional mechanic. For generic teams, Jean offers better raw healing (Burst) and Sayu offers mobility. Ifa is a side-grade specializing in EM/Reaction buffs.

Why Elemental Mastery?
Ifa is unique; his healing scales off EM. This allows you to build him for full damage (Swirls) without sacrificing healing potency.

Data Source: Version 5.6 Beta Leaks. Last Updated: December 2025

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