Genshin Impact | Mitya Best Build & Weapon Guide

Mitya best build guide for Genshin Impact. Learn Mitya's best weapons, artifacts, team comps, rotations, constellations, and ascension materials for this 5-Star Electro Catalyst who works as both an On-Field and Off-Field Stellar-Conduct DPS.

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Mitya Character Overview, Base Stats, and Tier

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Character Profile

Gacha Art	Rarity
	Element	Electro
	Weapon	Catalyst
	Ascend Stat	CRIT DMG 38.4%
	Region	Snezhnaya
	Birthday	February 8
	Roles	On-Field DPS Off-Field Support
How To Get	Can only be pulled during Mitya's Rate-Up Banner Banner Duration: 2026/11/04 ~ 2026/11/24

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Mitya is a 5-star Electro Catalyst user in Genshin Impact who can work as either an On-Field or Off-Field Stellar-Conduct DPS. As a Stellar Linchpin, he turns any Superconduct triggered by his party into Stellar-Conduct, and his Elemental Skill decides which of his two playstyles he takes on.

Mitya's kit revolves around Gradient Beacons, which he gains whenever the team triggers Stellar-Conduct and from his Elemental Burst. The Beacons follow the active character and create a Polestar Field, so the team never has to stay inside a fixed area to benefit from it.

Mitya's Tier & Rating

In battle, Mitya takes on anOn-FieldDPS orOff-FieldSupport role. Holding his Elemental Skill creates a Detection Core: Overloaded State that lets him spend Gradient Beacons on his special Charged Attack, Gradient Detonation. Tapping it creates a Detection Core: Steady State instead, which keeps dealing Electro DMG while he is off-field and raises the party's Elemental Mastery for every Beacon he holds.

Mitya’s Roles, Playstyle, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Stellar-Conduct DPS

Mitya is a 5-star Electro Catalyst who can function as an On-Field or Off-Field Stellar-Conduct DPS. His Elemental Skill determines his role on the team: the Hold version powers his On-Field damage, while the Tap version lets him contribute while off-field.

Pros and Cons of Stellar-Conduct Mitya

Best Build for Mitya

Mitya is an Electro Character who can work as either an On-Field or Off-Field DPS, with Stellar-Conduct at the center of his gameplay.

Mitya Build Depends on His Role

On-Field DPSOff-Field Sub-DPS

Weapon	Starsealed Edict
Best Artifact	2-pc. Elemental Mastery + 2-pc. Elemental Mastery
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: Elemental Mastery Goblet: Elemental Mastery Circlet: CRIT Rate or DMG
Priority Sub-Stat	CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge
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Recommended Stat Goals for On-Field DPS Mitya

Elemental Mastery (EM)	600-800~
CRIT Rate	60%-70%+~
CRIT DMG	155%-180%+~
Energy Recharge (ER)	100% – 120%

On-Field Mitya focuses on Charged Attacks, making him the main driver of the team's Stellar-Conduct damage. His kit also provides additional CRIT-related benefits.

On-Field Mitya only needs around 100% – 120% Energy Recharge. His Burst costs 60 Energy, and as the active character he catches the full amount of particles from his own Skill and from Yae Miko, who acts as a second Electro battery in his premium team. This lets you skip an Energy Recharge Sands and put your sub-stats into CRIT and EM instead, on top of a flexible baseline of about 500+ EM.

Weapon	Wandering Evenstar R5 (when paired with ATK Scaler)
Best Artifact	Heart of the Furnace x4
Artifact Main Stats	Sands: Elemental Mastery Goblet: Elemental Mastery Circlet: CRIT Rate or DMG
Priority Sub-Stat	Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge
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Recommended Stat Goals for Off-Field Sub-DPS Mitya

Elemental Mastery (EM)	450-550~
CRIT Rate	60%-70%~
CRIT DMG	155%-180%~
Energy Recharge (ER)	120% – 170%

Off-Field Mitya mainly needs enough field time to establish his Skill before handing control to the team's main damage dealer. His support-oriented mode keeps dealing Stellar-Conduct damage without keeping him active, while his accumulated Gradient Beacons also help the team through Elemental Mastery.

