Rosaria Build Guide
— Thorny Benevolence
Cryo
PolearmA sister of the church, though you wouldn't know it if it weren't for her attire. Known for her sharp, cold words and manner, she often works alone.
Rosaria Best Build & Stat Priority
Rosaria is a 4-star Cryo Polearm character from Mondstadt who excels in the DPS role. Ascending Rosaria grants bonus ATK%, complementing a stat priority of Energy Recharge, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG. For the Reverse Melt DPS setup, equip Blizzard Strayer (Peak of Vindagnyr) with EM or ATK% Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG Circlet. Staff of the Scarlet Sands (CRIT Rate) is the top recommended weapon, while The Catch serves as a reliable accessible alternative.
- Reverse Melt DPS (DPS): Blizzard Strayer + Staff of the Scarlet Sands (EM or ATK% / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
- Freeze or All-Purpose Sub-DPS (Sub-DPS): Blizzard Strayer + Staff of the Scarlet Sands (ATK% or Energy Recharge / Cryo DMG Bonus / Crit Rate or Crit DMG)
- Support Build for Rosaria (Support): Blizzard Strayer + Staff of the Scarlet Sands (ATK% or Energy Recharge / Cryo DMG Bonus / CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG)
Main Stats Recommendation
Substats Priority
Rosaria Ascension & Talent Materials
Best Artifacts for Rosaria
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: 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: 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.
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.
2-PC: Pyro RES increased by 40%. 4-PC: Increased DMG against enemies affected by Pyro by 35%.
2-PC: ATK+18% 4-PC: After leaving combat for 3s, DMG dealt increases by 50%. In combat, if no Burning opponents are nearby for more than 6s, this DMG Bonus will decrease by 10% per second until it reaches 0%. When a Burning opponent exists, it will increase by 10% instead until it reaches 50%. This effect still triggers if the equipping character is off-field.
Best Weapons for Rosaria
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 an Elemental Skill hits opponents, the Dream of the Scarlet Sands effect will be gained for 10s: The equipping character will gain 28% of their Elemental Mastery as bonus ATK. Max 3 stacks
Free-To-Play Alternatives
Other Recommended Weapons
Best Rosaria Team Compositions
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Rosaria, Skirk, Furina, Escoffier
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Rosaria, Kamisato Ayaka, Yelan, Kaedehara Kazuha
Freeze Team
A Premium team featuring Rosaria, Wriothesley, Furina, Jean
Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Arlecchino, Rosaria, Jean, Bennett
Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Rosaria, Shenhe, Kaedehara Kazuha, Bennett
Melt Team
A Premium team featuring Rosaria, Shenhe, Nahida, Bennett
Burn Melt Team
A F2P-friendly team featuring Rosaria, Emilie, Xiangling, Bennett
Rosaria Build FAQ
What is the best build for Rosaria in Genshin Impact?
The optimal Reverse Melt DPS build for Rosaria (DPS) uses Blizzard Strayer farmed in Peak of Vindagnyr paired with Staff of the Scarlet Sands. Aim for EM or ATK% on Sands, Cryo DMG Bonus on Goblet, and CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG on Circlet, prioritizing Energy Recharge > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > EM > ATK% substats.
What are Rosaria's best weapons and F2P options?
Rosaria's best-in-slot weapon is the 5-star Staff of the Scarlet Sands (CRIT Rate). Strong alternative and free-to-play options include The Catch (4-star), White Tassel (3-star), Staff of Homa (5-star), Deathmatch (4-star).
Which ascension and talent materials does Rosaria require?
Leveling Rosaria requires Valberry (local specialty), Hoarfrost Core (world boss drop), Childe (weekly trounce material), and Philosophies of Ballad talent books. Character ascension increases ATK%.
What are the best team compositions for Rosaria?
Top recommended teams for Rosaria include Freeze Team (Rosaria, Skirk, Furina, Escoffier) and Freeze Team (Rosaria, Kamisato Ayaka, Yelan, Kaedehara Kazuha), built around Cryo elemental reactions and DPS synergy.
