Zhongli is a character of Genshin Impact 5.6. See Zhongli's, best build, shield support build, burst DPS build, best weapon, f2p weapon, artifacts, best team, & tier for Zhongli.
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Zhongli Tier & Review
| Rarity | Element | Weapon | |||||||||
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| Geo | Polearm | |||||||||
| How To Get? | |||||||||||
| Only available in Limited-Time Banners where he is featured | |||||||||||
| DPS | Sub-DPS | Support | Healer | ||||||||
| - | - | SS | - | ||||||||
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**The Tiers above are ranked in 6 levels. With SS being the highest and D the lowest.
Tiers: SS → S → A → B → C → D
** Tiers above are at Zero Constellations
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What Kind of Character is Zhongli?
Zhongli is a Shield support character. He can also do universal RES shred, meaning any type of DPS can make use of his RES shred.
Strengths & Weakness Of Zhongli
| Strengths |
|---|
| - Strong shield that can easily be built - Provide additional Physical & Elemental Shred through skill - One weapon that can be used for him is F2P-friendly ↳ He can maximize Black Tassel which is a 3* polearm that can be easily upgraded - Can fit in any team comp - Both Shield & Burst scales off HP |
| Weakness |
| - Long animation for Elemental Burst ↳ While it looks amazing, it can be a DPS loss especially at higher level contents |
Zhongli Best Build
Zhongli Works Best As A Shielder For The Team
| Weapon | Black Tassel |
|---|---|
| Best Artifact Set | Tenacity Of The Millelith x4 |
| Artifact Sub-Stats | Sands: HP% Goblet: HP% Circlet: HP% |
| Priority Sub-Stats | 1. HP% 2. Energy Recharge |
Zhongli has one of the strongest shields in-game. Investing in Zhongli's shield is the best way to build Zhongli. Since his shield increases with HP, using HP weapons like Black Tassel and for additional buff for the team, Tenacity Of the Millelith is recommended.
Zhongli does not need much Energy Recharge because his shield comes from Elemental Skill but it does help for additional damage or for more consistent shield if you have Constellation 2.
Zhongli Can Also Be Built As A Burst DPS
| Weapon | Staff of Homa |
|---|---|
| Best Artifact | Archaic Petra x2Noblesse Oblige x2 |
| Artifact Stats | Sands: ATK% Goblet: Geo DMG Bonus Circlet: Crit Rate or DMG |
| Priority Sub-Stats | 1. Crit Rate or DMG 2. HP% 3. Energy Recharge |
With this Burst DPS Build, you can Zhongli as a quick swap character, allowing you to farm for Burst and bring it down efficiently. With a good CR/CD ratio in this build, Zhongli's Burst should deal quick a ton of damage.
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Zhongli Best Weapon
Zhongli, As A Shield Support, Works Best With HP Weapons
| Weapon | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Black Tassel | HP 46.9% (Lvl. 90) - This weapon is the best HP polearm - Easy to max out, meaning you will have an easier progression |
| 2nd | Staff of Homa | CRIT DMG 66.2% (Lvl. 90) - Crit DMG sub-stat may not be as important, but it's good to have for even just a bit more damage - Weapon skill gives 20% HP buff - Good for those that want some added damage along with shield HP |
| 3rd | Rightful Reward | HP 27.6% (Lvl. 90) - Has energy restoration in passive - Gives a small percentage of HP increase |
| 4th | Vortex Vanquisher | ATK 49.6% (Lvl. 90) - Zhongli's Signature Weapon - Increases Shield Strength |
For Shield support Zhongli, your main stat to work for is HP. It is recommended to use weapons that have it as the main stat or in their passive. If you want damage as well, Staff of Homa is a good choice for both damage and support oriented builds.