Because he spends very little time on the field, Mitya catches fewer particles when his Skill generates Energy while he is off-field, so he needs more Energy Recharge than his On-Field build. Yae Miko's Electro particles bring the requirement down to about 120% – 170%.

Mitya's ER Requirements

Mitya's Burst costs 60 Energy and instantly creates Gradient Beacons for both of his playstyles. On-Field Mitya needs only 100% – 120% ER, so EM/EM/CRIT stays his best main-stat setup. Off-Field Mitya needs 120% – 170%, so an Energy Recharge Sands or ER weapon such as Etherlight Spindlelute becomes worth considering when you don't have a second Electro battery like Yae Miko in the team.

Mitya's Recommended Talent Priority

Prioritize the talent that holds the damage of Mitya's role. On-Field Mitya deals most of his damage with Gradient Detonation, his special Charged Attack, which scales with his Normal Attack level. Off-Field Mitya relies on the Steady State Detection Core, which scales with his Elemental Skill level instead.

His Elemental Burst comes second in both roles. It deals a large hit of AoE Electro DMG that scales with both ATK and Elemental Mastery, and its 3 Gradient Beacons feed either playstyle.

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Best Weapon for Mitya

Mitya's damage relies heavily on Elemental Mastery and Stellar-Conduct, so he favors weapons that provide EM alongside CRIT or other personal DMG boosts. His best options vary between his On-Field and Off-Field playstyles. See below for our top recommendations:

Premium Weapons for Mitya

	Weapon	How to Get Rating
Best	Starsealed Edict	Get from Limited Banners - Mitya's Signature Weapon and his best-in-slot option. - Its large CRIT DMG bonus directly raises his personal damage. - Its Elemental Mastery bonus also strengthens his Stellar-Conduct DMG.
2nd	Reliquary of Truth	Get from Limited Banners - Grants a generous amount of CRIT DMG that directly improves Mitya's personal damage. - Its straightforward CRIT-focused stats make it a reliable option for On-Field Mitya, even though he can't fully utilize the other passive effects.
3rd	Sunny Morning Sleep-In	Get from Limited Banners - Provides a large amount of Elemental Mastery, directly improving Mitya's Stellar-Conduct damage. - Its passive grants additional Elemental Mastery after his Elemental Skill and Burst hit opponents.
4th	A Thousand Floating Dreams	Get from Limited Banners - Provides Elemental Mastery and increases Elemental DMG or Elemental Mastery based on the elements in the party. - Its reaction-focused passive makes it a strong choice for teams where Mitya consistently triggers Elemental Reactions.
5th	Starcaller's Watch	Get from Limited Banners - Provides a large amount of Elemental Mastery and can further increase Mitya's EM after creating a shield. - Its teamwide DMG buff also adds value when Mitya is used alongside a shielded active character.
6th	Kagura's Verity Surf's Up	Get from Limited Banners - Both weapons provide high CRIT stats that help boost Mitya's DPS. - Their passives are not fully tailored to Mitya, but their strong secondary stats make them useful for On-Field builds.
7th	Nightweaver's Looking Glass	Get from Limited Banners - Its stat increases complement Mitya's playstyle, since he scales heavily with Elemental Mastery. - The passive provides additional value depending on Mitya's team and rotation.
8th	Winter's Heavy Heart	Get from Limited Rate-Up Banners - Has a CRIT DMG main-stat, while its passive grants Elemental Mastery based on the number of Cryo characters in the party. - Its additional effects also work well with Mitya's Electro teams and gameplay. - Can be better than other 5-star Catalysts with extra refinements.
9th	Dawning Frost	Get from Limited Rate-Up Banners - Another CRIT DMG main-stat weapon that also gives an Elemental Mastery buff after Mitya's Charged Attacks and Elemental Skill hit. - Can be better than other 5-star Catalysts with extra refinements.
10th	The Widsith	Get from Banners - One of the other 4-star CRIT DMG catalysts, with one of its buffs being a decent Elemental Mastery increase. - Its other buffs are less effective for Mitya's personal damage, and its passive depends on random chance, so its performance on him varies heavily.
11th	Clash of Kings	Get from Battle Pass - A CRIT Rate catalyst, which is especially good for DPS characters like Mitya. - Its passive grants Elemental Mastery after using an Elemental Skill. - A strong option for On-Field Mitya when additional CRIT Rate is needed. - Better with extra refinement levels.
12th	Wandering Evenstar	Get from Limited Rate-Up Banners - A strong support option for Off-Field Mitya thanks to its Elemental Mastery secondary stat and team-wide ATK buff. - Its passive activates while Mitya is off the field, letting him contribute a useful team buff without taking field time. - The EM also fits naturally into Mitya's own build, making it more useful for him than a support weapon whose main stat does not benefit his damage.
13th	Sacrificial Jade	Get from Battle Pass - A CRIT Rate catalyst whose passive grants Elemental Mastery while Mitya is off the field. - Mitya has to stay off the field for 5s first, so it fits Off-Field Mitya better. - With Disenchantment in Deep Shadow, his CRIT Rate can overflow easily.
14th	Sacrificial Fragments	Get from Banners - A standard-banner catalyst with an Elemental Mastery secondary stat, which directly raises Mitya's Stellar-Conduct DMG. - Its Skill cooldown reset is of little use to him.

