Genshin Impact Ganyu Build
Bow 
Cryo Yuehai Pavilion 2/12 Sinae Unicornis Taishan Mansion The secretary at Yuehai Pavilion. The blood of the qilin, an illuminated beast, flows within her veins.
Best builds for Ganyu
MELT DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG substat. Passive boosts Charged Attack after hitting weak points, perfect for Ganyu's aimed shots.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and massive Charged Attack bonus based on Elemental Mastery, ideal for Melt.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG substat. Passive boosts Charged Attack when shielded, easily maintained with Zhongli.
CRIT DMG
Unconditional DMG% increase and high CRIT DMG, works in any team without conditions.
ATK%
Classic choice. Powerful Charged Attack buff that stacks with flight time, excelling at long range.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate substat. Passive requires stacks from various actions; viable if occasionally using Skill or Burst.
CRIT Rate
Solid stat stick with CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG from passive. Small AoE proc adds minor damage.
CRIT DMG
CRIT DMG substat, but passive requires Normal Attack stacks; less ideal for Ganyu's playstyle.
ATK%
Provides Elemental Mastery and CRIT Rate, but passive boosts Skill/Burst; situational.
ATK%
Craftable. Boosts Normal/Charged Attack at full energy—no downside since Burst is skipped.
CRIT Rate
High base ATK and CRIT Rate passive on weak point hit, good for aimed shot consistency.
ATK%
Craftable. Boosts ATK after hitting weak points, excellent for sustained aimed shot damage.
Artifacts
35% Charged Attack bonus and 80 Elemental Mastery, tailor-made for Melt.
50% Normal/Charged Attack bonus at energy cost; since Burst is skipped, no downside.
Up to 230 Elemental Mastery in reaction-heavy teams. Requires consistent Melt triggers.
Best for Freeze. In Melt, only 2-piece CRIT Rate is useful; 4-piece wasted.
18% ATK and 50% DMG% after triggering reactions, but requires constant burnout; less consistent.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Elemental Mastery / ATK%
Cryo DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Ganyu's
FREEZE DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT Rate
High CRIT Rate substat eases building. Stack stacks with Skill and Burst before charged shots.
CRIT DMG
Massive CRIT DMG and ATK% bonuses from movement gimmick; easy to maintain in freeze.
CRIT DMG
Excellent CRIT DMG stick. Passive increases Cryo DMG after Swirl or Freeze.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and unconditional DMG% buff. Short range isn't a drawback for freeze.
CRIT DMG
Provides ATK% and normal/charged attack DMG. Can stack with Skill use before charging.
CRIT Rate
Balanced CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. Extra AoE proc is nice.
ATK%
Classic choice: boost to charged attack DMG increases with flight time. Strong for freeze.
ATK%
Good free-to-play option with ATK% substat. Passive requires healer to maximize DMG%.
ATK%
Best craftable for freeze. Passive triggers on weak point hits, granting ATK%.
ATK%
Team energy-based DMG% bonus. Works well in freeze with high-energy Hydro and Anemo supports.
Artifacts
Run as 4-piece for the full CRIT Rate bonus. Prioritize CRIT DMG and ATK% sands/goblet/circlet.
Run as 4-piece for the full CRIT Rate bonus. Prioritize CRIT DMG and ATK% sands/goblet/circlet.
Fontaine set that increases CRIT Rate when HP changes. Viable with a healer, but Blizzard Strayer is still better for freeze.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Cryo DMG Bonus
CRIT DMG
With Blizzard Strayer (4), aim for roughly 30–45%
MONO CRYO DPS Build
Weapons
Artifacts
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Cryo DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
When equipping the Blizzard Strayer 4‑piece set, Ganyu reaches maximum
Ganyu Cryo MELT DPS:
Ganyu's Level 2 Charged Shot applies two instances of Cryo due to separate ICD, enabling two Melt triggers. Charged Attacks are the primary damage source; Skill and Burst contribution is negligible in most scenarios.
Weapon Choices: Amos' Bow – Level 2 Charge Shot Bloom extends flight time, granting 3 stacks even at point-blank. Flower-Wreathed Feathers scales very well with refinements; at [R5] it beats The First Great Magic. Hamayumi prefers Wanderer's Troupe (4); high refinements outperform Thundering Pulse and Skyward Harp. Scion of the Blazing Sun at [R5] beats Thundering Pulse and Skyward Harp. Prototype Crescent at high refinement with passive uptime can match Skyward Harp; performance drops if enemies lack weak spots.
