Best Gaming Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)

Claymore

PyroSword and Strongbox Secure Transport Agency22/12Leo ExpergiscensTaishan Mansion

Guard of the Sword and Strongbox Secure Transport Agency, and the head of the "Mighty Mythical Beasts" Wushou troupe.

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Weapons

Gest of the Mighty Wolf

CRIT Rate

ATK% and a passive that boosts Normal Attack damage after picking up a Sigil make it a strong on-field pick for sustained claymore swings.

Serpent Spine

CRIT Rate

CRIT Rate and a stacking DMG Bonus reward long field time; just avoid taking hits to keep the stacks.

Redhorn Stonethresher

CRIT DMG

If Nicole's Skill or Burst scales with DEF, this amplifies her damage; otherwise, the high CRIT DMG still works.

A Thousand Blazing Suns

CRIT Rate

Grants Pyro DMG Bonus and CRIT Rate, directly amplifying Nicole's Vaporize and Melt output.

Verdict

CRIT Rate

CRIT Rate with an Elemental Skill damage bonus after a Crystallize reaction—pair with a Geo support for quick skill nukes.

Beacon of the Reed Sea

CRIT Rate

ATK% boost after using Skill and an unconditional DMG bonus on HP changes suits a hit-and-swap DPS style.

Fruitful Hook

ATK%

ATK% substat and a passive that enhances Burst damage after using Skill—solid for a smooth combo loop.

Wolf's Gravestone

ATK%

Massive ATK% and a team-wide ATK buff when enemies are weakened—simple, reliable damage for any roster.

Rainslasher

Elemental Mastery

Elemental Mastery and bonus damage vs Hydro/Electro debuffs—perfect for Vaporize teams with Xingqiu.

Mailed FlowerR5

Elemental Mastery

EM and ATK% boosts after taking damage or using Skill—keep Nicole active to spike reaction damage.

Lithic Blade

ATK%

Stack CRIT Rate and ATK% when paired with multiple Liyue teammates; make the team composition work.

The Unforged

ATK%

High ATK% with shield-strength synergy; use with Zhongli or another shielder to maintain the full ATK buff.

Tidal Shadow

ATK%

Grants stacking ATK% after receiving healing—team a healer like Bennett to turn heals into raw damage.

"Ultimate Overlord's Mega Magic Sword"R5

Energy Recharge

Provides already Energy Recharge and ATK% boosts to Elemental Burst, letting Nicole spam her burst for constant Pyro uptime.

Makhaira Aquamarine

Elemental Mastery

EM substat and a party ATK buff based on EM—great for reaction teams with high elemental mastery.

Artifacts

Crimson Witch of Flames

2-piece boosts Pyro DMG; 4-piece improves Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon damage while also enhancing Vaporize/Melt when using Skill frequently.

Marechaussee Hunter

CRIT Rate from HP changes lets Nicole stack CRIT DMG on substats; synergizes with self-HP-drain healers.

Long Night's Oath

Assumed bonus: increases Normal Attack damage by 30% for 15s after using Elemental Skill—exactly matches Nicole's on-field rotation.

Gilded Dreams

Provides Elemental Mastery and converts team diversity into ATK%—great for reaction-focused teams (e.g., Burgeon, Overloaded).