Mitya benefits the most from weapons that provide Elemental Mastery while also supporting his CRIT requirements. His signature weapon, Starsealed Edict, is his best option because it combines substantial CRIT DMG with EM-related benefits, while other EM-focused 5-Star Catalysts remain competitive.

For On-Field builds, CRIT stats become especially valuable, while Off-Field builds place greater emphasis on EM and Energy Recharge.

Free-to-Play Friendly (F2P Weapons) for Mitya

	Weapon	How to Get Rating
Best F2P (Event)	Etherlight Spindlelute	Reward from Past Event (Clink Clank Clash) - Has an Energy Recharge main-stat, while its passive increases Elemental Mastery after Mitya uses his Elemental Skill. - Its combination of EM and Energy Recharge makes it one of his strongest F2P options. - No longer obtainable if you didn't participate in the event.
2nd (Forge)	Echoes of the Heart	Snezhnaya Craftable (Forgeable) Weapon - Increases Mitya's Elemental Mastery after triggering an Elemental Reaction, helping support his EM-focused playstyle. - Triggering Stellar Glimmer also increases the corresponding reaction DMG, and both effects can activate while Mitya is off-field.

For F2P options, Etherlight Spindlelute is one of Mitya's strongest F2P choices thanks to its combination of Energy Recharge and Elemental Mastery. However, due to it being an event weapon, it may not be available to some Travelers.

The craftable Snezhnaya catalyst is the next best option until you can secure a better, preferably CRIT-based weapon for Mitya instead.

Mitya Best Artifacts

Mitya's Artifact choices mainly depend on whether he is used as an On-Field DPS or an Off-Field support. Since his damage scales heavily with Elemental Mastery, EM-focused sets and stats are his strongest choices. See the recommendations below:

On-Field DPS Artifacts Off-Field Support Artifacts

Artifact	Recommendation Details
2-pc. Elemental Mastery 2-pc. Elemental Mastery	★★★★★ - Mitya's best set in most teams, giving him a flat 160 Elemental Mastery from two 2-piece bonuses. - Mitya's teams commonly run several Electro characters (e.g. Yae Miko and Valeriy in his premium team). Gilded Dreams' 4-piece only gives EM for teammates of a different Element, so in these teams two EM 2-piece sets give him more EM. - It needs no reaction to stay active, and you can mix any two EM 2-piece sets to get the best CRIT, EM, and Energy Recharge sub-stats.
Disenchantment in Deep Shadow	★★★★・ - A strong option for On-Field Mitya thanks to its Stellar-Conduct DMG bonus and additional CRIT Rate against affected enemies. - The extra CRIT Rate makes it easier to balance his offensive stats, especially when combined with his own CRIT-related effects. - Its 2-piece ATK bonus is less valuable to Mitya than EM, so the set's main appeal comes from its 4-piece effect.
Gilded Dreams	★★★・・ - Its 2-piece effect supports his EM-heavy scaling, while the 4-piece effect adds EM for each teammate whose Element differs from Mitya's. - Electro teammates give ATK instead of EM through the 4-piece, so in his usual multi-Electro teams it gives less EM than two EM 2-piece sets (130 vs 160 EM with two other Electro characters). - It also needs Mitya to trigger an Elemental Reaction to activate the 4-piece effect, which is less consistent in some Stellar-Conduct teams. It catches up only in teams with at most one other Electro character.

