Candace Build Guide
— Golden Vow
Hydro
PolearmA descendant of King Deshret with an amber left eye. The defender of Aaru Village.
Candace Best Build & Stat Priority
Candace is a 4-star Hydro Polearm character from Sumeru who excels in the Sub-DPS role. Ascending Candace grants bonus HP%, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, Crit Rate, Crit DMG. For the Off-Field Sub-DPS Build setup, equip Emblem of Severed Fate (Momiji-Dyed Court) with Energy Recharge% or HP% Sands, HP% or Hydro DMG Bonus Goblet, and HP% or CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG Circlet. Staff of Homa (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while The Catch serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Off-Field Sub-DPS Build (Sub-DPS): Emblem of Severed Fate + Staff of Homa (Energy Recharge% or HP% / HP% or Hydro DMG Bonus / HP% or CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG)
- Support Buffer Build (Support): Emblem of Severed Fate + Staff of Homa (Energy Recharge% or HP% / HP% / HP% or CRIT Rate)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Candace Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Candace
Emblem of Severed Fate
2-PC: Energy Recharge +20%. 4-PC: Increases Elemental Burst DMG by 25% of Energy Recharge. A maximum of 75% bonus DMG can be obtained in this way.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Elemental Burst DMG +20%. 4-PC: Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members' ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.
2-PC: Hydro DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: After using Elemental Skill, increases Normal Attack and Charged Attack DMG by 30% for 15s.
Best Weapons for Candace
Staff of Homa
Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 66.2% Skill Effect: HP increased by 20%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 0.8% of the wielder’s Max HP. When the wielder's HP is less than 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased by an additional 1% of Max HP
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Candace Team Compositions
Bloom Team
A Premium team featuring Nahida, Candace, Yaoyao, Nilou
Electro-Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Cyno, Candace, Yelan, Kaedehara Kazuha
Electro-Charged Team
A Premium team featuring Kamisato Ayato, Candace, Fischl, Zhongli
Vaporize Team
A Premium team featuring Yoimiya, Candace, Yelan, Yun Jin
F2P Friendly Team
A budget-friendly F2P team composition featuring Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling.
Candace Build FAQ
What is the best build for Candace in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Off-Field Sub-DPS Build build for Candace (Sub-DPS) uses Emblem of Severed Fate farmed in Momiji-Dyed Court paired with Staff of Homa. Aim for Energy Recharge% or HP% on Sands, HP% or Hydro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and HP% or CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > Crit Rate > Crit DMG > HP% > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Candace's best weapons and F2P options?
Candace's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Staff of Homa (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include The Catch (4-star), Black Tassel (3-star), Favonius Lance (4-star), Rightful Reward (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Candace require?
Leveling Candace requires Henna Berry (local specialty), Light Guiding Tetrahedron (world boss drop), Magatsu Mitake Narukami no Mikoto (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Admonition talent books. Character ascension increases HP%.
What are the best team compositions for Candace?
Top recommended teams for Candace include Bloom Team (Nahida, Candace, Yaoyao, Nilou) and Electro-Charged Team (Cyno, Candace, Yelan, Kaedehara Kazuha), built around Hydro elemental reactions and Sub-DPS synergy.
