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This page provides the best team info for Zhongli, primarily a Shield/Support. Top teams include Geo-Shield compositions, Vaporize, or Superconduct archetypes. Team positions can be adjusted based on your roster.

Zhongli Team Summary

#1 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Catalyze Team — Keqing + Dendro Traveler Catalysis (SS Tier)

Keqing
Electro
Fischl
Electro
Traveler (Dendro)
Dendro
Zhongli
Geo
#2 Team Rating:SS

Xiao & Zhongli Core Team — SS Tier Anemo/Geo Shield Comp

Xiao
Anemo
Jean
C4
Anemo
Albedo
Geo
Zhongli
Geo
#3 Team Rating:SS

Hu Tao Vaporize (Zhongli Shield) — SS Team

Hu Tao
Pyro
Xingqiu
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#4 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Permafrost — Ganyu Freeze SS Team

Ganyu
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Venti
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#5 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Permafrost Team #2 — Ayaka Freeze (SS)

Kamisato Ayaka
Cryo
Mona
Hydro
Kaedehara Kazuha
Anemo
Zhongli
Geo
#6 Team Rating:S

Zhongli + Eula Superconduct Burst Team (Pale Flame)

Eula
Cryo
Fischl
Electro
Chongyun
C2
Cryo
Zhongli
Geo
#7 Team Rating:SS

Zhongli Melt Team — Ganyu Main with Xiangling Melt DPS (SS Tier)

Ganyu
Cryo
Xiangling
Pyro
Bennett
Pyro
Zhongli
Geo

#1 Zhongli Catalyze Team — Keqing + Dendro Traveler Catalysis (SS Tier)

Tier SS

Zhongli provides strong shields while enabling safe off-field play. Keqing is the on-field Electro main DPS that catalyzes Traveler (Dendro) and benefits from continuous Electro application (Fischl). The team focuses on Catalyze reaction to maximize both Keqing's Electro DMG and Traveler's Dendro DMG.

Keqing portrait
Keqing
Main DPSElectroElectro

Keqing is the on-field main DPS who uses multi-stage attacks to trigger Catalyze. Pairing with Fischl's off-field Electro and Traveler (Dendro) maximizes Electro and Dendro DMG via Catalyze.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering FuryWanderer's TroupeWanderer's Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Elemental Mastery / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Fischl
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Fischl's Elemental Skill provides durable off-field Electro application that enables consistent Catalyze procs. Her C6 greatly improves team performance but is not required.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

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Traveler (Dendro)
Sub DPSDendroDendro

Traveler (Dendro) provides off-field Dendro DMG that is maximized by Catalyze. Benefits from the Electro resonance and Fischl's constant Electro application to proc Catalyze frequently.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Dendro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli provides strong shields to keep the team safe and enable off-field Catalyze play. Using Deepwood Memories in this build reduces enemies' Dendro RES when Zhongli deals elemental DMG (per the guide), further boosting Dendro damage.

Artifacts

Deepwood MemoriesDeepwood Memories

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#2 Xiao & Zhongli Core Team — SS Tier Anemo/Geo Shield Comp

Tier SS

Zhongli Xiao Core Team
Zhongli provides strong shields and team ATK support while Jean batteries and heals. Albedo offers off-field Geo damage and Geo resonance with Zhongli. The team maximizes Xiao's Elemental Burst/plunge damage and keeps him safe during Burst uptime.

Xiao portrait
Xiao
Main DPSAnemoAnemo

Xiao: Burst-focused plunging DPS. Elemental Burst enables consecutive plunge attacks that deal wide AOE Anemo damage. Teammates provide shields, healing, and particle support to maximize uptime and damage.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent VenererGladiator's FinaleGladiator's Finale

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Jean
SupportAnemoAnemoConstellation 4+

Jean: Healer and battery. Heals the team and generates Anemo particles to recharge Xiao's Burst. At C4 she can lower enemies' Anemo RES, further boosting Xiao's damage.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Anemo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Albedo
Sub DPSGeoGeo

Albedo: Off-field Geo sub-DPS. Pairs with Zhongli to trigger Geo resonance; his Elemental Skill scales with DEF and benefits from Husk of Opulent Dreams (4-piece). Provides consistent off-field damage while Xiao performs plunges.

