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Ganyu Guide for Genshin Impact 4.5. See what kind of character is Ganyu, review, materials, weapon, tier, kit, rating for Ganyu.

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Ganyu Tier & Review

Ganyu
RarityElementWeapon
5 StarCryoCryoBow
How To Get?
Only available in Limited-Time Banners where she is featured
DPSSub-DPSSupportHealer
AA--
All Character Tier List

**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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Strengths & Weakness Of Ganyu

Strengths
- A powerful Cryo damager & support
↳ Can inflict raw yet strong Cryo damage
- CRIT Rate scaling makes her easier to build
↳ Her Charge Attack increases CRIT Rate of the subsequent Charge Attacks
- Very high base Attack
Weakness
- Charge Attack takes time to shoot without constellation
- Shield may be preferred so she won't get interrupted whilst charging
- Low Defense and HP making her easily vulnerable

Ganyu Skill Guide & How To Use Ganyu

Recommended Rotation For Ganyu

Recommended Rotation
1Use Elemental Skill to gather energy
2Use Charged Attack on enemies affected by the taunt
3Switch to your supports and use their on-field skills
4Switch to Ganyu and use her Elemental Burst
5Use her Elemental Skill to keep enemies inside the Burst
6Spam her Charged Attacks until the Burst expires
7Repeat 1

Uses Of Ganyu's Elemental Skill

Removes Aggro From Ganyu

Ganyu can use her Elemental Skill to keep distance to enemies. It attracts the attention of enemies making them attack the flower instead of Ganyu. Since Ganyu relies on keeping distance and her Charged Attack to deal powerful damage, use this as a distraction.

Uses Of Ganyu's Elemental Burst

Elemental Burst Provides A Wide & Constant Cryo DMG

Her burst only costs 60 energy and last 15 seconds also a 15 second cooldown, making it easy to maintain on the field. Unlocking her talent, Harmony between Heaven and Earth, will also increase the Cryo DMG bonus of the character that stays in its area. This skill effect remains even after switching making it easier to deal elemental combos.

Use Charged Attack To Deal Powerful AoE Damage

The Main Damage Source for Ganyu comes from her Charged Attacks. Note that she has two levels of Charged Attacks. The First level is just like any other Charged Attacks, while the Second Level provides a Bloom effect! Bloom creates additional Cryo damage, dealing multiple instances of Cryo application and DMG!

Second Full Charged Attack Gets An Increase On Critical Rate

Talent

Another powerful aspect in Ganyu's kit is her Passive Talent, Undivided Heart. This increases the Crit Rate of her Bloom. This is basically a free 20% CRIT Rate for Ganyu making her easier to build as a DPS.

Ganyu Wish & Constellation Guide

Should You Get Or Wish For Ganyu?

One Of The Best DPS Characters

Ganyu

Ganyu is arguably one of the best DPS characters in the game. Easy to use and can easily be slotted in any Cryo-focused team comp, she shines as a main DPS that can dish a ton of damage with her whole kit. Most of her damage is with her charged attack, so she's a bit hard to use when on Mobile and Controllers.

Best Constellation For Ganyu

Constellation One Is Great For Cryo Debuff

Ganyu C1

While C0 Ganyu is already strong, she becomes even stronger when she gets to Constellation 1! This is due to the added Cryo Debuff she will be able to inflict to her enemies.

Ganyu Best Build

Ganyu Freeze Comp DPS Build

WeaponPolar StarPolar Star
Substitute1. Aqua SimulacraAqua Simulacra
2. AmosAmos' Bow
3. Skyward HarpSkyward Harp
4. Prototype CrescentPrototype Crescent (F2P)
Best ArtifactBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer x4
Artifact StatsSands: ATK%
Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
Circlet: Crit DMG
Priority Sub-Stats 1. Crit DMG
2. ATK%
3. Elemental Mastery
4. Energy Recharge

This build is centered around increasing Ganyu's DMG in a Freeze Comp setting. Most of her damage will still come from her Charged Attacks, but since you don't have to worry about reactions, you can freely use her Burst Attack here!