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge
	Main: Flat ATK Sub: Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge
	Main: Elemental Mastery Sub: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: Elemental Mastery Sub: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery
	Main: CRIT Rate/DMG or Elemental Mastery Sub: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery

Mitya Wants Plenty of Elemental Mastery

Mitya's On-Field build strongly favors Elemental Mastery. His damage benefits heavily from EM, so we recommend two EM 2-piece sets with an EM/EM/CRIT main-stat setup for most teams. An EM Circlet can also work when Mitya already has enough CRIT from his weapon, teammates, or other effects. Focus on CRIT and Energy Recharge through sub-stats after getting enough EM for the build.

No current set fully matches Mitya's kit, since he is an EM-scaling Stellar-Conduct DPS and no set gives both an EM 2-piece and a Stellar-Conduct 4-piece. Two EM 2-piece sets and Disenchantment in Deep Shadow deal very similar damage, so pick whichever has the better sub-stats, and don't over-farm until a set that fits him better is released.

Account for Mitya's Passive CRIT Rate

Mitya's Explosive Reagent: Safe Limits Exceeded passive gives him up to 20% CRIT Rate in combat (5% for each Gradient Beacon created in the last 15s, up to 4 stacks). Aim for no more than 80% CRIT Rate on his character screen before combat. With Disenchantment in Deep Shadow, also subtract the set's CRIT Rate bonus, so about 64% is enough.

Artifact	Recommendation Details
Heart of the Furnace	★★★★★ - One of the best choices for Off-Field Mitya when the team does not already have another character using this set. - Its effect increases the team's Stellar Glimmer reaction damage even while Mitya is off-field, giving him a useful support role beyond his personal damage. - The set also gives ATK, although this is less important to Mitya than the team-wide reaction bonus.
Tenacity of the Millelith	★★★★・ - Works well for Off-Field Mitya when boosting the team's ATK is more valuable than maximizing his own damage. - His off-field Skill can continue dealing hits, giving him a practical way to keep the 4-piece effect active during the rotation. - It is most useful alongside ATK-dependent damage dealers, while teams that scale primarily from HP or Elemental Mastery gain less from the buff.
Gilded Dreams	★★★・・ - A flexible option when Mitya still wants to contribute meaningful personal damage from Off-Field. - Its 2-piece EM bonus remains useful, while the 4-piece adds EM for teammates of a different Element (Electro teammates give ATK instead). - The reaction requirement for the 4-piece effect means its consistency depends on the team.
Disenchantment in Deep Shadow	★★★・・ - Mitya can still make use of the Stellar-Conduct DMG bonus and CRIT Rate from this set while dealing damage off-field. - It is more focused on Mitya's personal damage than team support, so it becomes less attractive when another character can make better use of a team-buffing set. - The 2-piece ATK bonus is also not particularly valuable for an EM-focused Mitya.
2-pc. Elemental Mastery 2-pc. Elemental Mastery	★★★・・ - An easy way to give Off-Field Mitya a flat 160 Elemental Mastery for his personal Stellar-Conduct damage. - It needs no reaction to stay active, and in his multi-Electro teams it matches or beats the EM from Gilded Dreams' 4-piece. - You can mix any two EM 2-piece sets to get the best Energy Recharge, EM, and CRIT sub-stats.
2-pc. Elemental Mastery 2-pc. Energy Recharge	★・・・・ - A practical combination for players who want Mitya to maintain his Burst more comfortably without sacrificing his EM investment. - The setup is easy to assemble and can be replaced once better 4-piece options become available. - Prioritize pieces with CRIT and Energy Recharge sub-stats alongside EM.

