Genshin Impact Cyno Build
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Electro Temple of Silence 23/6 Lupus Aureus Steeple of Ignorance The General Mahamatra in charge of supervising the researchers of the Akademiya. It is said that when he gets down to work, the General Mahamatra is even more efficient than the "Great Vayuvyastra" made by the Kshahrewar.
Best builds for Cyno
QUICKBLOOM / HYPERBLOOM DPS Build
Weapons
Artifacts
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Elemental Mastery
Electro DMG Bonus / Elemental Mastery
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / Elemental Mastery
Thundering Fury (4):
No Thundering Fury:
AGGRAVATE DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT Rate
Scales ATK from Elemental Mastery, perfectly matching Aggravate playstyle and providing high CRIT Rate.
CRIT Rate
High base ATK and CRIT DMG substat. Passive increases Normal Attack and Burst damage after using Skill, synergizing with rotation.
CRIT Rate
Boosts ATK and CRIT Rate. Stacking passive increases damage over time, ideal for extended field time during Burst.
CRIT Rate
Provides Elemental Mastery and team ATK buff. But Burst uptime may suffer due to ER needs; better for support roles.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and Elemental Mastery from passive after triggering Aggravate. Good synergy but ER may be an issue.
CRIT Rate
Gives Elemental Mastery when party has diverse elements. Easy to activate in Quicken teams, boosting Aggravate damage.
CRIT Rate
Decent CRIT Rate substat. Passive boosts ATK and DEF when facing multiple enemies, but ATK scaling is lower than EM options.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and ATK boost based on HP. Works well but lacks Elemental Mastery; pair with EM sands.
CRIT Rate
3-star weapon with CRIT Rate substat and Normal Attack DMG bonus. Viable for budget builds, but low base ATK limits potential.
Energy Recharge
High base ATK and Energy Recharge. Passive increases CRIT Rate and Normal Attack speed. Helps with Burst uptime.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and Elemental Mastery after triggering reactions. Solid option for Aggravate, but passive may have downtime.
CRIT Rate
Grants ATK and CRIT DMG based on HP loss. Cyno can maintain low HP, but requires careful play.
Elemental Mastery
Craftable weapon with Elemental Mastery substat. Passive regenerates energy after Skill, easing ER requirements.
CRIT Rate
High Energy Recharge and chance to reset Skill cooldown. Useful for more Skill casts, but lower damage ceiling.
Energy Recharge
Generates particles for team. Use only if Burst uptime is a severe issue; otherwise low damage.
Artifacts
4pc reduces Skill cooldown by 1s on Aggravate, enabling more Skill uses during Burst. 2pc Electro DMG bonus also benefits.
2pc provides 18% ATK. Useful as a 2-piece combo with other sets until better options are farmed.
4pc grants Elemental Mastery and ATK based on party elemental diversity. Synergizes perfectly with Aggravate teams.
Generic 2pc bonus for ATK%. Good placeholder when farming for 4pc sets.
4pc increases damage against enemies affected by Electro. Not recommended because Quicken removes the aura, reducing uptime.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Elemental Mastery / ATK%
Electro DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Rotations:
Thundering Fury (4):
Skill → Normal Attack (1) → Burst → Skill → 6[Normal Attack (4) → Skill]
Non‑Thundering Fury:
Skill → Normal Attack (1) → Burst → Normal Attack (2) → Skill → 3(Normal Attack (5) → Normal Attack (2) → Skill)
- Cyno in Quickbloom/Hyperbloom mixes talent, Aggravate, and Hyperbloom damage with a Hydro teammate.
- Ballad of the Fjords at R5 outperforms Disaster and Remorse in Quickbloom.
- Deathmatch at R5 surpasses Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.
- Skyward Spine matches or beats White Tassel R5 if its ATK Speed allows extra Normal Attacks.
- Energy Recharge weapons help when the team lacks Favonius or another Electro unit.
- Marechaussee Hunter (4) works with Furina in Quickbloom, needing a teamwide healer (preferably Baizhu); damage equals Gilded Dreams (4).
- Any mix of Elemental Mastery, Electro DMG Bonus, and CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG is effective. With high Hydro application, best main stats are Elemental Mastery Sands, Electro DMG Bonus Goblet, Elemental Mastery Circlet. Differences are minimal; choose by substats.
- For Aggravate, Cyno uses his Burst to enter a stance dealing Electro Normal Attack damage; team with Dendro and Electro allies for high personal damage.
- Skyward Spine matches or beats White Tassel R5 if its ATK Speed enables extra Normal Attacks.
- Ballad of the Fjords at R5 is slightly worse than Disaster and Remorse.
- Deathmatch at R5 outperforms Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.
- Energy Recharge weapons help when the team lacks Favonius or another Electro unit.
- Thundering Fury (4) is Cyno's best set in optimal conditions, especially as sole Electro. Extra Skill casts reduce energy needs, but may miss Endseer windows; pair with a shielder.