Ganyu Melt Comp DPS Build

WeaponHunterHunter's Path
Substitute1. Aqua SimulacraAqua Simulacra
2. AmosAmos' Bow
3. HamayumiHamayumi (F2P)
Best ArtifactWandererWanderer's Troupe x4
Artifact StatsSands: ATK%
Goblet: Cryo DMG Bonus
Circlet: Crit Rate/DMG
Priority Sub-Stats 1. Crit Rate/DMG
2. ATK%
3. Elemental Mastery
4. Energy Recharge

This build is centered around increasing Ganyu's Charged Attack DMG. With Elemental Mastery through the Wanderer's Troupe, she gets additional DMG in her reactions, increasing her Melt DMG further!

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Ganyu Best Weapon

Ganyu Freeze Comp DPS Build

WeaponDetails
BestPolar StarPolar StarCRIT Rate 33.1% (Lvl. 90)
- Crit Rate sub-stat is enough that you don't need to build Crit DMG in her artifacts
- Increases Skill & Elemental Burst DMG
- Further increases ATK after every attack
2ndAqua SimulacraAqua SimulacraCrit DMG 88.2% (Lvl. 90)
- Increases DMG when there are opponents nearby
- High Crit DMG sub-stat makes it easy building damage for Ganyu
3rdAmosAmos' BowATK 49.6% (Lvl. 90)
- Ganyu's signature weapon
- Increases Charged attack DMG
- Further increases the DMG when shooting attacks
4thSkyward HarpSkyward HarpCRIT Rate 22.1% (Lvl. 90)
- Crit Rate is enough that you don't have to build Crit Rate in her artifacts
- Also increases her Crit DMG
5thPrototype CrescentPrototype CrescentATK 41.3% (Lvl. 90)
- ATK sub-stat will increase overall damage
- Charged Attacks provides multiple buffs, but does require hitting enemy weak spots

Go For Either Crit Rate or Crit DMG Weapons

Ideally, it's best to have a Crit Rate weapon since this will allow you to build purely Crit DMG in her artifacts. The best weapon for this build is the Polar Star since it not only provides a good chunk of Crit Rate, but its effects are also great with Ganyu.

Ganyu Melt Comp DPS Build

WeaponDetails
BestHunterHunter's PathCRIT Rate 44.1% (Lvl. 90)
- Crit Rate sub-stat is enough that you don't need to build Crit DMG in her artifacts
- Increases Elemental DMG Bonus and Charged Attack DMG (Elemental Mastery scaling) through weapon skill
2ndAqua SimulacraAqua SimulacraCrit DMG 88.2% (Lvl. 90)
- Increases DMG when there are opponents nearby
- High Crit DMG sub-stat makes it easy building damage for Ganyu
3rdAmosAmos' BowATK 49.6% (Lvl. 90)
- Ganyu's signature weapon
- Increases Charged attack DMG
- Further increases the DMG when shooting attacks
5thHamayumiHamayumi
(F2P)
ATK 55.1% (Lvl. 90)
- Increase Charged Attack DMG
- Further increases in damage when your Energy is full

Best With Crit Rate/Crit DMG Weapons

Since the goal of this build is to cause Melt, having a weapon that can support Crits is good to have since Melt does Crit. Crit Rate weapons are good since this frees up your Artifacts to build her Crit DMG instead.