Artifact Stat Priority

	Main: Flat HP Sub: Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
	Main: Flat ATK Sub: Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
	Main: Energy Recharge or Elemental Mastery Sub: Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Energy Recharge
	Main: Elemental Mastery Sub: Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
	Main: CRIT Rate/DMG or Elemental Mastery Sub: Energy Recharge / Elemental Mastery / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Off-Field Mitya Can Focus More on Team Support

Off-Field Mitya has more flexibility with his Artifact set. Heart of the Furnace is particularly useful when Mitya is the character enabling its team buff, while Gilded Dreams, Disenchantment in Deep Shadow, and two EM 2-piece sets are equally good choices for builds that still want to maximize his own damage. If another teammate already holds a team-supporting set, prioritize Mitya's personal damage instead.

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Best Team Comp Mitya

Premium On-Field Stellar-Conduct Mitya

DPS	Support	Support	Support
Mitya	Odette	Yae Miko	Valeriy
Details
- A premium team built around Mitya's On-Field Stellar-Conduct damage. - Odette enables Stellar-Conduct while boosting its damage. - Yae Miko adds strong Off-Field Electro damage and helps with Energy. - Valeriy provides shielding and additional support.

This is one of Mitya's strongest On-Field setups. Odette supports his Stellar-Conduct damage while Yae Miko contributes from off the field, letting Mitya spend most of the rotation attacking.

The main downside is its high investment, as several premium characters are used. Mitya can also be swapped to his Off-Field mode in the Sandrone team below if you want to make use of a different On-Field DPS.

Other Team Comps For Mitya

Off-Field Mitya Sandrone Team

Team		Detail
Sandrone	Mitya	- Mitya takes an Off-Field position while Sandrone takes the On-Field DPS role. - Mitya adds Electro application and Off-Field Stellar-Conduct damage. - Odette enables Stellar-Conduct and boosts its damage. - Yae Miko adds consistent Off-Field Electro damage.
Odette	Yae Miko

Mitya's Polestar Field follows the active character, so Sandrone keeps her Stellar-Conduct buffs even when she moves away from enemies. As a Sub-DPS, Mitya deals slightly less damage than a C1 Yae Miko, so this setup is best if you don't have Yae Miko or if your Mitya is C1 or higher.

Cyno Stellar-Conduct Team

Team		Detail
Cyno	Mitya	- Cyno and Mitya deal Stellar-Conduct DMG together, with Mitya tapping his Skill as the Sub-DPS. - Odette and Valeriy boost Stellar-Conduct DMG for the whole team. - Three Electro characters give Electro Resonance, making it easier to keep Bursts ready. - Valeriy's shield keeps Cyno from being interrupted.
Valeriy	Odette

This team plays Mitya off the field next to Cyno. Easier Burst uptime and Valeriy's shield let Cyno play at full strength.

F2P Friendly Team Comp

Team		Detail
Mitya	Fischl	- A F2P-friendly team comp that uses free or easily obtainable characters. - Fischl adds reliable Off-Field Electro damage and Energy generation. - Diona provides Cryo application and sustain, alongside an EM and Stellar Glimmer buff at C6. - Sucrose buffs Elemental Mastery and reduces Elemental RES by equipping Viridescent Venerer.
Diona	Sucrose

Mitya's Team Rotations and Combos

Basic Team Rotation for On-Field DPS Mitya

Mitya's On-Field rotation focuses on creating Gradient Beacons through Stellar-Conduct with his team before using his special Charged Attacks with an Overloaded Detection Core from his Elemental Skill.

Consume the Gradient Beacons created from his team with special Charged Attacks before using his Elemental Burst to generate additional Gradient Beacons, then consume them again before switching back to your supports.

Basic Team Rotation for Off-Field DPS Mitya

Like other Sub-DPSes, Mitya's Off-Field rotation focuses on using his Detection Core: Steady State from tapping his Elemental Skill to provide off-field Electro DMG before swapping to the primary On-Field DPS.

