Ganyu Build
The secretary at Yuehai Pavilion. The blood of the qilin, an illuminated beast, flows within her veins.
Best build for Ganyu
Main DPS
Cryo DPS with unique level 2 charged attacks. One of the highest single-target damage sources in the game. Can run Freeze or Melt builds.
Ganyu's charged arrows have a double hitbox: the initial shot and the Cryo bloom. Both can trigger reactions. In Freeze, you can drop a lot of CRIT Rate from artifacts thanks to the +40% from the set bonus.
Maximum Freeze uptime. Kokomi applies consistent Hydro.
Every charged arrow triggers Melt for massive damage.
Frequently asked questions about Ganyu
What is the best build for Ganyu?
The best build for Ganyu is as a Main DPS. Cryo DPS with unique level 2 charged attacks. One of the highest single-target damage sources in the game. Can run Freeze or Melt builds.
Which artifacts to use with Ganyu?
The best artifact set for Ganyu is 4× Blizzard Strayer (Freeze). For Freeze: +40% CRIT Rate against frozen enemies. As an alternative, 2× Shimenawa's Reminiscence + 2× Crimson Witch (Melt) also works well.
What is the best weapon for Ganyu?
The best weapon for Ganyu is Amos' Bow. Recommended alternatives include: Polar Star, Hunter's Path, Aqua Simulacra, Prototype Crescent.
How to play Ganyu?
Ganyu's charged arrows have a double hitbox: the initial shot and the Cryo bloom. Both can trigger reactions. In Freeze, you can drop a lot of CRIT Rate from artifacts thanks to the +40% from the set bonus.
Base stats
| Level | HP | ATK | DEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 763 | 26 | 49 |
| 20 | 1,978 | 68 | 127 |
| 40 | 3,872 | 132 | 249 |
| 60 | 6,154 | 210 | 396 |
| 80 | 8,301 | 284 | 534 |
| 90 | 9,383 | 321 | 604 |
Ascension Materials
×1 Shivada Jade Sliver
×3 Qingxin
×3 Whopperflower Nectar
×3 Shivada Jade Fragment
×2 Hoarfrost Core- ×10 Qingxin
- ×15 Whopperflower Nectar
- ×6 Shivada Jade Fragment
- ×4 Hoarfrost Core
- ×20 Qingxin
×12 Shimmering Nectar
×3 Shivada Jade Chunk- ×8 Hoarfrost Core
- ×30 Qingxin
- ×18 Shimmering Nectar
- ×6 Shivada Jade Chunk
- ×12 Hoarfrost Core
- ×45 Qingxin
×12 Energy Nectar
×6 Shivada Jade Gemstone- ×20 Hoarfrost Core
- ×60 Qingxin
- ×24 Energy Nectar
Talents
Normal Attack
Performs up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.
Charged Attack
Performs a more precise Aimed Shot with increased DMG.
While aiming, an icy aura will accumulate on the arrowhead before the arrow is fired. Has different effects based on how long the energy has been charged:
·Charge Level 1: Fires off an icy arrow that deals Cryo DMG.
·Charge Level 2: Fires off a Frostflake Arrow that deals Cryo DMG. The Frostflake Arrow blooms after hitting its target, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
Plunging Attack
Fires off a shower of arrows in mid-air before falling and striking the ground, dealing AoE DMG upon impact.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 31.7% | 34.3% | 36.9% | 40.6% | 43.2% | 46.1% | 50.2% | 54.2% | 58.3% | 62.7% | 67.8% | 73.8% | 79.7% | 85.7% | 92.2% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 35.6% | 38.5% | 41.4% | 45.5% | 48.4% | 51.7% | 56.3% | 60.9% | 65.4% | 70.4% | 76.1% | 82.8% | 89.5% | 96.2% | 103.5% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 45.5% | 49.2% | 52.9% | 58.2% | 61.9% | 66.1% | 71.9% | 77.8% | 83.6% | 89.9% | 97.2% | 105.8% | 114.3% | 122.9% | 132.2% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 45.5% | 49.2% | 52.9% | 58.2% | 61.9% | 66.1% | 71.9% | 77.8% | 83.6% | 89.9% | 97.2% | 105.8% | 114.3% | 122.9% | 132.2% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 48.2% | 52.2% | 56.1% | 61.7% | 65.6% | 70.1% | 76.3% | 82.5% | 88.6% | 95.4% | 103.1% | 112.2% | 121.2% | 130.3% | 140.2% |
| 6-Hit DMG | 57.6% | 62.3% | 67.0% | 73.7% | 78.4% | 83.8% | 91.1% | 98.5% | 105.9% | 113.9% | 123.1% | 133.9% | 144.8% | 155.6% | 167.4% |