Zhongli, As A Burst DPS, Works Best With CRIT & DMG Boosting Weapons
| Weapon | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Best | Staff of Homa | CRIT DMG 66.2% (Lvl. 90) - Crit DMG will increase the DMG by his Burst - HP from weapon skill will increase Burst DMG and will make his shield beefier |
| 2nd | Skyward Spine | Energy Recharge 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Increases uptime for Zhongli's Burst - Provides additional Crit Rate through weapon skill |
| 3rd | Deathmatch | CRIT Rate 36.8% (Lvl. 90) - Crit Rate sub-stat makes build CR/CD easy |
| 4th (F2P) | Blackcliff Pole | CRIT DMG 55.1% (Lvl. 90) - Can be used as a stat stick for Zhongli - Get the most out of it when fighting multiple enemies |
| 5th (F2P) | The Catch | Energy Recharge 45.9% (Lvl. 90) - Energy Recharge increases Burst uptime - Increases Burst DMG depending on Energy Recharge |
For Burst DPS Build for Zhongli, it is very important to build CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG for him. Once you have a good ratio for him, you can focus on building HP or ATK to increase his Burst DMG further.
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Artifact Set Choices For Zhongli
| Artifact | Recommendation Details |
|---|---|
| Tenacity Of The Millelith | ★★★★★ - Works best for increasing the power of Zhongli and also provides additional ATK for the team. - Zhongli can consistently activate this through Zhongli's off-field skill. |
| Archaic Petra | ★★★★・ - This allows Zhongli to boost a specific Element's DMG. - The set itself can be inconsistent and harder to use. - Decently increase the damage of Zhongli. |
| Noblesse Oblige | ★★★・・ - Works amazing with the high damage and low Energy Cost of Zhongli's Burst. - A good option if there are no other holders of Noblessed in the team. |
| | ★★★・・ - Great set for balance of damage and shields. - Great set if you are still farming for a complete set. |
Artifact Stat Priority
| Main: Flat HP Sub: HP% / Energy Recharge |
|---|---|
| Main: Flat ATK Sub: HP% / Energy Recharge |
| Main: HP% Sub: HP / Energy Recharge |
| Main: HP% Sub: HP / Energy Recharge |
| Main: HP% Sub: HP / Energy Recharge |
Zhongli works well with multiple artifacts since he only needs HP to fulfill his best role of a shielder. Support sets are recommended for higher damage of the whole team.
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Zhongli Best Team Comp
Mono Geo Team For Zhongli
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS | Support / Shield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itto | Chiori | Gorou | Zhongli |
| Details | |||
| - A mono Geo team comp - Itto as main DPS will receive support from Gorou and Zhongli - Zhongli will ensure Itto doesn't get interrupted during his Burst - Chiori gives additional damage and lets rotations go faster | |||
Other Characters That Works With Zhongli
| Character | Sub | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Itto | Xilonen | - Xilonen can be used as substitute Geo DPS |
| Chiori | Albedo | - Will provide additional on-field DPS |
| Gorou | Yun Jin | - Geo support - Will increase Normal Attack damage |
Free To Play Friendly Party
| Main DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS | Sub-DPS / Shielder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noelle | Lisa | Geo Traveler | Zhongli |
| Details | |||
| - Geo Traveler will act as a battery for Noelle - Lisa will provide additional DEF shred with her Burst - Zhongli will provide support abilities and shield | |||
Notes About Team Comps For Zhongli
Zhongli is an extremely versatile character, wherein he can easily fit in any team comp. Additionally, you can build him for a lot of roles, including Main DPS, Sub-DPS, Support, Healer, and event Burst DPS. This makes it easy to slot in Zhongli to teams!