Basics of Using Mitya (Beginner Guide)

On-Field DPS Or Off-Field Support

Mitya is an Electro Catalyst who can work as either an On-Field DPS or an Off-Field Sub-DPS and support character. His gameplay revolves around collecting a resource called Gradient Beacons and using them through his Elemental Skill.

Turn Superconduct Into Stellar-Conduct

Mitya shares a special passive with other Stellar Linchpin characters where they can convert Superconduct into Stellar-Conduct when he is in the party.

This is an overall stronger version of the base reaction Stellar-Conduct, with its defining feature being the Polestar Field that the reaction creates.

Collect Gradient Beacons

Gradient Beacons are the main resource Mitya needs to keep track of. They can come from triggering Stellar-Conduct or from his Elemental Burst. You do not need to constantly count every Beacon; simply remember that more Beacons generally mean more value from Mitya's kit.

Choose Between Steady And Overloaded States

Mitya's Elemental Skill, Principle: Variable Detection, has two versions depending on whether you tap or hold the Skill.

▲Tapping his Skill gives continuous AoE Electro DMG from off the field.

Tapping the Skill creates a Detection Core: Steady State. This is Mitya's main Off-Field option, allowing the Detection Core to remain active while Mitya switches to another character.

Holding the Skill instead creates a Detection Core: Overloaded State. This is designed for Mitya's On-Field playstyle and lets him use his Gradient Beacons for his special Charged Attack.

Quickswap Playstyle

Mitya can play as either the primary On-Field DPS or an Electro Sub-DPS, and can also combine both playstyles in a "Quickswap" setup. Within 6s of using his Skill, tapping it again switches the Detection Core's state, once every 1.5s.

This lets him deploy his Off-Field Core while still keeping the option to spend Gradient Beacons on a special Charged Attack. It takes more practice than either standard playstyle, so we recommend learning the On-Field and Off-Field rotations first.

Use Burst To Quickly Gain Beacons

▲Go straight into a fully charged special Charged Attack after the Burst.

Mitya's Elemental Burst, Analysis: Gradient Theory, deals AoE Electro DMG and immediately creates 3 Gradient Beacons. This makes his Burst a simple way to build up his Beacon count without waiting for several Stellar-Conduct reactions. Its own hit is regular Electro DMG rather than Stellar-Conduct DMG, so treat it as a Beacon source rather than a damage source.

For On-Field Mitya, the Burst can quickly give him more Beacons for an additional special Charged Attack. Off-Field Mitya can also use it for faster setup, but usually does not need to stay on the field just to cast it.

Use Gradient Detonation For On-Field Damage

▲Hold Skill → 4 special Charged Attacks → Burst → 4 special Charged Attacks.

When Mitya has an Overloaded State Detection Core and at least 1 Gradient Beacon, his Charged Attack changes into Gradient Detonation, which is a special Charged Attack.

Instead of using a normal Charged Attack, Mitya continuously consumes his stored Gradient Beacons to deal additional Stellar-Conduct DMG. The basic On-Field loop is: Hold Skill → 4 special Charged Attacks → Burst → 4 special Charged Attacks. Each Gradient Detonation can consume up to 4 Beacons, so keep the team triggering Stellar-Conduct to refill them.

Off-Field Mitya Can Buff The Team

Mitya's Off-Field setup is centered around the Steady State Detection Core. Each Gradient Beacon he carries increases the Elemental Mastery of nearby party members.

This lets Mitya contribute more than just Electro and Stellar-Conduct DMG. He can set up his Skill, give the team additional Elemental Mastery, and then leave the field for the main DPS.

Get at Least 500 Elemental Mastery

Mitya's Stellar Jubilee passive raises the team's Stellar-Conduct DMG by up to 14%, which needs 500 Elemental Mastery on Mitya. Secure at least 500 EM through artifacts and team buffs. EM above 500 is not wasted, since his talent scaling also uses Elemental Mastery.

Elemental Skill, Burst and Abilities Guide for Mitya

How To Use Mitya's Skills & Passives?

Use Gradient Beacons To Support Stellar-Conduct

Mitya's gameplay revolves around his Detection Core type, which is determined by either holding or tapping his Elemental Skill. Additionally, the Core consumes a resource called Gradient Beacons to either deal Stellar-Conduct DMG or enable Mitya to use his special Charged Attack.

