Genshin Impact Shikanoin Heizou Build
Catalyst 
Anemo Tenryou Commission 24/7 Cervus Minor Violet Court A young prodigy detective from the Tenryou Commission. His senses are sharp and his thoughts are clear.
Best builds for Shikanoin Heizou
ANEMO DPS Build
Weapons
Artifacts
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK%
Anemo DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
REACTION DPS Build
Weapons
Artifacts
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Elemental Mastery
Elemental Mastery
Elemental Mastery
Regading Support Weapon Options:
In teams where Heizou's damage is less potent, or his goal is to support the team with 4VV and his A4, he can choose to run one of the following weapons.
* Favonius Codex: This weapon can help lower ER requirements for the team, as well as allow Heizou to run less ER on himself.
* Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers: This weapon offers a colossal 48% ATK buff to a party member at the expense of Heizou's damage.
* Hakushin Ring: In Electro-Charged teams, this can be used to buff both Anemo, Hydro, and Electro damage, and scales well with refinements. It is recommended to run Anemo DMG based artifacts on this build.
* Prototype Amber: In teams where there is no healer, Shikanoin Heizou can use this weapon to help the team's survivability.
ANEMO DPS:
Shikanoin Heizou's Anemo DPS build is roughly equal to his Elemental Mastery build assuming he isn't being used in an Electro-Charged team. He has very low Energy Recharge needs; At C4, he can run 100% Energy Recharge.
Regarding Weapon Choices:
* Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds: In teams where Shikanoin Heizou and Bennett are used in the same team, this weapon is better than Skyward Atlas.
* The Widsith: The Widsith provides the highest possible critical hit single strike damage for Heizou. However, its long cooldown leads it to lack consistency, and it has a chance of obtaining the relatively useless EM buff for Anemo DPS Heizou.
Regarding Artifact Sets:
* Viridescent Venerer (4): Heizou should use this set unless someone else in the team has it.
REACTION DPS:
Shikanoin Heizou does not get the same benefits from an EM build as other Anemo users do. He still has to level his talents, and allocate substats into offensive substats such as attack and crit to equal Anemo DPS. However, it is notably better than Anemo DPS build if used in Electro-Charged teams.
Regarding Artifact Sets:
* Noblesse Oblige (4): Only use this set if you already have a Viridescent Venerer (4) user on your team
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Best teams for Shikanoin Heizou
Shikanoin Heizou Anemo Team
SSShikanoin Heizou is the on-field Anemo DPS, supported by Faruzan for Anemo RES shred and CRIT DMG boost (C6), Yelan for off-field Hydro application, and Bennett for ATK buff and healing.
Stack Faruzan's Anemo resistance reduction and CRIT DMG bonus, Yelan's off-field Hydro for Swirl reactions, and Bennett's massive ATK buff to maximize Shikanoin Heizou's damage.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Faruzan (Anemo Support), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS equipped with Desert Pavilion Chronicle to boost Anemo damage. Utilizes teammates' buffs for maximum damage.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Desert Pavilion Chronicle
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > ATK
Provides Anemo RES decrease and CRIT DMG bonus to Shikanoin Heizou via her Burst, especially potent at C6.
Weapons: Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Off-field Hydro damage dealer who provides consistent Hydro application for Swirl reactions.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides massive ATK buff and healing with his Burst, enabling higher damage for the team.
Weapons: Sapwood Blade
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > HP% > HP
Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team #1
SShikanoin Heizou as Main DPS, with Xingqiu and Xiangling triggering Vaporize, supported by Bennett.
Maximize team DMG through Vaporize reactions. Heizou reduces enemy RES with Viridescent Venerer and boosts team Elemental Mastery.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Increases Elemental Mastery of teammates and reduces enemy's elemental RES with Viridescent Venerer.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
DMG amplified by Vaporize in this team.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Heart of Depth
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Elemental Burst provides continuous Pyro application for Xingqiu to trigger Vaporize.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Elemental Burst provides huge ATK buff and healing.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team #2
SShikanoin Heizou is the Main DPS. The DMG of whole team is maximized by Vaporization.
