Best Shikanoin Heizou Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
Catalyst
AnemoTenryou Commission24/7Cervus MinorViolet CourtA 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
Artifacts
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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.
Detailed weapon comparisons here.
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Best teams for Shikanoin Heizou
Full team guideShikanoin Heizou Anemo Team
SSSS-tier Anemo team centering on Shikanoin Heizou as Main DPS, with Faruzan amplifying his Anemo DMG, Yelan providing off-field Hydro, and Bennett offering ATK buff and healing.
Heizou's Anemo damage is maximized by Faruzan's Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus (plus C6 CRIT DMG), while Yelan's off-field Hydro enables Swirl reactions, and Bennett's Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Faruzan (Anemo Support), Yelan (Hydro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS. Increases teammates' Elemental Mastery and spreads elemental attachment. Using Viridescent Venerer can reduce enemy elemental RES, but this build runs Desert Pavilion Chronicle for personal DMG.
Weapons: Kagura's Verity, Solar Pearl
Artifacts: 4pc Desert Pavilion Chronicle
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge > ATK
Support. Elemental Burst applies Anemo RES decrease and DMG bonus to Heizou. At C6, also provides additional CRIT DMG bonus.
Weapons: Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Sub DPS. Provides continuous off-field Hydro attacks that synergize with the team.
Weapons: Aqua Simulacra, Favonius Warbow
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: HP% > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Healer/Support. Elemental Burst provides a huge ATK buff and healing to all teammates.
Weapons: Sapwood Blade
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: Energy Recharge > HP% > HP
Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team #1
SThis S-tier team uses Shikanoin Heizou to drive Vaporize reactions from Xiangling and Xingqiu, with Bennett providing ATK buffs and healing. Viridescent Venerer shreds enemy elemental RES to boost overall damage.
Stack Hydro and Pyro auras from Xingqiu and Xiangling's Bursts, then have Shikanoin Heizou trigger Vaporize while reducing enemy elemental RES with Viridescent Venerer. His passive and artifact set also raise team Elemental Mastery, increasing reaction damage.
Team composition: Shikanoin Heizou (Anemo Main DPS), Xingqiu (Hydro Sub DPS), Xiangling (Pyro Sub DPS), Bennett (Pyro Support)
Main DPS who drives Vaporize 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 whose Burst applies Hydro continuously, enabling Vaporize and dealing high personal DMG.
Weapons: Sacrificial Sword
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Heart of Depth
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Sub DPS whose Burst provides massive Pyro DMG and consistent Pyro application for Vaporize.
Weapons: Engulfing Lightning, "The Catch"
Artifacts: 4pc Emblem of Severed Fate
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > ATK%
Support that Burst heals and grants a large ATK buff to the party.
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
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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 Shikanoin Heizou Anemo Team, Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team #1, Shikanoin Heizou Vaporize Team, Heizou Electro-Charged Swirl S-Tier, Heizou Electro-Charged Tasering Team.