Ganyu’s Legendary Build

Talent Priority:

• Her Normal Attack should only be leveled if you’re going to use her as a Charged Attack DPS.

• Her Elemental Skill doesn’t need to be leveled up much.

• Her Elemental Burst should be leveled up to the maximum, as it provides her highest damage when used as a Sub-DPS in any team.

The ideal setup would be 10/6/1 in terms of Talents if you’re using her as a Melt Charged DPS, and 1/6/10 if you’re playing her as a Sub-DPS.

Constellation Recommendation:

• Her C1 is the only interesting one if you’re playing her as a Melt Charged DPS.

I don’t recommend unlocking her Constellations.

Main Stats:

Clock: ATK% ------ Chalice: Cryo Bonus ------ Crown: Crit. DMG or Crit. Rate.

Sub Stats Sub-DPS:

It is recommended to get Crit. Rate, Crit. DMG, ATK% and Energy Recharge.

Recommended Stats Sub-DPS:

Try to get 40% Crit Rate, 240% Crit DMG, 2,200 ATK, and 160% Energy Recharge.

Sub Stats MELT:

It is recommended to get Crit. Rate, Crit. DMG, ATK% and Elemental Mastery%.

Recommended Stats MELT:

Try to get 70% Crit Rate, 240% Crit DMG, 2,000 ATK, and 150 Elemental Mastery.

Important: The Blizzard Strayer set is for Sub-DPS, and the Wanderer’s Troupe set is for MELT DPS.

Important: Amos’ Bow and Hamayumi are good options only for MELT, while Mouun’s Moon is only for Sub-DPS.

If you’re using the Aqua Simulacra, you should equip an ATK% Circlet in almost any situation.

Ganyu Build Guide

This Ganyu build guide explores the legendary Cryo archer across her three primary playstyles: Permafrost, Melt, and Support. Mastering Ganyu requires understanding her unique charged shot mechanics and selecting the right gear to excel in different team comps.

Best Weapons

• Amos' Bow: This is the premier choice for a Ganyu build focused on charged shots. It significantly boosts damage based on arrow travel time, making it the top option for both Melt and Permafrost variants.
• Aqua Simulacra: A powerful alternative that provides massive Critical Damage. It excels in close-range combat scenarios, making it highly effective for Melt teams where Ganyu stays near enemies to trigger reactions.
• Prototype Crescent: This accessible F2P option remains one of the best weapons when hitting weak points. It provides a substantial Attack buff that benefits her entire kit, provided you can consistently trigger its passive.
• Hamayumi: A strong craftable bow specifically for Melt Ganyu. It increases Normal and Charged Attack damage, though it requires you to maintain full Energy, which may conflict with using her Elemental Burst.

Best Artifacts

• Blizzard Strayer: The definitive choice for Permafrost builds. This set provides a massive Critical Rate boost against frozen enemies, allowing you to focus almost entirely on stacking Critical Damage for maximum output.
• Shimenawa's Reminiscence: A top-tier option for Melt Ganyu that trades Energy for a significant increase in Charged Attack damage. It is ideal for players who prioritize raw arrow damage over her Elemental Burst.
• Wanderer's Troupe: A classic and reliable set for Melt team comps. It provides necessary Elemental Mastery and a permanent Charged Attack damage bonus without the Energy drain mechanics of other artifact sets.

Teams and Stat Priorities

• Stat Priorities: Focus on 65% to 70% Critical Rate and 240% to 250% Critical Damage. Aim for 140% Energy Recharge, and ensure Melt builds have 200 to 300 Elemental Mastery.
• Permafrost Team: This classic composition uses Ganyu, Mona, Kazuha, and Rosaria. It focuses on keeping enemies permanently frozen while utilizing Kazuha for crowd control and Mona for damage amplification.
• Melt Burn Team: A modern variant featuring Ganyu, Nahida, Kazuha, and Bennett. This team uses the Burning reaction to provide a consistent Pyro aura, allowing Ganyu to Melt every charged shot.
• Traditional Melt Team: This reliable setup includes Ganyu, Xiangling, Zhongli, and Bennett. Zhongli provides a necessary shield for uninterrupted aiming while Xiangling and Bennett apply Pyro and massive Attack buffs.
• Morgana Team: A specialized Permafrost variant with Ganyu, Mona, Kazuha, and Diona. This team relies on the interaction between Ganyu's Burst and Mona's Omen bubble to clear groups of enemies efficiently.