Genshin Impact Guide

Ganyu Build Artifact

S Tier

Last updated: 2023-11-20 22:27:28

Ganyu Overview

This Page provides the Best Ganyu Build information.

Ganyu is the secretary at Yuehai Pavilion. The blood of the qilin, an illuminated beast, flows within her veins.

Ganyu is the Second powerful Cryo DPS in Genshin Impact at the moment. Ganyu Main DPS and Sup DPS Build are mostly used by travelers. Her Elemental Burst can keep triggering element reaction while dishing out strong damage.

Ganyu has different ways to help the party. Not only can dish out DPS within a short period of time by using the Elemental Burst, but her Elemental Skill also helps trigger element reaction easily. ATK% is the most important stats for Ganyu, so the Main DPS Build and Sub DPS Build will also help travelers to stack the ATK% for Ganyu.

In Genshin Impact, Ganyu is a 5 Stars rarity Cryo character currently in S tier.

Age/Birthday	December 2nd
Full Name	Ganyu
Nation	Liyue
Sex	Female
Rarity
Weapon	Bow
Element	Cryo
Constellation	Sinae Unicornis
Special Dish	Prosperous Peace
Release Date	January 12, 2021

Ganyu Skills Talents

Liutian Archery

Ganyu Normal Attack

1-Hit DMG	31.7%
2-Hit DMG	35.6%
3-Hit DMG	45.5%
4-Hit DMG	45.5%
5-Hit DMG	48.2%
6-Hit DMG	57.6%
Aimed Shot DMG	43.9%
Charged Shot Lv.1 DMG	124%
Charged Shot Lv.2 DMG	128%
Bloom DMG	218%
Plunging Attack DMG	56.8%
Plunging Attack Low/High DMG	114%/142%

Normal Attack

Perform up to 6 consecutive shots with a bow.

Charged Attack

Perform 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.

Trail of the Qilin

Ganyu Elemental Skill

Skill DMG	132%
Inherited HP	120%
CD	10s
Duration	6s

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.

Celestial Shower

Ganyu Elemental Burst

Ice Shard DMG	70%
Energy Cost	60
CD	15s
Duration	15s

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 Passive Talents

Undivided Heart

Learned at 1st Ascension

After firing a Frostflake Arrow, the CRIT Rate of subsequent Frostflake Arrows and their resulting bloom effects is increased by 20% for 5s.

Harmony between Heaven and Earth

Learned at 4th Ascension

Celestial Shower grants a 20% Cryo DMG Bonus to active members in the AoE.

Preserved for the Hunt

Utility Passive

Refunds 15% of the ores used when crafting Bow-type weapons.

Ganyu Constellations

Dew-Drinker

Ganyu Constellation Level 1

Taking DMG from a Charge Level 2 Frostflake Arrow or Frostflake Arrow Bloom decreases opponents’ Cryo RES by 15% for 6s.
A hit 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 hit the target.

The Auspicious

Ganyu Constellation Level 2

Trail of the Qilin gains 1 additional charge.

Cloud-Strider

Ganyu Constellation Level 3

Increases the Level of Celestial Shower by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Westward Sojourn

Ganyu Constellation Level 4

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.

The Merciful

Ganyu Constellation Level 5

Increases the Level of Trail of the Qilin by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

The Clement

Ganyu Constellation Level 6

Using Trail of the Qilin causes the next Frostflake Arrow shot within 30s to not require charging.

Top & Best Ganyu Builds

Ganyu DPS Build

This Ganyu build maximizes Ganyu’s DPS by increasing the Base ATK and ATK% of Ganyu. It allows her to have a high initial hit and the AoE explosion from shots.

Premium Weapon

Amos’ Bow

Type:

ATK

Increases Normal Attack and Aimed Shot DMG by 12/15/18/21/24%. Increases DMG from arrows shot by a further 8/10/12/14/16% for every 0.1s that the arrow is in flight, up to 0.5s. Stacks up to 5 times on each arrow.

Alternate F2P Weapon

Prototype Crescent

Type:

ATK

Aimed Shot hits on weak points increase Movement SPD by 10% and ATK by 36/45/54/63/72% for 10s.

Artifact Sets

Wanderer’s Troupe

Substats:

ATK%/Cryo DMG/

CRIT DMG

(2) Elemental Mastery +80

(4) Increases Charged Attack DMG by 35% if the character uses a Catalyst or Bow.

