Genshin Impact Zhongli Build
Best Zhongli Builds
PHYSICAL DPS Build
Weapons
Artifacts
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / HP%
Physical DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
SHIELD SUPPORT Build
Artifacts
Recommended Primary Stats
HP%
HP%
HP% / CRIT Rate
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
BURST SUPPORT Build
Weapons
CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate
CRIT Rate
Energy Recharge
ATK%
ATK%
Energy Recharge
CRIT Rate
Energy Recharge
ATK%
CRIT DMG
ATK%
Energy Recharge
Artifacts
Recommended Primary Stats
ATK% / HP%
Geo DMG Bonus
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
Substats Priority
Talents Priority
**Physical DPS** Optimal Physical Rotation: Normal Attack until Spear Kick -> Dodge/Jump Cancel -> Repeat **Shield Support** This playstyle is straightforward, focusing on stacking as much HP as possible. Prioritize HP scaling polearms like Black Tassel and artifact sets like Tenacity of the Millelith (4) to capitalize on Zhongli's Shield. Casting Elemental Burst is usually a DPS loss due to the cast time, so it's best used for Crowd Control. Pairing Zhongli with Xingqiu and/or Beidou allows for damage reduction from orbitals, making his shield nearly unbreakable. **Artifact and Weapon Priorities** * Crit Rate should only be considered when using Favonius Lance to reliably proc the passive. * Favonius Lance: Use this over Black Tassel if you value team energy (build some Crit Rate to trigger the passive). * Archaic Petra (4): Can be more useful than Tenacity of the Millelith (4) in teams without ATK buffs or with another Tenacity of the Millelith holder. * Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City (4): Preferred over Archaic Petra with multiple Crystallize-compatible Elements or Geo characters. * Tenacity of the Millelith (4): Best in slot for Shield HP, but inconsistent against Bosses and requires good Construct placement. * Deepwood Memories (4): Works best in Dendro reaction focused teams, allowing for damage-focused sets like Gilded Dreams or Flower of Paradise Lost. * Instructor (4): Used in reaction-focused teams like Ganyu Melt or Hu Tao Vape, where damage is prioritized over shield strength. **Burst Support** Zhongli can be a Geo Burst damage dealer due to his short Elemental Burst cooldown (12s) and low energy cost (40 Energy). His Elemental Skill Hold Cast (Shield) scales with HP, and at Ascension 4, his Elemental Burst scales with 33% of his Max HP. **Artifact and Weapon Priorities** * Favonius Lance: If the team values particles, this can be better than other options (build some Crit Rate to trigger the passive). * ATK sands provide more damage than HP sands but have lesser Shield HP. Consider running HP sands for more Shield HP. * Noblesse Oblige (2) Archaic Petra (2): Suitable for lower ER requirements where Zhongli doesn't need to worry about energy needs. * Noblesse Oblige (4): Provides utility when casting Elemental Burst, use if no other team member is equipping this set. * Tenacity of the Millelith (4): Provides utility and stronger shields when Elemental Skill hits an enemy.
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Weapons
Artifacts
Best Zhongli Teams
Zhongli Skills
Passive Talent
Resonant Waves
Ascension Phase 1
·Fortified characters have 5% increased Shield Strength.
Can stack up to 5 times, and lasts until the Jade Shield disappears.
Dominance of Earth
Ascension Phase 4
·Normal Attack, Charged Attack, and Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 1.39% of Max HP.
·Dominus Lapidis' Stone Stele, resonance, and hold DMG is increased by 1.9% of Max HP.
·Planet Befall's DMG is increased by 33% of Max HP.
Arcanum of Crystal
Passive
Constellations
Rock, the Backbone of Earth
Constellation Lv. 1
Stone, the Cradle of Jade
Constellation Lv. 2
Jade, Shimmering through Darkness
Constellation Lv. 3
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Topaz, Unbreakable and Fearless
Constellation Lv. 4
Lazuli, Herald of the Order
Constellation Lv. 5
Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Chrysos, Bounty of Dominator
Constellation Lv. 6
A single instance of regeneration cannot exceed 8% of that character's Max HP.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
Mora
Mora
Prithiva Topaz Sliver
Cor Lapis
Slime Condensate
Mora
Prithiva Topaz Fragment
Basalt Pillar
Cor Lapis
Slime Condensate
Mora
Prithiva Topaz Fragment
Basalt Pillar
Cor Lapis
Slime Secretions
Mora
Prithiva Topaz Chunk
Basalt Pillar
Cor Lapis
Slime Secretions
Mora
Prithiva Topaz Chunk
Basalt Pillar
Cor Lapis
Slime Concentrate
Mora
Prithiva Topaz Gemstone
Basalt Pillar
Cor Lapis
Slime Concentrate
Talent Materials
Mora
Teachings of Gold
Slime Condensate
Mora
Guide to Gold
Slime Secretions
Mora
Guide to Gold
Slime Secretions
Mora
Guide to Gold
Slime Secretions
Mora
Guide to Gold
Slime Secretions
Mora
Philosophies of Gold
Slime Concentrate
Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
Mora
Philosophies of Gold
Slime Concentrate
Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
Mora
Philosophies of Gold
Slime Concentrate
Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
Mora
Philosophies of Gold
Slime Concentrate
Tusk of Monoceros Caeli
Crown of Insight