Managing his Gradient Beacons is the key to getting the most from Mitya, whether he is being played On-Field or Off-Field.

Skill Determines Playstyle

Mitya's Skill is what separates his two main playstyles. Tapping the Skill activates his Steady State Detection Core, which is suited to his Off-Field role, while holding it creates an Overloaded State Detection Core for his On-Field setup.

You can also combine both playstyles, since Mitya's Skill can be used to switch quickly between modes for a short time.

Use Burst To Create Gradient Beacons

Mitya's Elemental Burst deals AoE Electro DMG and creates 3 Gradient Beacons. The Beacons follow the active character and transform the surrounding area into a Polestar Field.

Core Passive Effect Depends on Skill

One of Mitya's Ascension passives provides a conditional benefit that depends on the current state of his Detection Core, matching the playstyle intended for either state.

Trigger Superconduct To Create Stellar-Conduct

Like other Stellar Linchpin characters, Mitya has a Stellar Jubilee passive that transforms any Superconduct reaction triggered by his party into Stellar-Conduct. This passive also increases the base DMG dealt by the reaction.

Triggering Stellar-Conduct reactions generates Gradient Beacons, so we highly recommend that you pair Mitya with Cryo teammates with consistent application to get the most out of his personal damage.

Core Can Mine Nearby Rocks

Mitya's utility passive lets his Detection Core quickly destroy nearby rocks or ore veins after he uses his Tap Skill.

Additionally, using the Basic Heat Source Prime Ice Construct will no longer consume Kresnik Energy as long as Mitya is in the active party.

Should You Pull for Mitya's Constellation Or Best Weapon?

Prioritize Mitya's Constellations

Signature VS Constellations
C2 > C1 ≥ Starsealed Edict

Mitya's C2 Is His Strongest Constellation

Mitya's C2 is his best personal investment. While his Detection Core is out, enemies inside the Polestar Field lose 20% Cryo and Electro RES, which covers both elements of Stellar-Conduct. It also grants 123 Elemental Mastery to the whole party with a Steady State Core, or 234 to the active character with an Overloaded Core, so it boosts both of his playstyles and the rest of the team.

His C1 comes next. It raises his Gradient Beacon cap to 5, gives him an extra Beacon whenever he uses his Skill, and adds 40% CRIT DMG to the active character, along with some extra Energy for his Burst.

Pulling for his constellations also gives you more chances at the featured 4-star Valeriy, who appears on the same banner as Mitya and fits right into his premium team.

Mitya's Signature Weapon Is Strong but Riskier to Pull

Starsealed Edict is still Mitya's best weapon. Its large CRIT DMG bonus and Elemental Mastery bonus both feed directly into his Stellar-Conduct damage, and it is flexible enough to work in both of his roles.

However, it shares its weapon banner with Furina's Splendor of Tranquil Waters, which is not a strong pick in the current meta. The risk of pulling that weapon instead makes Starsealed Edict a lower priority than his first two constellations.

Mitya's Constellations & Effects

Mitya's Constellation Name is Nodus Gordianus

Mitya's constellation is Nodus Gordianus, as revealed on his official character card.

Ascension Materials for Mitya Talents & Level

Character LevelTalent

Materials Per Ascension Level

Lvl 20	Vajrada Amethyst Sliver x1 Kristallfold x3 Chimeric Core x3
Lvl 40	Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x3 Shattered Stability Anchor x2 Kristallfold x10 Chimeric Core x15
Lvl 50	Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x6 Shattered Stability Anchor x4 Kristallfold x20 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus x12
Lvl 60	Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x3 Shattered Stability Anchor x8 Kristallfold x30 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus x18
Lvl 70	Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x6 Shattered Stability Anchor x12 Kristallfold x45 Prime Chimeric Nexus x12
Lvl 80	Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x6 Shattered Stability Anchor x20 Kristallfold x60 Prime Chimeric Nexus x24