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Ganyu Best Artifacts

Ganyu Freeze Comp DPS Build Artifacts

Best Artifacts For Freeze Comp DPS Build

Artifacts
BestBlizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer
4-Piece
Substitute 1Blizzard StrayerBlizzard Strayer
2-Piece
GladiatorGladiator's Finale
Or
Any other ATK% 2-Piece Artifact set
2-Piece

Artifact Stat Priority

Flower IconMain: Flat HP
Sub: Crit DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Feather IconMain: Flat ATK
Sub: Crit DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Sands IconMain: ATK%
Sub: Crit DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Goblet IconMain: Cryo DMG Bonus
Sub: Crit DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge
Crown IconMain: Crit DMG
Sub: Crit DMG / ATK% / Energy Recharge

Will Get The Best Value From Blizzard Strayer

With the Blizzard Strayer, you increase your Cryo DMG bonus, while also getting enought Crit Rate whenever you hit an opponent affected by Cryo. Since your enemies are likely already frozen, the Blizzard Strayer effect will have an almost 100% uptime.

Ganyu Melt Comp DPS Build Artifacts

Best Artifacts For Melt Comp DPS Build

Artifacts
BestWandererWanderer's Troupe
4-Piece
Substitute 1ShimenawaShimenawa's Reminiscence
4-Piece

Artifact Stat Priority

Flower IconMain: Flat HP
Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Feather IconMain: Flat ATK
Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Sands IconMain: ATK%
Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Goblet IconMain: Cryo DMG Bonus
Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery
Crown IconMain: Crit Rate/DMG
Sub: Crit Rate/DMG / ATK% / Elemental Mastery

Best Artifact Set Is The Wanderer's Troupe

In a Melt Comp, Ganyu will benefit highly from the Wanderer's Troupe's Elemental Mastery stat. Since most of your damage will be from her Charged Attacks, Wanderer's Troupe's Charged Attack buff is good here.

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Ganyu Best Team Comp

Premium Team For Ganyu

Main DPSSub-DPSSub-DPSSupport / Shield
GanyuGanyuXianglingXianglingBennettBennettZhongliZhongli
Details
- A melt comp for Ganyu
- Xiangling will combo with Ganyu for Melt with her Elemental Burst
- Bennett & Xiangling provides additional damage through Pyro Resonance
- Zhongli's shield will allow Ganyu to spam her Charged Attack without being interrupted

Other Characters That Works With Ganyu

CharacterSubDetails
XianglingXianglingKazuhaKazuha- Will only work if there's another Pyro character on the team
- Kazuha's burst will allow continuous Pyro application
BennettBennettNahidaNahida- Will provide Elemental Mastery instead of ATK buff & healing
ZhongliZhongliDionaDiona- Diona will provide a shield
- Will also provide Elemental Mastery
- Will add Cryo resonance to the team

Free To Play Friendly Party

Main DPSSub-DPSSub-DPSSupport
GanyuGanyuBarbaraBarbaraLynetteLynetteDionaDiona
Details
- A relatively free-to-play freeze comp
- Lynette and Barbara will be able to keep up hydro application

Notes About Team Comps For Ganyu

Ganyu can work as a sub-dps, but where she shines really is as a Main DPS where she can continuously deal Cryo DMG through her charged attacks. You need to build a team around her most of the time.

Ganyu Ascension Materials

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Materials Needed for Level Ascension

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Talent Materials For Ganyu

Ganyu 's Recommended Talent Priority

TalentLevel Up Priority
Normal Attack: Liutian Archery★★★★★
Trials of the Qilin
(Elemental Skill)
★★★・・
Celestial Shower
(Elemental Burst)
★★★★・

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TJF588 14

"Most of her damage is with her charged attack, so she's a bit hard to use when on Mobile and Controllers."
Is this said even accounting for holding shoulder ****ons? On PS4, I hold L2 to charge, release R2 to fire, and my thumbs are completely free to move and aim.

aki 13

i neeeed her


Anonymous 12

So in the Premium Team comp, the substitute for Bennett is Bennett? I kiiiiinda think there might be something wrong

Anonymous 11

The reason why the thing says flat attack is because that's the only main stat allowed for feather. Same with flower for HP.

Anonymous 10

I’m a 1.2 ganyu main those are her stats right now with skyward harp

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