Theorylytics
Navia

geo · Claymore

Navia

Main DPS

VS
Linnea

geo · Bow

Linnea

Sub-DPS

Navia vs Linnea

Gunbrella blast nukes vs. precise Geo archery

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Navia if…

  • When you want massive, frontloaded single-target damage
  • When running a team with Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo for Crystallize
  • When you enjoy the 'shotgun' feel of her Gunbrella

Pick Linnea if…

  • When you prefer a long-range Geo playstyle
  • When you need a Geo bow user for specific puzzles or mechanics
  • When building a team around Nod-Krai Geo synergies
Verdict

Navia is the premier Geo carry for frontloaded damage through Crystallize, while Linnea offers a more traditional ranged DPS approach. Navia is generally more versatile in various team shells.

At a Glance

Navia
Stat
Linnea
Claymore
Weapon
Bow
5-Star
Rarity
5-Star
Skill (Crystallize stacks)
Damage Source
Charged Attacks
Quickswap / Frontloaded
Playstyle
Sustained / Long-range
Crystallize
Reaction Focus
Crystallize / Raw Geo
High (needs multi-element)Winner
Flexibility
Moderate
Off-field Support / StacksWinner
Burst Role
Setup / Utility

Strengths & Weaknesses

Navia

Strengths
  • Strong Geo character who does not require additional Geo characters to perform well.
  • Low field-time requirements.
  • One of her top weapons is available from the Battle Pass.
Weaknesses
  • Reliant on triggering Crystallize, which limits team compositions.
  • Still prefers another Geo character in the party to reduce Energy Recharge requirements.
  • Her AoE damage can be inconsistent.

Linnea

Strengths
  • Excellent Sub DPS damage.
  • Able to either frontload high damage or deal sustained damage throughout the rotation.
  • Good buffing for Geo and Lunar Crystallize damage.
Weaknesses
  • Niche, mainly used in to Geo and Lunar Crystallize teams.
  • Requires high Energy Recharge to Burst for healing every rotation.

Shared Team Members

BennettBennett

With Navia

Bennett provides a massive flat ATK buff that scales Navia's Gunbrella damage to extreme heights. He also enables Pyro Resonance for an additional 25% ATK and can help generate Crystallize shards through his own Pyro application.

With Linnea

Bennett's ATK buff is crucial for Linnea's charged shot damage, allowing her to hit much harder during her field time. His healing also provides a safety net for her while she is aiming her shots.

ChioriChiori

With Navia

Chiori provides consistent off-field Geo damage that contributes to Crystallize shard generation for Navia's stacks. She also enables Geo Resonance, which increases Navia's damage while shielded and reduces enemy Geo RES.

With Linnea

Chiori adds a significant amount of off-field Geo damage to Linnea's teams, complementing her own output. The two together maintain Geo Resonance and ensure that Geo application is frequent enough to keep shields up at all times.

Best Builds (Signature)

Navia

Weapon

Verdict

Artifacts

Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods

Sands

ATK % / Energy Recharge

Goblet

Geo DMG

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge (to requirement) > CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK %

Linnea

Weapon

Golden Frostbound Oath

Artifacts

Aubade of Morningstar and Moon

Sands

DEF % / Elemental Mastery

Goblet

DEF % / Elemental Mastery

Circlet

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > DEF %

Substats

CRIT > DEF % > Elemental Mastery

Who Should You Pull?

Navia
Pull Navia if…
  • When you want massive, frontloaded single-target damage
  • When running a team with Pyro/Hydro/Electro/Cryo for Crystallize
  • When you enjoy the 'shotgun' feel of her Gunbrella
Navia Full Guide
Linnea
Pull Linnea if…
  • When you prefer a long-range Geo playstyle
  • When you need a Geo bow user for specific puzzles or mechanics
  • When building a team around Nod-Krai Geo synergies
Linnea Full Guide