Alternate Artifact Sets

Gladiator’s Finale

Substats:

ATK%/Cryo DMG/

CRIT DMG

(2) ATK +18%

Blizzard Strayer

Substats:

ATK%/Cryo DMG/

CRIT DMG

(2) Gain a 15% Cryo DMG Bonus.

Ganyu Support Build

This Ganyu build maximizes Ganyu’s off-field DPS by increasing the Elemental Burst damage of Ganyu. It allows her to support the team with high DPS when not on the field.

Premium Weapon

Skyward Harp

Type:

CRIT Rate

Increases CRIT DMG by 20/25/30/35/40%. Hits have a 60/70/80/90/100% chance to inflict a small AoE attack, dealing 125% Physical ATK DMG. Can only occur once every 4/3.5/3/2.5/2s.

Alternate F2P Weapon

The Stringless

Type:

Energy Mastery

Increases Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG by 24/30/36/42/48%.

Alternate Artifact Sets

Noblesse Oblige

Substats:

ATK%/Cryo DMG/

CRIT DMG

(2) Elemental Burst DMG +20%

Blizzard Strayer

Substats:

ATK%/Cryo DMG/

CRIT DMG

(2) Gain a 15% Cryo DMG Bonus.

Top & Best Ganyu Team

Ganyu Premium Best Team

Ganyu is a Main DPS in the team. Ganyu DPS build is used.

Main DPS

Ganyu

Gangyu deals DMG by her Elemental Burst and Charged Attack, and her Cyro DMG reacts with Hydro attachment from Mona to trigger Freezing.

Shield/Support

Diona

Diona’s shield provides safe environment for team members, and help boost the recharge of Ganyu’s Elemental Burst.

Sub DPS/Support

Venti

Venti’s Elemental Burst can group enemies together and apply crowd control, and he can help spread Hydo attachment from Mona to enemies nearby.

Support

Mona

Mona’s Elemental Burst can provide DMG increase, and she attaches Hydro element to enemies with aid of Venti.

Ganyu Premium Best Team

Ganyu is a Main DPS in the team. Ganyu DPS build is used.

Main DPS

Klee

Pair up with Klee which deals High Charged Attack DMG. Klee’s bomb can deal additional damage when paired up with Kazuha’s Elemental Skill as bomb can be gathered easily.

Main DPS

Ganyu

Pair up with Fischl which can easily trigger extra overload DMG with oz.

Sub DPS

Kazuha

Kazuha with Jean can lowers CDs and stamina consumption. High Recharge rate allows for constant Elemental Bursts.

Healer/Support

Jean

Jean provides Anemo Elemental Resonance increases movement speed and decreases CD.

Ganyu F2P Team

Ganyu is a Main DPS in the team. Ganyu DPS build is used.

Main DPS

Ganyu

Pair up with Fischl which is great for Swirl with Kazuha. Her Elemental Burst in particular is great as it stays on the field even if you change characters.

Main DPS

Kazuha

Kazuha has a short CD Elemental Skill that easily acts as the main DPS for the team when there is Fischl/Kaeya/Lisa. Their skill’s stay on the field even if you change character.

Sub DPS

Kaeya

Pair up with Kaeya which applies Superconduct to enemies to give them the defense buff, which Kazuha can then use to further put in damage.

Support

Lisa

Pair up with Lisa which allows you easily inflict multiple enemies with Electro, great for swirl or other elemental reactions.

Ganyu Ascension Material

Rank	Req Lv	Cost
1	20	20000	Shivada Jade Sliver x 1		Qingxin x 3	Whopperflower Nectar x 3
2	40	40000	Shivada Jade Fragment x 3	Hoarfrost Core x 2	Qingxin x 10	Whopperflower Nectar x 15
3	50	60000	Shivada Jade Fragment x 6	Hoarfrost Core x 4	Qingxin x 20	Shimmering Nectar x 12
4	60	80000	Shivada Jade Chunk x 3	Hoarfrost Core x 8	Qingxin x 30	Shimmering Nectar x 18
5	70	100000	Shivada Jade Chunk x 6	Hoarfrost Core x 12	Qingxin x 45	Energy Nectar x 12
6	80	120000	Shivada Jade Gemstone x 6	Hoarfrost Core x 20	Qingxin x 60	Energy Nectar x 24