Heizou drives on-field while Yelan and Xiangling provide off-field Hydro and Pyro for Vaporize. Bennett provides ATK buff and healing.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Increases Elemental Mastery of teammates and spreads elemental attachment. Viridescent Venerer reduces enemy's elemental RES.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > ATK
Provides continuous Hydro off-field attacks for Vaporize. Her Burst increases Shikanoin Heizou's DMG via passive.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Her Burst provides huge DMG and continuous Pyro application for Vaporize.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
His Burst provides ATK buff and healing.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Heizou Electro-Charged Driver
SShikanoin Heizou spreads Electro and Hydro to trigger Electro-Charged. Reduces enemy Elemental Resistance with Swirl.
Heizou uses Normal Attacks to trigger Swirl and reduce enemy RES, while teammates apply Hydro and Electro for Electro-Charged reactions.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro Support)
He can deal Swirl damage with Normal Attacks and reduce enemy Elemental Resistance.
Weapons: Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
His DMG is amplified by Electro-Charged in this team.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Heart of Depth
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Oz provides continuous Electro attachment off-field, working with Kokomi to trigger Electro-Charged.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
The Elemental Skill’s attacks trigger Hydro every 2s, and each damage triggers Tenacity of the Millelith(4).
Weapons: Everlasting Moonglow, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > HP > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Shikanoin Heizou Electro-Charged #2
AShikanoin Heizou acts as on-field driver, spreading <element anemo>Anemo</element> to swirl <element electro>Electro</element> and <element hydro>Hydro</element>, reducing enemy RES with Viridescent Venerer while Fischl, Beidou, and Xingqiu provide off-field <element electro>Electro</element> and <element hydro>Hydro</element> to trigger Electro-Charged.
Heizou drives Electro-Charged reactions by swirling Electro and Hydro from off-field supports, while Viridescent Venerer shreds enemy RES.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS)
Helps spread <element electro>Electro</element> and <element hydro>Hydro</element> from teammates to trigger Electro-Charged.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > ATK
Oz provides continuous <element electro>Electro</element> attachment even at backstage, which works with Xingqiu to trigger Electro-Charged.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Elemental Burst provides <element electro>Electro</element> attachment even at backstage, which works with Xingqiu to trigger Electro-Charged.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Elemental Burst attaches <element hydro>Hydro</element> to enemies continuously, reacting with Beidou and Oz's <element electro>Electro</element> DMG to trigger Electro-Charged.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Shikanoin Heizou Skills
Passive Talents
Paradoxical Practice
Ascension Phase 1
Penetrative Reasoning
Ascension Phase 4
Pre-Existing Guilt
PassiveNot stackable with Passive Talents that provide the exact same effects.
Constellations
Named Juvenile Casebook
C1
Investigative Collection
C2
Esoteric Puzzle Book
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Tome of Lies
C4One Windmuster Kick can regenerate a total of 13.5 Energy for Heizou in this manner.
Secret Archive
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Curious Casefiles
C6Outfits
Spirited Valor
Shikanoin Heizou's outfit. Having taken his outer coat off and tucked it around his waist, the Tenryou Commission detective cuts quite the dashing figure.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Vayuda Turquoise Sliver
1
Vayuda Turquoise Fragment
9
Vayuda Turquoise Chunk
9
Vayuda Turquoise Gemstone
6
Runic Fang
46
Onikabuto
168
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
18
Silver Raven Insignia
30
Golden Raven Insignia
36
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Transience
3
Guide to Transience
21
Philosophies of Transience
38
Treasure Hoarder Insignia
6
Silver Raven Insignia
22
Golden Raven Insignia
31
The Meaning of Aeons
6
Crown of Insight
1
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