Best Cyno Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.1)
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ElectroTemple of Silence23/6Lupus AureusSteeple of IgnoranceLooking for the ultimate build for Cyno? This Cyno build guide covers the best weapons, artifacts, main stats, and team compositions in Genshin Impact.
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
Download Build CardQUICKBLOOM / HYPERBLOOM DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT Rate
Converts Elemental Mastery into ATK and CRIT Rate, directly boosting both Hyperbloom and Aggravate damage. EM stacking makes this the best-in-slot.
CRIT Rate
Provides a mix of ATK and Elemental Mastery after triggering reactions, supporting both Hyperbloom and Aggravate damage.
CRIT Rate
High CRIT Rate and stacking ATK boost make it a strong generalist option, though it lacks EM for Hyperbloom.
CRIT Rate
EM substat and passive that further boosts Elemental Mastery and ATK after reactions, ideal for Hyperbloom triggers.
CRIT Rate
EM substat and passive that boosts ATK and Elemental Mastery after Skill use, directly increasing Hyperbloom damage.
CRIT DMG
ATK% substat with a passive that grants Elemental Mastery after reactions, balancing ATK and EM for mixed Aggravate and Hyperbloom damage.
CRIT DMG
Massive CRIT DMG and ATK from HP conversion, but lacks EM; best in teams where Aggravate damage is significant.
CRIT Rate
Budget option with high CRIT Rate; useful for early-game Aggravate builds but offers no EM for Hyperbloom.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate substat and ATK boost from passive make it a reliable damage option, though it lacks EM for reaction scaling.
CRIT DMG
EM substat and passive that boosts Elemental Mastery further, maximizing Hyperbloom damage.
Elemental Mastery
EM substat helps Hyperbloom, while the passive restores energy and boosts Skill DMG, easing burst uptime.
ATK%
ATK% substat and passive that grants ATK and Elemental Mastery after reactions, supporting both damage types.
Energy Recharge
Energy Recharge substat solves burst uptime, and the passive's CRIT Rate and extra hits add damage, though EM is missing.
Energy Recharge
Energy Recharge substat and particles from passive help maintain burst uptime, but it provides no direct damage stats for reactions.
Artifacts
4-piece reduces Skill CD after reactions, enabling more frequent casts and higher Aggravate and Hyperbloom uptime.
Massive Elemental Mastery and ATK buffs from 4-piece, directly increasing Hyperbloom and Aggravate damage.
4-piece boosts Hyperbloom damage by up to 40% and grants Elemental Mastery after triggering reactions, maximizing reaction damage.
2-piece provides 80 Elemental Mastery, a simple boost for Hyperbloom when not using a full 4-piece.
4-piece boosts Normal Attack DMG, a significant part of the damage output, but lacks EM for reaction scaling.
4-piece grants up to 36% CRIT Rate when HP changes, syncing with Furina teams; the Normal Attack DMG bonus helps burst damage.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
Rotations:
Thundering Fury (4): E N1 Q E 6[N4E]
Non-Thundering Fury: E N1 Q N2E 3[N5 N2E]
*E = Elemental Skill, N = Normal Attack, Q = Elemental Burst.
Detailed weapon calcs: Aggravate | Quickbloom
Quickbloom/Hyperbloom DPS
Build a mix of talent, Aggravate, and Hyperbloom damage with a Hydro unit on the team.
Weapons
• Ballad of the Fjords [R5] outranks Disaster and Remorse.
• Deathmatch [R5] outranks Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.
• Skyward Spine matches or beats White Tassel [R5] when its ATK Speed lands more Normal Attacks.
• Energy Recharge weapons are worth it in energy-starved teams lacking a Favonius weapon or a second Electro unit.
Artifacts
• Marechaussee Hunter (4): only alongside Furina, a Quickbloom variant needing teamwide healing (ideally Baizhu); similar output to Gilded Dreams (4).
Main Stats
Any mix of Elemental Mastery, Electro DMG Bonus, and Crit Rate/CRIT DMG works. Under heavy Hydro application the top combo is EM Sands, Electro DMG Goblet, EM Circlet — but values sit close, so let substats decide.
Aggravate DPS
The Burst swaps stance and deals Electro damage counted as Normal Attack damage, so Burst DMG buffs do nothing. This build chases personal damage with Dendro and Electro allies.
Weapons
• Skyward Spine may match or beat White Tassel [R5] when ATK Speed lands more Normal Attacks.
• Ballad of the Fjords [R5] sits slightly below Disaster and Remorse.
• Deathmatch [R5] beats Primordial Jade Winged-Spear.
• Energy Recharge weapons are wanted in energy-starved teams without a Favonius weapon or a second Electro unit.
