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
CRIT Rate
Converts Elemental Mastery into ATK% and grants bonus based on EM after Skill hits. Ideal for EM-stacked Cyno.
CRIT Rate
Provides Elemental Mastery and CRIT Rate when team has at least 3 different elements, common in quickbloom.
CRIT Rate
Decent CRIT Rate and ATK% passive that works in multi-target or solo situations.
CRIT Rate
Grants Elemental Mastery to the wielder and party, boosting Hyperbloom damage for the whole team.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and ATK% based on HP. Effective if Cyno's HP is managed, but less EM synergy.
CRIT Rate
3-star option with CRIT Rate and Normal Attack DMG% passive, good for early game or budget builds.
ATK%
Event weapon providing ATK% and Elemental Mastery after triggering reactions.
Elemental Mastery
Provides Energy Recharge and Elemental Mastery, easing burst uptime and reaction damage.
Elemental Mastery
High Elemental Mastery and bonus damage against enemies affected by Hydro or Electro, common in hyperbloom.
Energy Recharge
High Energy Recharge and CRIT Rate, plus a vacuum effect. Prioritizes burst uptime over EM.
Energy Recharge
Generates energy particles for the team. Use if Cyno needs help with burst uptime, sacrifices personal damage.
Artifacts
2-piece gives 15% Electro DMG Bonus, useful if running a 2-piece/2-piece combination.
4-piece grants Elemental Mastery and ATK% based on team composition, boosting both personal and reaction damage.
4-piece boosts Hyperbloom damage by 40% and an additional 80% for 10s after triggering a reaction. Maximizes core damage.
Second 2-piece set for 80 Elemental Mastery to further increase reaction damage when 4-piece bonuses are less effective.
2-piece grants 18% ATK%, a general damage increase for Cyno's attacks.
2-piece increases CRIT Rate when HP changes. Cyno can trigger this via Burning or self-damage, but less reliable.
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 off Elemental Mastery; perfect for Aggravate and provides high CRIT Rate.
CRIT Rate
High base ATK and CRIT Rate substat; passive grants ATK and DMG on hit.
CRIT Rate
Increases Normal Attack DMG by 48%; CRIT Rate substat; excellent 3-star option.
CRIT Rate
Provides Elemental Mastery when team has three different elements; triggers easily in Aggravate teams.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and ATK bonus based on HP; consistent damage boost.
CRIT Rate
ATK% substat; passive increases ATK after triggering Aggravate, synergizing with reaction play.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate substat; passive boosts ATK and DEF when fighting multiple or single enemies.
Energy Recharge
Energy Recharge helps burst uptime; CRIT Rate and attack speed improve damage.
Elemental Mastery
Elemental Mastery substat; passive refunds energy after Skill, easing rotation.
Energy Recharge
Generates energy particles for team; Energy Recharge ensures burst uptime, but lower personal damage.
Artifacts
4-piece reduces Skill cooldown and boosts Aggravate DMG by 20%; best in slot for reaction spam.
2-piece provides 18% ATK; 4-piece boosts Normal Attack DMG by 35%, boosting sustained damage.
2-piece gives 80 Elemental Mastery; 4-piece grants ATK and EM based on party composition, ideal for Aggravate.
Two 2-piece sets granting 18% ATK each (e.g., Gladiator + Shimenawa); simple but effective stat stick.
4-piece increases DMG against enemies affected by <element electro>Electro</element> by 35%; works but requires consistent electro aura.
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)
Calculations can be found here.
Quickbloom/Hyperbloom DPS
For Quickbloom or Hyperbloom, Cyno mixes talent, Aggravate, and Hyperbloom damage with a Hydro teammate. This is his strongest loadout at C0. Above C2, Aggravate teams become more competitive.
Weapon Rankings Assuming Significant Hydro Application from an Off‑Field Unit
Energy Recharge weapons are useful when energy is tight—e.g., without another Favonius weapon or an Electro battery. Skyward Spine can match or beat White Tassel R5 if its ATK Speed allows more Normal Attacks.
Artifact Sets
Marechaussee Hunter (4) works only with Furina in a Quickbloom variant needing reliable teamwide healing (ideally Baizhu). It performs similarly to Gilded Dreams (4).
Main Stat Choices
Any combination of Elemental Mastery, Electro DMG Bonus, and CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG works. With consistent Hydro application, highest damage uses Elemental Mastery Sands, Electro DMG Bonus Goblet, Elemental Mastery Circlet. Main stats are extremely close; substats decide.
Aggravate DPS
As an Aggravate DPS, Cyno uses his Burst to enter a stance dealing Electro damage. This counts as Normal Attack damage, so Burst damage buffs do not apply. He focuses on high personal damage with other Dendro and Electro characters.
Weapon Choices
Use Skyward Spine only if Energy Recharge is needed; otherwise avoid. Its ATK Speed can help land more Normal Attacks, matching White Tassel R5. Kitain Cross Spear is very competitive without an Electro battery. Deathmatch at R5 performs like Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.
Artifact Sets
Thundering Fury (4) is best in optimal conditions, especially as the sole Electro character—extra Skill casts help energy. Using Skill off cooldown may miss Endseer windows; a shielder is recommended. Gilded Dreams (4) beats Gladiator's Finale (4) on Staff of the Scarlet Sands and White Tassel. Thundersoother (4) outperforms Gladiator if 100% uptime is possible, but rarely feasible.
Main Stat Choices
Sands Elemental Mastery vs ATK% depends on weapon and team; test or use an optimizer. With Staff of the Scarlet Sands, an Elemental Mastery circlet can be used.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Lv.4→5 | | | | ||
| Lv.5→6 | | | | ||
| Lv.6→7 | | | | | |
| Lv.7→8 | | | | | |
| Lv.8→9 | | | | | |
| Lv.9→10 | | | | | |