Best Tighnari Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
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DendroGandharva Ville29/12Vulpes ZerdaSteeple of IgnoranceLooking for the ultimate build for Tighnari? This Tighnari build guide covers the best weapons, artifacts, main stats, and team compositions in Genshin Impact.
A young researcher well-versed in botany who currently serves as a Forest Watcher in Avidya Forest. He is a straight shooter with a warm heart — and a dab hand at guiding even the dullest of pupils.
Best builds for Tighnari
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Weapons
CRIT Rate
Buffs Charged Attack DMG and grants Elemental Mastery-scaling hits; pairs perfectly with the pre-Burst charged shots in every rotation.
CRIT DMG
Best-in-slot statstick with CRIT DMG and a passive that boosts Skill/Burst; no conditions mean it fits the quick-swap rotation naturally.
CRIT DMG
High CRIT DMG and unconditional DMG increase on all hits, including Burst; no ramp-up required.
CRIT Rate
Raises Skill and Burst DMG directly, and stacks gained from Charged Attack further boost total damage during the rotation.
CRIT DMG
Grants ATK% and Charged Attack DMG; full passive triggers easily in mono-element teams.
CRIT Rate
Solid CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG package with a vacuum proc that adds extra damage without altering rotation.
CRIT DMG
Primary stat CRIT DMG and ATK% buffs; useful even if its Normal Attack focus is partially wasted on a charged-shot playstyle.
Energy Recharge
Provides Energy Recharge and party Elemental Mastery/ATK% buff; ideal when Nefer supports rather than carries the burst.
ATK%
Strong Charged Attack DMG scaling with flight time; rewards the charged shots between skills and bursts.
Energy Recharge
Energy Recharge with cycled DMG buffs; a free option that helps keep Burst off cooldown.
CRIT Rate
Provides CRIT Rate and a Charged Attack-friendly passive that adds damage over time; keeps the pre-burst charged shot meaningful.
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate plus a small vacuum on Charged Attack; pulls adds into the Burst radius.
CRIT Rate
Cheap CRIT Rate with high DMG% at close range; only if the rotation stays point-blank.
ATK%
A craftable that boosts Charged Attack DMG after using Skill, mirroring the recommended rotation.
Elemental Mastery
Gives Elemental Mastery and an ATK% buff after using Skill, matching the first step of the rotation.
ATK%
Craftable with ATK%; passive procs after healing, which is common in quick-swap teams with a healer.
ATK%
ATK% and Charged Attack DMG% on weak-point hits; excellent for enemies with easy weak points.
Artifacts
2-PC: +80 Elemental Mastery; 4-PC: +35% Charged Attack DMG. Directly boosts the charged shots that trigger A1.
2-PC: +80 Elemental Mastery; 4-PC: increases ATK% or Elemental Mastery based on party elements, making it flexible for reaction-heavy teams.
2-PC: +20% Energy Recharge; 4-PC: increases Burst DMG by 25% of ER. Enables rapid quick-swap bursts without ER substrain.
2-PC: +15% Dendro DMG; 4-PC: reduces enemy Dendro RES on hit. Useful when paired with Spread/Aggravate teams or if Nefer is Dendro-scaling.
2-PC: +15% Dendro DMG; 4-PC: reduces enemy Dendro RES on hit. Useful when paired with Spread/Aggravate teams or if Nefer is Dendro-scaling.
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
Recommended Primary Stats
QUICKSWAP DPS
Use Skill → three Clusterbloom Arrows → Burst, then swap out.
Weapon Choices
The First Great Magic: assumes 2 Gimmick stacks; weaker in solo Dendro but still good.
Elegy for the End: worse than Scion of the Blazing Sun for personal damage if Energy Recharge is unneeded.
Scion of the Blazing Sun: at [R5] slightly worse than Thundering Pulse.
Slingshot: significantly worse at long range.
Range Gauge: strong with 3 passive stacks; at [R5] similar to Thundering Pulse.
Song of Stillness: assumes passive active; at [R5] similar to Range Gauge.
Fading Twilight: similar to Prototype Crescent if Energy Recharge is unneeded.
Prototype Crescent: at [R5] better than Slingshot; reliant on enemy weak spots.
Artifact Sets
Gilded Dreams: slightly better than Wanderer's Troupe if Burst is used every Skill.
Deepwood Memories (4): best if no teammate equips it.