Artifacts
• Thundering Fury (4): best under optimal conditions. Extra Skill casts fix energy when he is the sole Electro unit, but off-cooldown casts can miss Endseer windows — bring a shielder.
• Gilded Dreams (4): beats Gladiator's Finale (4) on Staff of the Scarlet Sands and White Tassel.
• Thundersoother (4): beats Gladiator's Finale (4) at 100% uptime, though that is infeasible on most teams.
Main Stats
• Sands: Elemental Mastery vs ATK% hinges on weapon and team — test both or run an optimizer.
• Circlet: with Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Elemental Mastery is a valid main stat.
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Best teams for Cyno
Discover the best teams for Cyno, including F2P-friendly team comps for every playstyle.
Cyno Chaos Core: Aggravate, Burgeon & Hyperbloom
SSA four-element seed engine — Hydro makes Dendro Cores, Pyro detonates them into Burgeon, and Electro can also convert them via Hyperbloom. Thoma C6 is the listed requirement; Aggravate uptime depends on keeping a Quicken aura alive between detonations.
Hydro from Xingqiu seeds Dendro Cores that Thoma detonates for Burgeon while Cyno keeps Quicken rolling for Aggravate. Nahida supplies the linked Dendro and Elemental Mastery that all three reactions scale from.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Nahida (Dendro Support), Thoma (Pyro Support)
Drives the team during Burst Pactsworn Pathclearer. Time Skill with Endseer to fire Judication and Duststalker Bolts, and build Energy Recharge so the field window never drops.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Rain Swords fire coordinated Hydro on Normal Attacks and add damage reduction plus interruption resistance for Cyno's long window. Fund his Burst fully — the small heal cannot replace a healer.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
Links Dendro damage and grants Elemental Mastery to the active character inside her Burst. Re-mark fresh enemies, and keep Deepwood Memories up to shred Dendro RES for seeds.
Weapons: A Thousand Floating Dreams, Sacrificial Fragments
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge
Shields and releases Pyro waves during Normal Attacks, detonating Dendro Cores for Burgeon. Level and Elemental Mastery drive the explosions; the EM build trades shield size for damage.
Weapons: Kitain Cross Spear, Favonius Lance
Artifacts: 4pc Flower of Paradise Lost
Substats: Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery > HP%
Cyno Electro-Charged Taser Drive
SSCyno drives coordinated Electro and Hydro attacks, stacking Electro-Charged while Xingqiu and Beidou add damage reduction and interruption resistance.
There is no dedicated healer on this lineup, so sustain depends on the encounter; swap in a healer if the fight punishes chip damage.
Cyno stays on field during Pactsworn Pathclearer while Beidou, Yelan, and Xingqiu fire coordinated off-field Electro and Hydro hits from Normal Attacks, chaining Electro-Charged. Defensive utility comes from Rain Swords and Beidou's Burst rather than from healing.
Team composition: Cyno (Electro Main DPS), Beidou (Electro Sub DPS), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Support)
On-field driver during Pactsworn Pathclearer. Cast Burst for the longer field window and time Skills with Endseer to trigger Judication and Duststalker Bolts.
Weapons: Staff of the Scarlet Sands, Deathmatch
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Elemental Mastery > ATK%
Off-field Electro discharges when Normal or Charged Attacks land, plus damage reduction and interruption resistance. Burst chains scale up with multiple targets. Serpent Spine is a paid Battle Pass weapon.
Weapons: Skyward Pride, Serpent Spine
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
Coordinated Hydro during Normal Attack sequences plus a ramping damage buff for the active character. HP scaling means ATK% does nothing for her Burst.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > HP%
Coordinated Hydro on Normal Attacks, damage reduction and interruption resistance. Fund his Burst for the whole on-field window; Rain Sword healing is too limited to replace a real healer.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK%
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 | | | | | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Cyno?+
The best artifact set for Cyno is the 4-piece Thundering Fury set.
What is the best weapon for Cyno?+
The best weapon for Cyno is Staff of the Scarlet Sands.
What main stats should I focus on for Cyno?+
Prioritize Elemental Mastery, Electro DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Cyno?+
Upgrade Cyno's talents in this order: Burst > Skill > Normal Attack.
What are the best teams for Cyno?+
Some of the best teams for Cyno are Cyno Chaos Core: Aggravate, Burgeon & Hyperbloom, Cyno Electro-Charged Taser Drive, Cyno Aggravate SS Tier — Nahida Quicken Core, Cyno Mono Electro Hypercarry — Kazuha Swirl Battery, Cyno Hyperbloom — S Tier Electro Dendro Team, Cyno Aggravate #3 — Double Dendro Quicken Battery, Cyno Quickbloom: Hyperbloom & Aggravate Core, Cyno Stellar-Conduct Hypercarry Team Guide.