Zhongli Ascension Materials
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Materials Needed for Level Ascension
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 80 |
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| Prithiva Topaz Sliver x 1Prithiva Topaz Fragment x 9Prithiva Topaz Chunk x 9Slime Condensate x 18Slime Secretions x 30Slime Concentrate x 12Cor Lapis x 108Basalt Pillar x 26 |
| Materials Needed To Get To Lvl. 90 |
| Prithiva Topaz Sliver x 1 Prithiva Topaz Fragment x 9Prithiva Topaz Chunk x 9Prithiva Topaz Gemstone x 6Slime Condensate x 18Slime Secretions x 30Slime Concentrate x 36Cor Lapis x 168Basalt Pillar x 46 |
Cor Lapis Farm Routes
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Talent Materials For Zhongli
| Enemy Drops (Slime) | Domain Drops (Wed/Sat/Sun) | Big Boss Drops (Childe) |
|---|---|---|
| Slime Condensate | Teachings Of Gold | Tusk Of Monoceros Caeli |
| Slime Secretions | Guide To Gold | |
| Slime Concentrate | Philosophies Of Gold |
Zhongli 's Recommended Talent Priority
| Talent | Level Up Priority |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack: Rain of Stone | ★★★・・ |
| Dominus Lapidis (Elemental Skill) | ★★★★★ |
| Planet Befall (Elemental Burst) | ★★★★・ |
Zhongli Skill Guide & How To Use Zhongli
How To Use Zhongli?
A Shield Support for Any Team
Zhongli is a Shield support character that can fit in any team. His shield is currently the best shield in the game. It also comes with the added benefit of universal RES shred, allowing for any DPS to be able to use this debuff to their benefit.
| Things Zhongli Can Do |
|---|
| ★ Create a shield that will not break easily ★ Debuff the damage RES of enemies ★ Use Burst to petrify enemies for crowd control ★ Create a monolith that can be used for exploration ★ Mine ores with hold E. Skill |
Hold E. Skill to Create a Shield and Debuff Enemies
When holding his E. Skill, Zhongli will create a Shield and shreds the damage RES of enemies in a small AoE. Along with that, he also creates a Monolith Geo construct that deals Geo DMG every few seconds.
Use E. Burst to Petrify Non-Boss Enemies
The Elemental Burst of Zhongli smashes down a Meteor on enemies and applies a unique status effect, Petrification. Zhongli is the only known character that can apply this effect. Petrification stops enemies from moving during its duration, allowing for DPS characters to deal damage in this time period. Petrification can only be used on non-boss enemies!
E. Skill can Create a Monolith Good for Exploration
Both tap E. Skill and hold E. Skill can summon a Monolith that can be used for exploration purposes. It is best used when reaching a higher altitude.
Hold E. Skill can Mine Ores
His E. Skill also has another usage! It can mine any ores in the near vicinity. Along with passive effect of Ningguang, Zhongli can make your mining needs much more easier. Although the cooldown for hold E. skill makes it less efficient than what other characters can do for mining.
Should You Pull for Zhongli's Constellation Or Best Weapon?
Zhongli Is Already Good at C0
| Signature VS Constellations |
|---|
| C3 > Vortex Vanquisher |
C1 to C3 are Good Stopping Points But Not Necessary
Zhongli is typically used as an off-field Geo shield character that can shred every type of Elemental RES and Physical shred, and his C3 that add talent levels to his Skill, which generates the shield, is going to be the best constellation if you are set on vertically investing into a support-oriented Zhongli. Constellations beyond C3 will not be as impactful and can be ignored in favor of other investments.
Otherwise, if you are looking to primarily use him as a Burst DPS, then C1 allows you to summon two Stone Steles instead of one, making it easier for him to gain Energy to consistently use his Burst as a damage source. This type of Zhongli gameplay can also make use of Vortex Vanquisher if you have it, but if you don't, then it is not a good enough reason to pull for Vortex Vanquisher over any other polearm such as the Staff of Homa, which is both universal and is the best damage-oriented 5-star polearm for Zhongli overall.
In general, Zhongli's kit doesn't need constellation levels to be adequate at his job as a shielder. Pulling for his constellations and Signature Weapon are a matter of preference and available funds. However, as a rule of thumb, if you really like the character to that extent, and if you have the means to do so, then it's fine to vertically invest as much as you can afford.
