Best Shikanoin Heizou Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
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AnemoTenryou Commission24/7Cervus MinorViolet CourtLooking for the ultimate build for Shikanoin Heizou? This Shikanoin Heizou build guide covers the best weapons, artifacts, main stats, and team compositions in Genshin Impact.
A young prodigy detective from the Tenryou Commission. His senses are sharp and his thoughts are clear.
Best builds for Shikanoin Heizou
Download Build CardANEMO DPS Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and a Skill-cast damage ramp make it the go-to for a skill-heavy rotation. Each Skill use stacks extra DMG%.
ATK%
Grants high base ATK and ATK%, plus a periodic blade attack that scales with ATK. Balanced choice for pure Anemo damage.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and a stacking Anemo DMG bonus that rewards long field time. The movespeed helps with positioning.
CRIT Rate
Boosts ATK and Normal/Charged Attack DMG through a Bond of Life mechanic. Powerful once the passive is active, but requires healing support.
CRIT DMG
Increases CRIT Rate and Normal/Charged Attack DMG when HP changes. Strong for sustained on-field damage alongside a healer.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG plus Normal Attack speed and DMG%. Great for a driver build that spams Normal Attacks between Skill casts.
CRIT Rate
Battle Pass option that boosts Skill, Burst, and Normal Attack DMG after hits. Solid all-rounder with a CRIT Rate mainstat.
ATK%
Provides ATK% and a stacking ATK buff on hits when protected by a shield. Needs a shielder but can output big numbers.
CRIT DMG
Gives a random ATK%, Anemo DMG%, or Elemental Mastery buff on swap. Excellent for quick burst windows, less reliable for sustained fights.
Elemental Mastery
Refines give Elemental Mastery and boost elemental DMG after triggering a reaction. Good for Swirl-heavy teams.
ATK%
Increases ATK% and boosts elemental DMG based on HP fluctuation. A craftable option that rewards a reactive playstyle.
Energy Recharge
Generates elemental particles on crit, helping Burst uptime. Best for a support or hybrid role, not pure damage.
HP%
Swapping to Varka after another character grants up to 48% ATK. Viable for a quickswap Burst playstyle, not for sustained field time.
Energy Recharge
After triggering an Electro-related reaction, it boosts Anemo DMG and restores energy. Niche but useful in Electro-Charged or Overloaded teams.
HP%
Restores energy and heals on Burst, improving survivability. A decent defensive choice when energy recharge is the bottleneck.
Artifacts
2pc adds 15% Anemo DMG; 4pc decreases enemy resistance to elements from Swirl. Essential for reaction-focused DPS builds.
2pc boosts Elemental Skill DMG by 20%; 4pc further increases Skill DMG when off-field. Pairs well if Skill is the main damage source.
2pc boosts Elemental Skill DMG by 20%; 4pc further increases Skill DMG when off-field. Pairs well if Skill is the main damage source.
2pc gives 15% Anemo DMG; 4pc boosts Normal and Charged Attack DMG after a reaction. Good for a charged-attack driver combination.
A generic 2pc bonus providing 15% Anemo DMG. Simple upside that scales all Anemo hits without condition.
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Recommended Primary Stats
Support Weapon Options:
When Heizou's personal damage is low or he focuses on 4VV and his A4, these weapons help.
• Favonius Codex: Lowers team Energy Recharge needs; lets him run less ER.
• Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers: Grants 48% ATK to a teammate, sacrificing his own damage.
• Hakushin Ring: In Electro-Charged teams, buffs Anemo, Hydro, and Electro damage. Refines scale well. Use Anemo DMG artifacts.
• Prototype Amber: Provides team healing when no dedicated healer is present.
ANEMO DPS
Damage output roughly equals Elemental Mastery build outside Electro-Charged. Very low ER needs; at C4, can run 100% Energy Recharge.
Weapon Choices:
• Lost Prayer to the Sacred Winds: Outperforms Skyward Atlas when paired with Bennett.
• The Widsith: Highest single-hit CRIT damage, but long cooldown and inconsistent EM buff often useless for Anemo DPS.
Artifact Sets:
• Viridescent Venerer (4): Use unless another team member already equips it.
REACTION DPS
Heizou gains less from Elemental Mastery than other Anemo users. Still needs talent levels and offensive substats (ATK, CRIT) to match Anemo DPS. Notably better in Electro-Charged teams.
Artifact Sets:
• Noblesse Oblige (4): Only if another teammate already holds 4VV.
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Best teams for Shikanoin Heizou
Discover the best teams for Shikanoin Heizou, including F2P-friendly team comps for every playstyle.
Heizou Anemo Swirl Team
SSAn SS-tier team built around Shikanoin Heizou's on-field Anemo DMG, with Faruzan amplifying his Swirl and Anemo DMG, Yelan providing off-field Hydro, and Bennett buffing ATK and healing.
Heizou's high Anemo DMG is amplified by Faruzan's Anemo RES shred and DMG bonus, while Yelan's off-field Hydro lets Heizou trigger Swirl reactions. Bennett's ATK buff and healing round out the team.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Faruzan (Anemo Support), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS. Boosts team Elemental Mastery and spreads elemental attachments. Can use Viridescent Venerer to shred enemy Elemental RES.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Desert Pavilion Chronicle
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > ATK
Support. Elemental Burst lowers Anemo RES and increases Heizou's DMG. At C6, grants extra CRIT DMG.
Weapons: Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Sub DPS. Fires continuous off-field Hydro attacks to enable Swirl and reaction damage.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Support. Elemental Burst provides a massive ATK buff and healing to the team.
Weapons: Sapwood Blade
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > HP% > HP
Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team #1
SS Tier Vaporize team with Shikanoin Heizou as the main DPS, supported by Xingqiu, Xiangling, and Bennett.
Use Xiangling's Burst to apply Pyro, Xingqiu to trigger Vaporize, and Heizou as the on-field driver with Viridescent Venerer to shred Hydro/Pyro RES.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS. Increases teammates' Elemental Mastery and shreds enemy RES with Viridescent Venerer.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > ATK
Sub DPS. His DMG is amplified by Vaporize, applying Hydro for reactions.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Heart of Depth
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sub DPS. 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%
Healer/Support. Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to the team.
Weapons: Skyward Blade, Favonius Sword
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: HP% > HP > 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
| 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 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
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Shikanoin Heizou?+
The best artifact set for Shikanoin Heizou is the 4-piece Viridescent Venerer set.
What is the best weapon for Shikanoin Heizou?+
The best weapon for Shikanoin Heizou is Kagura's Verity.
What main stats should I focus on for Shikanoin Heizou?+
Prioritize ATK%, Anemo DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Shikanoin Heizou?+
Upgrade Shikanoin Heizou's talents in this order: Skill > Normal Attack > Burst.
What are the best teams for Shikanoin Heizou?+
Some of the best teams for Shikanoin Heizou are Heizou Anemo Swirl Team, Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team #1, Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team #2, Shikanoin Heizou Electro-Charged #1, Heizou Electro-Charged Conductor.