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Genshin Impact Traveler (Cryo) Best Team Guide

Last updated August 15, 2026. Looking for the best Traveler (Cryo) teams in Genshin Impact? Start with the top team summary below, then pick the lineup that fits your roster.

Traveler (Cryo)

The Traveler (Cryo) is a free 5-star Cryo sword user unlocked from Snezhnaya. As a Stellar-Glimmer main DPS, they can trigger both Stellar-Swirl and Stellar-Conduct, and their best-in-slot weapon and artifact are obtainable without gacha. Their damage scales heavily with ATK, and they rely on Frostglow stacks to empower Burst.

Traveler (Cryo) Team Summary

#1Team Rating:

Stellar-Swirl Team

Traveler (Cryo)
Cryo
Odette
Cryo
Yumemizuki Mizuki
Anemo
Sucrose
Anemo
#2Team Rating:

Stellar-Conduct Team

Traveler (Cryo)
Cryo
Odette
Cryo
Yae Miko
Electro
Alyosha
Electro
#3Team Rating:SS

Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team #2

Traveler (Cryo)
Cryo
Qiqi
Cryo
Odette
Geo
Alyosha
Cryo
#4Team Rating:SS

Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team

Traveler (Cryo)
Cryo
Yae Miko
Electro
Odette
Geo
Nicole
Pyro

#1 Stellar-Swirl Team

Tier

The Traveler acts as a Cryo sub-DPS and Stellar support, with Mizuki on-field to trigger Stellar-Swirl.

Traveler (Cryo), Odette, Yumemizuki Mizuki, Sucrose — Stellar-Swirl Team. Traveler (Cryo) (Sub-DPS), Odette (Support), Yumemizuki Mizuki (On-Field Driver), Sucrose (Support).

Core Idea

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.

Rotation

  1. Use the Traveler's Skill to summon Frostpierce Star and apply Cryo.
  2. Switch to Odette for support and off-field Cryo.
  3. Bring in Mizuki to on-field and trigger Stellar-Swirl with Sucrose's buffs.
  4. Rotate back to the Traveler to refresh Frostpierce Star and use Burst when Frostglow is stacked.
Traveler (Cryo) portrait
Traveler (Cryo)
Sub-DPSCryoCryo

Sub-DPS and Stellar support that provides off-field Cryo and Frostglow burst damage.

Artifacts

Scarlet ProofScarlet Proof

Main Stats

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

Substats

CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK / Energy Recharge

Odette portrait
Odette
SupportCryoCryo

Off-field Cryo support that keeps Stellar-Swirl reactions going.

Artifacts

Main Stats

  • Sands
  • Goblet
  • Circlet

Substats

Weapons

    Yumemizuki Mizuki portrait
    Yumemizuki Mizuki
    On-Field DriverAnemoAnemo

    On-field Anemo driver that triggers Stellar-Swirl and increases its damage.

    Artifacts

    Main Stats

    • Sands
    • Goblet
    • Circlet

    Substats

    Weapons

      Sucrose portrait
      Sucrose
      SupportAnemoAnemo

      Boosts Elemental Mastery for stronger Stellar-Swirl reactions.

      Artifacts

      Main Stats

      • Sands
      • Goblet
      • Circlet

      Substats

      Weapons

        Replacements

        faruzan
        faruzan

        Anemo buffer who can replace Sucrose, though she loses the Elemental Mastery share.

        #2 Stellar-Conduct Team

        Tier

        The Traveler leads as a Stellar-Glimmer DPS with off-field Electro supports to trigger Stellar-Conduct reactions.

        Traveler (Cryo), Odette, Yae Miko, Alyosha — Stellar-Conduct Team. Traveler (Cryo) (Main DPS), Odette (Support), Yae Miko (Sub-DPS), Alyosha (Sub-DPS).

        Core Idea

        Odette, Yae Miko, and Alyosha provide off-field presence that feeds Stellar-Conduct while the Traveler's Frostpierce Star keeps applying Cryo.

        Rotation

        1. Fire off Yae Miko's totems and Alyosha's off-field Electro.
        2. Use Odette's support skills to set up buffs and off-field Cryo.
        3. Switch to the Traveler, use Skill to summon Frostpierce Star, then attack with Normal/Charged Attacks to build Frostglow.
        4. Use Burst to consume Frostglow stacks and nuke with Stellar-Conduct damage.
        Traveler (Cryo) portrait
        Traveler (Cryo)
        Main DPSCryoCryo

        Main Stellar-Glimmer DPS; keeps Frostpierce Star active to convert attacks to Cryo and build Frostglow stacks.

        Artifacts

        Disenchantment in Deep ShadowDisenchantment in Deep Shadow

        Main Stats

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

        Substats

        CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK / Energy Recharge

        Odette portrait
        Odette
        SupportCryoCryo

        Off-field Cryo support that enhances Stellar-Conduct uptime.

        Artifacts

        Main Stats

        • Sands
        • Goblet
        • Circlet

        Substats

        Weapons

          Yae Miko portrait
          Yae Miko
          Sub-DPSElectroElectro

          Off-field Electro totems trigger Stellar-Conduct without requiring field time.

          Artifacts

          Main Stats

          • Sands
          • Goblet
          • Circlet

          Substats

          Weapons

            Alyosha portrait
            Alyosha
            Sub-DPSElectroElectro

            Off-field Electro damage that feeds Stellar-Conduct.