Zhongli's Constellations & Effects
| Rating | Constellation Effect |
|---|---|
| ★★★・・ | C1: Rock, The Backbone Of Earth Increases the maximum number of Stone Steles created by Dominus Lapidis that may exist simultaneously to 2. |
| ★★★・・ | C2: Stone, The Cradle Of Jade Planet Befall grants nearby characters on the field a Jade Shield when it descends. |
| ★★★★★ | C3: Jade, Shimmering Through Darkness Increases the Level of Dominus Lapidis by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★★・・・ | C4: Topaz, Unbreakable And Fearless Increases Planet Befall's AoE by 20% and increases the duration of Planet Befall's Petrification effect by 2s. |
| ★★・・・ | C5: Lazuli, Herald Of The Order Increases the Level of Planet Befall by 3. Maximum upgrade level is 15. |
| ★・・・・ | C6: Chrysos, Bounty Of Dominator When the Jade Shield takes DMG, 40% of that incoming DMG is converted to HP for the current character. A single instance of regeneration cannot exceed 8% of that character's Max HP. |
Zhongli's Constellation Name is Lapis Dei
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Zhongli Skills & Talents Details
Normal Attack: Rain of Stone
Normal Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Performs up to 6 consecutive spear strikes. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Hit DMG | 430.8% | 33.3% | 35.8% | 39.4% | 41.9% | 44.8% | 48.7% | 52.6% | 56.5% | 60.8% | 65.7% |
| 2-Hit DMG | 31.4% | 33.7% | 36.2% | 39.9% | 42.4% | 45.3% | 49.3% | 53.3% | 57.2% | 61.6% | 66.6% |
| 3-Hit DMG | 38.6% | 41.7% | 44.9% | 49.3% | 52.5% | 56.1% | 61% | 65.9% | 70.9% | 76.3% | 82.4% |
| 4-Hit DMG | 42.9% | 46.4% | 49.9% | 54.9% | 58.4% | 62.4% | 67.9% | 73.4% | 78.9% | 84.9% | 91.7% |
| 5-Hit DMG | 10.8%×4 | 11.6%×4 | 12.5%×4 | 13.8%×4 | 14.6%×4 | 15.6%×4 | 17%×4 | 18.4%×4 | 19.8%×4 | 21.3%×4 | 23%×4 |
| 6-Hit DMG | 54.5% | 58.9% | 63.4% | 69.7% | 74.1% | 79.2% | 86.2% | 93.2% | 100.1% | 107.7% | 116.4% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Charged Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Consumes a certain amount of Stamina to lunge forward, causing stone spears to fall along his path. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charged Attack DMG | 111% | 120% | 129% | 142% | 151% | 161% | 176% | 190% | 204% | 220% | 237% |
| Charged ATK Cost | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Plunging Attack
| Effect |
|---|
| Plunges from mid-air to strike the ground below, damaging opponents along the path and dealing AoE DMG upon impact. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge DMG | 63.9% | 69.1% | 74.3% | 81.8% | 87% | 92.9% | 101.1% | 109.3% | 117.5% | 126.4% | 135.3% |
| Low Plunge DMG | 128% | 138% | 149% | 164% | 174% | 186% | 202% | 219% | 235% | 253% | 271% |
| High Plunge DMG | 160% | 173% | 186% | 204% | 217% | 232% | 253% | 273% | 293% | 316% | 338% |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Dominus Lapidis (Elemental Skill)
| Effect |
|---|
| Every mountain, rock and inch of land is filled with the power of Geo, but those who can wield such powers freely are few and far between. |
Tap
| Effect |
|---|
| Commands the power of earth to create a Stone Stele. |
Stone Stele
| Effect |
|---|
| When created, deals AoE Geo DMG. Additionally, it will intermittently resonate with other nearby Geo constructs, dealing Geo DMG to surrounding opponents. The Stone Stele is considered a Geo construct that can both be climbed and used to block attacks. Only one Stele created by Zhongli himself may initially exist at any one time. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Stele Resonance DMG | 16.0%/32.0% | 17.2%/34.4% | 18.4%/36.8% | 20.0%/40.0% | 21.2%/42.4% | 22.4%/44.8% | 24.0%/48.0% | 25.6%/51.2% | 27.2%/54.4% | 28.8%/57.6% | 30.4%/60.8% | 32.0%/64.0% | 34.0%/68.0% |
| Tap CD | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Hold
| Effect |
|---|
