Alhaitham Build Guide
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Dendro
SwordThe current scribe of the Sumeru Akademiya, a man endowed with extraordinary intelligence and talent. He lives free — free from the searching eyes of ordinary people, anyway.
Alhaitham Best Build & Stat Priority
Alhaitham is a 5-star Dendro Sword character from Sumeru who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Alhaitham grants bonus Dendro DMG Bonus, complementing a stat priority of Elemental Mastery, Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate. For the Dendro Main DPS setup, equip Gilded Dreams (Spire of Solitary Enlightenment) with Elemental Mastery Sands, Dendro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Light of Foliar Incision (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Iron Sting serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Dendro Main DPS (DPS): Gilded Dreams + Light of Foliar Incision (Elemental Mastery / Dendro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Solo Dendro DPS (DPS): Gilded Dreams + Light of Foliar Incision (Elemental Mastery / Dendro DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Alhaitham Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Alhaitham
Gilded Dreams
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 4-PC: Within 8s of triggering an Elemental Reaction, the character equipping this will obtain buffs based on the Elemental Type of the other party members. ATK is increased by 14% for each member whose Elemental Type is the same as the equipping character, and EM is increased by 50 for every member with a different Elemental Type. Each of the buffs will count up to 3 characters. This effect can be triggered once every 8s and even when not on the field.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Dendro DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: After Elemental Skills or Bursts hit opponents, the targets' Dendro RES will be decreased by 30% for 8s. This effect can be triggered even if the equipping character is not on the field.
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80 2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80
Best Weapons for Alhaitham
Light of Foliar Incision
Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 88.2% Skill Effect: CRIT Rate is increased by 4%. After Normal Attacks deal Elemental DMG, the Foliar Incision effect will be obtained, increasing DMG dealt by Normal Attacks and Elemental Skills by 120% of Elemental Mastery. This effect will disappear after 28 DMG instances or 12s. You can obtain Foliar Incision once every 12s
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Alhaitham Team Compositions
Quickbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Nahida, Yelan, Kuki Shinobu
Quickbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Yelan, Kuki Shinobu, Baizhu
Quickbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Xingqiu, Raiden Shogun, Baizhu
Quickbloom Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Nilou, Raiden Shogun, Lauma
Furina Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Nahida, Furina, Kuki Shinobu
Furina Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Fischl, Furina, Baizhu
Spread Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Nahida, Yae Miko, Zhongli
Spread Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Fischl, Yae Miko, Baizhu
Burgeon Team
A Premium team featuring Alhaitham, Thoma, Xingqiu, Baizhu
Free-to-Play Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Alhaitham, Traveler_Anemo, Lisa, Barbara
Alhaitham Build FAQ
What is the best build for Alhaitham in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Dendro Main DPS build for Alhaitham (DPS) uses Gilded Dreams farmed in Spire of Solitary Enlightenment paired with Light of Foliar Incision. Aim for Elemental Mastery on Sands, Dendro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Elemental Mastery > Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% substats.
What are Alhaitham's best weapons and F2P options?
Alhaitham's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Light of Foliar Incision (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Iron Sting (4-star), Harbinger of Dawn (3-star), Uraku Misugiri (5-star), Wolf-Fang (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Alhaitham require?
Leveling Alhaitham requires Sand Grease Pupa (local specialty), Pseudo-Stamens (world boss drop), Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Ingenuity talent books. Character ascension increases Dendro DMG Bonus.
What are the best team compositions for Alhaitham?
Top recommended teams for Alhaitham include Quickbloom Team (Alhaitham, Nahida, Yelan, Kuki Shinobu) and Quickbloom Team (Alhaitham, Yelan, Kuki Shinobu, Baizhu), built around Dendro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