Substats Priority

1Energy Recharge

2CRIT Rate

3CRIT DMG

4Elemental Mastery

5ATK%

Talents Priority

1ESkill

2QBurst

3NANormal Attack

Recommended Primary Stats

Sands

Elemental MasteryATK%Energy Recharge

Goblet

Pyro DMG Bonus

Circlet

CRIT RateCRIT DMG

Vaporize DPS
Gaming can reliably Vaporize or Melt most, if not all, of his Skill-enhanced Plunge Attacks. This allows him to deal high amounts of damage during his Burst's Wushou state. Regarding Weapon Choices:
Fruitful Hook: At [R4+], this weapon is Gaming's best weapon.
Serpent Spine: Value decreases if it is lower refinement and/or if Gaming cannot maintain at least three stacks (i.e. without a shielder).
Rainslasher: Only use in Vaporize. At [R5] it is about equal to Redhorn Stonethresher.
The Unforged: Slightly gains value if Gaming is shielded, making it roughly equal to Wolf's Gravestone.
Energy Recharge Weapons: These gain value the higher Gaming's Energy Requirements are, typically before C4. Regarding Artifact Choices:
Marechaussee Hunter (4): Performs worse if Gaming is [C6] and/or using a weapon with a CRIT Rate secondary stat. Regarding Talent Priority:
Normal Attack: Prioritize over Burst if using his Normal Attacks with [C6] Bennett. Detailed weapon comparisons here.

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Weapons

CRIT Rate

Elemental Mastery

ATK%

ATK%

CRIT DMG

Artifacts

Marechaussee Hunter

Crimson Witch of Flames

Resolution of Sojourner

Crimson Witch of Flames

Gladiator's Finale

Crimson Witch of Flames

Marechaussee Hunter

Best teams for Gaming

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Gaming Melt Plunge

Gaming triggers Melt with Ganyu's off-field <cryo>Cryo</cryo> application. Xianyun buffs Gaming's Plunging Attack while Layla shields the team.

Gaming's Plunging Attack applies <pyro>Pyro</pyro> to trigger Melt with Ganyu's <cryo>Cryo</cryo> attachments. Xianyun enhances Plunging damage and heals, while Layla provides shields and off-field <cryo>Cryo</cryo>.

Team composition: Gaming (Pyro Main DPS), Ganyu (Cryo Sub DPS), Layla (Cryo Support), Xianyun (Anemo Support)

Gaming·Pyro Main DPS

Main DPS with continuous <pyro>Pyro</pyro> Plunging Attacks to trigger Melt.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Serpent Spine

Artifacts: 4pc Crimson Witch of Flames

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery

Ganyu·Cryo Sub DPS

Sub DPS applying <cryo>Cryo</cryo> via Charged Attacks; triggers Melt.

Weapons: Hunter's Path, Hamayumi

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge

Layla·Cryo Support

Shield support that protects the team and applies off-field <cryo>Cryo</cryo> damage.

Weapons: Primordial Jade Cutter, Harbinger of Dawn

Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith

Substats: HP% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG

Xianyun·Anemo Support

Healer that buffs Gaming's Plunging Attack and heals the party.

Weapons: Crane's Echoing Call, Oathsworn Eye

Artifacts: 4pc Song of Days Past

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Gaming Pure Pyro Team

A Pyro-focused team where Gaming's Plunging Attack deals massive Pyro DMG, supported by Xianyun's plunge buffs, Xiangling's off-field burst, and Bennett's ATK buff.

Maximize Gaming's Pyro Plunging Attack damage with Xianyun's plunge buff, while Xiangling and Bennett provide sustained off-field damage and ATK buffs.

Team composition: Gaming (Pyro Main DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Xianyun (Anemo Support), Bennett (Pyro Support)

Gaming·Pyro Main DPS

Primary DPS via Plunging Attack, dealing continuous Pyro DMG.

Weapons: Redhorn Stonethresher, Serpent Spine

Artifacts: 4pc Marechaussee Hunter

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Elemental Mastery

Xiangling·Pyro Sub DPS

Elemental Burst deals massive backstage Pyro DMG.

Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"

Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate

Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%

Xianyun·Anemo Support

Heals allies and boosts Gaming's Plunging Attack DMG.

Weapons: Crane's Echoing Call, Oathsworn Eye

Artifacts: 4pc Song of Days Past

Substats: HP% > HP > Energy Recharge

Bennett·Pyro Support

Elemental Burst provides large ATK buff and healing to the party.

Weapons: Aquila Favonia, Favonius Sword

Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige

Substats: Energy Recharge > HP%

Gaming Skills

Passive Talents

Dance of Amity

Ascension Phase 1

After Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider hits an opponent, Gaming will regain 1.5% of his Max HP once every 0.2s for 0.8s.