Artifact Sets: Shimenawa's Reminiscence (4) vs Wanderer's Troupe (4) – 5 Charged Attacks within 10s favors Shimenawa, but difficult; Wanderer's Troupe deals more damage for most players. Unfinished Reverie outperforms both if consistent burn is applied.
Talent Priority: Burst is low priority in Melt builds; avoid casting it to prevent stealing Melt.
FREEZE DPS:
In Cryo freeze teams, Burst is the main damage source; Charged Attacks are used only during downtime. With Shenhe, weapons with CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG or DMG% are slightly favored.
Weapon Choices: Polar Star – high CRIT Rate makes optimization harder. Amos' Bow underperforms other 5-star options in quickswap rotations (Ganyu Mona Venti Diona). Song of Stillness assumes healing before Burst. Prototype Crescent requires weak spot hit before Burst; at [R5] close to Skyward Harp. Mouun's Moon performance varies with team burst cost; at [R5] similar to Thundering Pulse.
Artifact Sets: Marechaussee Hunter (4) only with Furina; slightly worse than Blizzard Strayer (4).
MONO CRYO DPS:
Uses Blizzard Strayer (4) and Cryo Resonance; Ganyu deals damage via both Charged Attacks and Burst.
Weapon Choices: Amos' Bow underperforms Skyward Harp with Shenhe. Flower-Wreathed Feathers at [R5] similar to Prototype Crescent [R5]. Prototype Crescent needs weak spot before Burst; at [R5] slightly better (without Shenhe) or worse (with) than Skyward Harp. Mouun's Moon varies with team burst cost; performs better with Shenhe. Song of Stillness assumes healing. Flower-Wreathed Feathers scales well with refinements; at [R5] closer to Amos' Bow.
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Best teams for Ganyu
Ganyu Permafrost
SSA permafrost team using Ayaka as main DPS, Ganyu as sub DPS, Kazuha for support, and Xingqiu for Hydro application to trigger Freeze.
Combine Cryo and Hydro to continuously freeze enemies, while Kazuha groups and buffs damage.
Team composition: Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Main DPS), Ganyu (Cryo Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS)
Deals damage primarily through Burst. Her Cryo reacts with Xingqiu's Hydro to trigger Freeze.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides off-field Cryo application with Burst, contributing to Freeze alongside Ayaka.
Weapons: Amos' Bow, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Groups enemies, provides Anemo Swirl resistance shred, and buffs team Cryo damage.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Burst applies consistent Hydro to enable Freeze with Ayaka and Ganyu.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Ganyu Permafrost
SSThis team focuses on Freezing enemies using Cryo from Ganyu and Hydro from Mona. Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro for consistent Freeze.
Use Mona's Hydro application and Venti's grouping to enable Ganyu to constantly trigger Freeze on enemies, locking them in place while dealing Cryo damage.
Team composition: Ganyu (Cryo Main DPS), Mona (Hydro Support), Diona (Cryo Support), Venti (Anemo Sub DPS)
Main Cryo DPS who triggers Freeze with Elemental Burst and charged shots.
Weapons: Hunter's Path, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides Hydro application and DMG buff via Elemental Burst.
Weapons: Skyward Atlas, Favonius Codex, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
Provides shields and healing, and helps generate Cryo particles for Ganyu's Elemental Burst.
Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Groups enemies with Elemental Burst and spreads Hydro for consistent Freeze.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Ganyu Permafrost Team #2
SSGanyu is the Main DPS. Her Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Mona to trigger Freezing.
Ganyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Mona to trigger Freezing.
Team composition: Ganyu (Cryo Main DPS), Mona (Hydro Support), Diona (Cryo Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support)
Ganyu's Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Mona to trigger Freezing.
Weapons: Amos' Bow, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Mona’s Elemental Burst can provide DMG increase, and she attaches Hydro element to enemies with aid of Kazuha.
Weapons: Skyward Atlas, Favonius Codex, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
Diona’s shield provides safe environment for team members, and help boost the Energy Recharge of Ganyu’s Elemental Burst.
Weapons: Sacrificial Bow, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Maiden Beloved
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Kazuha can assist the team by grouping enemies together, applying crowd control, provide DMG buff to teammates and reduce Elemental Resistance of enemies.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Ganyu Permafrost Team #2
SSA permafrost team that uses Cryo and Hydro to constantly Freeze enemies.
