Chongyun Build Guide
— Frozen Ardor
Cryo
ClaymoreA young exorcist from a family of exorcists. He does everything he can to suppress his abundance of yang energy.
Chongyun Best Build & Stat Priority
Chongyun is a 4-star Cryo Claymore character from Liyue who excels in the Sub-DPS role. Ascending Chongyun grants bonus ATK%, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the Cryo Sub DPS setup, equip Emblem of Severed Fate (Momiji-Dyed Court) with ATK% or Energy Recharge Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Wolf's Gravestone (ATK%) is the top recommended weapon, while Tidal Shadow serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Cryo Sub DPS (Sub-DPS): Emblem of Severed Fate + Wolf's Gravestone (ATK% or Energy Recharge / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Cryo Burst Support (Support): Emblem of Severed Fate + Wolf's Gravestone (Energy Recharge or ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Chongyun Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Chongyun
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: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% 2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus ATK +18%
Best Weapons for Chongyun
Wolf's Gravestone
Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: ATK 49.6% Skill Effect: Increases ATK by 20%. On hit, attacks against enemies with less than 30% HP increases all party members' ATK by 40% for 12s. Can only occur once every 30s
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Chongyun Team Compositions
Freeze and Shatter Team
A Premium team featuring Chongyun, Shenhe, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha
Freeze and Shatter Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Chongyun, Rosaria, Yelan, Sucrose
Freeze and Shatter Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Chongyun, Kaeya, Xingqiu, Zhongli
National Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Chongyun, Bennett, Xiangling, Xingqiu
Melt Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Chongyun, Kaedehara Kazuha, Xiangling, Bennett
Chongyun Build FAQ
What is the best build for Chongyun in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Cryo Sub DPS build for Chongyun (Sub-DPS) uses Emblem of Severed Fate farmed in Momiji-Dyed Court paired with Wolf's Gravestone. Aim for ATK% or Energy Recharge on Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Chongyun's best weapons and F2P options?
Chongyun's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Wolf's Gravestone (ATK%). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Tidal Shadow (4-star), Bloodtainted Greatsword (3-star), Beacon of the Reed Sea (5-star), Serpent Spine (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Chongyun require?
Leveling Chongyun requires Cor Lapis (local specialty), Hoarfrost Core (world boss drop), Stormterror (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Diligence talent books. Character ascension increases ATK%.
What are the best team compositions for Chongyun?
Top recommended teams for Chongyun include Freeze and Shatter Team (Chongyun, Shenhe, Xingqiu, Kaedehara Kazuha) and Freeze and Shatter Team (Chongyun, Rosaria, Yelan, Sucrose), built around Cryo elemental reactions and Sub-DPS synergy.