Air of Prosperity

Ascension Phase 4

When Gaming has less than 50% HP, he will receive a 20% Incoming Healing Bonus. When Gaming has 50% HP or more, Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider will deal 20% more DMG.

The Striding Beast

Passive

During the day (06:00 – 18:00), your party members gain the Swift Stride effect: Movement SPD increased by 10%.
Does not take effect in Domains, Trounce Domains, or Spiral Abyss. Swift Stride does not stack.

Constellations

Bringer of Blessing

When the Suanni Man Chai from Suanni's Gilded Dance meets back up with Gaming, it will heal 15% of Gaming's HP.

Plum Blossoms Underfoot

When Gaming receives healing and this instance of healing overflows, his ATK will be increased by 20% for 5s.

Awakening Spirit

Increases the Level of Bestial Ascent by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

Soar Across Mountains

When Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider hits an opponent, it will restore 2 Energy to Gaming. This effect can be triggered once every 0.2s.

Evil-Daunting Roar

Increases the Level of Suanni's Gilded Dance by 3.
Maximum upgrade level is 15.

To Tame All Beasts

Bestial Ascent's Plunging Attack: Charmed Cloudstrider CRIT Rate increased by 20% and CRIT DMG increased by 40%, and its attack radius will be increased.

Outfits

Ranging Rainbow

Default

Gaming's outfit. There's no need for a fancy getup when going out. A few plain layers, comfortable shoes, and voila, you're on solid footing!

Stats

Before Ascension

After Ascension

Ascend

Base HP

957

Base ATK

Base DEF

ATK%

0.0%

Ascension Materials

Mora

420,000

Agnidus Agate Sliver

Agnidus Agate Fragment

Agnidus Agate Chunk

Agnidus Agate Gemstone

Emperor's Resolution

Starconch

168

Slime Condensate

Slime Secretions

Slime Concentrate

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.40	20,000	1	—	3	3
Lv.50	40,000	3	2	10	15
Lv.60	60,000	6	4	20	12
Lv.70	80,000	3	8	30	18
Lv.80	100,000	6	12	45	12
Lv.90	120,000	6	20	60	24

Talent Materials

Mora

1,652,500

Teachings of Prosperity

Guide to Prosperity

Philosophies of Prosperity

Slime Condensate

Slime Secretions

Slime Concentrate

Lightless Mass

Crown of Insight

Level	Mora	Materials
Lv.1→2	12,500	3	6
Lv.2→3	17,500	2	3
Lv.3→4	25,000	4	4
Lv.4→5	30,000	6	6
Lv.5→6	37,500	9	9
Lv.6→7	120,000	4	4	1
Lv.7→8	260,000	6	6	1
Lv.8→9	450,000	12	9	2
Lv.9→10	700,000	16	12	2	1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best artifact set for Gaming?+

The best artifact set for Gaming is the 4-piece Crimson Witch of Flames set.

What is the best weapon for Gaming?+

The best weapon for Gaming is Gest of the Mighty Wolf.

What main stats should I focus on for Gaming?+

Prioritize Elemental Mastery, Pyro DMG Bonus, CRIT Rate on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.

What is the talent priority for Gaming?+

Upgrade Gaming's talents in this order: Skill > Burst > Normal Attack.

What are the best teams for Gaming?+

Some of the best teams for Gaming are Gaming Melt Plunge, Gaming Pure Pyro Team, Gaming Vaporize Plunge Core.

Best builds for Gaming

DPS Build

Weapons

Artifacts

Substats Priority

Talents Priority

Recommended Primary Stats

Most-used community build

Weapons

Artifacts

Best teams for Gaming

Gaming Melt Plunge

Gaming Pure Pyro Team

Gaming Skills

Stellar Rend

Bestial Ascent

Suanni's Gilded Dance

Passive Talents

Dance of Amity

Air of Prosperity

The Striding Beast

Constellations

Bringer of Blessing

Plum Blossoms Underfoot

Awakening Spirit

Soar Across Mountains

Evil-Daunting Roar

To Tame All Beasts

Outfits

Ranging Rainbow

Stats

Ascension Materials

Talent Materials

Frequently Asked Questions