| Causes nearby Geo energy to explode, causing the following effects: ・If their maximum number hasn't been reached, creates a Stone Stele. ・Creates a shield of jade. The shield's DMG Absorption scales based on Zhongli's Max HP. ・Deals AoE Geo DMG. ・If there are nearby targets with the Geo element, it will drain a large amount of Geo element from a maximum of 2 such targets. This effect does not cause DMG. |
Jade Shield
| Effect |
|---|
| Possesses 150% DMG Absorption against all Elemental and Physical DMG. Characters protected by the Jade Shield will decrease the Elemental RES and Physical RES of opponents in a small AoE by 20%. This effect cannot be stacked. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold DMG | 80% | 86% | 92% | 100% | 106% | 112% | 120% | 128% | 136% | 144% | 152% | 160% | 170% |
| Shield Base Absorption | 1232 | 1356 | 1489 | 1633 | 1787 | 1951 | 2126 | 2311 | 2506 | 2712 | 2927 | 3153 | 3389 |
| Additional Shield Absorption | 13.8% | 14.7% | 16% | 17% | 17.9% | 19.2% | 20.5% | 21.8% | 23% | 24.3% | 25.6% | 27.2% | |
| Shield Duration | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s | 20s |
| Hold CD | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Planet Befall
| Effect |
|---|
| Brings a falling meteor down to earth, dealing massive Geo DMG to opponents caught in its AoE and applying the Petrification status to them. |
Petrification
| Effect |
|---|
| Opponents affected by the Petrification status cannot move. |
| Lv1 | Lv2 | Lv3 | Lv4 | Lv5 | Lv6 | Lv7 | Lv8 | Lv9 | Lv10 | Lv11 | Lv12 | Lv13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill DMG | 401% | 444% | 488% | 542% | 591% | 640% | 705% | 770% | 835% | 900% | 965% | 1030% | 1084% |
| Petrification Duration | 3.1s | 3.2s | 3.3s | 3.4s | 3.5s | 3.6s | 3.7s | 3.8s | 3.9s | 4s | 4s | 4s | 4s |
| CD | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s | 12s |
| Energy Cost | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
▲Use side-scroll to see percentage per level.
Resonant Waves
| Effect |
|---|
| When the Jade Shield takes DMG, it will Fortify: ・Fortified characters have 5% increased shield strength. Can stack up to 5 times, and lasts until the Jade Shield disappears. |
Dominance Of Earth
| Effect |
|---|
| Zhongli deals bonus DMG based on his Max HP: ・Normal Attack, Charged Attack, and Plunging Attack DMG is increased by 1.39% of Max HP. ・Dominus Lapidis' Stone Stele, resonance, and hold DMG is increased by 1.9% of Max HP. ・Planet Befall's DMG is increased by 33% of Max HP. |
Arcanum Of Crystal
| Effect |
|---|
| Refunds 15% of the ore used when crafting Polearm-type weapons. |
Who Is Zhongli?
Zhongli is a Consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
Zhongli works for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. His direct superior is Hu Tao. His extensive knowledge about Liyue’s history and culture is the reason he works as a consultant in the Funeral Parlor
A Spendthrift With No Mora to His Name
Zhongli has no sense of money due to many factors. Childe and Hu Tao often end up paying for his debts. It was up to a point that even Paimon asked why did he not set some Mora aside for his new identity after his retirement.
The Former Geo Archon
At the end of Liyue Archon Quest storyline, it was revealed that Zhongli was the Geo Archon. The reason why he did not reveal himself nor help during the Liyue crisis was due to a contract he had with Signora.
Zhongli Voice Actor & Their Notable Roles
English Voice Actor: Keith Silverstein
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|---|---|
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| Monster | Johan Liebert |
Japanese Voice Actor: Maeno Tomoaki
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|---|---|
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| Fate/Grand Order (Game) | Rider (Taigong Wang) |
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