Main Stats & Substats
Energy Recharge: aim to Burst every Skill; needs vary but doing so is a large DPS increase.
Detailed weapon comparisons here.
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Best teams for Tighnari
Discover the best teams for Tighnari, including F2P-friendly team comps for every playstyle.
Tighnari Catalyze Team #1
SSAn SS Tier Catalyze team built around Tighnari's Dendro damage. Yae and Nahida fuel Quicken reactions, while Zhongli provides shields and an Elemental Mastery buff.
Tighnari's Dendro DMG is maximized by Catalyze reactions. Yae applies constant Electro, Nahida enhances the team's Dendro application and shortens Tri-Karma Purification intervals, and Zhongli's shield protects the setup while boosting Elemental Mastery.
Team composition: Tighnari (Dendro Main DPS), Yae Miko (Electro Sub DPS), Nahida (Dendro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS whose Dendro damage is maximized by Catalyzing with Electro.
Weapons: Hunter's Path, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Gilded Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sub DPS providing continuous Electro attachment via attacks and Elemental Skill to trigger Catalyze.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Sub DPS dealing Dendro DMG via Elemental Skill, linking up to 8 enemies. With one Electro ally, 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
Shield provides a safe environment. Instructor (4) increases all party members' Elemental Mastery when he deals Elemental DMG.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Instructor
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Tighnari Catalyze Team #2
SS-tier Catalyze team centered on Tighnari's Dendro damage, supported by Yae and Fischl's Electro application and Zhongli's shielding.
Pair Dendro from Tighnari with Electro from Yae and Fischl to trigger Catalyze, amplifying Tighnari's Dendro DMG while Zhongli shields the team.
Team composition: Tighnari (Dendro Main DPS), Fischl (Electro Sub DPS), Yae Miko (Electro Sub DPS), Zhongli (Geo Support)
Main DPS; triggers Catalyze to boost Dendro DMG with Dendro attacks.
Weapons: Hunter's Path, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Gilded Dreams
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sub DPS; off-field Electro via Elemental Skill keeps Catalyze uptime; C6 adds significant damage.
Weapons: Skyward Harp, The Stringless
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Sub DPS; sustained Electro from Elemental Skill and attacks drives Catalyze reactions.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, The Widsith
Artifacts: 4pc Thundering Fury
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Support; shield provides a safe environment for the team.
Weapons: Staff of Homa, Black Tassel
Artifacts: 4pc Deepwood Memories
Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge
Tighnari Skills
Passive Talents
Keen Sight
Ascension Phase 1
Scholarly Blade
Ascension Phase 4The maximum DMG Bonus obtainable this way is 60%.
Encyclopedic Knowledge
PassiveConstellations
Beginnings Determined at the Roots
C1
Origins Known From the Stem
C2The effect will last up to 6s if the field's duration ends or if it no longer has opponents within it.
Fortunes Read Amongst the Branches
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Withering Glimpsed in the Leaves
C4
Comprehension Amidst the Flowers
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Karma Adjudged From the Leaden Fruit
C6Outfits
Woodland Song
Tighnari's outfit. Clad in the colors of wood, tree, and flower, Tighnari is surrounded at all times by natural life, determined even in fashion sense to put the "forest" in "Forest Watcher."
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Nagadus Emerald Sliver
1
Nagadus Emerald Fragment
9
Nagadus Emerald Chunk
9
Nagadus Emerald Gemstone
6
Majestic Hooked Beak
46
Nilotpala Lotus
168
Fungal Spores
18
Luminescent Pollen
30
Crystalline Cyst Dust
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
Fungal Spores
6
Luminescent Pollen
22
Crystalline Cyst Dust
31
The Meaning of Aeons
6
Crown of Insight
1
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.1→2 | | | | ||
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| 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 Tighnari?+
The best artifact set for Tighnari is the 4-piece Wanderer's Troupe set.
What is the best weapon for Tighnari?+
The best weapon for Tighnari is Hunter's Path.
What main stats should I focus on for Tighnari?+
Prioritize ATK%, Dendro DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Tighnari?+
Upgrade Tighnari's talents in this order: Normal Attack > Burst > Skill.
What are the best teams for Tighnari?+
Some of the best teams for Tighnari are Tighnari Catalyze Team #1, Tighnari Catalyze Team #2, Tighnari Burgeon Team, Tighnari Catalyze Hyperbloom Team.