Sayu vs Mizuki
Rolling healing ninja vs. Inazuma's refined Anemo support
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Sayu if…
- When you need a healer who can move quickly across the field
- When you need a Claymore user for environmental puzzles
- When you prefer the 'Sonic' style of play
Pick Mizuki if…
- When you need more consistent Anemo application from a distance
- When building a team that benefits from Catalyst-specific weapons (TTDS)
- When you want a more traditional, stable Anemo support
Mizuki offers more traditional and stable support as a Catalyst healer, while Sayu provides unique mobility. Mizuki is generally easier to slot into serious combat teams for VV shred and healing.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Sayu
- Strong Anemo damage
- Versatile team options
- Requires investment
- Best teams use limited 5-stars
Mizuki
- Extremely simple to play mechanically, all you need to do is float around.
- Has healing built into her kit so no need to worry about sustain.
- Offers a unique playstyle as the first dedicated Swirl DPS and on-field PHEC buffer.
- Very static playstyle; she spends her Skill duration floating around with nearly no player input needed.
- Inability to use Normal Attacks in her Skill state means she can’t drive many of the best off-field PHEC damage dealers — significantly limiting both her teammate options and team damage ceiling.
- Overall a poor Swirl trigger; her Anemo application is too limited to maximize her potential as a Swirl DPS.
Shared Team Members
With Sayu
Sayu can trigger Fischl's A4 passive frequently by Swirling Electro while in her Yoohoo Art: Fuuin Dash state. This combination creates a mobile Electro-swirl machine that deals consistent chip damage while Sayu maneuvers around the battlefield.
With Mizuki
Fischl provides the consistent off-field Electro application Mizuki needs to trigger Electro-Charged or Swirl reactions from range. Oz acts as a reliable battery and damage source, allowing Mizuki to focus on providing healing and Anemo utility to the team.
Best Builds (Signature)
Weapon
Favonius Greatsword
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Sands
Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
Goblet
ATK % / Elemental Mastery
Circlet
Healing Bonus / Elemental Mastery
Substats
Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery > ATK % > CRIT Rate (if Favonius)
Weapon
Sunny Morning Sleep-In
Artifacts
Viridescent Venerer
Sands
EM
Goblet
Anemo DMG%
Circlet
CRIT DMG
Substats
EM > CRIT Rate ≥ CRIT DMG > ER%
Who Should You Pull?
- When you need a healer who can move quickly across the field
- When you need a Claymore user for environmental puzzles
- When you prefer the 'Sonic' style of play
- When you need more consistent Anemo application from a distance
- When building a team that benefits from Catalyst-specific weapons (TTDS)
- When you want a more traditional, stable Anemo support