- Gilded Dreams (4) beats Gladiator's Finale (4) with Staff of the Scarlet Sands or White Tassel.
- Thundersoother (4) outperforms Gladiator's Finale (4) if 100% uptime is possible, but this is impractical in most teams.
- Sands: Elemental Mastery or ATK% depends on weapon and team; test or use an optimizer. With Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Elemental Mastery Circlet is viable.
Most-used community build
Best teams for Cyno
Cyno Aggravate Burgeon Team
SSTeam deals extra DMG by Aggravate and Burgeon.
Combines Cyno's Electro application with Nahida's Dendro and Xingqiu's Hydro to trigger Aggravate and Electro-Charged, while Thoma's Pyro from his Burst triggers Burgeon on Bloom cores.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS), Thoma (Pyro Support)
Cyno's Burst infuses his normal attacks with Electro. With Nahida and Xingqiu, triggers Aggravate and Electro-Charged to boost team DMG.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Xingqiu's Burst continuously applies Hydro to enemies, reacting with Nahida's Dendro to create Bloom cores.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Nahida's Skill connects up to 8 enemies and deals Dendro DMG while triggering reactions. Her Burst buffs the Skill based on teammates' elements; with three elements, its duration increases.
Weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Thoma's shield provides safety. His Burst adds Pyro DMG to active character attacks, triggering Burgeon. At C6, refreshing the shield boosts the active character's Normal Attack DMG by 15%.
Weapons: Kitain Cross Spear
Artifacts: 4pc Flower of Paradise Lost
Substats: Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery > HP%
Cyno Electro-Charge Team #1
SSThe team deals extra DMG by Electro-Charge.
Cyno as on-field <element type='electro'>Electro</element> driver with off-field <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> from Yelan and Xingqiu and additional <element type='electro'>Electro</element> from Beidou, triggering Electro-Charge reactions for sustained damage.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS)
Cyno’s Elemental Burst infuses his Normal ATK with <element type='electro'>Electro</element>. With Yelan and Xingqiu, Electro-Charge is triggered to increase whole team’s DMG.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Beidou’s Elemental Burst provides <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG off-field. With Yelan and Xingqiu, Electro-Charge is triggered to increase whole team’s DMG.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Yelan provides continuous off-field <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> attacks that react with <element type='electro'>Electro</element> from Cyno and Beidou. Her Elemental Burst also increases Cyno’s DMG via passive talent.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Xingqiu’s Elemental Burst continuously applies <element type='hydro'>Hydro</element> to enemies, reacting with Cyno’s and Beidou’s <element type='electro'>Electro</element> DMG to trigger Electro-Charge.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Cyno Catalyze Team
SSMain DPS Cyno triggers Catalyze with Nahida and Fischl. Zhongli provides shield and ATK buff.
Use Cyno's Electro infusion with Nahida's Dendro to trigger Catalyze, with Fischl providing off-field Electro and Zhongli for protection and buff.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS. Burst infuses Normal ATK with Electro. Triggers Catalyze with Nahida.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Skill provides continuous Electro DMG off-field for Catalyze.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 2pc Gladiator's Finale + 2pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Deals DMG via Skill linking 8 enemies. Burst buffs Skill based on teammates' elements. Triggers Catalyze with Cyno and Fischl.
Weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides shield and ATK buff with Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Cyno Thunder Team #1
SSAn SS-tier team focused on maximizing Electro DMG with Thundersoother and Kazuha's buffs.
Maximize Electro DMG using Thundersoother set bonus and Kazuha's DMG buff and resistance shred.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Cyno's Burst infuses Normal Attack with Electro. Electro DMG maximized by Kazuha and Thundersoother.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Thundersoother
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Elemental Skill provides continuous off-field Electro DMG. DMG maximized by Kazuha and Thundersoother.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Thundersoother
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Groups enemies, applies crowd control, provides DMG buff, reduces Electro resistance with Viridescent Venerer.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Strong shield provides safe environment and activates Tenacity of the Millelith to increase ATK.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Cyno Hyperbloom
SThe DMG of the team is maximized by Hyperbloom triggered by Cyno's Electro, Nahida's Dendro, and Yelan's Hydro, with Zhongli's shield for protection.
Cyno drives Hyperbloom reactions with his Electro-infused attacks while Nahida provides Dendro application and Yelan provides Hydro. Zhongli's shield ensures safe uptime and team ATK boost via Tenacity of the Millelith.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Cyno is the main DPS in the team. His Elemental Burst infuses his Normal ATK with Electro. With aid of Nahida and Yelan, Hyperbloom is triggered to maximize overall DMG.