Artifacts

Husk of Opulent DreamsHusk of Opulent Dreams

Main Stats

  • Sands DEF%
  • Goblet Geo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / DEF% / DEF / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli: Primary shield provider and team support. His Jade Shield gives a safe environment for Xiao's plunges and Tenacity of the Millelith (4-piece) increases team ATK and provides additional utility.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#3 Hu Tao Vaporize (Zhongli Shield) — SS Team

Tier SS

Zhongli provides strong shields and Tenacity of the Millelith team bonuses while Kazuha offers grouping and EM buffs. Xingqiu applies constant Hydro for consistent Vaporize procs and Hu Tao is the main Pyro DPS whose damage is amplified by Vaporize.

Hu Tao portrait
Hu Tao
Main DPSPyroPyro

Hu Tao is the primary damage dealer in this composition. Her Pyro damage is repeatedly amplified by Vaporize when paired with Xingqiu's Hydro application.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of FlamesCrimson Witch of Flames

Main Stats

  • Sands HP% / Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / HP% / Elemental Mastery / ATK%

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Xingqiu
Sub DPSHydroHydro

Xingqiu provides continuous Hydro application via his Elemental Burst, enabling frequent Vaporize reactions with Hu Tao.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Kazuha groups enemies, provides crowd control and strong elemental DMG/EM buffs; his Viridescent Venerer set also reduces enemy elemental RES to boost team damage.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli provides powerful shields for safety and the Tenacity of the Millelith set synergy that buffs the team's ATK; his pillar also offers utility and interruption.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#4 Zhongli Permafrost — Ganyu Freeze SS Team

Tier SS

Zhongli Permafrost Team #1: Zhongli provides strong shields and team ATK support while Ganyu is the main Cryo DPS. Mona applies Hydro for reliable Permafrost/Freeze procs and damage increase; Venti offers crowd control and spreads Hydro attachment. Works by chaining Ganyu's Cryo Burst with Mona's Hydro to freeze enemies while Zhongli keeps the team safe.

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Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu is the primary damage dealer. Her Elemental Burst deals heavy Cryo damage that, when combined with Mona's Hydro attachment, enables consistent Freezing/Permafrost procs.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse ObligeBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Mona applies Hydro attachment and her Burst grants a team DMG increase. She enables Freeze with Ganyu and can be spread by Venti's swirl.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

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Venti
Sub DPSAnemoAnemo

Venti provides strong crowd control with his Burst, grouping enemies for Ganyu and spreading Mona's Hydro application via swirls.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet ATK%
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli is the team's shield provider and off-support. His strong shields create a safe window for Ganyu to cast, and the Tenacity of the Millelith set increases team ATK when using shields.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#5 Zhongli Permafrost Team #2 — Ayaka Freeze (SS)

Tier SS

Zhongli shield + Tenacity support with Mona hydro application and Kazuha group/buff enables an Ayaka permafrost (freeze) playstyle. Zhongli provides strong shields and team ATK boost via Tenacity of the Millelith, Mona attaches Hydro and buffs DMG, Kazuha groups enemies and provides EM buffs / Viridescent shred, and Ayaka is the main Cryo Burst DPS that Freezes enemies when combined with Mona.

