Theorylytics
Baizhu

dendro · Catalyst

Baizhu

Healer

VS
Diona

cryo · Bow

Diona

Shield Support

Baizhu vs Diona

Dendro's medical expert vs. the Cryo cocktail shielder

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Baizhu if…

  • In Dendro teams that require both a healer and a reaction buffer
  • When paired with Furina to maximize Fanfare stacks instantly
  • If you want consistent off-field Dendro application and resistance

Pick Diona if…

  • In Freeze teams where a Cryo battery and healer are needed
  • When you need a much stronger shield to survive heavy hits
  • If you have her C6 and need a huge EM buff for Melt/Vape
Verdict

Baizhu is the superior healer and Dendro enabler, while Diona is a more versatile defensive battery for Cryo and generic teams. Choose Baizhu for Dendro meta and Diona for Freeze or shielding needs.

At a Glance

Baizhu
Stat
Diona
Dendro
Element
Cryo
Team-wide (Skill/Burst)Winner
Healing Style
Single Target (Burst)
Very Low (Utility)
Shield Strength
High (Defensive)Winner
Moderate
Energy Gen
High (with Fav/Sac)Winner
Dendro reaction DMGWinner
Reaction Buffs
EM (at C6)
Very HighWinner
Ease of Use
High
Deepwood/Ocean-Hued
Artifacts
Noblesse/Maiden
Catalyst
Weapon
Bow

Strengths & Weaknesses

Baizhu

Strengths
  • Strong Dendro damage
  • Versatile team options
Weaknesses
  • Requires investment
  • Best teams use limited 5-stars

Diona

Strengths
  • Very good Cryo Battery.
  • Easy to build since she scales mostly on HP.
  • Good support, her shield is strong if you invest in it.
Weaknesses
  • Low personal damage; primarily played as an off-field support.
  • Very slow Cryo application.
  • Requires a lot of Energy.

Shared Team Members

KazuhaKazuha

With Baizhu

Kazuha provides Baizhu teams with the necessary grouping and elemental shred for off-field DPS units like Yae or Yelan. While he doesn't buff Baizhu's Dendro damage, he is essential for maximizing the team's total damage in Quicken or Bloom setups.

With Diona

Kazuha works well with Diona in Freeze teams, providing the Cryo DMG bonus and grouping that Diona lack. Diona's C6 EM buff also directly increases Kazuha's own Swirl damage and the DMG bonus he provides to the team.

Best Builds (Signature)

Baizhu

Weapon

Jadefall's Splendor

Artifacts

Ocean-Hued Clam

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

Energy Recharge > HP % > HP > CRIT Rate (With Favonius)

Diona

Weapon

Sacrificial Bow

Artifacts

Noblesse Oblige

Sands

HP %

Goblet

HP %

Circlet

HP % > Healing Bonus > CRIT Rate (only if Favonius Warbow)

Substats

Energy Recharge > HP % > HP > CRIT Rate (only if Favonius Warbow)

Who Should You Pull?

Baizhu
Pull Baizhu if…
  • In Dendro teams that require both a healer and a reaction buffer
  • When paired with Furina to maximize Fanfare stacks instantly
  • If you want consistent off-field Dendro application and resistance
Baizhu Full Guide
Diona
Pull Diona if…
  • In Freeze teams where a Cryo battery and healer are needed
  • When you need a much stronger shield to survive heavy hits
  • If you have her C6 and need a huge EM buff for Melt/Vape
Diona Full Guide