Alright fellow Travelers, let's talk Mualani – Natlan's answer to 'how can we make Hydro DPS even more terrifying?' HoYoVerse really dropped a finned powerhouse on us back in 5.0, and let me tell you, piloting this hydro-shark lady feels like commanding a water cannon strapped to a torpedo. She arrived with all the fanfare you'd expect, promising damage numbers that could make even Neuvillette do a double-take. But here’s the real question echoing through the teapots: do you really need those shiny constellations swimming beside her, or is C0 Mualani perfectly capable of chomping through the Abyss?

Let’s dive deep into the murky waters of her constellations, shall we? HoYoVerse, bless their predictable hearts, followed the classic DPS constellation roadmap with Mualani. That means each constellation generally amps up her bite... except for C3 and C5. Those two? Standard talent level boosts. Useful? Sure. Exciting? About as exciting as finding another Mystic Enhancement Ore. 🪨

Is Mualani Worth Constellations? The Painful Mora Math

So, you've snagged Mualani (congrats!). Now the siren song of that little red dot on her character menu starts whispering. Should you feed the gacha beast more Primogems? The answer, like most things in Teyvat, is: it depends. But let’s break it down:

• C1: The Solid Starter Shark Snack: This bad boy gives her overall DPS a tasty 20-25% boost during her rotation. Not bad for a first constellation! 🦈💥 The other half? It lets her exploration buff, Nightsoul's Blessing, last longer. Handy for zipping around Natlan's lava fields and waterfalls, but combat-wise? Meh. Worth grabbing if you like her and have spare wishes? Absolutely. Is it revolutionary? Nah.

• C2: Where the Real Chomp Begins: Now we're talking! This constellation is the sweet spot for most mortals who aren't swimming in Scrooge McDuck levels of Mora. We're looking at a juicy ~40% damage increase over C0! How? It supercharges her Wave Momentum stacks, making it way easier to hit max stacks and unleashing the true fury of Sharky Bites. Plus, it adds another 2 seconds to Nightsoul's Blessing – more time for sharking! 🕒 This is the constellation that genuinely transforms her feel and output.

Constellations vs. Weapon: The Eternal Debate

Ah, the classic dilemma: pull for constellations or chase that shiny signature weapon? Here’s my take, forged in the fires of many failed 50/50s:

• Your C1/C2 probably gives you MORE bang for your buck than her signature weapon. Especially if you're one of those savvy (or slightly addicted) Battle Pass buyers rocking an R5 Sacrificial Jade. That thing is stupidly good on her. Prioritizing C1 or C2 first will generally give a bigger overall boost to her damage ceiling than swapping Sac Jade for her signature.

• C4: The Energy Enthusiast: This one tweaks her Elemental Burst, letting her get energy back whenever she snags a Puffer. Sounds cool, right? More Bursts! But here's the snag: her Burst isn't her main damage source. It's nice to have it up more often, but the actual damage boost to her overall kit isn't as earth-shattering as C2 or even C1. It’s good, but not essential.

The C6 Leviathan Leap

Oh, C6. You beautiful, terrifying whale-bait. This constellation is where Mualani stops being a shark and becomes a full-blown kaiju. It removes the major limitation of her C1, allowing the massive HP-scaling damage boost to apply to EVERY instance of Sharky’s Surging Bite and its missiles during Nightsoul's Blessing. We’re talking an eye-watering ~80% damage increase over C0. Yeah, you read that right. If you have the resources (and maybe a small inheritance), this constellation turns her into a Hydro Apocalypse. 💧☄️

The Bottom Line: Is C0 Enough?

Absolutely! Here’s the crucial point: C0 Mualani is already a powerhouse. She hits like a truck filled with other, smaller trucks, comfortably rivaling Neuvillette at similar investment levels. You do NOT need constellations to clear content or enjoy her immensely satisfying gameplay. Pulling constellations is purely about min-maxing and chasing those absurdly big numbers.

People Also Ask (Because We Know You're Wondering):

• Is Mualani still good in 2025? Heck yeah! She remains one of the top Hydro DPS options, especially for single-target decimation.

• C0 Mualani or C0 Neuvillette? Depends! Neuv has more AoE, Mualani has insane single-target and mobility. Both are S-tier.

• What team works best for her? Double Hydro (Xingqiu/Yelan) + Anemo shredder (Kazuha/Sucrose) + Flex (Zhongli/Bennett) is a classic murder machine.

So, Travelers, where do you stand? Are you rocking a perfectly terrifying C0 Shark Queen, or did you dive deep for that C2 sweet spot? Maybe you went full Leviathan and snagged C6? And more importantly... how many Paimons did you have to sell to afford it? 😉 Let the great constellation debate commence!