Ganyu Build Guide
— Plenilune Gaze
Cryo
BowThe secretary at Yuehai Pavilion. The blood of the qilin, an illuminated beast, flows within her veins.
Ganyu Best Build & Stat Priority
Ganyu is a 5-star Cryo Bow character from Liyue who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Ganyu grants bonus CRIT DMG, complementing a stat priority of ATK%, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the General Freeze DPS setup, equip Blizzard Strayer (Peak of Vindagnyr) with ATK% Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate Circlet. The First Great Magic (CRIT DMG) is the top recommended weapon, while Prototype Crescent serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- General Freeze DPS (DPS): Blizzard Strayer + The First Great Magic (ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate)
- Melt DPS (DPS): Blizzard Strayer + The First Great Magic (Elemental Mastery or ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate)
- Marechaussee Hunter DPS (DPS): Blizzard Strayer + The First Great Magic (ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate)
- Cryo Sub-DPS (Sub-DPS): Blizzard Strayer + The First Great Magic (ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Ganyu Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Ganyu
Blizzard Strayer
2-PC: Cryo DMG Bonus +15% 4-PC: When a character attacks an enemy affected by Cryo, their CRIT Rate is increased by 20%. If the enemy is Frozen, CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 20%.
Alternative Sets & Combos
2-PC: Normal and Charged Attack DMG +15% 4-PC: When current HP increases or decreases, CRIT Rate will be increased by 12% for 5s. Max 3 stacks.
2-PC: ATK +18%. 4-PC: When casting an Elemental Skill, if the character has 15 or more Energy, they lose 15 Energy and Normal/Charge/Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 50% for 10s. This effect will not trigger again during that duration.
Best Weapons for Ganyu
The First Great Magic
Base ATK: 608 Bonus Stat: CRIT DMG 66.2% Skill Effect: DMG dealt by Charged Attacks increased by 16%. For every party member with the same Elemental Type as the wielder (including the wielder themselves), gain 1 Gimmick stack. For every party member with a different Elemental Type from the wielder, gain 1 Theatrics stack. When the wielder has 1/2/3 or more Gimmick stacks, ATK will be increased by 16%/32%/48%. When the wielder has 1/2/3 or more Theatrics stacks, Movement SPD will be increased by 4%/7%/10%
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Ganyu Team Compositions
Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Xiangling, Bennett, Zhongli
Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Emilie, Xiangling, Bennett
Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Mavuika, Bennett, Xilonen
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Shenhe, Furina, Escoffier
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Mona, Venti, Diona
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Kaedehara Kazuha, Shenhe
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Furina, Shenhe, Lan Yan
Dendro Fridge Team
A Premium team featuring Sangonomiya Kokomi, Ganyu, Kuki Shinobu, Traveler_Anemo
Sub-DPS Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Kamisato Ayaka, Mona, Venti
Sub-DPS Team
A Premium team featuring Ganyu, Wriothesley, Furina, Jean
F2P Friendly Team
A budget-friendly F2P team composition featuring Bennett, Xingqiu, and Xiangling.
Ganyu Build FAQ
What is the best build for Ganyu in Genshin Impact?
The optimal General Freeze DPS build for Ganyu (DPS) uses Blizzard Strayer farmed in Peak of Vindagnyr paired with The First Great Magic. Aim for ATK% on Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate on Circlet, prioritizing ATK% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > Elemental Mastery substats.
What are Ganyu's best weapons and F2P options?
Ganyu's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star The First Great Magic (CRIT DMG). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include Prototype Crescent (4-star), Slingshot (3-star), Astral Vulture's Crimson Plumage (5-star), Amos' Bow (5-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Ganyu require?
Leveling Ganyu requires Qingxin (local specialty), Hoarfrost Core (world boss drop), Childe (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Diligence talent books. Character ascension increases CRIT DMG.
What are the best team compositions for Ganyu?
Top recommended teams for Ganyu include Melt Team (Ganyu, Xiangling, Bennett, Zhongli) and Melt Team (Ganyu, Emilie, Xiangling, Bennett), built around Cryo elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
