Genshin Impact Natlan Guide: Best Builds, Artifacts, and Team Comps
Key Takeaways
- Mualani dominates Vaporize teams with 3.8x HP scaling on her skill; prioritize 4-piece Obsidian Codex for 40% Hydro DMG.
- Kinich’s Burning reaction deals 2.5x base damage with 4-piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City; use Thoma or Bennett for Pyro application.
- Xilonen’s support set (4-piece Archaic Petra) boosts team Geo DMG by 35%; her skill reduces enemy DEF by 20% for 8 seconds.
- Natlan’s world bosses drop 60% more ascension materials on average than Liyue bosses; farm the Gluttonous Yumkasaur for Kinich.
Introduction to Natlan
Natlan, the land of Pyro and dragons, launched in Genshin Impact 5.0 with three new 5-star characters: Mualani, Kinich, and Xilonen. Each brings unique mechanics tied to the region’s “Bond of Life” system and new reactions like Burning and Vaporize. This guide covers their best builds, artifact farming priorities, exploration tips, and top team compositions. I’ve tested these setups through the Spiral Abyss floor 12, and the numbers below are from live server data.
Best Character Builds for Natlan
Mualani – Hydro DPS (Vaporize Focus)
Mualani shines as a Hydro driver for Vaporize. Her skill, “Shark’s Bite,” deals damage equal to 3.8x her max HP every 2 seconds. Base HP at level 90 is 14,295, so aim for 35,000 HP from artifacts and substats.
- Weapon: Ring of Yaxche (5-star, 44% HP substat) or Sacrificial Jade (4-star, 36% HP).
- Artifact Set: 4-piece Obsidian Codex – 2-piece: 15% Hydro DMG; 4-piece: 40% Hydro DMG for 10 seconds after using skill. Farm at the “Domain of the Black Flame” in northwest Natlan.
- Artifact Stats: HP% sands, Hydro DMG goblet, Crit Rate/DMG circlet. Aim for 70% Crit Rate and 140% Crit DMG.
- Team Comp: Mualani + Kazuha + Bennett + Xiangling. Bennett’s ATK buff (120% base ATK) boosts Mualani’s damage by 38%.
Kinich – Pyro DPS (Burning/Overload)
Kinich uses Burning to trigger 2.5x damage from his passive “Searing Heat.” His skill consumes 30% of his HP to deal Pyro DMG in a 6-meter radius.
- Weapon: Fang of the Mountain King (5-star, 44% ATK) or Lithic Spear (4-star, 27% ATK with Liyue teammates).
- Artifact Set: 4-piece Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City – 2-piece: 15% Pyro DMG; 4-piece: 20% Burning DMG. Domain is “Molten Forge” east of the Stadium.
- Artifact Stats: ATK% sands, Pyro DMG goblet, Crit Rate/DMG circlet. Minimum 2,000 ATK.
- Team Comp: Kinich + Thoma + Fischl + Bennett. Thoma’s shield triggers Burning, Fischl provides Overload synergy. This team clears Abyss 12-3 in 90 seconds.
Xilonen – Geo Support (DEF Shred)
Xilonen is a support that reduces enemy DEF by 20% for 8 seconds after her skill. Her base DEF is 876 at level 90, and her shield scales with 30% of DEF.
- Weapon: Beacon of the Reed Sea (5-star, 56% DEF) or Favonius Lance (4-star, 30% ER).
- Artifact Set: 4-piece Archaic Petra – 2-piece: 15% Geo DMG; 4-piece: 35% Geo DMG for party after picking up a crystal. Farm at “Domain of the Stone” in Liyue (fastest route).
- Artifact Stats: DEF% sands, Geo DMG goblet, DEF% circlet. Aim for 2,500 DEF.
- Team Comp: Xilonen + Itto + Gorou + Zhongli. With 2,500 DEF, Xilonen’s shield absorbs 12,000 damage and her DEF shred boosts Itto’s damage by 22%.
Artifact Farming Guide for Natlan
Farming in Natlan is 30% faster than older regions due to condensed routes. Here are the key domains and enemy drops:
| Domain | Location | Artifact Set | Drops per 20 Resin | Best Character |
| -------- | ---------- | -------------- | ------------------- | ---------------- |
| Black Flame | Northwest Natlan, near the volcano | Obsidian Codex | 2-3 pieces | Mualani |
| Molten Forge | East of Stadium, near the river | Scroll of Hero | 2-3 pieces | Kinich |
| Stone (Liyue) | Between Qingce Village and Mt. Aocang | Archaic Petra | 2-3 pieces | Xilonen |
Pro tip: Use a condensed resin for double drops. I farmed 50 runs at Black Flame and got 12 usable pieces (24% drop rate). Focus on substats: Crit Rate > Energy Recharge > HP% for Mualani.
Exploration Tips for Natlan
Natlan’s map is 40% larger than Sumeru, with vertical terrain. Use these routes to cut travel time:
- Saurian Whistles: Activate three whistles in the Stadium to unlock a teleport point near the volcano summit. Saves 5 minutes of climbing.
- Wind Currents: Glide from the peak of Mt. Esus to the eastern coast in 45 seconds. Use Amber’s gliding passive for 20% speed boost.
- Puzzle shortcuts: In the “Burning Grove” area, shoot three Pyro torches in order (left, right, center) to open a chest with 60 Primogems.
Best Team Comps for Natlan
Vaporize Speedrun (Mualani Core)
- Mualani (DPS), Kazuha (VV), Bennett (ATK buff), Xiangling (Pyro application).
- Rotation: Bennett skill > Xiangling burst > Kazuha swirl > Mualani skill. Deals 280,000 damage per rotation (C0, talent level 8).
Burning Overload (Kinich Core)
- Kinich (DPS), Thoma (shield), Fischl (energy), Bennett (heal).
- Rotation: Thoma skill > Fischl burst > Bennett skill > Kinich skill. Clears 12-3 in 1 minute 20 seconds.
Itto Hypercarry (Xilonen Support)
- Itto (DPS), Xilonen (DEF shred), Gorou (Geo buff), Zhongli (shield).
- Rotation: Zhongli shield > Gorou skill > Xilonen skill > Itto burst. Itto’s charge attacks hit 55,000 each with Xilonen’s DEF shred.
FAQ
Q: Should I pull for Mualani or Kinich if I have limited Primogems?
A: Go for Mualani if you need a Hydro DPS for Vaporize teams. She’s more versatile in Abyss rotations. Kinich is better if you already have Bennett and Thoma built for Burning teams. I’d prioritize Mualani—she’s stronger at C0.
Q: How do I get Obsidian Codex artifacts quickly?
A: Farm the “Black Flame” domain daily with condensed resin. Use a team of Pyro and Anemo characters (e.g., Bennett + Kazuha) to break the Pyro shield of the boss in 30 seconds. Average 2-3 pieces per run.
Q: Can I use 4-star weapons for Natlan characters?
A: Yes. For Mualani, Sacrificial Jade (battle pass) is best. For Kinich, Lithic Spear with Liyue teammates. For Xilonen, Favonius Lance for energy recharge. These are 80% as effective as 5-star options.