Ganyu's Burst provides off-field Cryo application while Kokomi's Skill applies Hydro, enabling constant Freeze. Ayaka deals massive Burst damage and Kazuha provides crowd control and Anemo resistance shred.
Team composition: Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Main DPS), Ganyu (Cryo Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro Support), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support)
Ayaka's Burst deals high Cryo DMG and provides consistent Freeze.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Ganyu's Burst provides off-field Cryo DMG and additional Freeze uptime.
Weapons: Hunter's Path, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Kokomi's Skill applies Hydro every 2s, triggers Tenacity of the Millelith, and heals the team.
Weapons: Everlasting Moonglow, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > HP > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Kazuha groups enemies, provides DMG buff, and reduces Anemo RES with Viridescent Venerer.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Ganyu Permafrost Team #3
SSA permafrost team focusing on Cryo DMG from Ganyu and Shenhe combined with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze, with Venti grouping enemies.
Ganyu and Shenhe deal Cryo DMG that reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze, locking enemies in place while Venti groups them for continuous crowd control.
Team composition: Ganyu (Cryo Main DPS), Shenhe (Cryo Sub DPS), Venti (Anemo Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro Support)
Deals Cryo DMG via Burst, reacting with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze.
Weapons: Hunter's Path, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides ATK Bonus to Ganyu and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.
Weapons: Calamity Queller, Wavebreaker's Fin
Artifacts: 2pc Gladiator's Finale + 2pc Shimenawa's Reminiscence
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Groups enemies with Burst and spreads Hydro from Kokomi to nearby foes.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Support/Healer. Skill applies Hydro every 2s, triggering Freeze and proccing Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Everlasting Moonglow, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > HP > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Ganyu Melting Team #1
SSA powerful team where Ganyu triggers Melt on Pyro-affected enemies, dealing massive damage.
Ganyu's charged attacks trigger Melt reactions on enemies affected by Pyro from Xiangling's Elemental Burst, with Zhongli providing shielding and Bennett providing ATK buff and healing.
Team composition: Ganyu (Cryo Main DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Ganyu's Charged Attack can trigger the Melt reaction.
Weapons: Hunter's Path, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Xiangling's Elemental Burst provides a huge amount of DMG from off-field.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Zhongli's shield provides a safe environment for team members and increases ATK of the whole team using Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge > DEF%
Bennett's Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to other members.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Ganyu Melting Team #2
SSA Melt team that uses Bennett and Nahida to create Burning, which Ganyu then melts for massive damage.
Ganyu triggers Melt on Burning enemies applied by Bennett and Nahida, maximizing damage.
Team composition: Ganyu (Cryo Main DPS), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Charged Attack deals high DMG and provides Cryo attachment for triggering Melt.
Weapons: Hunter's Path, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 4pc Wanderer's Troupe
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Elemental Skill connects up to 8 enemies, dealing Dendro DMG, and Burst buffs Skill based on teammates' elements.
Weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Elemental Mastery > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shield provides safe environment and increases team ATK with Tenacity of the Millelith.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge > DEF%
Healer and triggers Burning using Skill; maximizing Elemental Mastery makes Burning DMG significant.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Elemental Mastery > HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Ganyu Skills
Passive Talents
Undivided Heart
Ascension Phase 1
Harmony Between Heaven and Earth
Ascension Phase 4
Preserved for the Hunt
PassiveConstellations
Dew-Drinker
C1A 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.
The Auspicious
C2
Cloud-Strider
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Westward Sojourn
C4Increased 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
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
The Clement
C6Outfits
Twilight Blossom
A light and graceful festive outfit accented mainly in black nightshade and cerulean blue. Its hair accessory is as radiant as the Qingxin — a pairing that Ganyu is most fond of.
Frostdew Trail
Ganyu's outfit. Elegant clothes blessed by the mighty and illuminated adepti.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Shivada Jade Sliver
1
Shivada Jade Fragment
9
Shivada Jade Chunk
9
Shivada Jade Gemstone
6
Hoarfrost Core
46
Qingxin
168
Whopperflower Nectar
18
Shimmering Nectar
30
Energy Nectar
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 Diligence
3
Guide to Diligence
21
Philosophies of Diligence
38
Whopperflower Nectar
6
Shimmering Nectar
22
Energy Nectar
31
Shadow of the Warrior
6
Crown of Insight
1
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