Theorylytics

Layla vs Mika

A sturdy Cryo shield vs. the niche Physical support

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Layla if…

  • When you need a reliable shield for any Cryo-related team
  • If you want consistent off-field Cryo application for Melt
  • For any team that needs a sturdy Tenacity of the Millelith holder

Pick Mika if…

  • Exclusively in Physical damage teams (Eula, Razor)
  • If your carry benefits greatly from increased Attack Speed
  • When you need a team-wide healer for Furina stacks
Verdict

Layla is a much more versatile and useful support for the average player. Mika is a dedicated specialist for Physical teams who struggles to find value outside of that specific niche.

At a Glance

Layla
Stat
Mika
Sword
Weapon
Polearm
Shielder / Support
Role
Healer / BufferWinner
None
Healing
High (Instant/Over-time)Winner
HighWinner
Shielding
None
Small (Tenacity holder)
Buffs
Physical DMG / ATK SpeedWinner
LowWinner
Energy Needs
High
ModerateWinner
Flexibility
Very Low
4-Star
Rarity
4-Star

Strengths & Weaknesses

Layla

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

Mika

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

Shared Team Members

With Layla

Layla provides Eula with a strong shield that is essential for protecting her during her long Elemental Burst stack-building window. She also enables Cryo Resonance for an extra 15% CRIT Rate, which is vital for ensuring Eula's massive burst explosion actually crits. Her off-field Cryo application also helps maintain the Cryo aura for Superconduct reactions.

With Mika

Mika is Eula's best-in-slot dedicated physical support, providing her with increased physical damage, ATK speed, and CRIT DMG (at C6). His healing ensures Eula stays healthy while she is facetanking enemies to build her burst stacks, and his Cryo application helps trigger Superconduct. Mika's buffs are perfectly timed to coincide with Eula's burst detonation for maximum impact.

With Layla

Layla provides Wanderer with a sturdy shield that prevents him from being knocked out of the air during his flight. Contacting her Cryo aura with his Elemental Skill grants him a 20% CRIT Rate bonus via his Jade-Claimed Flower passive, significantly boosting his damage. This pairing is one of the most comfortable and effective defensive options for Wanderer.

With Mika

Mika provides Wanderer with a valuable ATK speed buff, which allows Wanderer to fit more normal and charged attacks into his flight duration. His healing provides a safety net for Wanderer, while his Cryo application can be used to trigger Wanderer's passive CRIT Rate bonus. This synergy increases Wanderer's total damage output and overall combat fluidity.

Best Builds (Signature)

Layla

Weapon

Key of Khaj-Nisut

Artifacts

Tenacity of the Millelith

Sands

ATK%

Goblet

DMG%

Circlet

CRIT Rate

Substats

Energy Recharge Until Breakpoint > HP % > CRIT Rate with Favobius > HP

Mika

Weapon

Symphonist of Scents

Artifacts

Noblesse Oblige

Sands

Energy Recharge / HP %

Goblet

HP %

Circlet

Healing Bonus / CRIT Rate

Substats

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

Who Should You Pull?

Layla
Pull Layla if…
  • When you need a reliable shield for any Cryo-related team
  • If you want consistent off-field Cryo application for Melt
  • For any team that needs a sturdy Tenacity of the Millelith holder
Layla Full Guide
Mika
Pull Mika if…
  • Exclusively in Physical damage teams (Eula, Razor)
  • If your carry benefits greatly from increased Attack Speed
  • When you need a team-wide healer for Furina stacks
Mika Full Guide