Best Traveler (Cryo) Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
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Cryo-/ViatrixDomain of Mastery: HermitageA traveler from another world who had their only kin taken away, forcing them to embark on a journey to find The Seven.
Best builds for Traveler (Cryo)
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Weapons
CRIT Rate
Free quest sword that gives CRIT Rate and a Stellar-Glimmer DMG bonus; high refinements make it even stronger.
CRIT Rate
Stat stick that covers 44% CRIT Rate and grants ATK, letting you stack CRIT DMG.
CRIT DMG
High base ATK and Cryo DMG bonus; a premium option if you lack the free sword.
Elemental Mastery
Craftable 4-star that boosts Elemental Mastery, ATK, and Stellar-Glimmer DMG in one package.
CRIT Rate
Battle Pass sword that improves Skill performance, a good generalist choice.
CRIT DMG
3-star with CRIT DMG; useful when HP is kept high, filling the f2p gap.
Artifacts
Stellar-Conduct-specific set that pairs well with an Electro trigger for Stellar-Conduct.
Stellar-Swirl set that turns the Traveler into a stronger on-field DPS, needing Anemo and Cryo application.
Buffs all other Stellar Glimmer damage; use only if no teammate already holds it.
4-star option that raises Skill DMG by 20% and can reset its cooldown.
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Aim for around
As of Version 7.0, only up to C2 is currently obtainable; C6 is time-gated through Snezhnaya progression. Unlock the form by interacting with a Snezhnayan Statue of the Seven.
Best teams for Traveler (Cryo)
Full team guideStellar-Swirl Team
The Traveler acts as a Cryo sub-DPS and Stellar support, with Mizuki on-field to trigger Stellar-Swirl.
Mizuki is the on-field driver who triggers Stellar-Swirl with Sucrose's Elemental Mastery boost, while the Traveler's Frostpierce Star provides off-field Cryo application.
Team composition: Traveler (Cryo) (Cryo Sub-DPS), Odette (Cryo Support), Yumemizuki Mizuki (Anemo On-Field Driver), Sucrose (Anemo Support)
Sub-DPS and Stellar support that provides off-field Cryo and Frostglow burst damage.
Weapons: Exaiphanes Blade
Artifacts: 4pc Scarlet Proof
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK > Energy Recharge
Stellar-Conduct Team
The Traveler leads as a Stellar-Glimmer DPS with off-field Electro supports to trigger Stellar-Conduct reactions.
Odette, Yae Miko, and Alyosha provide off-field presence that feeds Stellar-Conduct while the Traveler's Frostpierce Star keeps applying Cryo.
Team composition: Traveler (Cryo) (Cryo Main DPS), Odette (Cryo Support), Yae Miko (Electro Sub-DPS), Alyosha (Electro Sub-DPS)
Main Stellar-Glimmer DPS; keeps Frostpierce Star active to convert attacks to Cryo and build Frostglow stacks.
Weapons: Exaiphanes Blade
Artifacts: 4pc Disenchantment in Deep Shadow
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK > Energy Recharge
Traveler (Cryo) Skills
Passive Talents
Ever-Keen Frost
Ascension Phase 1
Lucent Ice
Ascension Phase 4
Stellar Jubilee: Illusory Frostmirror
PassiveWhen a party member triggers a Superconduct or Cryo Swirl reaction, it becomes a Stellar-Conduct or Stellar Swirl reaction instead, and the Base DMG of said reaction is also increased by 0.35% for every 100 points of the Traveler's ATK. A maximum 7% increase can be obtained in this way.
Constellations
Somber Freeze
C1
Frostfall Reverberation
C2Additionally, when a character affected by the aforementioned effect triggers a Stellar Glimmer reaction or deals Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG, the Elemental Mastery boost described above will be increased to 120 for its duration.
Glacial Shard
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Enduring Ice
C4
Bittercold Fog
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Brumal Grimfrost
C6Outfits
As Heaven and Earth Are Made Anew
An outfit worn by the Traveler which has accompanied the twin "stars" in their journey through countless worlds. Despite this, they cannot yet cannot grasp the true purpose of the cosmos. Even so, surely every question posed brings them a little closer to the final answer.
Source:
Rising Star
The Traveler's outfit. A practical set of clothing to wear during a long journey.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Brilliant Diamond Sliver
1
Brilliant Diamond Fragment
9
Brilliant Diamond Chunk
9
Brilliant Diamond Gemstone
6
Windwheel Aster
168
Damaged Mask
18
Stained Mask
30
Ominous Mask
36
| Level | Mora | Materials | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.40 | | 1 | — | 3 | 3 |
| Lv.50 | | 3 | — | 10 | 15 |
| Lv.60 | | 6 | — | 20 | 12 |
| Lv.70 | | 3 | — | 30 | 18 |
| Lv.80 | | 6 | — | 45 | 12 |
| Lv.90 | | 6 | — | 60 | 24 |
Talent Materials
Mora
1,652,500
Teachings of Charity
3
Guide to Fortitude
11
Guide to Charity
6
Guide to Glory
4
Philosophies of Glory
20
Philosophies of Fortitude
12
Philosophies of Charity
6
Chimeric Core
6
Symbiotic Chimeric Nucleus
22
Prime Chimeric Nexus
31
Ascended Sample: Queen
6
Crown of Insight
1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Traveler (Cryo)?+
The best artifact set for Traveler (Cryo) is the 4-piece Disenchantment in Deep Shadow set.
What is the best weapon for Traveler (Cryo)?+
The best weapon for Traveler (Cryo) is Exaiphanes Blade.
What main stats should I focus on for Traveler (Cryo)?+
Prioritize ATK%, ATK%, CRIT DMG on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Traveler (Cryo)?+
Upgrade Traveler (Cryo)'s talents in this order: Skill > Burst > Normal Attack.
What are the best teams for Traveler (Cryo)?+
Some of the best teams for Traveler (Cryo) are Stellar-Swirl Team, Stellar-Conduct Team, Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team #2, Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team.