Best Shenhe Build: Weapons, Artifacts & Teams (v7.0)
Polearm
CryoCloud Retainer's Abode10/3Crista DolorisTaishan MansionAn adepti disciple with a most unusual air about her. Having spent much time cultivating in isolation in Liyue's mountains, she has become every bit as cool and distant as the adepti themselves.
Best builds for Shenhe
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Weapons
ATK%
Highest base ATK and passive increases party ATK after using Skill, amplifying quill damage.
Energy Recharge
Provides Energy Recharge and converts it to ATK, solving energy needs while boosting buffs.
ATK%
High base ATK and ATK% from shield; passive team ATK boost when shielded.
CRIT DMG
Suboptimal—this is a catalyst; Shenhe uses polearm. Not recommended.
Energy Recharge
Offers Energy Recharge and CRIT Rate, helping with burst uptime and reliable quill triggers.
Energy Recharge
Generates energy particles for the whole team, easing rotation requirements at the cost of lower personal ATK.
Energy Recharge
Unclear effect; likely not optimal. Consider alternatives that provide ATK% or ER.
ATK%
Boosts ATK% and CRIT Rate per Liyue teammate; strong in Liyue-heavy teams.
ATK%
Increases Burst DMG based on team energy; Shenhe's own burst benefits indirectly.
ATK%
Event weapon with ATK% substat and passive ATK boost; decent free option.
Energy Recharge
Craftable with Energy Recharge substat; usable for burst spam though low base ATK.
ATK%
Low base ATK and passive not supportive; use only as a last resort.
Artifacts
2pc boosts Burst DMG; 4pc increases entire party's ATK by 20% for 12s after using Burst.
4pc grants 12% Elemental DMG Bonus and triggers Nightsoul's Blessing; strong for Cryo teams.
Second 2pc set—same as above; viable when 4pc bonuses aren't needed, aiming for pure ATK%.
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Shenhe's Tap
Most-used community build
Weapons
Best teams for Shenhe
Full team guideShenhe Permafrost Team
SSSS-tier Permafrost team: Ayaka and Shenhe's Cryo DMG triggers Freeze with Kokomi's Hydro, while Kazuha groups enemies and shreds resistances.
Ayaka's Burst deals massive Cryo DMG while enemies are Frozen; Shenhe boosts Ayaka's ATK and lowers Cryo RES, and Kazuha provides grouping and DMG buffs.
Team composition: Kamisato Ayaka (Cryo Main DPS), Shenhe (Cryo Sub DPS), Kaedehara Kazuha (Anemo Support), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro Support)
Burst is primary DMG; Cryo application enables Freeze.
Weapons: Mistsplitter Reforged, Amenoma Kageuchi
Artifacts: 4pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Boosts Ayaka's ATK and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.
Weapons: Calamity Queller, Wavebreaker's Fin
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Groups enemies, applies crowd control, provides DMG buff, and reduces Elemental RES.
Weapons: Freedom-Sworn, Iron Sting
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: Elemental Mastery > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Heals and applies Hydro every 2s via Skill; procs Tenacity of the Millelith for ATK buff.
Weapons: Everlasting Moonglow, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > HP > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Shenhe Permafrost Freeze
SSSS-tier Freeze team where Shenhe amplifies Ganyu's Cryo output while Kokomi maintains a Hydro aura and Venti groups enemies.
Shenhe boosts Ganyu's Cryo damage while Kokomi applies persistent Hydro to trigger constant Freeze. Venti groups enemies and spreads Hydro for maximum area denial.
Team composition: Ganyu (Cryo Sub DPS), Shenhe (Cryo Sub DPS), Venti (Anemo Sub DPS), Sangonomiya Kokomi (Hydro Support)
Deals DMG via Elemental Burst; Cryo DMG reacts with Hydro from Kokomi to trigger Freeze.
Weapons: Amos' Bow, Hamayumi
Artifacts: 2pc Noblesse Oblige + 2pc Blizzard Strayer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK% > Energy Recharge
Provides ATK Bonus to Ganyu and reduces Cryo RES of enemies.
Weapons: Calamity Queller, Wavebreaker's Fin
Artifacts: 4pc Noblesse Oblige
Substats: ATK% > Energy Recharge > CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate
Elemental Burst groups enemies and applies crowd control; helps spread Hydro from Kokomi to nearby enemies.
Weapons: Elegy for the End, Rust
Artifacts: 4pc Viridescent Venerer
Substats: CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > ATK%
Support/Healer; Elemental Skill triggers Hydro every 2s, each hit procs Tenacity of the Millelith(4).
Weapons: Everlasting Moonglow, Thrilling Tales of Dragon Slayers
Artifacts: 4pc Tenacity of the Millelith
Substats: HP% > Energy Recharge > HP > ATK% > Elemental Mastery
Shenhe Skills
Passive Talents
Deific Embrace
Ascension Phase 1
Spirit Communion Seal
Ascension Phase 4· Press: Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst DMG increased by 15% for 10s.
· Hold: Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attack DMG increased by 15% for 15s.
Precise Comings and Goings
PassiveConstellations
Clarity of Heart
C1
Centered Spirit
C2
Seclusion
C3Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Insight
C4· When Shenhe uses Spring Spirit Summoning, she will consume all stacks of Skyfrost Mantra, increasing the DMG of that Spring Spirit Summoning by 5% for each stack consumed.
· Max 50 stacks. Stacks last for 60s.
Divine Attainment
C5Maximum upgrade level is 15.
Mystical Abandon
C6Outfits
Frostflower Dew
This Lantern Rite gift that Shenhe received is a set of elegant formal attire that her master, Cloud Retainer had commissioned for her. Red ropes still adorn her arms, but the bitter cold in Shenhe's heart has faded.
The World's Shackles
Shenhe's outfit. These elegant garments have accompanied her through long years of training. The red ropes that surround her body are fetters and wards simultaneously.
Stats
Ascension Materials
Mora
420,000
Shivada Jade Sliver
1
Shivada Jade Fragment
9
Shivada Jade Chunk
9
Shivada Jade Gemstone
6
Dragonheir's False Fin
46
Qingxin
168
Whopperflower Nectar
18
Shimmering Nectar
30
Energy Nectar
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 Prosperity
3
Guide to Prosperity
21
Philosophies of Prosperity
38
Whopperflower Nectar
6
Shimmering Nectar
22
Energy Nectar
31
Hellfire Butterfly
6
Crown of Insight
1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best artifact set for Shenhe?+
The best artifact set for Shenhe is the 4-piece Noblesse Oblige set.
What is the best weapon for Shenhe?+
The best weapon for Shenhe is Calamity Queller.
What main stats should I focus on for Shenhe?+
Prioritize ATK%, ATK%, ATK% on the Sands, Goblet, and Circlet.
What is the talent priority for Shenhe?+
Upgrade Shenhe's talents in this order: Skill > Burst > Normal Attack.
What are the best teams for Shenhe?+
Some of the best teams for Shenhe are Shenhe Permafrost Team, Shenhe Permafrost Freeze, Shenhe Melt Team, Shenhe Superconduct Team, Ayaka Shenhe Permafrost.