Kamisato Ayaka portrait
Kamisato Ayaka
Main DPSCryoCryo

Main burst DPS. Ayaka deals heavy damage with her Elemental Burst; her Cryo DMG combines with Mona's Hydro attachment to trigger Freezing for crowd control and uptime.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Mona portrait
Mona
SupportHydroHydro

Hydro enabler and burst buffer. Mona's Elemental Burst attaches Hydro to enemies and provides a team DMG bonus; works with Ayaka to enable consistent Freezing. Kazuha can help with application spread.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands Energy Recharge
  • Goblet Hydro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK%

Kaedehara Kazuha portrait
Kaedehara Kazuha
SupportAnemoAnemo

Anemo support for grouping and buffs. Kazuha pulls enemies together, provides crowd control, spreads elemental application, and with Viridescent Venerer reduces enemy elemental RES and buffs team damage.

Artifacts

Viridescent VenererViridescent Venerer

Main Stats

  • Sands Elemental Mastery
  • Goblet Elemental Mastery
  • Circlet Elemental Mastery

Substats

Elemental Mastery / CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Shield and team support. Zhongli provides powerful shields for safety and, when using Tenacity of the Millelith, increases team ATK and offers additional utility to keep Ayaka and others safe while they perform their rotations.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#6 Zhongli + Eula Superconduct Burst Team (Pale Flame)

Tier S

A shielded physical Eula carry build that uses Fischl's off-field Electro to trigger Superconduct and Zhongli's Tenacity of the Millelith 4-piece to buff team ATK. Chongyun provides additional Cryo and (with C2) CD reduction for Eula's Burst. Eula's Elemental Burst is the core DPS source.
Notes: Chongyun's CD reduction requires C2 as mentioned.

Eula portrait
Eula
Main DPSCryoCryo

Primary DPS. Elemental Burst is the core damage source — maximize physical damage via Superconduct and Tenacity of the Millelith team bonus.

Artifacts

Pale FlamePale Flame

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Physical DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

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Fischl
Sub DPSElectroElectro

Off-field Electro applicator. Oz provides continuous Electro to enable Superconduct for Eula's physical Burst.

Artifacts

Thundering FuryThundering Fury

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Electro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK%

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Chongyun
Sub DPSCryoCryoConstellation 2+

Provides additional Cryo off-field and (with C2) reduces CDs for Eula's Elemental Burst to enable more frequent Burst windows.

Artifacts

Blizzard StrayerBlizzard StrayerNoblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Primary shielder and team buffer. His shield gives safety while the 4-piece Tenacity of the Millelith increases team ATK to amplify Eula's physical Burst.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

#7 Zhongli Melt Team — Ganyu Main with Xiangling Melt DPS (SS Tier)

Tier SS

Zhongli provides strong shields and team ATK support while Ganyu applies Cryo attachments to enable powerful Melt reactions that maximize Xiangling's Pyro damage.
Bennett supplies healing and a huge ATK buff; the team focuses on safe uptime and consistent Melt windows.

Ganyu portrait
Ganyu
Main DPSCryoCryo

Ganyu is the main DPS. Her charged attacks provide Cryo attachments to trigger Melt off-stage and deal high damage.

Artifacts

Wanderer's TroupeWanderer's Troupe

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Cryo DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Xiangling portrait
Xiangling
Sub DPSPyroPyro

Xiangling is the primary Pyro damage dealer. Her Elemental Burst provides large sustained Pyro damage for Melt conversions.

Artifacts

Emblem of Severed FateEmblem of Severed Fate

Main Stats

  • Sands ATK%
  • Goblet Pyro DMG
  • Circlet CRIT DMG

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / Energy Recharge / ATK%

Bennett portrait
Bennett
SupportPyroPyro

Bennett functions as healer and buffer. His Elemental Burst grants massive ATK buff and heals the team, enabling safe Melt windows and higher overall damage.

Artifacts

Noblesse ObligeNoblesse Oblige

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge

Zhongli portrait
Zhongli
SupportGeoGeo

Zhongli provides strong shields for team safety and — with the full Tenacity of the Millelith set — increases team ATK. His shield creates a secure environment to set up Melt playstyle.

Artifacts

Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

Main Stats

  • Sands HP%
  • Goblet HP%
  • Circlet HP%

Substats

HP% / HP% / Energy Recharge