Materials Per Talent (Skill) Level

Level 1	Default
Level 2	Teachings Of Charity x3 Chimeric Core x6
Level 3	Guide To Charity x2 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus x3
Level 4	Guide To Charity x4 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus x4
Level 5	Guide To Charity x6 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus x6
Level 6	Guide To Charity x9 Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus x9
Level 7	Philosophies Of Charity x4 Prime Chimeric Nexus x4 Mask of the Virtuous Doctor x1
Level 8	Philosophies Of Charity x6 Prime Chimeric Nexus x6 Mask of the Virtuous Doctor x1
Level 9	Philosophies Of Charity x12 Prime Chimeric Nexus x9 Mask of the Virtuous Doctor x2
Level 10	Philosophies Of Charity x16 Prime Chimeric Nexus x12 Mask of the Virtuous Doctor x2 Crown of Insight x1
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Who Is Mitya?

The Amazing Snezhnaya Scientist, Mitya

Mitya is the renowned scientist from the Royal Energy Commission of Snezhnaya. He also appears a couple of times during the Archon Quest, and his quirky, unpredictable habits make him exceptional.

A Glimpse of Mitya's Everyday Life

Mitya's everyday life includes reading the Complete Compendium of Fae and reflecting on scientific questions, such as whether he can cook soup using a centrifuge. He also handles ordinary tasks, like cleaning a scarf without leaving marks. His inquisitive and eccentric habits often keep Mr. Valeriy busy as well.

Mitya Promotional Videos & In-Game Appearances

Official Snezhnaya Trailer

Mitya's Official Character Design

#GenshinImpact #Mitya "Research differs from production — efficiency is not the gold standard. I have worked alongside many gifted individuals, and I know well that talent and eccentricity tend to go hand in hand. But the one thing that never disappoints is the 'answers' they provide."— Pierro, "The Jester," responding to the insinuation that Mitya holds special privileges"I've applied for his scarf to be granted greater authority to help prevent leaks of classified information. In the vast majority of security inquiries, bystanders are considered innocent."— Valeriy, Commander, Special Assignments Battalion◆Name: Mitya◆Title: Rules Set at Naught◆Specialist, Royal Energy Commission of Snezhnaya◆ Stellar Linchpin: Electro◆Constellation: Nodus Gordianus

— Genshin Impact (@GenshinImpact) September 29, 2026

Mitya's Specialty Dish

Item	Ingredients
“Energy-Replenishing Meal”	Sausage x1 Pepper x1
Effect	Restores 16% of Max HP and an additional 1,350 HP to the selected character.
How to Get	Chance to get when Mitya cooks Podvorye Smoked Sausage.
Recipe	Bought from the NPC Buturlina in Snezhnaya

Voicelines About Mitya

Character Voicelines About Mitya

Vodyanitsa	I wish that Mr. Smarty Pants would stop trying to make scientific breakthroughs while he's watching the show. The theater is not a glorified study hall, and it's certainly not a refugee camp for escaped office workers. He'd better start taking our performances seriously... or I'll be forced to... *sigh* What am I saying — there's nothing I can do about it, especially since he technically does abide by theater etiquette... Hmph, next time I see him in the audience, I'll have to perform one of my louder pieces. Let's see how well he can concentrate on his work then.
Alyosha	I've never really had much formal schooling, so I thought it would be hard to get along with someone like Mitya. But he's helped me modify my rifle more than once, without me even having to ask, so clearly I was worried for nothing. Mitya is easy to talk to. I just treat him like any other neighbor, and it works out fine. Word to the wise, though... If he's off on one of his science tangents, steer clear.
Odette	Hm... I suppose you could call him a "fan" of the theater. He comes to see me and Vodyanitsa perform often enough. But as soon as the show starts, he always buries his head in his notes, writing away about goodness knows what. It's hard to ignore, especially when the rest of the audience has their eyes glued to the stage. I wouldn't be surprised if there's more true appreciation for the arts in his scarf than his entire body.
Vesna	Mitya often joins me for hijinks. He's forever sneaking out of the Armory, and the three of us always have a blast! Why "three," you ask? Because there's me, Mitya, and his ever-so-clever scarf.

Mitya's Voice Actor & Profile

Mitya's Profile Details

Mitya's Voice Actors: EN & JA

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