Weapons: Dragon's Bane
Artifacts: 4pc Flower of Paradise Lost
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Yelan is the Sub DPS in this team. She can provide continuous Hydro attacks off-field, which react with the Electro on enemies applied by Cyno. Her Elemental Burst can also increase the DMG of Cyno via her passive talent.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Nahida mainly deals DMG with her Elemental Skill, which connects up to 8 enemies and deals Dendro DMG while triggering elemental reactions. Her Elemental Burst buffs her Skill based on teammates' elements. With Cyno providing Electro, Catalyze can be triggered. With one Electro and one Hydro character, the Tri-Karma Purification trigger interval is reduced.
Weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment for team members. Using 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith increases the ATK of the whole team.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Cyno Catalyze Team
SSCyno Main DPS, Traveler (Dendro) and Collei Sub DPS, Dori Healer. Team focuses on Catalyze reactions to boost Cyno's damage.
The team maximizes overall DMG through Catalyze reactions, with Cyno as the main Electro DPS and Dendro supports providing off-field Dendro application.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Traveler (Dendro) (Dendro Sub DPS), Collei (Dendro Sub DPS), Dori (Electro Support)
Main DPS. Elemental Burst infuses Normal ATK with Electro. With Dendro aid, triggers Catalyze for max DMG.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Sub DPS. Provides off-field Dendro DMG. Damage is maximized by Catalyze.
Weapons: Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Sub DPS. Provides off-field Dendro DMG to trigger Catalyze.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Gilded Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Healer. Elemental Burst provides healing and energy to other members.
Weapons: Favonius Greatsword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Cyno Catalyze Hyperbloom
SSCyno is a Main DPS in the team. The DMG of the team is maximized by Catalyze and Hyperbloom.
Maximize team DMG by triggering Catalyze and Hyperbloom reactions through Cyno's Electro infusion, Nahida's Dendro application, Yelan's Hydro attacks, and Kuki's Hyperbloom triggers.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Kuki Shinobu (Electro Support)
Cyno's Burst infuses Normal ATK with Electro. With Nahida's Catalyze, overall DMG is maximized.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Gladiator's Finale
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Nahida's Skill connects up to 8 enemies, dealing Dendro DMG and triggering reactions. Her Burst buffs the Skill based on teammates' elements. With two Electro characters, Tri-Karma Purification interval is reduced.
Weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Yelan provides off-field Hydro attacks via her Burst, enabling Hyperbloom and Catalyze. Her passive increases Cyno's DMG.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Kuki heals and triggers Hyperbloom by using her Skill on Dendro cores. With max Elemental Mastery, Hyperbloom DMG becomes significant.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Gilded Dreams
Substats: Elemental Mastery > HP% > Energy Recharge
Cyno Skills
Passive Talents
Featherfall Judgment
Ascension Phase 1Duststalker Bolt DMG is considered Elemental Skill DMG.
Authority Over the Nine Bows
Ascension Phase 4· Pactsworn Pathclearer's Normal Attack DMG is increased by 150% of his Elemental Mastery.
· Duststalker Bolt DMG from his Ascension Talent Featherfall Judgment is increased by 250% of his Elemental Mastery.
The Gift of Silence
PassiveConstellations
Ordinance: Unceasing Vigil
C1You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Featherfall Judgment."
Ceremony: Homecoming of Spirits
C2
Precept: Lawful Enforcer
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Austerity: Forbidding Guard
C4This effect can occur 5 times within one use of Sacred Rite: Wolf's Swiftness.
Funerary Rite: The Passing of Starlight
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Raiment: Just Scales
C6"Day of the Jackal" lasts for 8s. Max 8 stacks. It will be canceled once Pactsworn Pathclearer ends.
A maximum of 1 Duststalker Bolt can be unleashed this way every 0.4s.
You must first unlock the Ascension Talent "Featherfall Judgment."
Outfits
Heart of the Scales
Cyno's outfit. This garb displays the General Mahamatra's dignity and the just principles he sticks by. It was a rather complicated piece to commission due to Cyno's request for the custom-made head ornaments and requires regular maintenance.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Vajrada Amethyst Sliver
1
Vajrada Amethyst Fragment
9
Vajrada Amethyst Chunk
9
Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone
6
Thunderclap Fruitcore
46
Scarab
168
Divining Scroll
18
Sealed Scroll
30
Forbidden Curse Scroll
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | 4 | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | 8 | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | 12 | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | 20 | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Admonition
3
Guide to Admonition
21
Philosophies of Admonition
38
Divining Scroll
6
Sealed Scroll
22
Forbidden Curse Scroll
31
Mudra of the Malefic General
6
Crown of Insight
1
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.1→2 | | | | ||
| Lv.2→3 | | | | ||
| Lv.3→4 | | | | ||
| Lv.4→5 | | | | ||
| Lv.5→6 | | | | ||
| Lv.6→7 | | | | | |
| Lv.7→8 | | | | | |
| Lv.8→9 | | | | | |
| Lv.9→10 | | | | | |