| Aimed Shot | 43.9% | 47.4% | 51.0% | 56.1% | 59.7% | 63.7% | 69.4% | 75.0% | 80.6% | 86.7% | 92.8% | 98.9% | 105.1% | 111.2% | 117.3% |
| Aimed Shot Charge Level 1 | 124.0% | 133.3% | 142.6% | 155.0% | 164.3% | 173.6% | 186.0% | 198.4% | 210.8% | 223.2% | 235.6% | 248.0% | 263.5% | 279.0% | 294.5% |
| Frostflake Arrow DMG | 128.0% | 137.6% | 147.2% | 160.0% | 169.6% | 179.2% | 192.0% | 204.8% | 217.6% | 230.4% | 243.2% | 256.0% | 272.0% | 288.0% | 304.0% |
| Frostflake Arrow Bloom DMG | 217.6% | 233.9% | 250.2% | 272.0% | 288.3% | 304.6% | 326.4% | 348.2% | 369.9% | 391.7% | 413.4% | 435.2% | 462.4% | 489.6% | 516.8% |
| Plunge DMG | 56.8% | 61.5% | 66.1% | 72.7% | 77.3% | 82.6% | 89.9% | 97.1% | 104.4% | 112.3% | 120.3% | 128.2% | 136.1% | 144.1% | 152.0% |
| Low/High Plunge DMG | 113.6%/141.9% | 122.9%/153.5% | 132.1%/165.0% | 145.3%/181.5% | 154.6%/193.1% | 165.2%/206.3% | 179.7%/224.5% | 194.2%/242.6% | 208.8%/260.8% | 224.6%/280.6% | 240.5%/300.4% | 256.3%/320.2% | 272.2%/340.0% | 288.0%/359.8% | 303.9%/379.6% |
Leaving a single Ice Lotus behind, Ganyu dashes backward, shunning all impurity and dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
Ice Lotus
·Continuously taunts surrounding opponents, attracting them to attack it.
·Endurance scales based on Ganyu's Max HP.
·Blooms profusely when destroyed or once its duration ends, dealing AoE Cryo DMG.
"You saw me, you say? You must be mistaken. I was working overtime then."
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inherited HP | 120.0% | 129.0% | 138.0% | 150.0% | 159.0% | 168.0% | 180.0% | 192.0% | 204.0% | 216.0% | 228.0% | 240.0% | 255.0% | 270.0% | 285.0% |
| Skill DMG | 132.0% | 141.9% | 151.8% | 165.0% | 174.9% | 184.8% | 198.0% | 211.2% | 224.4% | 237.6% | 250.8% | 264.0% | 280.5% | 297.0% | 313.5% |
| Duration | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s |
| CD | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s | 10.0s |
Coalesces atmospheric frost and snow to summon a Sacred Cryo Pearl that exorcises evil.
During its ability duration, the Sacred Cryo Pearl will continuously rain down shards of ice, striking opponents within an AoE and dealing Cryo DMG.
Ganyu can bring down sweet rains as a matter of course. But against demons and heretics, they become bitter, freezing snow.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard DMG | 70.3% | 75.5% | 80.8% | 87.8% | 93.1% | 98.4% | 105.4% | 112.4% | 119.5% | 126.5% | 133.5% | 140.5% | 149.3% | 158.1% | 166.9% |
| Duration | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| CD | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s | 15.0s |
| Energy Cost | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Passive talents
After firing a Frostflake Arrow, the CRIT Rate of subsequent Frostflake Arrows and their resulting bloom effects is increased by 20% for 5s.
Celestial Shower grants a 20% Cryo DMG Bonus to active party members in the AoE.
Refunds 15% of the ore used when crafting Bow-type weapons.
Constellations
Charge Level 2 Frostflake Arrows or Frostflake Arrow Blooms decrease opponents' Cryo RES by 15% for 6s upon hit.
A hit also regenerates 2 Energy for Ganyu. This effect can only occur once per Charge Level 2 Frostflake Arrow, regardless if Frostflake Arrow itself or its Bloom hits the target.
Trail of the Qilin gains 1 additional charge.
Increases the Level of Celestial Shower by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Opponents standing within the AoE of Celestial Shower take increased DMG. This effect strengthens over time.
Increased DMG taken begins at 5% and increases by 5% every 3s, up to a maximum of 25%.
The effect lingers for 3s after the opponent leaves the AoE.
Increases the Level of Trail of the Qilin by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Using Trail of the Qilin causes the next Frostflake Arrow shot within 30s to not require charging.