            Artifacts

            Main Stats

            • Sands
            • Goblet
            • Circlet

            Substats

            Weapons

              Replacements

              beidou
              beidou

              Can replace Yae Miko as an off-field Electro trigger for Stellar-Conduct.

              Qiqi
              Qiqi

              Solid substitute for Alyosha; her Cryo and healing contribute to Stellar-Conduct.

              diona
              diona

              Shield and Cryo battery alternative when more survivability is needed.

              #3 Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team #2

              Tier SS

              SS-tier Cryo Traveler team built around Stellar-Conduct reactions, with Qiqi, Odette, and Alyosha supporting.

              Traveler (Cryo), Qiqi, Odette, Alyosha — Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team #2. Traveler (Cryo) (Main DPS), Qiqi (Support), Odette (Support), Alyosha (Support).

              Core Idea

              Cryo Traveler's enhanced Charged Attacks and Burst trigger Superconduct-based Stellar-Conduct reactions. Qiqi heals and applies Cryo, Odette buffs Stellar Glimmer DMG, and Alyosha provides ATK and Stellar-Conduct buffs.

              Traveler (Cryo) portrait
              Traveler (Cryo)
              Main DPSCryoCryo

              Converts Superconduct and Cryo Swirl into Stellar reactions; deals damage via Charged Attacks and Burst.

              Artifacts

              Disenchantment in Deep ShadowDisenchantment in Deep Shadow

              Main Stats

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

              Substats

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

              Qiqi portrait
              Qiqi
              SupportCryoCryo

              Heals and applies Cryo with Skill; in the Polestar Field, boosts Superconduct and Stellar-Conduct DMG.

              Artifacts

              Tenacity of the MillelithTenacity of the Millelith

              Main Stats

              • Sands ATK%
              • Goblet ATK%
              • Circlet CRIT Rate

              Substats

              CRIT Rate / ATK%

              Odette portrait
              Odette
              SupportCryoCryo

              Converts reactions and buffs Stellar Glimmer DMG; Skill deals considerable damage.

              Artifacts

              Disenchantment in Deep ShadowDisenchantment in Deep Shadow

              Main Stats

              • Sands ATK%
              • Goblet ATK%
              • Circlet CRIT Rate

              Substats

              CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

              Alyosha portrait
              Alyosha
              SupportElectroElectro

              Uses Skill and Burst to buff ATK, Stellar-Conduct DMG, and Elemental Mastery; also heals.

              Artifacts

              Heart of the FurnaceHeart of the Furnace

              Main Stats

              • Sands Energy Recharge
              • Goblet ATK%
              • Circlet ATK%

              Substats

              Energy Recharge / CRIT Rate / ATK%

              #4 Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team

              Tier SS

              Cryo Traveler leads a Stellar-Conduct team with Yae, Odette, and Nicole. Yae's off-field Electro triggers Superconduct, Odette buffs Stellar Glimmer damage, and Nicole shields and boosts ATK.

              Traveler (Cryo), Yae Miko, Odette, Nicole — Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team. Traveler (Cryo) (Main DPS), Yae Miko (Sub DPS), Odette (Support), Nicole (Support).

              Core Idea

              Cryo Traveler converts Superconduct into Stellar-Conduct and serves as the on-field DPS. Yae's off-field Electro triggers reactions, while Odette boosts Stellar Glimmer DMG and Nicole provides shields and ATK buffs.

              Traveler (Cryo) portrait
              Traveler (Cryo)
              Main DPSCryoCryo

              Converts Superconduct to Stellar-Conduct; main DPS.

              Artifacts

              Disenchantment in Deep ShadowDisenchantment in Deep Shadow

              Main Stats

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

              Substats

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

              Yae Miko portrait
              Yae Miko
              Sub DPSElectroElectro

              Off-field Electro via Skill; boosts Superconduct.

              Artifacts

              Disenchantment in Deep ShadowDisenchantment in Deep Shadow

              Main Stats

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

              Substats

              CRIT DMG / CRIT Rate / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

              Odette portrait
              Odette
              SupportCryoCryo

              Converts reactions; Skill/Burst buff Stellar Glimmer DMG.

              Artifacts

              Disenchantment in Deep ShadowDisenchantment in Deep Shadow

              Main Stats

              • Sands ATK%
              • Goblet ATK%
              • Circlet CRIT Rate

              Substats

              CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

              Nicole portrait
              Nicole
              SupportPyroPyro

              Shield and team ATK buff via Skill; extra ATK for on-field Hexerei.

              Artifacts

              InstructorInstructor

              Main Stats

              • Sands ATK%
              • Goblet ATK%
              • Circlet ATK%

              Substats

              ATK% / ATK

              Traveler (Cryo) Teams FAQ

              What is the best Traveler (Cryo) team in Genshin Impact?

              Stellar-Swirl Team is one of the strongest Traveler (Cryo) teams right now. Use the team summary and build cards on this page to pick the best version for your account.

              What are good Traveler (Cryo) teams without premium weapons?

              You can run strong Traveler (Cryo) teams without signature weapons by prioritizing reaction synergy, energy consistency, and artifact main stats shown in each build card.

              Which teammates are best with Traveler (Cryo)?

              Common high-performing partners include teams such as Stellar-Swirl Team, Stellar-Conduct Team, Cryo Traveler Stellar-Conduct Team #2. Check each lineup section for role breakdowns and gear priorities.