Cyno Build Guide
— Judicator of Secrets
Electro
PolearmThe General Mahamatra in charge of supervising the researchers of the Akademiya. It is said that when he gets down to work, the General Mahamatra is even more efficient than the "Great Vayuvyastra" made by the Kshahrewar.
Cyno Best Build & Stat Priority
Cyno is a 5-Star Electro Polearm user in Genshin Impact that best functions as a Stellar-Conduct DPS. Ascending Cyno grants bonus CRIT DMG, complementing a stat priority of CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, Energy Recharge. For the Stellar-Conduct DPS setup, equip Disenchantment in Deep Shadow (Thorny Crown of the Mountain Wind) with Elemental Mastery Sands, Electro DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate Circlet. Staff of the Scarlet Sands (CRIT Rate) is the top recommended weapon, while Ballad of the Fjords serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Cyno Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Cyno
Disenchantment in Deep Shadow
2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: Increases Superconduct Reaction DMG by 80% and Stellar-Conduct Reaction DMG by 40%. When the wielder attacks opponents affected by Superconduct or Stellar-Conduct, this attack's CRIT Rate is increased by 16%.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Elemental Mastery +80. 4-PC: Increases ATK and Elemental Mastery based on party elemental composition.
2-PC: Electro DMG Bonus +15%. 4-PC: Increases reaction DMG and decreases Elemental Skill CD by 1s upon triggering reactions.
Best Weapons for Cyno
Staff of the Scarlet Sands
Base ATK: 542 Bonus Stat: CRIT Rate 44.1% Skill Effect: The equipping character gains 52% of their Elemental Mastery as bonus ATK. When Skill hits, gains up to 84% additional EM as ATK.
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Cyno Team Compositions
Cyno Stellar-Conduct
A top-tier Stellar-Conduct team featuring Cyno, Odette, Sandrone, Qiqi
Cyno Dendro-Related
A high-damage Quickbloom team featuring Cyno, Nahida, Xingqiu, Baizhu
Cyno Electro and Lunar-Charged
A powerful Lunar-Charged team featuring Cyno, Columbina, Ineffa, Yelan
F2P Hyperbloom Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Cyno, Xingqiu, Dendro Traveler, Yaoyao
Cyno Build FAQ
What is the best build for Cyno in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Stellar-Conduct DPS build for Cyno (DPS) uses Disenchantment in Deep Shadow farmed in Thorny Crown of the Mountain Wind paired with Staff of the Scarlet Sands. Aim for Elemental Mastery on Sands, Electro DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate on Circlet, prioritizing CRIT DMG > CRIT Rate > Energy Recharge > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Cyno's best weapons and F2P options?
Cyno's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Staff of the Scarlet Sands (CRIT Rate). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Ballad of the Fjords (4-star), White Tassel (3-star), Staff of Homa (5-star), Primordial Jade Winged-Spear (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Cyno require?
Leveling Cyno requires Scarab (local specialty), Thunderclap Fruitcore (world boss drop), Magatsu Mitake Narukami no Mikoto (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Admonition talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT DMG.
What are the best team compositions for Cyno?
Top recommended teams for Cyno include Cyno Stellar-Conduct (Cyno, Odette, Sandrone, Qiqi) and Cyno Dendro-Related (Cyno, Nahida, Xingqiu, Baizhu), built around Electro elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
