Theorylytics
Furina

hydro · Sword

Furina

Support

VS
Aino

hydro · Claymore

Aino

Support

Furina vs Aino

The Archon of buffs vs. Nod-Krai's Hydro heavy

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Furina if…

  • To dramatically increase the damage of any team
  • When you need a flexible off-field Hydro source
  • If you have a reliable team-wide healer available

Pick Aino if…

  • When you want an on-field Hydro powerhouse for Nod-Krai content
  • If you prefer a tanky carry who doesn't drain their own health
  • To utilize powerful Claymore options for Hydro damage
Verdict

Furina is a universal support that improves almost every team she joins. Aino is a specialized on-field carry who excels in direct combat but lacks Furina's transformative utility.

At a Glance

Furina
Stat
Aino
Sword
Weapon
Claymore
Sub-DPS / Buffer
Role
Main DPS
Minimal
Field Time
HighWinner
HP-scaling Sub-DPS
Damage Type
ATK-scaling Hydro DMG
Massive Team DMGWinner
Buffing
Self-Buffing
AutonomousWinner
Hydro App
Active / Melee
HP Drain / Heal
Sustainability
Shield-basedWinner
ModerateWinner
Energy Needs
High

Strengths & Weaknesses

Furina

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

Aino

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

Shared Team Members

KazuhaKazuha

With Furina

Kazuha provides Furina with a significant Hydro DMG bonus through his Swirl reactions and groups enemies for her pets to hit more easily. His use of the Viridescent Venerer set shreds Hydro RES, maximizing the damage potential of Furina's Salon Solitaire.

With Aino

Kazuha is essential for Aino's kit, providing the grouping needed for his attacks to land efficiently and shredding Hydro RES. His Elemental Damage buff also significantly increases Aino's personal damage output during his on-field windows.

Best Builds (Signature)

Furina

Weapon

Splendor of Tranquil Waters

Artifacts

Golden Troupe

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > ER%

Aino

Weapon

Favonius Greatsword

Artifacts

Silken Moon's Serenade

Sands

Elemental Mastery / Energy Recharge

Goblet

Elemental Mastery

Circlet

Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate W/ Favonius

Substats

Energy Recharge to requirements > Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate (Favonius)

Who Should You Pull?

Furina
Pull Furina if…
  • To dramatically increase the damage of any team
  • When you need a flexible off-field Hydro source
  • If you have a reliable team-wide healer available
Furina Full Guide
Aino
Pull Aino if…
  • When you want an on-field Hydro powerhouse for Nod-Krai content
  • If you prefer a tanky carry who doesn't drain their own health
  • To utilize powerful Claymore options for Hydro damage
Aino Full Guide